enliven

[US]/ɪnˈlaɪvn/
[UK]/ɪnˈlaɪvn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

enliven: v. gjøre levende; gjøre fargfulig; gjøre levende og aktiv.
Word Forms
Past Tenseenlivened
Present Participleenlivening
Third Person Singularenlivens
Past Participleenlivened

Example Sentences

the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts.

krigstidens rutiner ble oppkvikkende av en rekke konserter.

the visit had clearly enlivened my mother.

besøket hadde tydeligvis opplyst min mor.

The otherwise dreary book is enlivened by some very amusing illustrations.

Boken, som ellers er trist, blir oppkvikkende av noen veldig morsomme illustrasjoner.

Music can enliven a party.

Musikk kan opplyse en fest.

Adding some colorful decorations can enliven the room.

Å legge til noen fargefulle dekorasjoner kan opplyse rommet.

A good joke can enliven a dull conversation.

En god joke kan opplyse en trist samtale.

She always tries to enliven the atmosphere with her cheerful personality.

Hun prøver alltid å opplyse stemningen med sin friske personlighet.

The new paint color enlivens the old furniture.

Den nye malingen opplyser eldre møbler.

A cup of coffee can enliven my morning.

En kaffe kan opplyse min morgen.

Her presence enlivens any social gathering.

Hennes tilstedeværelse opplyser enhver sosiale sammenkomst.

The dance performance enlivened the audience.

Dansen opplyste publikumet.

A touch of humor can enliven a serious speech.

En smake av humor kan opplyse en alvorlig tale.

The children's laughter enlivens the playground.

Barnas latter opplyser lekeplassen.

Real-world Examples

There as yonder, myriads of birds enlivened this part of the polar continent.

Der ute, myriader av fjerfe enliver dette området av den polare kontinenten.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

We just use its Dionysus effect to enliven the atmosphere, improve personal association with each other and solidify friendship.

Vi bruker bare dets Dionysus-effekt for å enlive atmosfæren, forbedre den personlige forbindelsen mellom hverandre og forsterke vennskapet.

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

For the weary, a jar of something spicy or sour was an easy way to enliven the umpteenth cheese toastie.

For de trøttene var en flaske med noe spisset eller surt en enkel måte å enlive den tiende osttoasten på.

Source: The Economist - Arts

From now on, every day until Easter Sunday, the city is enlivened with dozens of such processions.

Fra nå av hver dag frem til påskedag, blir byen enliven med dusinvis av slike prosesser.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

A military parade befitting Norway's modest military power enlivens the scene.

En militær parade som passer til Norges beskedne militære makt enliver sceneriet.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

It was an enlivening reminder of the very stuff of my existence.

Det var en oppfriskende påminnelse om det som utgjør det meste av min eksistens.

Source: Selected English short passages

It's enlivened with singing, studying, and praying among the tombs of their great patriarchs.

Det er enliven med å synge, studere og bønne blant de gravene til deres store patriarker.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

But even this diversion failed to enliven after awhile, and the ennui became perfectly unbearable.

Men selv denne avvikelsen klarte ikke å enlive etter en stund, og triviøriteten ble perfekt ubærbar.

Source: Lazy Person's Thoughts Journal

Taken correctly, it was said to: " restore natural heat, generate pure blood, enliven the heart, and conserve the natural faculties."

Tatt riktig, ble det sagt at det skulle: "gjenopprett naturlig varme, generere ren blod, enliven hjertet og bevare de naturlige evnene."

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

Carmakers are giving their electric vehicles occupants, and anyone within earshot, an alternative set of sounds to enliven the journey.

Bilprodusenter gir passasjerene i deres el-biler, og enhver i høreskapsnære, en alternativ mengde lyder for å enliven reisen.

Source: Economist Business

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