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phrase (EN)
Nafnorð, sögn

Nafnorð “phrase”

eintala phrase, fleirtala phrases
  1. orðasamband
    By the way, did you know that "by the way" is a phrase?
  2. setningaliður
    The phrase "under the bed" tells us where the cat is hiding.
  3. tónhending
    The violinist played a beautiful phrase that stood out in the symphony.
  4. hreyfingamynstur
    The dancer practiced each phrase carefully to perfect the entire routine.

sögn “phrase”

nafnháttur phrase; hann phrases; þátíð phrased; lh. þt. phrased; nhm. phrasing
  1. orða
    She carefully phrased her question to avoid offending anyone.
  2. túlka (í tónlist)
    The violinist phrased beautifully, making the melody flow smoothly.
  3. skipta (tónlist) í hendingar
    The music teacher showed us how to phrase the melody to make it sound more expressive.