hourglass

[US]/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
[UK]/ˈaʊərɡlæs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. en innretning brukt til å måle tid, bestående av to glassbobler forbundet med en smal hals, som inneholder sand eller væske som strømmer fra den ene boblen til den andre; et objekt som ligner på et timeglass, ofte brukt i ulike sammenhenger.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

hourglass figure

timeglassfigur

hourglass shape

timeglassform

hourglass timer

timeglas timer

hourglass sand

timeglass sand

hourglass design

timeglassdesign

hourglass style

timeglassstil

hourglass effect

timeglasseffekt

hourglass curve

timeglasskurve

hourglass model

timeglassmodell

hourglass silhouette

timeglasssilhuett

Example Sentences

the hourglass symbolizes the passage of time.

timeglasset symboliserer tidens gang.

she watched the hourglass as the sand slowly fell.

Hun så på timeglasset mens sanden langsomt rant ut.

he turned the hourglass to start the game.

Han vendte timeglasset for å starte spillet.

the hourglass is a beautiful decoration.

Timeglasset er en vakker dekorasjon.

time seemed to stand still while the hourglass was running.

Tiden virket å stå stille mens timeglasset gikk.

she used an hourglass to measure the cooking time.

Hun brukte et timeglass for å måle steketiden.

the hourglass reminded him of his childhood.

Timeglasset minnet ham om barndommen.

he bought an hourglass as a gift for her.

Han kjøpte et timeglass som en gave til henne.

they discussed the significance of the hourglass in art.

De diskuterte betydningen av timeglasset i kunsten.

the hourglass was filled with colorful sand.

Timeglasset var fylt med fargerik sand.

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