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  • 1 the last thing

    (something very unlikely, unwanted, not intended etc: It's the last thing you would think of looking for; The last thing I want is to hurt anyone.) det sidste
    * * *
    (something very unlikely, unwanted, not intended etc: It's the last thing you would think of looking for; The last thing I want is to hurt anyone.) det sidste

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  • 2 be not much of a

    (to be not a very good thing of a particular kind: I'm not much of a photographer; That wasn't much of a lecture.) ikke (være) nogen særlig
    * * *
    (to be not a very good thing of a particular kind: I'm not much of a photographer; That wasn't much of a lecture.) ikke (være) nogen særlig

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  • 3 right

    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right
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    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right

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  • 4 that

    1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective
    (used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) den; det; disse
    2. pronoun
    (used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) det; de
    3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun
    (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) som
    4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction
    1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) at
    2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) at
    5. adverb
    (so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) så
    - that's that
    * * *
    1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective
    (used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) den; det; disse
    2. pronoun
    (used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) det; de
    3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun
    (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) som
    4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction
    1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) at
    2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) at
    5. adverb
    (so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) så
    - that's that

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  • 5 something

    1) (a thing not known or not stated: Would you like something to eat?; I've got something to tell you.) et eller andet; noget
    2) (a thing of importance: There's something in what you say.) noget
    * * *
    1) (a thing not known or not stated: Would you like something to eat?; I've got something to tell you.) et eller andet; noget
    2) (a thing of importance: There's something in what you say.) noget

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  • 6 little

    ['litl] 1. adjective
    1) (small in size: He is only a little boy; when she was little (= a child).) lille
    2) (small in amount; not much: He has little knowledge of the difficulties involved.) lidt; lille
    3) (not important: I did not expect her to make a fuss about such a little thing.) lille
    2. pronoun
    ((only) a small amount: He knows little of the real world.) kun lidt
    3. adverb
    1) (not much: I go out little nowadays.) kun lidt
    2) (only to a small degree: a little-known fact.) kun lidt
    3) (not at all: He little knows how ill he is.) slet ikke
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    - little by little
    - make little of
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    ['litl] 1. adjective
    1) (small in size: He is only a little boy; when she was little (= a child).) lille
    2) (small in amount; not much: He has little knowledge of the difficulties involved.) lidt; lille
    3) (not important: I did not expect her to make a fuss about such a little thing.) lille
    2. pronoun
    ((only) a small amount: He knows little of the real world.) kun lidt
    3. adverb
    1) (not much: I go out little nowadays.) kun lidt
    2) (only to a small degree: a little-known fact.) kun lidt
    3) (not at all: He little knows how ill he is.) slet ikke
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    - little by little
    - make little of

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  • 7 condition

    [kən'diʃən] 1. noun
    1) (state or circumstances in which a person or thing is: The house is not in good condition; He is in no condition to leave hospital; under ideal conditions; living conditions; variable conditions.) stand; forfatning; forhold
    2) (something that must happen or be done before some other thing happens or is done; a term or requirement in an agreement: It was a condition of his going that he should pay his own expenses; That is one of the conditions in the agreement.) betingelse
    2. verb
    1) (to affect or control: behaviour conditioned by circumstances.) påvirke; styre
    2) (to put into the required state: The footballers trained hard in order to condition themselves for the match.) komme i form
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    - conditionally
    - conditioner
    - on condition that
    * * *
    [kən'diʃən] 1. noun
    1) (state or circumstances in which a person or thing is: The house is not in good condition; He is in no condition to leave hospital; under ideal conditions; living conditions; variable conditions.) stand; forfatning; forhold
    2) (something that must happen or be done before some other thing happens or is done; a term or requirement in an agreement: It was a condition of his going that he should pay his own expenses; That is one of the conditions in the agreement.) betingelse
    2. verb
    1) (to affect or control: behaviour conditioned by circumstances.) påvirke; styre
    2) (to put into the required state: The footballers trained hard in order to condition themselves for the match.) komme i form
    •
    - conditionally
    - conditioner
    - on condition that

