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Nödvändigt Ordförråd för TOEFL - Familj och Relationer

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om familj och relationer, såsom "bekant", "gren", "kompatibel" etc., som behövs för TOEFL-provet.

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acquaintance
acquaintance
[Substantiv]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

bekant, relation

bekant, relation

Ex: He invited his acquaintances from work to the party, hoping to expand his social circle. 

Han bjöd in sina bekanta från jobbet till festen, i hopp om att utvidga sin sociala krets.

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band
band
[Substantiv]

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

grupp, kollektiv

grupp, kollektiv

Ex: A band of volunteers worked together to clean the beach. 
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bond
bond
[Substantiv]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

band, förbindelse

band, förbindelse

Ex: The sisters have always shared a close bond. 
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adultery
adultery
[Substantiv]

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

hor, otrohet

hor, otrohet

Ex: Adultery has been a common theme in literature and drama, often serving as a catalyst for complex plotlines and character development. 

Hor har varit ett vanligt tema i litteratur och drama, och fungerar ofta som en katalysator för komplexa handlingar och karaktärsutveckling.

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affair
affair
[Substantiv]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

affär, förhållande

affär, förhållande

Ex: He admitted that he had been having an affair for several months. 
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ally
ally
[Substantiv]

a person who supports or helps someone, especially against opposition or in a difficult situation

allierad,  bundsförvant

allierad, bundsförvant

Ex: The senator lost one of his closest political allies. 
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ancestor
ancestor
[Substantiv]

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

Ex: Our ancestors relied on the river for food and transportation. 
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ancestry
ancestry
[Substantiv]

the people from whom a person is descended

ursprung, släkt

ursprung, släkt

Ex: He is proud of his royal ancestry. 
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branch
branch
[Substantiv]

a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors

gren, släkt

gren, släkt

Ex: The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family. 
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clan
clan
[Substantiv]

a large group of people who are related to each other

klan, stor familj

klan, stor familj

Ex: The clan's history was passed down through generations, with stories and traditions that strengthened their familial bond. 
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adoptive
adoptive
[adjektiv]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

adoptiv

adoptiv

Ex: The adoptive father proudly watched his daughter graduate from college, grateful for the opportunity to be part of her journey. 
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biracial
biracial
[adjektiv]

representing or involving members of two different races

biracial, tvåraser

biracial, tvåraser

Ex: The biracial family celebrates cultural traditions from both sides of their heritage, fostering a sense of belonging and pride. 

Den blandade familjen firar kulturella traditioner från båda sidor av sitt arv, vilket främjar en känsla av tillhörighet och stolthet.

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to cheat on

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

vara otrogen mot sin partner, ha en hemlig relation med någon annan än sin partner

vara otrogen mot sin partner, ha en hemlig relation med någon annan än sin partner

Ex: The couple sought counseling after he admitted to cheating on multiple occasions. 

Paret sökte rådgivning efter att han erkände att ha varit otrogen vid flera tillfällen.

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breakup
breakup
[Substantiv]

the end of a relationship or an association

uppbrott, separation

uppbrott, separation

Ex: The company's breakup was inevitable after years of internal conflict and declining profits. 

Företagets upplösning var oundviklig efter år av interna konflikter och sjunkande vinster.

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brotherly
brotherly
[adjektiv]

showing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have

broderlig, som en bror

broderlig, som en bror

Ex: The two friends shared a brotherly bond forged through years of shared experiences. 

De två vännerna delade ett broderligt band som smiddes genom år av delade upplevelser.

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brotherhood
brotherhood
[Substantiv]

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

brödraskap, kamratskap

brödraskap, kamratskap

Ex: The community event was a celebration of brotherhood, where everyone came together to enjoy each other's company and support a good cause. 

Samhällsevenemanget var en firande av broderskap, där alla samlades för att njuta av varandras sällskap och stödja en god sak.

