to hint
01
antyda, hinta
to indirectly suggest something
Transitive: to hint at sth | to hint that
Exempel
The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying.
Läraren hintade om det kommande provet genom att diskutera vikten av konsekvent studerande.
She subtly hinted that she preferred a certain restaurant for dinner by mentioning its delicious desserts.
Hon hintade subtilt att hon föredrog en viss restaurang för middag genom att nämna dess läckra desserter.
Hint
01
a small but appreciable amount of something
Exempel
Add a hint of cinnamon to the batter.
There was a hint of lemon in the sauce.
02
ledtråd, förslag
a slight suggestion or piece of advice that shows how a problem is solved
Exempel
She gave him a subtle hint about where to find the missing key, hoping he would pick up on it.
Hon gav honom en subtil ledtråd om var den försvunna nyckeln kunde hittas, i hopp om att han skulle fatta.
The crossword puzzle included helpful hints to assist solvers in completing the challenging grid.
Korsordet inkluderade hjälpsamma ledtrådar för att hjälpa lösarna att slutföra den utmanande rutnätet.
03
a sign or clue of a possible opportunity
Exempel
The market shows hints of recovery.
The project gives hints of future expansion.
04
a barely detectable or minimal amount of something
Exempel
There was a hint of hesitation in his voice.
I sensed a hint of doubt in her reply.
