to weigh
01
väga, ha en vikt av
to have a specific weight
Linking Verb
Exempel
The parcel weighs five kilograms, making it a heavy shipment.
Försändelsen väger fem kilogram, vilket gör den till en tung försändelse.
02
väga, utvärdera
to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision
Transitive: to weigh consequence or impact of something
Exempel
Considering multiple job offers, she weighed factors like salary, company culture, and career growth potential.
När hon övervägde flera jobberbjudanden vägde hon faktorer som lön, företagskultur och karriärutvecklingspotential.
03
väga, mäta vikten av
to discover how heavy someone or something is
Transitive: to weigh sb/sth
Exempel
The scientist weighs the samples to measure their mass accurately.
Forskaren väger proverna för att mäta deras massa noggrant.
04
väga, betyda något
to be significant or deserving of attention or thought due to its importance or impact
Intransitive
Exempel
The benefits of the new system weigh against its potential risks.
Fördelarna med det nya systemet väger mot dess potentiella risker.
05
trycka, belasta
to apply pressure or force on something, as though using a heavy weight
Intransitive: to weigh on sth
Exempel
The anchor weighed heavily on the boat, keeping it steady in the rough water.
Ankaret tyngde tungt på båten och höll den stadig i det grova vattnet.
Lexikalt Träd
weigher
weighing
weigh
