Square
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kvadrat, kvadratisk form
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°
Exempel
Each tile on the bathroom floor was a small square shape.
Varje kakel på badrumsgolvet var en liten kvadratisk form.
The children played hopscotch, drawing squares with chalk on the pavement.
Barnen lekte hage, ritade kvadrater med krita på trottoaren.
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torg, marknadsplats
an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet
Exempel
The market was held in the town square.
Marknaden hölls på stadens torg.
They met in the square to watch the street performers.
De träffades på torget för att titta på gatumusikanterna.
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torg, esplanad
an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings
Exempel
The town square was bustling with activity as vendors set up stalls for the weekly market.
Stadens torg var fullt av aktivitet när försäljarna ställde upp sina stånd för den veckovisa marknaden.
People gathered in the central square to celebrate the New Year with music and fireworks.
Folk samlades på det centrala torget för att fira det nya året med musik och fyrverkerier.
04
kvadrat, torg
something approximating the shape of a square
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kvadrat, andra potens
the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself
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vinkelhake, rät vinkel
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
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kvadrat, torg
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
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en kvadrat, en konservativ person
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
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en tråkmåns, en okunnig person
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
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cigarett, fimp
a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking
Old useExempel
He stepped outside for a cigarette during the break.
Han gick ut för en cigarett under pausen.
He lit up a square and leaned against the wall.
Han tände en cigarett och lutade sig mot väggen.
square
01
kvadratisk
having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square
Exempel
The square table sat neatly in the center of the room, its corners forming right angles.
Det kvadratiska bordet stod snyggt i mitten av rummet, dess hörn bildade räta vinklar.
The square window frame framed a picturesque view of the garden outside.
Den kvadratiska fönsterramen inramade en pittoresk vy av trädgården utanför.
Exempel
The contract was square, with no hidden clauses.
Avtalet var ärligt, utan dolda klausuler.
The deal seemed square, both parties agreed on all terms.
Exempel
The company 's policies were so square that they did n't allow for any innovation.
Företagets policyer var så konservativa att de inte tillät någon innovation.
His taste in clothes was a bit square, always sticking to classic suits.
Hans smak i kläder var lite gammaldags, alltid fast vid klassiska kostymer.
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rak, tydlig
without evasion or compromise
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balanserad, utan saldo
leaving no balance
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näringsrik, mättande
substantial, hearty, and satisfying food, typically well-balanced and fulfilling
Exempel
They enjoyed a square meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and vegetables after a long day at work.
De njöt av en ordentlig måltid med rostbiff, potatismos och grönsaker efter en lång arbetsdag.
The diner was known for its square breakfasts, providing generous portions of eggs, bacon, and pancakes.
Restaurangen var känd för sina rejäla frukostar, som serverade generösa portioner av ägg, bacon och pannkakor.
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kompatibel, överensstämmande
matching, agreeing, or compatible with something
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jämn, lika
(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores
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kvadratisk, kvadrat-
used to express area by multiplying length by width
Exempel
Canada has 9.98 million square kilometers of land.
Kanada har 9,98 miljoner kvadratkilometer mark.
A chessboard is 64 square inches in total area.
Ett schackbräde har en total area på 64 kvadrattum.
to square
01
kvadrera, multiplicera med sig själv
to multiply a value or number by itself
Transitive: to square a number
Exempel
Squaring 5 gives you 5 × 5, which equals 25.
Att kvadrera 5 ger dig 5 × 5, vilket är lika med 25.
If you square 3, you get 3 × 3, which equals 9.
Om du kvadrerar 3 får du 3 × 3, vilket är lika med 9.
02
kvadratisk, göra kvadratisk
to shape something into a square or rectangular form
Transitive: to square sth
Exempel
He squared the edges of the wood to prepare it for the frame.
Han kvadratade träets kanter för att förbereda det för ramen.
The mason squared the stones before laying them in the wall.
Muraren kvadrerade stenarna innan han lade dem i väggen.
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räta på, justera
to straighten and position your shoulders confidently, often as a sign of readiness or determination
Transitive: to square one's shoulders
Exempel
She squared her shoulders and stepped onto the stage.
Hon rättade till axlarna och steg upp på scenen.
He squared his shoulders before entering the interview room.
Han rättade till axlarna innan han gick in i intervjurummet.
04
justera, anpassa
to align or modify something so that it follows a specific rule or standard
Transitive: to square an idea or plan with an standard
Exempel
She squared her actions with the company ’s ethical guidelines.
Hon anpassade sina handlingar till företagets etiska riktlinjer.
The architect squared the design with the safety codes before final approval.
Arkitekten anpassade designen till säkerhetskoderna före slutgodkännande.
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placera årorna i rät vinkel, positionera årorna vinkelrätt mot vattnet
to position the oars so that they are at a right angle to the water
Transitive: to square oars
Exempel
The rower squared the oars to stop the boat quickly.
Roddaren satte årorna i rät vinkel för att snabbt stoppa båten.
As they approached the dock, he squared the oars to slow down.
När de närmade sig bryggan, vinklade han årorna rätt för att sakta ner.
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utjämna, reglera
to make an account even or resolve a debt
Transitive: to square an account or debt
Exempel
They squared their accounts before ending the partnership.
De avslutade sina konton innan de avslade partnerskapet.
He squared his debt with the bank by making the final payment.
Han kvittade sin skuld till banken genom att göra den sista betalningen.
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stämma överens, passa
to match or agree exactly with something in terms of details or expectations
Intransitive: to square with sth
Exempel
His explanation squared with the facts presented in the report.
Hans förklaring stämde med de fakta som presenterades i rapporten.
Her story squared perfectly with the timeline of events.
Hennes historia stämde perfekt överens med händelsernas tidslinje.
square
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direkt, rakt på sak
in a straight direct way
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fast, solid
firmly and solidly
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kvadratiskt, på ett kvadratiskt sätt
having the shape of a square