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  • 8 one

    1. noun
    1) (the number or figure 1: One and one is two (1 + 1 = 2).) en; et
    2) (the age of 1: Babies start to talk at one.) étårsalder
    2. pronoun
    1) (a single person or thing: She's the one I like the best; I'll buy the red one.) den
    2) (anyone; any person: One can see the city from here.) man
    3. adjective
    1) (1 in number: one person; He took one book.) én
    2) (aged 1: The baby will be one tomorrow.) ét år
    3) (of the same opinion etc: We are one in our love of freedom.) enige
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    - oneself
    - one-night stand
    - one-off
    - one-parent family
    - one-sided
    - one-way
    - one-year-old     4. adjective
    ((of a person, animal or thing) that is one year old.) etårig
    - be one up on a person
    - be one up on
    - not be oneself
    - one and all
    - one another
    - one by one
    - one or two
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (the number or figure 1: One and one is two (1 + 1 = 2).) en; et
    2) (the age of 1: Babies start to talk at one.) étårsalder
    2. pronoun
    1) (a single person or thing: She's the one I like the best; I'll buy the red one.) den
    2) (anyone; any person: One can see the city from here.) man
    3. adjective
    1) (1 in number: one person; He took one book.) én
    2) (aged 1: The baby will be one tomorrow.) ét år
    3) (of the same opinion etc: We are one in our love of freedom.) enige
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    - oneself
    - one-night stand
    - one-off
    - one-parent family
    - one-sided
    - one-way
    - one-year-old     4. adjective
    ((of a person, animal or thing) that is one year old.) etårig
    - be one up on a person
    - be one up on
    - not be oneself
    - one and all
    - one another
    - one by one
    - one or two

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  • 9 subject

    1. adjective
    ((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) underlagt
    2. noun
    1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) undersåt
    2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) emne
    3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) fag
    4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) genstand
    5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) subjekt; grundled
    3. [səb'‹ekt] verb
    1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) underlægge
    2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) underkaste
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    - subjective
    - subjectively
    - subject matter
    - change the subject
    - subject to
    * * *
    1. adjective
    ((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) underlagt
    2. noun
    1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) undersåt
    2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) emne
    3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) fag
    4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) genstand
    5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) subjekt; grundled
    3. [səb'‹ekt] verb
    1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) underlægge
    2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) underkaste
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    - subjective
    - subjectively
    - subject matter
    - change the subject
    - subject to

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  • 10 such

    1. adjective
    1) (of the same kind as that already mentioned or being mentioned: Animals that gnaw, such as mice, rats, rabbits and weasels are called rodents; He came from Bradford or some such place; She asked to see Mr Johnson but was told there was no such person there; I've seen several such buildings; I've never done such a thing before; doctors, dentists and such people.) sådan; den slags
    2) (of the great degree already mentioned or being mentioned: If you had telephoned her, she wouldn't have got into such a state of anxiety; She never used to get such bad headaches (as she does now).) sådan
    3) (of the great degree, or the kind, to have a particular result: He shut the window with such force that the glass broke; She's such a good teacher that the headmaster asked her not to leave; Their problems are such as to make it impossible for them to live together any more.) sådan
    4) (used for emphasis: This is such a shock! They have been such good friends to me!) sådan; så
    2. pronoun
    (such a person or thing, or such persons or things: I have only a few photographs, but can show you such as I have; This isn't a good book as such (= as a book) but it has interesting pictures.) dem; som sådan
    - such-and-such
    - such as it is
    * * *
    1. adjective
    1) (of the same kind as that already mentioned or being mentioned: Animals that gnaw, such as mice, rats, rabbits and weasels are called rodents; He came from Bradford or some such place; She asked to see Mr Johnson but was told there was no such person there; I've seen several such buildings; I've never done such a thing before; doctors, dentists and such people.) sådan; den slags
    2) (of the great degree already mentioned or being mentioned: If you had telephoned her, she wouldn't have got into such a state of anxiety; She never used to get such bad headaches (as she does now).) sådan
    3) (of the great degree, or the kind, to have a particular result: He shut the window with such force that the glass broke; She's such a good teacher that the headmaster asked her not to leave; Their problems are such as to make it impossible for them to live together any more.) sådan
    4) (used for emphasis: This is such a shock! They have been such good friends to me!) sådan; så
    2. pronoun
    (such a person or thing, or such persons or things: I have only a few photographs, but can show you such as I have; This isn't a good book as such (= as a book) but it has interesting pictures.) dem; som sådan
    - such-and-such
    - such as it is

