Mutter

To speak quietly and in a way that is difficult to hear, often expressing discontent or dissatisfaction., To speak indistinctly or in a low tone, making it hard for others to understand., To make a continuous low sound, like that of a stream or wind.

Mutter - Betydninger

To speak quietly and in a way that is difficult to hear, often expressing discontent or dissatisfaction.

Eksempel: She muttered something under her breath after the meeting.

Bruk: informalKontekst: casual conversations, expressing annoyance or frustration

Merk: Muttering is often done when someone is not happy with a situation but does not want to speak loudly about it.

To speak indistinctly or in a low tone, making it hard for others to understand.

Eksempel: The old man muttered to himself as he shuffled down the street.

Bruk: neutralKontekst: solitary activities, talking to oneself

Merk: Muttering can also indicate someone talking to themselves or thinking out loud.

To make a continuous low sound, like that of a stream or wind.

Eksempel: The wind muttered through the trees all night.

Bruk: literary/formalKontekst: descriptive writing, poetic language

Merk: This usage of 'mutter' is more common in literature and creative writing.

Synonymer for Mutter

mumble

To speak in a low, unclear way, often without moving the lips much.

Eksempel: She mumbled something under her breath that I couldn't quite catch.

Merk: Muttering is usually more audible and distinct than mumbling.

murmur

To speak softly and indistinctly, often expressing agreement or discontent.

Eksempel: The group of people began to murmur in agreement as the speaker made her point.

Merk: Murmuring can imply a more continuous and quiet sound compared to muttering.

whisper

To speak very softly or quietly, often as a way to keep something private.

Eksempel: He whispered a secret into her ear so that no one else could hear.

Merk: Whispering is even softer and more secretive than muttering.

grumble

To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, discontented way.

Eksempel: The customers began to grumble about the slow service at the restaurant.

Merk: Grumbling often carries a tone of annoyance or dissatisfaction.

Mutters uttrykk og vanlige setninger

under one's breath

To say something quietly or in a low voice that is not intended to be heard by others.

Eksempel: She was muttering insults under her breath while pretending to smile.

Merk: This phrase emphasizes the act of speaking quietly or in a whisper, as opposed to muttering which can also include incoherent or unclear speech.

mutter something under one's breath

To say something quietly or in a low voice that is not intended to be heard by others.

Eksempel: He muttered an apology under his breath as he walked away.

Merk: Similar to 'under one's breath,' this phrase specifically highlights the act of muttering quietly or indistinctly.

mutter away

To speak quietly and in a way that is difficult to hear, often in a continuous manner.

Eksempel: She sat in the corner muttering away to herself about the situation.

Merk: This phrase implies a continuous or ongoing muttering, as opposed to a one-time mutter.

mutter under one's breath

To speak quietly or in a low voice, often expressing discontent or dissatisfaction.

Eksempel: He muttered under his breath about the unfairness of the decision.

Merk: This phrase specifically indicates muttering quietly, typically due to negative feelings or emotions.

mutter to oneself

To speak quietly, usually in a low voice, to oneself without intending for others to hear.

Eksempel: She muttered to herself as she tried to figure out the confusing instructions.

Merk: This phrase highlights the act of muttering quietly while talking to oneself, often in a way that may not be coherent or understandable to others.

Mutters hverdags (slang) uttrykk

whine

To complain or protest in a feeble or petulant way.

Eksempel: Stop whining about your problems and do something about them!

Merk: 'Whine' implies a higher pitch or tone in the complaining, often with a sense of annoyance or petulance.

grizzle

To complain or whine in a childish or grumpy manner.

Eksempel: The child grizzled about not getting candy at the store.

Merk: 'Grizzle' is more specific to complaining in a childish or sulky way, typically used for young children.

groan

To make a deep inarticulate sound of pain, despair, or disapproval.

Eksempel: He groaned in pain as he stood up from the chair.

Merk: 'Groan' typically involves an audible sound expressing pain, discomfort, or disapproval, distinguishing it from the quieter nature of 'mutter.'

Mutter - Eksempler

She muttered something under her breath.

He was muttering to himself as he walked down the street.

The old man muttered about the weather.

Mutters grammatikk

Mutter - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)

Oppslagsord: mutter

Bøyinger

Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): mutters

Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): mutter

Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): muttered

Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): muttering

Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): mutters

Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): mutter

Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): mutter

Stavelser, Deling og Beton

mutter inneholder 2 stavelser: mut • ter

Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈmə-tər

mut ter , ˈmə tər (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Mutter - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

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mutter: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Vanlig).

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