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1 dress
[dres] 1. verb1) (to put clothes or a covering on: We dressed in a hurry and my wife dressed the children.) klæde sig på; klæde på2) (to prepare (food etc) to be eaten: She dressed a salad.) gøre i stand; hælde dressing over3) (to treat and bandage (wounds): He was sent home from hospital after his burns had been dressed.) forbinde2. noun1) (what one is wearing or dressed in: He has strange tastes in dress.) tøj2) (a piece of women's clothing with a top and skirt in one piece: Shall I wear a dress or a blouse and skirt?) kjole•- dressed- dresser
- dressing
- dressing-gown
- dressing-room
- dressing-table
- dressmaker
- dress rehearsal
- dress up* * *[dres] 1. verb1) (to put clothes or a covering on: We dressed in a hurry and my wife dressed the children.) klæde sig på; klæde på2) (to prepare (food etc) to be eaten: She dressed a salad.) gøre i stand; hælde dressing over3) (to treat and bandage (wounds): He was sent home from hospital after his burns had been dressed.) forbinde2. noun1) (what one is wearing or dressed in: He has strange tastes in dress.) tøj2) (a piece of women's clothing with a top and skirt in one piece: Shall I wear a dress or a blouse and skirt?) kjole•- dressed- dresser
- dressing
- dressing-gown
- dressing-room
- dressing-table
- dressmaker
- dress rehearsal
- dress up -
2 dress rehearsal
(a full rehearsal of a play etc with costumes etc.) generalprøve; kostumeprøve* * *(a full rehearsal of a play etc with costumes etc.) generalprøve; kostumeprøve -
3 fancy dress
clothes representing a particular character, nationality, historical period etc: He went to the party in fancy dress; (also adjective) (a fancy-dress party.) udklædning; kostume; kostume-* * *clothes representing a particular character, nationality, historical period etc: He went to the party in fancy dress; (also adjective) (a fancy-dress party.) udklædning; kostume; kostume- -
4 fit
I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) i form; sund og rask; i kondi2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) passende2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) pasform3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) passe2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) passe til3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) anbringe; sætte4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) forsyne; montere•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) udstyr2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) prøve; prøvning•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) anfald2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) anfald•* * *I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) i form; sund og rask; i kondi2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) passende2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) pasform3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) passe2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) passe til3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) anbringe; sætte4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) forsyne; montere•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) udstyr2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) prøve; prøvning•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) anfald2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) anfald• -
5 taste
[teist] 1. verb1) (to be aware of, or recognize, the flavour of something: I can taste ginger in this cake.) smage2) (to test or find out the flavour or quality of (food etc) by eating or drinking a little of it: Please taste this and tell me if it is too sweet.) smage på3) (to have a particular flavour or other quality that is noticed through the act of tasting: This milk tastes sour; The sauce tastes of garlic.) smage4) (to eat (food) especially with enjoyment: I haven't tasted such a beautiful curry for ages.) smage; nyde5) (to experience: He tasted the delights of country life.) opleve2. noun1) (one of the five senses, the sense by which we are aware of flavour: one's sense of taste; bitter to the taste.) smagssans2) (the quality or flavour of anything that is known through this sense: This wine has an unusual taste.) smag3) (an act of tasting or a small quantity of food etc for tasting: Do have a taste of this cake!) smag4) (a liking or preference: a taste for music; a queer taste in books; expensive tastes.) smag5) (the ability to judge what is suitable in behaviour, dress etc or what is fine and beautiful: She shows good taste in clothes; a man of taste; That joke was in good/bad taste.) god smag•- tasteful- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- - tasting
- tasty
