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  • 1 honour

    ['onə] 1. noun
    1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ære; hæder; ærbødighed
    2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ære
    3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) hæder; ære
    4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ære
    5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ære
    6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hædersbevisning; æresbevisning
    7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Høje Dommer; Ærede Dommer
    2. verb
    1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ære
    2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) beære
    3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hædre
    4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) holde; indfri; honorere
    •
    - honourable
    - honours
    - in honour bound
    - honour bound
    - on one's honour
    - word of honour
    * * *
    ['onə] 1. noun
    1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ære; hæder; ærbødighed
    2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ære
    3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) hæder; ære
    4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ære
    5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ære
    6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hædersbevisning; æresbevisning
    7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Høje Dommer; Ærede Dommer
    2. verb
    1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ære
    2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) beære
    3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hædre
    4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) holde; indfri; honorere
    •
    - honourable
    - honours
    - in honour bound
    - honour bound
    - on one's honour
    - word of honour

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  • 2 commend

    [kə'mend]
    1) (to praise: His ability was commended.) rose
    2) (to give (someone or something) to be looked after: I commend him to your care.) anbefale
    •
    - commendation
    * * *
    [kə'mend]
    1) (to praise: His ability was commended.) rose
    2) (to give (someone or something) to be looked after: I commend him to your care.) anbefale
    •
    - commendation

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  • 3 exceptional

    adjective ((negative unexceptional) unusual; remarkable: exceptional loyalty; His ability is exceptional.) usædvanlig; exceptionel
    * * *
    adjective ((negative unexceptional) unusual; remarkable: exceptional loyalty; His ability is exceptional.) usædvanlig; exceptionel

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  • 4 capacity

    [kə'pæsəti]
    plural - capacities; noun
    1) (ability to hold, contain etc: This tank has a capacity of 300 gallons.) kapacitet
    2) (ability: his capacity for remembering facts.) evne
    3) (position: in his capacity as a leader.) egenskab; stilling
    * * *
    [kə'pæsəti]
    plural - capacities; noun
    1) (ability to hold, contain etc: This tank has a capacity of 300 gallons.) kapacitet
    2) (ability: his capacity for remembering facts.) evne
    3) (position: in his capacity as a leader.) egenskab; stilling

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  • 5 vision

    ['viʒən]
    1) (something seen in the imagination or in a dream: God appeared to him in a vision.) drømmesyn
    2) (the ability to see or plan into the future: Politicians should be men of vision.) vision
    3) (the ability to see or the sense of sight: He is slowly losing his vision.) syn
    * * *
    ['viʒən]
    1) (something seen in the imagination or in a dream: God appeared to him in a vision.) drømmesyn
    2) (the ability to see or plan into the future: Politicians should be men of vision.) vision
    3) (the ability to see or the sense of sight: He is slowly losing his vision.) syn

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  • 6 equal

    ['i:kwəl] 1. adjective
    (the same in size, amount, value etc: four equal slices; coins of equal value; Are these pieces equal in size? Women want equal wages with men.) ens; lige; lige-
    2. noun
    (one of the same age, rank, ability etc: I am not his equal at running.) ligemand; jævnbyrdig
    3. verb
    (to be the same in amount, value, size etc: I cannot hope to equal him; She equalled his score of twenty points; Five and five equals ten.) være lig med; udligne
    - equalize
    - equalise
    - equally
    - equal to
    * * *
    ['i:kwəl] 1. adjective
    (the same in size, amount, value etc: four equal slices; coins of equal value; Are these pieces equal in size? Women want equal wages with men.) ens; lige; lige-
    2. noun
    (one of the same age, rank, ability etc: I am not his equal at running.) ligemand; jævnbyrdig
    3. verb
    (to be the same in amount, value, size etc: I cannot hope to equal him; She equalled his score of twenty points; Five and five equals ten.) være lig med; udligne
    - equalize
    - equalise
    - equally
    - equal to

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  • 7 for

    [fo:] 1. preposition
    1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) til
    2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) til; i retning af
    3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) i; over
    4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) om
    5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) for
    6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) til
    7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) for
    8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) for
    9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) for
    10) (because of: for this reason.) af
    11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) til
    12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) for
    13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) for
    14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) for
    15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) på trods af
    2. conjunction
    (because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) for
    * * *
    [fo:] 1. preposition
    1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) til
    2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) til; i retning af
    3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) i; over
    4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) om
    5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) for
    6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) til
    7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) for
    8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) for
    9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) for
    10) (because of: for this reason.) af
    11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) til
    12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) for
    13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) for
    14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) for
    15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) på trods af
    2. conjunction
    (because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) for

