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Definition och betydelse av "thin"på engelska

thin

ADJEKTIV

tunn, smal

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

grammatisk information

morfologisk sammansättning

enkelt

kvalitativt

superlativ

thinnest

komparativ

thinner

graderbart

Exempel

The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily.

Papperet var tunt, vilket lät ljuset passera enkelt.

1.1

tunn, fin

having a small width

fine

narrow

thin

Exempel

The artist used a fine brush to create thin lines for the intricate details of the drawing.

Konstnären använde en fin pensel för att skapa tunna linjer för de intrikata detaljerna i teckningen.

1.2

tunn, smal

characterized by a narrow diameter

slender

tenuous

thin

Exempel

The thin metal rod bent under the weight of the heavy load.

Den tunna metallstången böjdes under tyngden av den tunga lasten.

tunn, gles

(of hair) lacking thickness or volume

wispy

sparse

Exempel

Her thin hair fluttered gently in the breeze, revealing her delicate features.

Hennes tunna hår fladdrade försiktigt i brisen och avslöjade hennes fina drag.

2.1

tunn, klar

(of liquids or other similar substances) flowing freely due to not containing a lot of solid material

fluid

runny

soupy

thin

watery

Exempel

The soup had a thin consistency, more like broth than stew.

Soppan hade en tunn konsistens, mer som buljong än gryta.

2.2

svag, inte övertygande

(of an idea, argument, quality, etc.) weak or not convincing

flimsy

lame

tenuous

thin

unconvincing

Exempel

The politician's speech was criticized for being thin, offering no real solutions to the issues at hand.

Politikerns tal kritiserades för att vara tunt och inte erbjuda några riktiga lösningar på de aktuella problemen.

tunn,smal, having little body weight

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

bony

emaciated

gaunt

lean

lithe

Exempel

He is thin but strong, thanks to regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Han är smal men stark, tack vare regelbunden träning och en balanserad kost.

tunn, gäll

(of sound or voice) high-pitched and lacking depth and richness

Exempel

The thin sound of the old violin echoed through the empty hall, barely filling the space.

Den tunna ljudet av den gamla fiolen ekade genom den tomma hallen och fyllde knappt utrymmet.

svag, påtvingad

(of a smile) barely noticeable and lacking genuine warmth and enthusiasm

Exempel

She gave him a thin smile, hiding her true feelings behind a facade of politeness.

Hon gav honom ett tunt leende, dolande sina verkliga känslor bakom en fasad av artighet.

tunn, gles

(of the air) having a low density, making it harder to breathe

rare

rarefied

Exempel

As they climbed higher up the mountain, the air became thin, making it difficult to catch their breath.

När de klättrade högre upp på berget blev luften tunn, vilket gjorde det svårt att få luft.

lätt, inte tät

(of fog, mist, smoke, etc.) light and not dense, making it easier to see through

Exempel

The thin mist over the lake allowed them to see the opposite shore clearly.

Den tunna dimman över sjön gjorde att de kunde se den motsatta stranden tydligt.

tunn, lätt

(of a piece of clothing, curtain, etc.) lightweight, delicate, or not densely woven

diaphanous

filmy

flimsy

gauze-like

gauzy

Exempel

She wore a thin sweater that barely kept the chill away on the brisk autumn evening.

Hon hade på sig en tunn tröja som knappt höll kylan borta på den kyliga höstkvällen.

sliten, tunn

(of a piece of clothing, fabric, etc.) worn down and less dense due to wear and tear

frayed

ragged

threadbare

Exempel

Her favorite jeans were thin at the knees, showing signs of frequent wear.

Hennes favoritjeans var tunna vid knäna, vilket visade tecken på frekvent användning.

blek, lätt

(of writing, etc.) faint, lightly inked, and lacking in boldness and clarity

illegible

Exempel

The document was hard to read due to the thin printing that faded in places.

Dokumentet var svårt att läsa på grund av den tunna tryckningen som hade bleknat på vissa ställen.

svag, svag

(of light) weak, faint, and lacking intensity

dim

dull

pale

soft

subdued

Exempel

She could only see a thin beam of light coming through the crack in the door.

Hon kunde bara se en tunn ljusstråle som kom in genom springan i dörren.

gles, knapp

present in small quantities and not abundant

sparse

shallow

Exempel

Jobs were thin in the rural area, making it hard for residents to find stable employment.

