to tease
01
reta, driva med
to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
Transitive: to tease sb
Exempel
Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.
Syskon retar ofta varandra som en form av lekfullt skämt.
Friends may tease one another with good-natured humor during social gatherings.
Vänner kan reta varandra med godmodig humor under sociala sammankomster.
02
kamma bakåt, ge volym
to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to tease hair
Exempel
She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party.
Hon kammade sitt hår för att ge det mer volym för festen.
The stylist carefully teased each layer to achieve a fuller look.
Stylisten tovade omsorgsfullt varje lager för att uppnå en fylligare look.
03
reda ut, kamma försiktigt
to gently comb or brush tangled hair in order to make it smooth and separated
Transitive: to tease tangled strands of hair or fabric
Exempel
She teased the knots from her hair with a gentle brush.
Hon redde ut knutarna ur håret med en mjuk borste.
He teased her curly hair to make it easier to style.
Han kammade hennes lockiga hår för att göra det lättare att styla.
04
reta, skämta
mock or make fun of playfully
05
separera fibrerna, kamma
separate the fibers of
06
kamma, lyfta
to use a teasel to raise or lift the fibers of fabric
Transitive: to tease a fabric
Exempel
The artisan teased the wool fabric to give it a soft, raised texture.
Hantverkaren kardade ylletyget för att ge det en mjuk, upphöjd textur.
She carefully teased the nap of the velvet with a teasel to enhance its feel.
Hon kamade noggrant sammetens lugg med en kardväxt för att förbättra dess känsla.
07
riva, sönderdela
to rip or shred something into small parts
Transitive: to tease sth
Exempel
He teased the paper into small pieces before throwing it in the trash.
Han slet papperet i små bitar innan han kastade det i soporna.
He teased the old letter to shreds, unable to hold back his frustration.
Han slet det gamla brevet i bitar, oförmögen att hålla tillbaka sin frustration.
08
reta, provocera
to flirt or provoke someone in a suggestive way without intending to fulfill any romantic or physical interest
Transitive: to tease sb
Exempel
She enjoyed teasing him with a playful smile before walking away.
Hon njöt av att reta honom med ett lekfullt leende innan hon gick iväg.
He teased her with flirtatious comments, knowing he would n’t pursue anything.
Han retade henne med flörtiga kommentarer, medveten om att han inte skulle förfölja något.
09
reta, trakassera
to repeatedly bother or provoke someone with small, persistent demands or requests
Transitive: to tease sb
Exempel
She kept teasing him for a ride, even though he had already said no several times.
Hon fortsatte att reta honom för en skjuts, trots att han redan sagt nej flera gånger.
The child teased her parents with constant questions about the trip.
Barnet retade sina föräldrar med ständiga frågor om resan.
Tease
01
retas, hånar
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
02
retas, hån
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
03
förförare, kokett
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
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