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  • 8 head

    [hed] 1. noun
    1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) hoved
    2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) hoved
    3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) hovedlængde
    4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) chef; overhoved; over-; hoved-
    5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) hoved
    6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) udspring
    7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) det øverste af noget; top; ende
    8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) spids
    9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) hoved
    10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) skoleinspektør; rektor; forstander
    11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) per hoved
    12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) forbjerg
    13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) skum
    2. verb
    1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) lede; stå øverst
    2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) lede; stå i spidsen for
    3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) styre
    4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) give som overskrift
    5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) heade
    •
    - - headed
    - header
    - heading
    - heads
    - headache
    - headband
    - head-dress
    - headfirst
    - headgear
    - headlamp
    - headland
    - headlight
    - headline
    - headlines
    - headlong
    - head louse
    - headmaster
    - head-on
    - headphones
    - headquarters
    - headrest
    - headscarf
    - headsquare
    - headstone
    - headstrong
    - headwind
    - above someone's head
    - go to someone's head
    - head off
    - head over heels
    - heads or tails?
    - keep one's head
    - lose one's head
    - make head or tail of
    - make headway
    - off one's head
    * * *
    [hed] 1. noun
    1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) hoved
    2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) hoved
    3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) hovedlængde
    4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) chef; overhoved; over-; hoved-
    5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) hoved
    6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) udspring
    7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) det øverste af noget; top; ende
    8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) spids
    9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) hoved
    10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) skoleinspektør; rektor; forstander
    11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) per hoved
    12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) forbjerg
    13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) skum
    2. verb
    1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) lede; stå øverst
    2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) lede; stå i spidsen for
    3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) styre
    4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) give som overskrift
    5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) heade
    •
    - - headed
    - header
    - heading
    - heads
    - headache
    - headband
    - head-dress
    - headfirst
    - headgear
    - headlamp
    - headland
    - headlight
    - headline
    - headlines
    - headlong
    - head louse
    - headmaster
    - head-on
    - headphones
    - headquarters
    - headrest
    - headscarf
    - headsquare
    - headstone
    - headstrong
    - headwind
    - above someone's head
    - go to someone's head
    - head off
    - head over heels
    - heads or tails?
    - keep one's head
    - lose one's head
    - make head or tail of
    - make headway
    - off one's head

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  • 9 initiative

    [-ʃətiv]
    1) (a first step or move that leads the way: He took the initiative in organizing a search party to look for the girl; A move to start peace talks is sometimes called a peace initiative.) initiativ
    2) (the ability to lead or make decisions for oneself: He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative; My son actually went to the hairdresser's on his own initiative!) initiativ
    * * *
    [-ʃətiv]
    1) (a first step or move that leads the way: He took the initiative in organizing a search party to look for the girl; A move to start peace talks is sometimes called a peace initiative.) initiativ
    2) (the ability to lead or make decisions for oneself: He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative; My son actually went to the hairdresser's on his own initiative!) initiativ

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  • 10 speech

    [spi: ]
    1) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) tale
    2) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) sprog
    3) (manner or way of speaking: His speech is very slow.) måde at tale på
    4) (a formal talk given to a meeting etc: parliamentary speeches.) tale; -tale
    •
    - speechlessly
    - speechlessness
    * * *
    [spi: ]
    1) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) tale
    2) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) sprog
    3) (manner or way of speaking: His speech is very slow.) måde at tale på
    4) (a formal talk given to a meeting etc: parliamentary speeches.) tale; -tale
    •
    - speechlessly
    - speechlessness

