udtryk

expression

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(ansigtsudtryk) expression, look (on one's face) ( fx a discontented expression (el. look on one's face); with an angry look on his face; he wore an expression of discontent);

(tegn, bevis) token (for of, fx a token of one's respect (,

affection)), mark ( fx of gratitude), expression;

[som et udtryk for] as a token (el. mark) of,

F in token of;

(ord, vending) expression ( fx a polite (, slang) expression; there is no better expression for it),

(især fagudtryk) term ( fx a legal (, medical, technical) term),

(ord også) word ( fx something which for want of a better word (el.

term) we can call ...);

(talemåde) expression, phrase ( fx a colloquial (, fixed) phrase (el.

expression)),

F locution;

pl (også) terms ( fx in flattering terms);

[billedligt udtryk] figure of speech, metaphor;

[tilsvarende udtryk] equivalent ( fx there is no English equivalent);

[ med vb:]

[give udtryk for] give expression to,

F voice ( fx one's dissatisfaction);

[give sig udtryk i] find expression in,

(afspejle sig) be reflected in,

(vise sig) show (, F: manifest) itself in;

[have et overrasket udtryk i ansigtet] have a surprised expression (el.

look on one's face);

[have et bedrøvet udtryk i øjnene] have a mournful expression (el. look) in one's eyes;

[komme til udtryk] express itself, find expression (i in),

(vise sig) show (, F: manifest) itself (i in);

[være et udtryk for] express, reflect,

F be expressive of.