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1 what ... for
1) (why(?): What did he do that for?) hvorfor2) (for what purpose(?): What is this switch for?) hvad* * *1) (why(?): What did he do that for?) hvorfor2) (for what purpose(?): What is this switch for?) hvad -
2 what for
hvorfor -
3 what about?
1) (used in asking whether the listener would like (to do) something: What about a glass of milk?; What about going to the cinema?) hvad med2) (used in asking for news or advice: What about your new book?; What about the other problem?) hvad med* * *1) (used in asking whether the listener would like (to do) something: What about a glass of milk?; What about going to the cinema?) hvad med2) (used in asking for news or advice: What about your new book?; What about the other problem?) hvad med -
4 what'll
['wotl](short for what shall / what will, what is / what has.)* * *['wotl](short for what shall / what will, what is / what has.) -
5 what ... like?
(used when asking for information about someone or something: `What does it look like?' `It's small and square.'; `What's her mother like?' `Oh, she's quite nice.'; We may go - it depends (on) what the weather's like.) hvordan* * *(used when asking for information about someone or something: `What does it look like?' `It's small and square.'; `What's her mother like?' `Oh, she's quite nice.'; We may go - it depends (on) what the weather's like.) hvordan -
6 for
[fo:] 1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) til2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) til; i retning af3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) i; over4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) om5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) for6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) til7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) for8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) for9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) for10) (because of: for this reason.) af11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) til12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) for13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) for14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) for15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) på trods af2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) for* * *[fo:] 1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) til2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) til; i retning af3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) i; over4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) om5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) for6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) til7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) for8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) for9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) for10) (because of: for this reason.) af11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) til12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) for13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) for14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) for15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) på trods af2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) for -
7 what in the world(?)
(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?) hvad i alverden* * *(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?) hvad i alverden -
8 what in the world(?)
(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?) hvad i alverden* * *(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?) hvad i alverden -
9 for all the world
(exactly, quite etc: What a mess you're in! You look for all the world as if you'd had an argument with an express train.) fuldkommen* * *(exactly, quite etc: What a mess you're in! You look for all the world as if you'd had an argument with an express train.) fuldkommen -
10 What can I do for you?
Hvad kan jeg gøre for dig? -
11 make provision for
(to provide what is necessary for: You should make provision for your old age.) sørge for* * *(to provide what is necessary for: You should make provision for your old age.) sørge for -
12 short for
(an abbreviation of: `Phone' is short for `telephone'; What is `Ltd.' short for?) en forkortelse for* * *(an abbreviation of: `Phone' is short for `telephone'; What is `Ltd.' short for?) en forkortelse for -
13 word for word
(in the exact, original words: That's precisely what he told me, word for word.) ord for ord* * *(in the exact, original words: That's precisely what he told me, word for word.) ord for ord -
14 let in for
(to involve (someone) in: I didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I agreed to do that job.) indlade sig på* * *(to involve (someone) in: I didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I agreed to do that job.) indlade sig på -
15 take someone's word for it
(to assume that what someone says is correct (without checking).) stole på* * *(to assume that what someone says is correct (without checking).) stole på -
16 how come
(for what reason: How come I didn't get any cake?) hvorfor; hvordan* * *(for what reason: How come I didn't get any cake?) hvorfor; hvordan -
17 do
[du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) gøre6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) gøre; fuldføre7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) vaske; rydde; pudse8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) være nok; gøre det; passe9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) arbejde med; studere10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) have det; klare sig11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) ordne; sætte i stand12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) gøre; handle; opføre sig13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) vise14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) forårsage15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) se; gøre2. noun(an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) arrangement; fest- doer- doings
- done
- do-it-yourself
- to-do
- I
- he could be doing with / could do with
- do away with
- do for
- done for
- done in
- do out
- do out of
- do's and don'ts
- do without
- to do with
- what are you doing with* * *[du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) gøre6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) gøre; fuldføre7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) vaske; rydde; pudse8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) være nok; gøre det; passe9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) arbejde med; studere10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) have det; klare sig11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) ordne; sætte i stand12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) gøre; handle; opføre sig13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) vise14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) forårsage15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) se; gøre2. noun(an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) arrangement; fest- doer- doings
- done
- do-it-yourself
- to-do
- I
- he could be doing with / could do with
- do away with
- do for
- done for
- done in
- do out
- do out of
- do's and don'ts
- do without
- to do with
- what are you doing with -
18 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last -
19 right
1. adjective1) (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.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. noun1) (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.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (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; rette5. 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* * *1. adjective1) (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.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. noun1) (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.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (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; rette5. 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 -
20 now
1. adverb1) ((at) the present period of time: I am now living in England.) for øjeblikket2) (at once; immediately: I can't do it now - you'll have to wait.) nu3) ((at) this moment: He'll be at home now; From now on, I shall be more careful about what I say to her.) nu4) ((in stories) then; at that time: We were now very close to the city.) nu5) (because of what has happened etc: I now know better than to trust her.) nu6) (a word in explanations, warnings, commands, or to show disbelief: Now this is what happened; Stop that, now!; Do be careful, now.) nu2. conjunction((often with that) because or since something has happened, is now true etc: Now that you are here, I can leave; Now you have left school, you will have to find a job.) nu- nowadays- for now
- just now
- every now and then/again
- now and then/again
- now
- now!
- now then* * *1. adverb1) ((at) the present period of time: I am now living in England.) for øjeblikket2) (at once; immediately: I can't do it now - you'll have to wait.) nu3) ((at) this moment: He'll be at home now; From now on, I shall be more careful about what I say to her.) nu4) ((in stories) then; at that time: We were now very close to the city.) nu5) (because of what has happened etc: I now know better than to trust her.) nu6) (a word in explanations, warnings, commands, or to show disbelief: Now this is what happened; Stop that, now!; Do be careful, now.) nu2. conjunction((often with that) because or since something has happened, is now true etc: Now that you are here, I can leave; Now you have left school, you will have to find a job.) nu- nowadays- for now
- just now
- every now and then/again
- now and then/again
- now
- now!
- now then
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