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  • 11 spring

    [spriŋ] 1. past tense - sprang; verb
    1) (to jump, leap or move swiftly (usually upwards): She sprang into the boat.) springe; hoppe
    2) (to arise or result from: His bravery springs from his love of adventure.) komme af
    3) (to (cause a trap to) close violently: The trap must have sprung when the hare stepped in it.) smække i
    2. noun
    1) (a coil of wire or other similar device which can be compressed or squeezed down but returns to its original shape when released: a watch-spring; the springs in a chair.) fjeder
    2) (the season of the year between winter and summer when plants begin to flower or grow leaves: Spring is my favourite season.) forår
    3) (a leap or sudden movement: The lion made a sudden spring on its prey.) spring
    4) (the ability to stretch and spring back again: There's not a lot of spring in this old trampoline.) elasticitet
    5) (a small stream flowing out from the ground.) kilde
    •
    - springiness
    - sprung
    - springboard
    - spring cleaning
    - springtime
    - spring up
    * * *
    [spriŋ] 1. past tense - sprang; verb
    1) (to jump, leap or move swiftly (usually upwards): She sprang into the boat.) springe; hoppe
    2) (to arise or result from: His bravery springs from his love of adventure.) komme af
    3) (to (cause a trap to) close violently: The trap must have sprung when the hare stepped in it.) smække i
    2. noun
    1) (a coil of wire or other similar device which can be compressed or squeezed down but returns to its original shape when released: a watch-spring; the springs in a chair.) fjeder
    2) (the season of the year between winter and summer when plants begin to flower or grow leaves: Spring is my favourite season.) forår
    3) (a leap or sudden movement: The lion made a sudden spring on its prey.) spring
    4) (the ability to stretch and spring back again: There's not a lot of spring in this old trampoline.) elasticitet
    5) (a small stream flowing out from the ground.) kilde
    •
    - springiness
    - sprung
    - springboard
    - spring cleaning
    - springtime
    - spring up

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  • 12 understand

    1. past tense, past participle - understood; verb
    1) (to see or know the meaning of (something): I can't understand his absence; Speak slowly to foreigners so that they'll understand you.) forstå
    2) (to know (eg a person) thoroughly: She understands children/dogs.) forstå
    3) (to learn or realize (something), eg from information received: At first I didn't understand how ill she was; I understood that you were planning to leave today.) forstå
    •
    - understanding 2. noun
    1) (the power of thinking clearly: a man of great understanding.) forstand
    2) (the ability to sympathize with another person's feelings: His kindness and understanding were a great comfort to her.) forståelse
    3) (a (state of) informal agreement: The two men have come to / reached an understanding after their disagreement.) forståelse
    •
    - make oneself understood
    - make understood
    * * *
    1. past tense, past participle - understood; verb
    1) (to see or know the meaning of (something): I can't understand his absence; Speak slowly to foreigners so that they'll understand you.) forstå
    2) (to know (eg a person) thoroughly: She understands children/dogs.) forstå
    3) (to learn or realize (something), eg from information received: At first I didn't understand how ill she was; I understood that you were planning to leave today.) forstå
    •
    - understanding 2. noun
    1) (the power of thinking clearly: a man of great understanding.) forstand
    2) (the ability to sympathize with another person's feelings: His kindness and understanding were a great comfort to her.) forståelse
    3) (a (state of) informal agreement: The two men have come to / reached an understanding after their disagreement.) forståelse
    •
    - make oneself understood
    - make understood

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  • 13 wit

    [wit]
    1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) vid
    2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) vittigt hoved
    3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) det, der skal til
    •
    - - witted
    - witticism
    - witty
    - wittily
    - wittiness
    - at one's wits' end
    - keep one's wits about one
    - live by one's wits
    - frighten/scare out of one's wits
    - out of one's wits
    * * *
    [wit]
    1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) vid
    2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) vittigt hoved
    3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) det, der skal til
    •
    - - witted
    - witticism
    - witty
    - wittily
    - wittiness
    - at one's wits' end
    - keep one's wits about one
    - live by one's wits
    - frighten/scare out of one's wits
    - out of one's wits

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  • 14 credit

    ['kredit] 1. noun
    1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) kredit
    2) (money loaned (by a bank).) kredit
    3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) kreditværdighed
    4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) kreditpostering; aktiv
    5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) kredit
    6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) anerkendelse; ære
    7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) kursusbevis
    2. verb
    1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) indsætte; kreditere
    2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) tillægge; tilskrive
    3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) tro
    •
    - creditably
    - creditor
    - credits
    - credit card
    - be a credit to someone
    - be a credit to
    - do someone credit
    - do credit
    - give someone credit for something
    - give credit for something
    - give someone credit
    - give credit
    - on credit
    - take the credit for something
    - take credit for something
    - take the credit
    - take credit
    * * *
    ['kredit] 1. noun
    1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) kredit
    2) (money loaned (by a bank).) kredit
    3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) kreditværdighed
    4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) kreditpostering; aktiv
    5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) kredit
    6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) anerkendelse; ære
    7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) kursusbevis
    2. verb
    1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) indsætte; kreditere
    2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) tillægge; tilskrive
    3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) tro
    •
    - creditably
    - creditor
    - credits
    - credit card
    - be a credit to someone
    - be a credit to
    - do someone credit
    - do credit
    - give someone credit for something
    - give credit for something
    - give someone credit
    - give credit
    - on credit
    - take the credit for something
    - take credit for something
    - take the credit
    - take credit