- tastiness* * *[teist] 1. verb1) (to be aware of, or recognize, the flavour of something: I can taste ginger in this cake.) smage2) (to test or find out the flavour or quality of (food etc) by eating or drinking a little of it: Please taste this and tell me if it is too sweet.) smage på3) (to have a particular flavour or other quality that is noticed through the act of tasting: This milk tastes sour; The sauce tastes of garlic.) smage4) (to eat (food) especially with enjoyment: I haven't tasted such a beautiful curry for ages.) smage; nyde5) (to experience: He tasted the delights of country life.) opleve2. noun1) (one of the five senses, the sense by which we are aware of flavour: one's sense of taste; bitter to the taste.) smagssans2) (the quality or flavour of anything that is known through this sense: This wine has an unusual taste.) smag3) (an act of tasting or a small quantity of food etc for tasting: Do have a taste of this cake!) smag4) (a liking or preference: a taste for music; a queer taste in books; expensive tastes.) smag5) (the ability to judge what is suitable in behaviour, dress etc or what is fine and beautiful: She shows good taste in clothes; a man of taste; That joke was in good/bad taste.) god smag•- tasteful- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- - tasting
- tasty
- tastiness -
6 classic
1) (standard or best: the classic example.) klassisk2) ((of literature, art etc) of the highest quality.) klassisk;førsteklasses3) ((of dress etc) simple, elegant and traditional.) tidløs; enkel; klassisk* * *1) (standard or best: the classic example.) klassisk2) ((of literature, art etc) of the highest quality.) klassisk;førsteklasses3) ((of dress etc) simple, elegant and traditional.) tidløs; enkel; klassisk -
7 panel
['pænl]1) (a flat, straight-sided piece of wood, fabric etc such as is put into a door, wall, dress etc: a door-panel.) panel; -panel2) (a group of people chosen for a particular purpose eg to judge a contest, take part in a quiz or other game: I will ask some questions and the panel will try to answer them.) panel•- panelled- panelling* * *['pænl]1) (a flat, straight-sided piece of wood, fabric etc such as is put into a door, wall, dress etc: a door-panel.) panel; -panel2) (a group of people chosen for a particular purpose eg to judge a contest, take part in a quiz or other game: I will ask some questions and the panel will try to answer them.) panel•- panelled- panelling -
8 carnival
(a public entertainment, often involving processions of people in fancy dress etc: a winter carnival.) karneval* * *(a public entertainment, often involving processions of people in fancy dress etc: a winter carnival.) karneval -
9 conform
[kən'fo:m]1) (to behave, dress etc in the way that most other people do.) rette sig; indordne sig2) ((with to) to act according to; to be in agreement with: Your clothes must conform to the school regulations.) være i overensstemmelse med•* * *[kən'fo:m]1) (to behave, dress etc in the way that most other people do.) rette sig; indordne sig2) ((with to) to act according to; to be in agreement with: Your clothes must conform to the school regulations.) være i overensstemmelse med• -
10 dowdy
((of dress etc) not smart; unfashionable.) kedsommelig; trist; gammeldags* * *((of dress etc) not smart; unfashionable.) kedsommelig; trist; gammeldags -
11 severe
[sə'viə]1) ((of something unpleasant) serious; extreme: severe shortages of food; a severe illness; Our team suffered a severe defeat.) alvorlig2) (strict or harsh: a severe mother; severe criticism.) streng3) ((of style in dress etc) very plain: a severe hairstyle.) enkel•- severely- severity* * *[sə'viə]1) ((of something unpleasant) serious; extreme: severe shortages of food; a severe illness; Our team suffered a severe defeat.) alvorlig2) (strict or harsh: a severe mother; severe criticism.) streng3) ((of style in dress etc) very plain: a severe hairstyle.) enkel•- severely- severity -
12 train
I [trein] noun1) (a railway engine with its carriages and/or trucks: I caught the train to London.) tog2) (a part of a long dress or robe that trails behind the wearer: The bride wore a dress with a train.) slæb3) (a connected series: Then began a train of events which ended in disaster.) række4) (a line of animals carrying people or baggage: a mule train; a baggage train.) karavane; -karavaneII [trein] verb1) (to prepare, be prepared, or prepare oneself, through instruction, practice, exercise etc, for a sport, job, profession etc: I was trained as a teacher; The race-horse was trained by my uncle.) uddanne; træne2) (to point or aim (a gun, telescope etc) in a particular direction: He trained the gun on/at the soldiers.) rette mod3) (to make (a tree, plant etc) grow in a particular direction.) binde op•- trained- trainee
- trainer