Jobb var tunna på landsbygden, vilket gjorde det svårt för invånarna att hitta stabil anställning.

tunn, smal

(of a market or trading environment) having few bids or offerings, resulting in infrequent transactions

Exempel

The stock was traded in a thin market, causing significant price fluctuations.

Aktien handlades på en tunn marknad, vilket orsakade betydande prissvängningar.

tunn, smal

referring to a climbing route where the holds are small, few, or far apart, making it challenging to ascend

Exempel

The climber struggled on the thin route, searching for tiny holds to grip.

Klättraren kämpade på den tunna leden, letande efter små grepp att hålla i.

to thin

VERB

göra tunnare, tunna ut

to reduce the density of something

Transitive: to thin sth

grammatisk information

morfologisk sammansättning

enkelt

handlingsverb

regelbundet

presens

thin

3:e person singular

thins

presens particip

thinning

enkelt preteritum

thinned

perfekt particip

thinned

Exempel

The hairdresser thinned her client's hair to remove excess bulk and create a lighter, more manageable style.

Frisören tunnade ut sin klients hår för att ta bort överskottsvolym och skapa en lättare, mer hanterbar stil.

1.1

tunnas, bli mindre tät

to decrease in density

Intransitive

Exempel

Over time, the fabric of the old shirt began to thin and develop holes.

Med tiden började tyget av den gamla skjortan bli tunnare och utveckla hål.

tunna ut, göra tunnare

to reduce the thickness of something and make it slimmer

Transitive: to thin sth

Exempel

The chef used a rolling pin to thin the dough for the pie crust.

Kocken använde en kavel för att tunna ut degen till pajskorpan.

2.1

tunnas, bli tunnare

to decrease in thickness

Intransitive

Exempel

The ice on the pond began to thin with the arrival of warmer weather.

Isen på dammen började tunnas ut med ankomsten av varmare väder.

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

Exempel

By incorporating mindful eating practices and regular exercise routines, she steadily thinned her body mass.

Genom att införliva medvetna ätpraxis och regelbundna träningsrutiner, minska hon gradvis sin kroppsmassa.

3.1

bli smalare, gå ner i vikt

to become slimmer

reduce

slim down

lose weight

thin

Intransitive

Exempel

The actor had to thin for the role, shedding several pounds to match the character's appearance.

Skådespelaren var tvungen att gå ner i vikt för rollen, förlorade flera kilo för att matcha karaktärens utseende.

späda ut, tunna ut

to reduce the concentration, strength, or flavor of a solution or mixture

dilute

thin out

water down

Transitive: to thin a solution or mix

Exempel

To achieve the desired consistency, she added water to thin the paint.

För att uppnå önskad konsistens tillsatte hon vatten för att tunna ut färgen.

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

Exempel

He thinned his approach shot, causing the ball to speed across the green and into the rough.

Han tunnade ut sitt approachslag, vilket fick bollen att snabba över grönskan och in i rough.

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

narrow down

pare down

weed out

Transitive: to thin a set or group

Exempel

The farmer had to thin the rows of carrots to ensure the remaining plants had enough space to grow.

Bonden var tvungen att glesa morotsraderna för att säkerställa att de återstående plantorna hade tillräckligt med utrymme att växa.

6.1

minska, glesna

to decrease in quantity, especially when there was previously a larger number

Intransitive

Exempel

As the evening wore on, the crowd at the concert began to thin.

När kvällen fortskred började folkmassan på konserten tunnas ut.

thin

ADVERB

tunt, tunt skuren

used to indicate that something is being applied or made in a manner that is not thick or wide

grammatisk information

Exempel

The paper was cut thin to create delicate origami shapes.

Pappret skars tunt för att skapa delikata origamiformer.

thin-

PREFIX

tunn-, smal-

used to indicate that something is being done or made in a thin manner

Exempel

The children were thin-clad, wearing only light shirts despite the chilly weather.

Barnen var tunt klädda, bar bara lätt skjorta trots den kyliga väderleken.

Lexikalt Träd

thinly

thinness

thin

Närliggande Ord

thin as a yard of pump water

thin blue line

thin on the ground

thin on top

Definition och betydelse av "thin"på engelska

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