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Brood
01
kull, avkomma
all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together
Exempel
During the spring, the farmer observed a new brood of ducklings paddling behind their mother in the farm's pond.
Under vÄren observerade bonden en ny kull av ankungar som paddlade efter sin moder i gÄrdens damm.
to brood
01
grubbla, fundera dystert
to dwell on oneâs troubles or worries in a depressed way
Intransitive
Exempel
She had a tendency to brood over the smallest setbacks, letting them affect her mood for days.
Hon hade en tendens att grubbla över de minsta motgÄngar och lÀt dem pÄverka hennes humör i dagar.
02
ruva, klÀcka
to sit on an egg until it hatches
Transitive: to brood bird eggs
Exempel
She watched as the duck brooded its clutch near the pond.
Hon sÄg ankan ruva pÄ sina Àgg nÀra dammen.
03
svÀva, hotfullt hÀnga
to stay close or hang over something in a heavy or threatening way
Intransitive
Exempel
The mountains brooded in the distance, heavy with mist.
Bergen svÀvade i fjÀrran, tunga av dimma.
04
grubbla, sura
to stay quiet and upset, showing anger or annoyance without saying much
Intransitive
Exempel
She brooded all afternoon, glaring at anyone who came near.
Hon grubblade hela eftermiddagen, stirrade pÄ alla som kom nÀra.
Lexikalt TrÀd
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