- training* * *I [trein] noun1) (a railway engine with its carriages and/or trucks: I caught the train to London.) tog2) (a part of a long dress or robe that trails behind the wearer: The bride wore a dress with a train.) slæb3) (a connected series: Then began a train of events which ended in disaster.) række4) (a line of animals carrying people or baggage: a mule train; a baggage train.) karavane; -karavaneII [trein] verb1) (to prepare, be prepared, or prepare oneself, through instruction, practice, exercise etc, for a sport, job, profession etc: I was trained as a teacher; The race-horse was trained by my uncle.) uddanne; træne2) (to point or aim (a gun, telescope etc) in a particular direction: He trained the gun on/at the soldiers.) rette mod3) (to make (a tree, plant etc) grow in a particular direction.) binde op•- trained- trainee
- trainer
- training -
13 iron
1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) jern; jern-2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) strygejern3) (a type of golf-club.) kølle2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) stryge- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hot* * *1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) jern; jern-2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) strygejern3) (a type of golf-club.) kølle2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) stryge- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hot -
14 show
[ʃəu] 1. past tense - showed; verb1) (to allow or cause to be seen: Show me your new dress; Please show your membership card when you come to the club; His work is showing signs of improvement.) vise2) (to be able to be seen: The tear in your dress hardly shows; a faint light showing through the curtains.) være synlig3) (to offer or display, or to be offered or displayed, for the public to look at: Which picture is showing at the cinema?; They are showing a new film; His paintings are being shown at the art gallery.) vise; spille; udstille4) (to point out or point to: He showed me the road to take; Show me the man you saw yesterday.) vise5) ((often with (a)round) to guide or conduct: Please show this lady to the door; They showed him (a)round (the factory).) følge6) (to demonstrate to: Will you show me how to do it?; He showed me a clever trick.) vise7) (to prove: That just shows / goes to show how stupid he is.) vise; bevise8) (to give or offer (someone) kindness etc: He showed him no mercy.) vise2. noun1) (an entertainment, public exhibition, performance etc: a horse-show; a flower show; the new show at the theatre; a TV show.) show; -show2) (a display or act of showing: a show of strength.) demonstration; -demonstration3) (an act of pretending to be, do etc (something): He made a show of working, but he wasn't really concentrating.) lade som om4) (appearance, impression: They just did it for show, in order to make themselves seem more important than they are.) for et syns skyld5) (an effort or attempt: He put up a good show in the chess competition.) forsøg•- showy- showiness
- show-business
- showcase
- showdown
- showground
- show-jumping
- showman
- showroom
- give the show away
- good show!
- on show
- show off
- show up* * *[ʃəu] 1. past tense - showed; verb1) (to allow or cause to be seen: Show me your new dress; Please show your membership card when you come to the club; His work is showing signs of improvement.) vise2) (to be able to be seen: The tear in your dress hardly shows; a faint light showing through the curtains.) være synlig3) (to offer or display, or to be offered or displayed, for the public to look at: Which picture is showing at the cinema?; They are showing a new film; His paintings are being shown at the art gallery.) vise; spille; udstille4) (to point out or point to: He showed me the road to take; Show me the man you saw yesterday.) vise5) ((often with (a)round) to guide or conduct: Please show this lady to the door; They showed him (a)round (the factory).) følge6) (to demonstrate to: Will you show me how to do it?; He showed me a clever trick.) vise7) (to prove: That just shows / goes to show how stupid he is.) vise; bevise8) (to give or offer (someone) kindness etc: He showed him no mercy.) vise2. noun1) (an entertainment, public exhibition, performance etc: a horse-show; a flower show; the new show at the theatre; a TV show.) show; -show2) (a display or act of showing: a show of strength.) demonstration; -demonstration3) (an act of pretending to be, do etc (something): He made a show of working, but he wasn't really concentrating.) lade som om4) (appearance, impression: They just did it for show, in order to make themselves seem more important than they are.) for et syns skyld5) (an effort or attempt: He put up a good show in the chess competition.) forsøg•- showy- showiness
- show-business
- showcase
- showdown
- showground
- show-jumping
- showman
- showroom
- give the show away
- good show!
