Litteratur - Facklitterära genrer
Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till icke-fiktion genrer som "manifest", "ledare" och "memoir".
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a type of book that is designed to be consulted for information on a particular subject, and typically provides an overview or comprehensive treatment of the topic
referensverk, uppslagsbok
an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts
almanacka, årbok
a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title
encyklopedi, uppslagsverk
För sitt skolprojekt konsulterade hon flera volymer av encyklopedin för att samla relevant information.
a historical account of events presented in chronological order
krönika, annaler
Kröningen täckte de stora slagen i inbördeskriget i ordning.
a non-profit organization that provides unbiased and independent reviews and ratings of various consumer products, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more
konsumentrapport, konsumtionsstudie
a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language
ordbok, lexikon
Den online ordboken ger uttalsguider för svåra ord.
a reference book or online tool that provides synonyms and antonyms for words and phrases, often organized by meaning or usage
tesaurus, synonymordbok
Läraren uppmuntrade eleverna att använda en tesaurus för att undvika att upprepa samma ord.
a printed or online listing of businesses within a specific industry, location, or category, providing information about each business's name, address, phone number, website, and other relevant details
affärskatalog, företagsregister
a listing of telephone subscribers in a geographical area or subscribers to services provided by the organization that publishes the directory
telefonkatalog, telefonbok
a concise reference book providing information and instructions on a particular subject or topic
handbok, guide
a book produced annually that highlights events, activities, and people from a specific period within a year
årbok, årets bok
Den lokala fotoklubben publicerar en årbok som visar medlemmarnas bästa foton, grupputflykter och fototips från det gångna året.
a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work
offert, kostnadsförslag
Rörmokaren gav en gratis kostnadsförslag för att fixa den läckande kranen i köket.
the story of the life of a person, written by the same person
självbiografi, memoarer
Många kändisar publicerar en självbiografi för att ge fans insikt i deras privatliv.
the story of someone's life that is written by another person
biografi, livshistoria
Han ägnade år åt forskning för att skriva en korrekt biografi om den historiska figuren.
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
bekännelse, skriftemål
Jag är skyldig dig en bekännelse—jag råkade slå sönder din vas.
a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis
dagbok, journal
Dagboken innehöll hjärtliga anteckningar om hennes drömmar, rädslor och aspirationer för framtiden.
a written record of events, observations, or activities during a voyage of a ship, airplane, or expedition
skeppsdagbok, loggbok
Hon hittade en gammal loggbok som beskriver en historisk resa.
a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life
memoir, självbiografi
any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles
brev, apostoliskt brev
Brevet till efesierna betonar enhet i Kristi kropp.
a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.
brev
Jag fick ett brev från min vän som bor utomlands.
a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave
epitaf, gravskrift
Gravskriften citerade hennes favoritdikt för att representera den kreativa anda hon förde till sin konst.
the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of literature, with a focus on its form, content, and historical and cultural contexts
litteraturkritik, litteraturanalys
a summary and analysis of a book, typically written by a student as a school assignment
bokrapport, boksammanfattning
a critical assessment of a book's content, style, and overall quality, aimed at informing readers and providing constructive feedback
bokrecension, bokkritik
Bokrecensionen kritiserade den svaga karaktärsutvecklingen men berömde vändningarna i handlingen.
a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.
recension, kritik
Jag läste en glödande recension av den nya filmen i tidningen.
a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions
apologi, skriftligt försvar
a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
polemik, kontrovers
Boken är en polemik mot kulturell relativism.
a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject
essä
Jag måste avsluta min uppsats till i morgon morgon.
a written account of past events, people, and their impacts on society, culture, and the world
historiebok, historielärobok
a piece of writing that is based on research, and intended to contribute to the academic conversation on a particular topic or field
akademisk text, vetenskaplig text
a written work that presents original research, analysis, or review of a particular topic, and is typically published in an academic or scientific journal
vetenskaplig artikel, akademisk publikation
a written report that describes original research or findings on a particular scientific topic and is published in a scientific journal or conference proceedings
vetenskaplig artikel, vetenskaplig publikation
a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book
monografi, detaljerad studie
Forskaren tillbringade år med att forskning och skriva sin monografi om medeltida litteratur, och fördjupade sig i tidigare outforskade aspekter av ämnet.
