thin
thin
θɪn
thin
British pronunciation
/θɪn/

Definition och betydelse av "thin"på engelska

01

tunn, smal

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together
thin definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The thin walls of the apartment allowed sound to travel easily between rooms.
Lägenhetens tunna väggar lät ljudet färdas enkelt mellan rummen.
1.1

tunn, fin

having a small width
example
Exempel
The thin road winding up the mountain required careful driving due to its limited width.
Den tunna vindlande vägen uppför berget krävde försiktig körning på grund av dess begränsade bredd.
1.2

tunn, smal

characterized by a narrow diameter
example
Exempel
She wore a thin bracelet that was barely noticeable on her wrist.
Hon bar ett tunt armband som knappt märktes på hennes handled.
02

tunn, gles

(of hair) lacking thickness or volume
thin definition and meaning
example
Exempel
As she aged, her once thick mane transformed into thin hair, requiring extra care to maintain.
När hon åldrades förvandlades hennes en gång tjocka man till tunt hår, vilket krävde extra vård för att upprätthålla det.
2.1

tunn, klar

(of liquids or other similar substances) flowing freely due to not containing a lot of solid material
thin definition and meaning
example
Exempel
His smoothie was thin, lacking the thickness and creaminess he desired.
Hans smoothie var tunn, saknade den tjocklek och krämighet han önskade.
2.2

svag, inte övertygande

(of an idea, argument, quality, etc.) weak or not convincing
example
Exempel
Her argument was thin and easily dismantled by the opposing debater.
Hennes argument var tunt och enkelt nedkäftat av motståndaren i debatten.
03

tunn,smal, having little body weight

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body
thin definition and meaning
example
Exempel
She is naturally thin and does n't need to worry about gaining weight.
Hon är naturligt smal och behöver inte oroa sig för att gå upp i vikt.
04

tunn, gäll

(of sound or voice) high-pitched and lacking depth and richness
example
Exempel
The radio played a thin, tinny melody that reminded him of old recordings from the 1920s.
Radion spelade en tunn, metallisk melodi som påminde honom om gamla inspelningar från 1920-talet.
05

svag, påtvingad

(of a smile) barely noticeable and lacking genuine warmth and enthusiasm
example
Exempel
Despite her efforts to appear happy, her thin smile revealed her disappointment.
Trots hennes ansträngningar att verka lycklig, avslöjade hennes tunna leende hennes besvikelse.
06

tunn, gles

(of the air) having a low density, making it harder to breathe
example
Exempel
The thin air at the summit left the hikers feeling lightheaded and exhausted.
Den tunna luften på toppen lämnade vandrarna yr och utmattad.
07

lätt, inte tät

(of fog, mist, smoke, etc.) light and not dense, making it easier to see through
example
Exempel
The thin smoke from the chimney drifted lazily into the sky, barely noticeable against the clouds.
Den tunna röken från skorstenen drev lättjefullt upp i skyn, knappt märkbar mot molnen.
08

tunn, lätt

(of a piece of clothing, curtain, etc.) lightweight, delicate, or not densely woven
example
Exempel
The thin curtains allowed sunlight to gently filter into the room, creating a soft, warm glow.
De tunna gardinerna lät solljuset sila in i rummet, vilket skapade ett mjukt, varmt sken.
09

sliten, tunn

(of a piece of clothing, fabric, etc.) worn down and less dense due to wear and tear
example
Exempel
After years of use, his favorite T-shirt had become thin and nearly see-through.
Efter år av användning hade hans favorit-T-shirt blivit tunn och nästan genomskinlig.
10

blek, lätt

(of writing, etc.) faint, lightly inked, and lacking in boldness and clarity
example
Exempel
She squinted at the thin writing, struggling to make out the faint words.
Hon kisade mot det tunna handstilen och kämpade för att urskilja de svaga orden.
11

svag, svag

(of light) weak, faint, and lacking intensity
example
Exempel
The thin light of dawn barely illuminated the room.
Det tunna ljuset från gryningen upplyste knappt rummet.
12

gles, knapp

present in small quantities and not abundant
example
Exempel
After the harvest, food resources were thin, and the community had to ration their meals carefully.
Efter skörden var matresurserna tunna, och samhället var tvungna att noga ransonera sina måltider.
13