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  • 15 dazzle

    ['dæzl]
    1) ((of a strong light) to prevent from seeing properly: I was dazzled by the car's headlights.) blænde
    2) (to affect the ability of making correct judgements: She was dazzled by his charm.) forblænde
    •
    * * *
    ['dæzl]
    1) ((of a strong light) to prevent from seeing properly: I was dazzled by the car's headlights.) blænde
    2) (to affect the ability of making correct judgements: She was dazzled by his charm.) forblænde
    •

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  • 16 energy

    ['enə‹i]
    plural - energies; noun
    1) (the ability to act, or the habit of acting, strongly and vigorously: He has amazing energy for his age; That child has too much energy; I must devote my energies to gardening today.) energi; kræfter
    2) (the power, eg of electricity, of doing work: electrical energy; nuclear energy.) energi; kraft; -energi
    •
    - energetically
    * * *
    ['enə‹i]
    plural - energies; noun
    1) (the ability to act, or the habit of acting, strongly and vigorously: He has amazing energy for his age; That child has too much energy; I must devote my energies to gardening today.) energi; kræfter
    2) (the power, eg of electricity, of doing work: electrical energy; nuclear energy.) energi; kraft; -energi
    •
    - energetically

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  • 17 faith

    [feiƟ]
    1) (trust or belief: She had faith in her ability.) tillid; tiltro
    2) (religious belief: Years of hardship had not caused him to lose his faith.) tro; religion
    3) (loyalty to one's promise: to keep/break faith with someone.) troskab
    •
    - faithfully
    - Yours faithfully
    - faithfulness
    - faithless
    - faithlessness
    - in all good faith
    - in good faith
    * * *
    [feiƟ]
    1) (trust or belief: She had faith in her ability.) tillid; tiltro
    2) (religious belief: Years of hardship had not caused him to lose his faith.) tro; religion
    3) (loyalty to one's promise: to keep/break faith with someone.) troskab
    •
    - faithfully
    - Yours faithfully
    - faithfulness
    - faithless
    - faithlessness
    - in all good faith
    - in good faith

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  • 18 feeling

    1) (power and ability to feel: I have no feeling in my little finger.) følelse
    2) (something that one feels physically: a feeling of great pain.) følelse
    3) ((usually in plural) something that one feels in one's mind: His angry words hurt my feelings; a feeling of happiness.) følelse
    4) (an impression or belief: I have a feeling that the work is too hard.) følelse; fornemmelse
    5) (affection: He has no feeling for her now.) følelse
    6) (emotion: He spoke with great feeling.) følelse
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    1) (power and ability to feel: I have no feeling in my little finger.) følelse
    2) (something that one feels physically: a feeling of great pain.) følelse
    3) ((usually in plural) something that one feels in one's mind: His angry words hurt my feelings; a feeling of happiness.) følelse
    4) (an impression or belief: I have a feeling that the work is too hard.) følelse; fornemmelse
    5) (affection: He has no feeling for her now.) følelse
    6) (emotion: He spoke with great feeling.) følelse

    English-Danish dictionary > feeling

  • 19 free will

    (the ability to choose and act freely: He did it of his own free will.) fri vilje
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    (the ability to choose and act freely: He did it of his own free will.) fri vilje

    English-Danish dictionary > free will

  • 20 grasp

    1. verb
    1) (to take hold of especially by putting one's fingers or arm(s) round: He grasped the rope; He grasped the opportunity to ask for a higher salary.) gribe
    2) (to understand: I can't grasp what he's getting at.) forstå; fatte
    2. noun
    1) (a grip with one's hand etc: Have you got a good grasp on that rope?) greb
    2) (the ability to understand: His ideas are quite beyond my grasp.) forståelse; fatteevne
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    1. verb
    1) (to take hold of especially by putting one's fingers or arm(s) round: He grasped the rope; He grasped the opportunity to ask for a higher salary.) gribe
    2) (to understand: I can't grasp what he's getting at.) forstå; fatte
    2. noun
    1) (a grip with one's hand etc: Have you got a good grasp on that rope?) greb
    2) (the ability to understand: His ideas are quite beyond my grasp.) forståelse; fatteevne
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    English-Danish dictionary > grasp

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