a periodical publication that contains peer-reviewed articles reporting the results of original research or review articles summarizing the current state of research on a particular topic in science or medicine
vetenskaplig tidskrift, vetenskaplig journal
an official agreement between two or more governments or states
fördrag
Fördraget om kärnvapennedrustning krävde att båda sidor minskade sina arsenaler av kärnvapen.
a book consisting of a collection of chapters or articles written by different authors, and compiled and edited by one or more editors
redigerad volym, kollektivt verk
a collection of academic papers, presentations, and discussions that are published following an academic conference or symposium
konferenshandlingar, konferensrapport
a factual account or report of an event, issue, or situation that is of interest to the public, and is published or broadcast by a news organization in various media formats such as newspapers, TV, radio, or online platforms
nyhetsberättelse, reportage
a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject
ledare
Tidningens ledaravdelning innehåller ofta gästskribenter.
a written article or essay expressing the personal opinions or viewpoints of the author on a particular topic, often published in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication
debattartikel, ledare
a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose
manifest, offentlig förklaring
Under kampanjen diskuterades kandidatens manifest i stor utsträckning i media.
an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence
tillkännagivande, meddelande
Han gav ett kort tillkännagivande innan mötet började.
a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges
lärobok, skolbok
Han använde sin lärobok för att förbereda sig för de kommande proven.
a material that is used by students to help them understand a particular topic or subject
studieguide, studiehandbok
a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife, plants, rocks, or other natural objects encountered in the field
fältguide, bestämningsbok
a narrative or documentary that chronicles the experiences of a traveler, often including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the cultures experienced
reseskildring, resedagbok
the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required
recept
Kokboken innehåller recept från olika kök, vilket ger ett brett utbud av rätter att prova.
a book that explains how a dish is cooked
kokbok, receptbok
Den kända kocken släppte en ny kokbok som presenterar hans signaturrätter och matlagningstekniker.
a document that provides instructions, information, and guidance on how to use a particular product or service
användarhandbok, användarguide
a type of book that provides guidance, advice, and instructions on a variety of personal and professional topics, with the aim of improving oneself and one's life
självhjälpsbok, personlig utvecklingsbok
Han har läst en självhjälpsbok om att hantera stress på jobbet.
a written work about a scientific topic or related topics, often written for a general audience or for students
vetenskapsbok, vetenskapligt verk
a formal speech delivered with eloquence and skill, usually given on a special occasion or to honor a specific person or event
tal, oration
a short, commonly known expression that conveys a general truth, advice, or observation
ordspråk, sägen
Hennes mormor upprepade ofta ordspråket: « En stygn i rätt tid sparar nio. »
the process of producing and distributing academic works such as research papers, articles, books, and other forms of scholarship in various fields of study
akademisk publicering
a genre of writing that uses literary techniques and narrative elements to present true events and experiences in a compelling and engaging way
kreativ sakprosa, litterär sakprosa
a detailed document that describes how a software product will be built, including the system architecture, user interface design, data design, and any other components needed for the successful implementation of the software
designdokument, design dokument
a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic
tidskrift, tidning
Affärstidskriften rapporterade om de senaste förändringarna i marknadstrender.
the scientific study of organisms and their environment, including their behavior, anatomy, physiology, distribution, and ecology, among other things
naturhistoria, naturvetenskap
a genre of science writing that is aimed at a general audience and seeks to explain scientific concepts and discoveries in an accessible and engaging way
populärvetenskap, vetenskaplig popularisering
an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume
samling, antologi
Han redigerade en samling som innehåller essäer av framväxande författare.
an officially written and established law
lag, stadga
En nyligen antagen lag kräver strängare miljöregler för industriella anläggningar.
a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood
utvecklingsroman, bildningsroman
Många Bildungsroman-berättelser innehåller teman om identitet, självständighet och sökandet efter mening i en komplex värld.
a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text
kommentar, analys
Kommentaren om det politiska talet belyste dess motsägelser.
a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization
förbund, avtal
Kyrkan upprättade ett förbund för att stödja sina samhällsprogram.
a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.
kritik
Arkitekten välkomnade konstruktiv kritik från kollegor om designförslaget, med målet att förfina byggnadens funktionalitet.
a genre of literature that deals with depressing and tragic events or situations, often exploring themes of suffering, pain, and despair
eländelitteratur, tragisk litteratur
a book or other publication containing articles, essays, or studies contributed by a number of authors to honor a distinguished scholar or public figure
en festskrift, en hyllningspublikation
