Definitionsordbok
Engelska
Pregnant
ˈprɛɡnənt
Vanlig
~ 3600
~ 3600
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
Pregnant -
Expecting a baby; being in a state where a female or animal has a developing embryo or fetus in her body
Exempel: She is pregnant with twins.
Användning: formalSammanhang: medical, professional, and formal settings
Notera: Commonly used in medical contexts and when discussing pregnancy in a respectful manner.
Filled or fraught with some quality or condition; full of meaning or significance
Exempel: The silence was pregnant with anticipation.
Användning: formalSammanhang: literary, academic, or sophisticated discussions
Notera: This usage is more figurative and often found in literature or formal writing.
Containing a developing offspring, germ, or seed in a rudimentary state; teeming, abounding
Exempel: The atmosphere was pregnant with possibilities.
Användning: formalSammanhang: academic or intellectual discussions
Notera: Used to convey a sense of potential or readiness for something to happen.
Synonymer för Pregnant
preggers
'Preggers' is a colloquial, informal term for being pregnant.
Exempel: She announced that she was preggers with twins.
Notera: This term is more casual and may not be appropriate for all contexts.
Pregnants uttryck och vanliga fraser
Expecting a baby
This phrase is a euphemism for being pregnant, focusing on the anticipation and excitement of a new arrival.
Exempel: She's expecting a baby in a few months.
Notera: This phrase conveys a sense of looking forward to the future and the joy of impending parenthood.
With child
This old-fashioned term means to be pregnant, often used in a formal or literary context.
Exempel: Mary is with child and due next month.
Notera: The phrase 'with child' has a more archaic and formal connotation compared to the modern term 'pregnant.'
In the family way
A colloquial expression for being pregnant, often used in a casual or familiar context.
Exempel: She's in the family way and couldn't join us for the event.
Notera: This phrase carries a sense of informality and is typically used in conversational settings.
Expecting
Similar to 'expecting a baby,' this phrase is commonly used to indicate a woman is pregnant.
Exempel: They are expecting their first child next spring.
Notera: It emphasizes the anticipation of a new family member and the future changes that come with parenthood.
Carrying a child
This phrase is a straightforward way to indicate that someone is pregnant and will soon give birth.
Exempel: She's carrying a child and will be taking maternity leave soon.
Notera: It focuses on the physical act of carrying a child within the womb.
Pregnants vardagliga (slang) uttryck
Knocked up
Knocked up is a slang term that means to become pregnant unexpectedly or by accident.
Exempel: She got knocked up at the party last month.
Notera: Knocked up is a colloquial and sometimes derogatory term for being pregnant.
Bun in the oven
Bun in the oven is a playful way to say someone is pregnant, comparing the baby to a bun baking in an oven.
Exempel: They announced they have a bun in the oven!
Notera: This slang term uses a metaphorical comparison to describe pregnancy.
Up the duff
Up the duff is a slang term used mainly in British English to mean pregnant.
Exempel: She didn't know she was up the duff until she missed her period.
Notera: Up the duff is a slangy and somewhat humorous term for being pregnant.
Expecting a visit from Aunt Flo
This phrase humorously suggests that a missed period could be attributed to a visit from 'Aunt Flo' (menstruation) rather than pregnancy.
Exempel: She thought she was expecting a visit from Aunt Flo, but it turned out to be something else entirely.
Notera: It playfully disguises the topic of menstruation while hinting at the possibility of being pregnant.
Bun in the toaster
Similar to 'bun in the oven,' this slang phrase uses a toaster as a playful comparison for being pregnant.
Exempel: She just found out she has a bun in the toaster, and now she's nervous about telling her parents.
Notera: It humorously compares pregnancy to a bun being toasted in a toaster.
Up the spout
This slang term, used primarily in British English, means to be pregnant.
Exempel: She realized she was up the spout after feeling nauseous every morning.
Notera: It's a colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned expression for being pregnant.
Pregnant - Exempel
She is pregnant with twins.
The doctor confirmed that she is pregnant.
She is in her third month of pregnancy.
Pregnants grammatik
Pregnant - Adjektiv (Adjective) / Adjektiv (Adjective)
Lemma: pregnant
Böjningar
Adjektiv (Adjective): pregnant
Substantiv, plural (Noun, plural): pregnants
Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass): pregnant
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
pregnant innehåller 2 stavelser: preg • nant
Fonetik transkription: ˈpreg-nənt
preg nant , ˈpreg nənt (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)
Pregnant - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
pregnant: ~ 3600 (Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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