to discern
01
urskilja, uppfatta
to understand something through thought or reasoning
Transitive: to discern sth | to discern that
Exempel
After months of therapy, he discerned the source of his anxiety.
Efter månader av terapi urskilde han källan till sin ångest.
02
urskilja, skilja
to distinguish between things
Transitive: to discern sth from sth
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
enkelt
handlingsverb
regelbundet
presens
discern
3:e person singular
discerns
presens particip
discerning
enkelt preteritum
discerned
perfekt particip
discerned
Exempel
Scientists must discern facts from assumptions in their research.
Forskare måste särskilja fakta från antaganden i sin forskning.
03
urskilja, uppfatta
to notice something using sight
Transitive: to discern a shape or sight
Exempel
As the sun began to rise, they could discern the outline of the distant mountains.
När solen började gå upp kunde de urskilja konturerna av de avlägsna bergen.
04
urskilja, uppfatta
to perceive something using senses other than sight
Transitive: to discern a sensory stimulus
Exempel
In the dark room, she discerned the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
I det mörka rummet uppfattade hon doften av nybryggt kaffe.
Lexikalt Träd
discernable
discernible
discerning
discern
