Boken Headway - Avancerad - Enhet 3

to move to a higher place

flytta upp

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

sätta sig upp

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

krulla ihop sig

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

se ner på

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

ligga ner

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

höja

to set money or resources aside for future use

spara

to become faster

snabbare

to become silent or less noisy

tysta ner

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

minska

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

sakta ner

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

handla

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

klä upp sig

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

förenkla

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

klä sig avslappnat

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

skapa

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

peppa

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

starta

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

avgå

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

gå sönder

to make something stop working

stänga av

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

avsluta

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

köpa upp

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

använda upp

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

klargöra

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

bosätta sig

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

överskrida

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

växa upp

to no longer be asleep

vakna

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

tärna på

to speak in a louder voice

prata högre

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

ljusa upp

to become less angry, upset, or worried

lugna ner sig

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

ge upp

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

sänka

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

välbärgad

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

depression

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

extravagant

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

välbärgad

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

ta sig samman

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

skämd

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

lyfta fram

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

rik

a state of discomfort or pain

svårighet

rich and financially successful

välbärgad

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

anspråkslös

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

försiktig

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time