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  • 11 very

    ['veri] 1. adverb
    1) (to a great degree: He's very clever; You came very quickly; I'm not feeling very well.) meget; særlig
    2) (absolutely; in the highest degree: The very first thing you must do is ring the police; She has a car of her very own.) aller-; helt
    2. adjective
    1) (exactly or precisely the thing, person etc mentioned: You're the very man I want to see; At that very minute the door opened.) netop
    2) (extreme: at the very end of the day; at the very top of the tree.) aller-; helt
    3) (used for emphasis in other ways: The very suggestion of a sea voyage makes her feel seasick.) blot
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    * * *
    ['veri] 1. adverb
    1) (to a great degree: He's very clever; You came very quickly; I'm not feeling very well.) meget; særlig
    2) (absolutely; in the highest degree: The very first thing you must do is ring the police; She has a car of her very own.) aller-; helt
    2. adjective
    1) (exactly or precisely the thing, person etc mentioned: You're the very man I want to see; At that very minute the door opened.) netop
    2) (extreme: at the very end of the day; at the very top of the tree.) aller-; helt
    3) (used for emphasis in other ways: The very suggestion of a sea voyage makes her feel seasick.) blot
    •

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  • 12 hope

    [həup] 1. verb
    (to want something to happen and have some reason to believe that it will or might happen: He's very late, but we are still hoping he will come; I hope to be in London next month; We're hoping for some help from other people; It's unlikely that he'll come now, but we keep on hoping; `Do you think it will rain?' `I hope so/not'.) håbe
    2. noun
    1) ((any reason or encouragement for) the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen: He has lost all hope of becoming the president; He came to see me in the hope that I would help him; He has hopes of winning a scholarship; The rescuers said there was no hope of finding anyone alive in the mine.) håb
    2) (a person, thing etc that one is relying on for help etc: He's my last hope - there is no-one else I can ask.) håb
    3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) håb; forhåbning
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    - hopefulness
    - hopefully
    - hopeless
    - hopelessly
    - hopelessness
    - hope against hope
    - hope for the best
    - not have a hope
    - not a hope
    - raise someone's hopes
    * * *
    [həup] 1. verb
    (to want something to happen and have some reason to believe that it will or might happen: He's very late, but we are still hoping he will come; I hope to be in London next month; We're hoping for some help from other people; It's unlikely that he'll come now, but we keep on hoping; `Do you think it will rain?' `I hope so/not'.) håbe
    2. noun
    1) ((any reason or encouragement for) the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen: He has lost all hope of becoming the president; He came to see me in the hope that I would help him; He has hopes of winning a scholarship; The rescuers said there was no hope of finding anyone alive in the mine.) håb
    2) (a person, thing etc that one is relying on for help etc: He's my last hope - there is no-one else I can ask.) håb
    3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) håb; forhåbning
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    - hopefulness
    - hopefully
    - hopeless
    - hopelessly
    - hopelessness
    - hope against hope
    - hope for the best
    - not have a hope
    - not a hope
    - raise someone's hopes

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  • 13 uncertain

    1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) usikker
    2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) usikker
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    * * *
    1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) usikker
    2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) usikker
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  • 14 away

    [ə'wei]
    1) (to or at a distance from the person speaking or the person or thing spoken about: He lives three miles away (from the town); Go away!; Take it away!) væk; bort(e)
    2) (in the opposite direction: She turned away so that he would not see her tears.) væk; den anden vej
    3) ((gradually) into nothing: The noise died away.) væk; bort
    4) (continuously: They worked away until dark.) derudad; uden ophør
    5) ((of a football match etc) not on the home ground: The team is playing away this weekend; ( also adjective) an away match.) udebane; udebane-
    * * *
    [ə'wei]
    1) (to or at a distance from the person speaking or the person or thing spoken about: He lives three miles away (from the town); Go away!; Take it away!) væk; bort(e)
    2) (in the opposite direction: She turned away so that he would not see her tears.) væk; den anden vej
    3) ((gradually) into nothing: The noise died away.) væk; bort
    4) (continuously: They worked away until dark.) derudad; uden ophør
    5) ((of a football match etc) not on the home ground: The team is playing away this weekend; ( also adjective) an away match.) udebane; udebane-

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  • 15 honest

    ['onist] 1. adjective
    1) ((of people or their behaviour, statements etc) truthful; not cheating, stealing etc: My secretary is absolutely honest; Give me an honest opinion.) ærlig
    2) ((of a person's appearance) suggesting that he is honest: an honest face.) ærlig
    3) ((of wealth etc) not gained by cheating, stealing etc: to earn an honest living.) ærlig
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    2. interjection
    (used to express mild anger etc: Honestly! That was a stupid thing to do!) ærligt talt!
    * * *
    ['onist] 1. adjective
    1) ((of people or their behaviour, statements etc) truthful; not cheating, stealing etc: My secretary is absolutely honest; Give me an honest opinion.) ærlig
    2) ((of a person's appearance) suggesting that he is honest: an honest face.) ærlig
    3) ((of wealth etc) not gained by cheating, stealing etc: to earn an honest living.) ærlig
    •
    2. interjection
    (used to express mild anger etc: Honestly! That was a stupid thing to do!) ærligt talt!

