severe

[US]/sɪˈvɪə(r)/
[UK]/sɪˈvɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. streng; intens; alvorlig
Word Forms
Superlativeseverest
Comparativeseverer

Phrases & Collocations

severe weather

alvorligt vejr

severe pain

svær smerte

severe punishment

hård straf

severe consequences

hårde konsekvenser

severe injury

alvorlig skade

severe test

alvorlig test

severe cold

hård kulde

severe winter

hård vinter

severe environment

hårdt miljø

severe stress

alvorlig stress

severe condition

alvorlig tilstand

severe storm

hård storm

severe strain

alvorlig belastning

severe frost

svær frost

severe discipline

hård disciplin

Example Sentences

This is a severe test.

Dette er en alvorlig test.

severe pain; a severe storm.

svær smerte; en voldsom storm.

a severe bout of flu.

en alvorlig omgang influenza.

got a severe concussion.

Fik et alvorligt hjernerystelse.

a severe shortage of technicians.

en alvorlig mangel på teknikere.

a severe attack of asthma.

et alvorligt astmaanfald.

spoke in a severe voice.

talte med en streng stemme.

a severe black dress.

en sort kjole i en alvorlig stil.

a severe attack of toothache

et alvorligt tandpineanfald

There is a severe shortage of fuel.

Der er en alvorlig mangel på brændstof.

severe thyroid insufficiency

alvorlig thyroideasyre

a severe case of food poisoning

et alvorligt tilfælde af madforgiftning

children with severe physical disabilities.

børn med alvorlige fysiske handicap.

a severe earthquake shook the area.

Et voldsomt jordskælv rystede området.

The pain was severe, but tolerable.

Smerten var alvorlig, men udholdelig.

The general had a severe manner.

Generalen havde en streng opførsel.

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