tunn, smal

(of a market or trading environment) having few bids or offerings, resulting in infrequent transactions
example
Exempel
The thin market for rare collectibles made it difficult to find buyers willing to pay a premium.
Den tunna marknaden för sällsynta samlarföremål gjorde det svårt att hitta köpare som var villiga att betala en premie.
14

tunn, smal

referring to a climbing route where the holds are small, few, or far apart, making it challenging to ascend
example
Exempel
On the thin section of the wall, he had to rely on his technique rather than strength.
På den tunna delen av väggen var han tvungen att lita på sin teknik snarare än styrka.
to thin
01

göra tunnare, tunna ut

to reduce the density of something
Transitive: to thin sth
to thin definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The gardener thinned the carrots to allow the remaining ones more space to grow.
Trädgårdsmästaren glesade ut morötterna för att ge de återstående mer utrymme att växa.
1.1

tunnas, bli mindre tät

to decrease in density
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The smoke from the fire thinned as it rose higher into the atmosphere.
Röken från elden tunnades ut när den steg högre upp i atmosfären.
02

tunna ut, göra tunnare

to reduce the thickness of something and make it slimmer
Transitive: to thin sth
example
Exempel
To improve aerodynamics, the engineer thinned the design of the airplane's wings.
För att förbättra aerodynamiken tunnade ingenjören ut designen på flygplanets vingar.
2.1

tunnas, bli tunnare

to decrease in thickness
Intransitive
example
Exempel
As the drought continued, the river began to thin, exposing rocks and riverbeds.
När torkan fortsatte började floden tunnas ut, vilket blottlade stenar och flodbottnar.
03

förtunna, göra smal

to cause an individual or entity to lose weight entirely or in a specific part of their body

trim

Transitive: to thin one's body
example
Exempel
The doctor advised the patient to thin his body weight to alleviate strain on his joints and improve overall health.
Läkaren rådde patienten att gå ner i vikt för att minska belastningen på lederna och förbättra den övergripande hälsan.
3.1

bli smalare, gå ner i vikt

to become slimmer
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The new fitness program helped her to thin and tone her muscles effectively.
Det nya fitnessprogrammet hjälpte henne att gå ner i vikt och tona sina muskler effektivt.
04

späda ut, tunna ut

to reduce the concentration, strength, or flavor of a solution or mixture
Transitive: to thin a solution or mix
example
Exempel
The makeup artist thinned the eyeliner with a drop of oil to create a softer, smoky effect.
Sminkören tunnade ut eyeliner med en droppe olja för att skapa en mjukare, rökig effekt.
05

träffa bollen med klubbs framkant, slå från ovan

to strike a golf ball with the leading edge of the club, resulting in a low, fast shot with insufficient lift
Transitive: to thin a golf ball or shot
example
Exempel
Thinning the ball off the tee resulted in a low trajectory that missed the fairway.
Att tunn slå bollen från tee resulterade i en låg bana som missade fairway.
06

glesa, tunna ut

to remove some individuals or items from a group to reduce the overall number, often to improve conditions or manage resources better
Transitive: to thin a set or group
example
Exempel
Gardeners thinned the seedlings to prevent overcrowding and promote healthier growth.
Trädgårdsmästarna glesade ut plantorna för att förhindra överfullhet och främja en hälsosammare tillväxt.
6.1

minska, glesna

to decrease in quantity, especially when there was previously a larger number
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The ranks of volunteers thinned after the initial excitement of the event wore off.
Led av volontärer tunnades ut efter att den initiala entusiasmen för evenemanget hade lagt sig.
thin
01

tunt, tunt skuren

used to indicate that something is being applied or made in a manner that is not thick or wide
thin definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The fabric was woven thin, allowing for breathability in hot weather.
Tyget var vävt tunt, vilket möjliggör andningsbarhet i varmt väder.
thin-
01

tunn-, smal-

used to indicate that something is being done or made in a thin manner
example
Exempel
The thin-crust pizza was crispy and had just the right amount of toppings.
Pizzan med tunn botten var krispig och hade precis rätt mängd topping.
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