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  • 16 impersonal

    [im'pə:sənl]
    1) (not showing, or being affected by, personal feelings: His manner was formal and impersonal.) upersonlig
    2) ((of a verb) having a subject which does not refer to a person, thing etc: In the sentence `It snowed last night', `snowed' is an example of an impersonal verb.) upersonligt
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    - impersonality
    * * *
    [im'pə:sənl]
    1) (not showing, or being affected by, personal feelings: His manner was formal and impersonal.) upersonlig
    2) ((of a verb) having a subject which does not refer to a person, thing etc: In the sentence `It snowed last night', `snowed' is an example of an impersonal verb.) upersonligt
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    - impersonality

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  • 17 nothing

    1. pronoun
    (no thing; not anything: There was nothing in the cupboard; I have nothing new to say.) ingenting; ikke noget; intet
    2. noun
    (the number 0; nought: The final score was five - nothing (= 5 - 0).) nul
    3. adverb
    (not at all: He's nothing like his father.) slet ikke
    - come to nothing
    - for nothing
    - have nothing to do with
    - make nothing of
    - mean nothing to
    - next to nothing
    - nothing but
    - nothing doing!
    - there is nothing to it
    - think nothing of
    - to say nothing of
    * * *
    1. pronoun
    (no thing; not anything: There was nothing in the cupboard; I have nothing new to say.) ingenting; ikke noget; intet
    2. noun
    (the number 0; nought: The final score was five - nothing (= 5 - 0).) nul
    3. adverb
    (not at all: He's nothing like his father.) slet ikke
    - come to nothing
    - for nothing
    - have nothing to do with
    - make nothing of
    - mean nothing to
    - next to nothing
    - nothing but
    - nothing doing!
    - there is nothing to it
    - think nothing of
    - to say nothing of

    English-Danish dictionary > nothing

  • 18 state

    I [steit] noun
    1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.) tilstand; stand
    2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) stat; stats-
    3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) pragt; stats-
    •
    - stateliness
    - statesman
    - statesmanlike
    - statesmanship
    - get into a state
    - lie in state     II [steit] verb
    (to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.) erklære; meddele
    * * *
    I [steit] noun
    1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.) tilstand; stand
    2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) stat; stats-
    3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) pragt; stats-
    •
    - stateliness
    - statesman
    - statesmanlike
    - statesmanship
    - get into a state
    - lie in state     II [steit] verb
    (to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.) erklære; meddele

    English-Danish dictionary > state

  • 19 afraid

    [ə'freid]
    1) (feeling fear or being frightened (of a person, thing etc): The child is not afraid of the dark; She was afraid to go.) bange
    2) (sorry (to have to say that): I'm afraid I don't agree with you.) bange for; ked af
    * * *
    [ə'freid]
    1) (feeling fear or being frightened (of a person, thing etc): The child is not afraid of the dark; She was afraid to go.) bange
    2) (sorry (to have to say that): I'm afraid I don't agree with you.) bange for; ked af

    English-Danish dictionary > afraid

  • 20 attribute

    1. [ə'tribjut] verb
    1) (to think of as being written, made etc by: The play is attributed to Shakespeare.) tillægge; tilskrive
    2) (to think of as being caused by: He attributed his illness to the cold weather.) tilskrive; forklare med
    2. noun
    (a quality that is a particular part of a person or thing: Intelligence is not one of his attributes.) egenskab; karaktertræk; træk
    * * *
    1. [ə'tribjut] verb
    1) (to think of as being written, made etc by: The play is attributed to Shakespeare.) tillægge; tilskrive
    2) (to think of as being caused by: He attributed his illness to the cold weather.) tilskrive; forklare med
    2. noun
    (a quality that is a particular part of a person or thing: Intelligence is not one of his attributes.) egenskab; karaktertræk; træk

    English-Danish dictionary > attribute

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