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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminär) - Household

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
cabinet
[Substantiv]

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

skåp, kabinett

skåp, kabinett

Ex: We installed a corner cabinet in the dining room to maximize space.Vi installerade ett hörn**skåp** i matsalen för att maximera utrymmet.
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a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

Ex: They decided to paint the old chest of drawers to match their new décor.
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kettle
[Substantiv]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

vattenkokare, kittel

vattenkokare, kittel

Ex: They bought a new stainless steel kettle for the kitchen .De köpte en ny **vattenkokare** i rostfritt stål för köket.
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bin
[Substantiv]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

soptunna, behållare

soptunna, behållare

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .De köpte en ny **soptunna** med lock för att hålla inne lukten.
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heating
[Substantiv]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

uppvärmning

uppvärmning

Ex: The school remained closed because of a problem with the heating.Skolan förblev stängd på grund av ett problem med **uppvärmningen**.
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brand-new
[adjektiv]

having never been used or worn before

splitterny, alldeles ny

splitterny, alldeles ny

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .De köpte **splitternya** möbler för att möblera deras nyligen renoverade lägenhet.
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cushion
[Substantiv]

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

kudde, sitskudde

kudde, sitskudde

Ex: She leaned back against the cushion while watching TV .Hon lutade sig mot **kudden** medan hon tittade på TV.
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dishwasher
[Substantiv]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

diskmaskin, diskautomat

diskmaskin, diskautomat

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .Den nya **diskmaskinen** har en snell tvättcykel för små lass.
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duvet
[Substantiv]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

täcke, duntäcke

täcke, duntäcke

Ex: We chose a lightweight duvet for the guest bedroom to accommodate varying preferences in temperature .Vi valde en lätt **täcke** för gästrummet för att anpassa oss till olika temperaturpreferenser.
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microwave
[Substantiv]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

mikrovågsugn, mikrovåg

mikrovågsugn, mikrovåg

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .Köket är utrustat med en ny **mikrovågsugn** som har flera inställningar för att laga mat och värma mat.
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mirror
[Substantiv]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

spegel, glas

spegel, glas

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Hon applicerade smink framför förstorings**spegeln** på toalettbordet.
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rug
[Substantiv]

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

matta, rya

matta, rya

Ex: We have a colorful rug in the children 's playroom .Vi har en färgglad **matta** i barnens lekrum.
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wardrobe
[Substantiv]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

garderob, klädkammare

garderob, klädkammare

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .**Garderobens** dörrar var dekorerade med intrikata sniderier.
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brush
[Substantiv]

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

borste, kam

borste, kam

Ex: We need a new brush for our pet 's fur .Vi behöver en ny **borste** för vårt husdjurs päls.
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air conditioning
[Substantiv]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

luftkonditionering, kyla

luftkonditionering, kyla

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .**Luftkonditioneringen** i bilen var en livräddare under den långa bilresan.
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antique
[Substantiv]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antikvitet, gammalt föremål

antikvitet, gammalt föremål

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit .Museikuratorn katalogiserade noggrant varje **antikvitet** i utställningen.
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basin
[Substantiv]

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

tvättställ, handfat

tvättställ, handfat

Ex: The basin's faucet had a sleek design that matched the rest of the fixtures .**Handfatets** kran hade en slät design som matchade resten av armaturerna.
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blind
[Substantiv]

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

persienn, rullgardin

persienn, rullgardin

Ex: The blinds were drawn to keep the room cool in the afternoon sun .**Persiennerna** var nerdragna för att hålla rummet svalt i eftermiddagssolen.
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notice board
[Substantiv]

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

anslagstavla, meddelandetavla

anslagstavla, meddelandetavla

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .De satte upp en flyer på **anslagstavlan** för att annonsera sin garagförsäljning.
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dustbin
[Substantiv]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

soptunna, avfallsbehållare

soptunna, avfallsbehållare

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high fidelity
[Substantiv]

a high-quality audio system designed to faithfully reproduce sound with accuracy and clarity

hög trohet, hi-fi

hög trohet, hi-fi

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housework
[Substantiv]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

hushållsarbete, hushållssysslor

hushållsarbete, hushållssysslor

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .De lyssnar ofta på musik medan de gör **hushållsarbete** för att göra uppgifterna mer njutbara.
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iron
[Substantiv]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

strykjärn, järn

strykjärn, järn

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .**Strykjärnet** tar bort veck från tyget och gör det slätt.
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jug
[Substantiv]

a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap

kanna, krus

kanna, krus

Ex: With a smile , the bartender filled our jug with frothy beer , signaling the start of a festive evening .Med ett leende fyllde bartendern vår **kanna** med skummig öl, vilket markerade början på en festlig kväll.
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clothesline
[Substantiv]

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

tvättlina, torklina

tvättlina, torklina

Ex: She prefers using a clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .Hon föredrar att använda en **klädlinje** för att spara energi istället för en torktumlare.
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sheet
[Substantiv]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

lakan, bäddning

lakan, bäddning

Ex: The colorful sheet added a cheerful touch to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .Den färgglada **lakanet** tillförde en glad touch till den annars enkla sovrumsinredningen.
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switch
[Substantiv]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

strömbrytare, knapp

strömbrytare, knapp

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .**Brytaren** på mixern hade flera inställningar för olika mixhastigheter.
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bucket
[Substantiv]

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

hink, hink

hink, hink

Ex: After the storm , they used a bucket to bail out water that had collected in the basement .Efter stormen använde de en **hink** för att ösa ut vattnet som hade samlats i källaren.
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bulb
[Substantiv]

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

glödlampa, elektrisk lampa

glödlampa, elektrisk lampa

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candle
[Substantiv]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

ljus, vaxljus

ljus, vaxljus

Ex: The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .Strömavbrottet tvingade oss att förlita oss på **levande ljus** för belysning under stormen.
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central heating
[Substantiv]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

centralvärme, centralvärmesystem

centralvärme, centralvärmesystem

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .De gamla **centralvärme**-rören började göra skramlande ljud när de värmdes upp.
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handle
[Substantiv]

a part of an object designed for grasping, holding, or carrying it

handtag, handtag

handtag, handtag

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heater
[Substantiv]

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

värmeelement, element

värmeelement, element

Ex: They turned off the heater when they left the house .De stängde av **värmaren** när de lämnade huset.
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mug
[Substantiv]

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

mugg, kopp

mugg, kopp

Ex: She handed me a mug of tea as we sat by the fire .Hon räckte mig en **mugg** te när vi satt vid elden.
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pipe
[Substantiv]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

rör, ledning

rör, ledning

Ex: The oil flowed through the underground pipe to the refinery .Oljan flöt genom den underjordiska **rörledningen** till raffinaderiet.
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plug
[Substantiv]

a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

kontakt, propp

kontakt, propp

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .De kopplade från enheten genom att försiktigt dra ut **kontakten** ur väggen.
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remote control
[Substantiv]

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

fjärrkontroll, fjärrstyrning

fjärrkontroll, fjärrstyrning

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .**Fjärrkontrollen** gör det bekvämt att hantera elektroniska enheter på avstånd.
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rope
[Substantiv]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

rep, lina

rep, lina

Ex: The rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker .Räddningsteamet sänkte ett **rep** till den strandsatta vandraren.
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lock
[Substantiv]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

lås, regel

lås, regel

Ex: The safe had a sturdy lock to protect valuables stored inside .Kassaskåpet hade ett robust **lås** för att skydda de värdesaker som förvarades inuti.
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