biography

[US]/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/
[UK]/baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Ett litterärt verk som dokumenterar livserfarenheterna hos en person.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

autobiography

självbiografi

historical biography

historisk biografi

celebrity biography

kändisbiografi

author's biography

författares biografi

Example Sentences

She is currently writing a biography of the famous artist.

Hon skriver för närvarande en biografi om den berömda konstnären.

The biography of Abraham Lincoln was very well-received by critics.

Abraham Lincolns biografi mottogs mycket väl av kritiker.

I enjoy reading biographies of influential historical figures.

Jag tycker om att läsa biografier om inflytelserika historiska personer.

The biography provides insight into the life of the author.

Biografin ger insikt i författarens liv.

She researched extensively for her biography on Marie Curie.

Hon forskade omfattande för sin biografi om Marie Curie.

The biography details the struggles and triumphs of the famous athlete.

Biografin beskriver den berömda idrottarens kamp och triumfer.

The biography reveals unknown aspects of the singer's life.

Biografin avslöjar okända aspekter av sångarens liv.

He wrote a biography of his grandfather who was a war hero.

Han skrev en biografi om sin farfar som var en hjälte från kriget.

The biography delves into the personal struggles of the famous actress.

Biografin går in på den berömda skådespelerskapets personliga kamp.

A well-written biography can provide valuable insights into a person's life.

En välskriven biografi kan ge värdefulla insikter i en persons liv.

Real-world Examples

There are many biographies of Hitler.

Det finns många biografier om Hitler.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Why didn't you give me a biography?

Varför gav du mig inte en biografi?

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

Dr. Wilson authorized Nick to write his biography.

Dr. Wilson beordrade Nick att skriva hans biografi.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Edmund Morris wrote a 2019 biography of Edison's life.

Edmund Morris skrev en biografi från 2019 om Edsons liv.

Source: VOA Special November 2022 Collection

My dad was reading his biography when I was born.

Min pappa läste hans biografi när jag föddes.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Tell me something I can't read in his corporate biography.

Berätta något jag inte kan läsa i hans företagsbiografi.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

More recognitions still, when Mary Lovell's biography comes out next spring.

Fler utmärkelser fortfarande, när Mary Lovells biografi ges ut nästa vår.

Source: Listen to this 3 Advanced English Listening

It is the first biography to focus on this aspect of his life.

Det är den första biografin som fokuserar på denna aspekt av hans liv.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It turned out that he wanted me to write a biography of him.

Det visade sig att han ville att jag skulle skriva en biografi om honom.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

One went to Conrad Black, who wrote a flattering biography of Mr. Trump.

En gick till Conrad Black, som skrev en smickrande biografi om Mr. Trump.

Source: PBS English News

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