- on show
- show off
- show up -
15 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) rulle; -rulle2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bolle; -bolle3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rul4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) rulning5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bulder6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) dælle7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) trommehvirvel2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) rulle; trille2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) rulle; trille3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) rulle4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) rulle5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) forme6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) rulle ind i7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) tromle; rulle8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) rulle9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) buldre10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) rulle11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) trille12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) rulle13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) gå•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) løbe på rulleskøjter- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) navneliste* * *I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) rulle; -rulle2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bolle; -bolle3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) rul4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) rulning5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) bulder6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) dælle7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) trommehvirvel2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) rulle; trille2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) rulle; trille3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) rulle4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) rulle5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) forme6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) rulle ind i7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) tromle; rulle8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) rulle9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) buldre10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) rulle11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) trille12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) rulle13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) gå•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) løbe på rulleskøjter- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) navneliste -
16 tie
1. present participle - tying; verb1) ((often with to, on etc) to fasten with a string, rope etc: He tied the horse to a tree; The parcel was tied with string; I don't like this job - I hate being tied to a desk.) binde2) (to fasten by knotting; to make a knot in: He tied his shoelaces.) binde; knytte3) (to be joined by a knot etc: The belt of this dress ties at the front.) binde sammen4) (to score the same number of points etc (in a game, competition etc): Three people tied for first place.) stå lige2. noun1) (a strip of material worn tied round the neck under the collar of a shirt: He wore a shirt and tie.) slips2) (something that joins: the ties of friendship.) bånd3) (an equal score or result (in a game, competition etc); a draw.) uafgjort4) (a game or match to be played.) kamp•- tie someone down
- tie down
- tie in/up* * *1. present participle - tying; verb1) ((often with to, on etc) to fasten with a string, rope etc: He tied the horse to a tree; The parcel was tied with string; I don't like this job - I hate being tied to a desk.) binde2) (to fasten by knotting; to make a knot in: He tied his shoelaces.) binde; knytte3) (to be joined by a knot etc: The belt of this dress ties at the front.) binde sammen4) (to score the same number of points etc (in a game, competition etc): Three people tied for first place.) stå lige2. noun1) (a strip of material worn tied round the neck under the collar of a shirt: He wore a shirt and tie.) slips2) (something that joins: the ties of friendship.) bånd3) (an equal score or result (in a game, competition etc); a draw.) uafgjort4) (a game or match to be played.) kamp•- tie someone down
- tie down
- tie in/up -
17 wear
[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) bære; have på2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) sætte3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) have4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) være slidt; blive slidt5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) slide6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) holde sig; være slidstærkt2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) brug; -brug2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) -tøj3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) slid; slitage4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) slidstyrke•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) bære; have på2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) sætte3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) have4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) være slidt; blive slidt5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) slide6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) holde sig; være slidstærkt2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) brug; -brug2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) -tøj3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) slid; slitage4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) slidstyrke•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
18 burn
[bə:n] 1. past tense, past participles - burned, burnt; verb1) (to destroy, damage or injure by fire, heat, acid etc: The fire burned all my papers; I've burnt the meat.) brænde2) (to use as fuel.) brænde3) (to make (a hole etc) by fire, heat, acid etc: The acid burned a hole in my dress.) brænde4) (to catch fire: Paper burns easily.) brænde; fænge2. noun(an injury or mark caused by fire etc: His burns will take a long time to heal; a burn in the carpet.) brandsår; brændmærke- burner* * *[bə:n] 1. past tense, past participles - burned, burnt; verb1) (to destroy, damage or injure by fire, heat, acid etc: The fire burned all my papers; I've burnt the meat.) brænde2) (to use as fuel.) brænde3) (to make (a hole etc) by fire, heat, acid etc: The acid burned a hole in my dress.) brænde4) (to catch fire: Paper burns easily.) brænde; fænge2. noun(an injury or mark caused by fire etc: His burns will take a long time to heal; a burn in the carpet.) brandsår; brændmærke- burner -
19 formal
['fo:məl]1) (done etc according to a fixed and accepted way: a formal letter.) formel; korrekt2) (suitable or correct for occasions when things are done according to a fixed and accepted way: You must wear formal dress.) formel; korrekt3) ((of behaviour, attitude etc) not relaxed and friendly: formal behaviour.) formel; stiv4) ((of language) exactly correct by grammatical etc rules but not conversational: Her English was very formal.) korrekt; formelt5) ((of designs etc) precise and following a fixed pattern rather than occuring naturally: formal gardens.) anlagt•- formally- formality* * *['fo:məl]1) (done etc according to a fixed and accepted way: a formal letter.) formel; korrekt2) (suitable or correct for occasions when things are done according to a fixed and accepted way: You must wear formal dress.) formel; korrekt3) ((of behaviour, attitude etc) not relaxed and friendly: formal behaviour.) formel; stiv4) ((of language) exactly correct by grammatical etc rules but not conversational: Her English was very formal.) korrekt; formelt5) ((of designs etc) precise and following a fixed pattern rather than occuring naturally: formal gardens.) anlagt•- formally- formality -
20 head
[hed] 1. noun1) (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.) hoved2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) hoved3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) hovedlængde4) (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.) hoved6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) udspring7) (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; ende8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) spids9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) hoved10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) skoleinspektør; rektor; forstander11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) per hoved12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) forbjerg13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) skum2. verb1) (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 øverst2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) lede; stå i spidsen for3) ((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!) styre4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) give som overskrift5) ((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. noun1) (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.) hoved2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) hoved3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) hovedlængde4) (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.) hoved6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) udspring7) (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; ende8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) spids9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) hoved10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) skoleinspektør; rektor; forstander11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) per hoved12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) forbjerg13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) skum2. verb1) (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 øverst2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) lede; stå i spidsen for3) ((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!) styre4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) give som overskrift5) ((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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