Boken Insight - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

förord

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

quirky, knasig

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

överskrida, transcendera

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

skoningslös, åtskillig

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

utmanande, svår

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

tillfredsställande, belåtande

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

hämnd, vedergällning

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

topp, kulmen

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

struktur, byggnad

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

omslag, täcks

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografi

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

innehåll, innehållningar

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

sida

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glossär, terminologi

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

skyddsomslag, bokomslag

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

inbunden bok, bok med hård pärm

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

index, förteckning

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

prägla, markera

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

pocketbok, bok med mjukt omslag

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

rygg, bokrygg

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

titelblad, titulering

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonist, huvudkaraktär

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

kylig, förskräcklig

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

misshandla, missbruka