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companion
companion
[Substantiv]

a person or animal that spends time with someone and provides company

följeslagare,  kamrat

följeslagare, kamrat

Ex: She enjoys having a companion when she goes hiking. 
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companionship
companionship
[Substantiv]

the delightful feeling that one has when accompanied by people one enjoys spending time with rather than being alone

sällskap, kamratskap

sällskap, kamratskap

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compatible
compatible
[adjektiv]

able to have a comfortable and harmonious relationship because of similar qualities, interests, or attitudes

kompatibel,  förenlig

kompatibel, förenlig

Ex: The roommates are surprisingly compatible despite their different backgrounds. 
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co-parent
co-parent
[Substantiv]

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

medförälder, delad förälder

medförälder, delad förälder

Ex: Despite their divorce, they strive to be supportive co-parents, attending their child's school events and activities together. 

Trots sin skilsmässa strävar de efter att vara stödjande samföräldrar, genom att tillsammans delta i sitt barns skolaktiviteter och evenemang.

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custody
custody
[Substantiv]

the legal right and responsibility to care for a child and make decisions concerning them

vårdnad,  förmyndarskap

vårdnad, förmyndarskap

Ex: She was granted full custody of her daughter. 
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descendant
descendant
[Substantiv]

a person descended from a particular ancestor

ättling

ättling

Ex: Her descendants continued to manage the family business. 
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distant
distant
[adjektiv]

having a connection that is not close or direct, as in a remote familial or social relationship

avlägsen,  fjärran

avlägsen, fjärran

Ex: Despite being distant relatives, they felt an immediate connection. 

Trots att de var avlägsna släktingar kände de en omedelbar förbindelse.

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soulmate
soulmate
[Substantiv]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

självfrände, perfekt partner

självfrände, perfekt partner

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tie
tie
[Substantiv]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

band, relation

band, relation

Ex: The organization has long-standing ties to local businesses. 
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to socialize

to interact and spend time with people

socialisera, umgås

socialisera, umgås

Ex: The group is currently socializing at the community center. 

Gruppen umgås för närvarande på communitycentret.

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kin
kin
[Substantiv]

a person's family and relatives

släktingar, familj

släktingar, familj

Ex: She inherited the house from her distant kin. 

Hon ärvde huset från sina avlägsna släktingar.

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next of kin
next of kin
[Substantiv]

one's closest living relative or relatives

närmaste anhörig, närmaste släkting

närmaste anhörig, närmaste släkting

Ex: The soldier's commanding officer informed his next of kin about his heroic actions in battle. 
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kinship
kinship
[Substantiv]

the relationship between the members of a family

släktskap

släktskap

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parenting
parenting
[Substantiv]

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

föräldraskap, barnuppfostran

föräldraskap, barnuppfostran

Ex: Effective parenting involves setting boundaries while also showing unconditional love and support. 

Effektiv föräldraskap innebär att sätta gränser samtidigt som man visar ovillkorlig kärlek och stöd.

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maternal
maternal
[adjektiv]

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

maternell, moderlig

maternell, moderlig

Ex: There's a certain maternal warmth she exudes every time she talks about her newborn. 

Det finns en viss maternell värme som hon utstrålar varje gång hon talar om sin nyfödda.

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paternal
paternal
[adjektiv]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

faderlig, paternal

faderlig, paternal

Ex: One of the most valuable pieces of paternal advice he received was to prioritize his education and never stop learning. 

Ett av de mest värdefulla faderliga råd han fick var att prioritera sin utbildning och aldrig sluta lära sig.

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intimate
intimate
[adjektiv]

having a very close and friendly personal relationship

förtrolig,  nära

förtrolig, nära

Ex: Daniel became an intimate companion of the writer during his later years. 
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to inherit

to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after they die

ärva, få

ärva, få

Ex: The children will inherit the estate equally. 
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heritage
heritage
[Substantiv]

a person's ethnic, cultural, or religious background inherited from their ancestors

arv,  kulturarv

arv, kulturarv

Ex: Michael grew up learning about both sides of his mixed heritage. 
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ex
ex
[Substantiv]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

före detta partner eller make

före detta partner eller make

Ex: Her ex was mentioned in the news article about the charity event they attended together last year. 

Hennes ex nämndes i nyhetsartikeln om välgörenhetsevenemanget de deltog i tillsammans förra året.

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exclusive
exclusive
[adjektiv]

limited to one particular person, group, organization, or purpose and not shared with others

exklusiv,  uteslutande

exklusiv, uteslutande

Ex: This discount is exclusive to members of the club. 
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to associate

to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people

umgås, associera

umgås, associera

Ex: She tends to associate with people who share her interests in art and music. 
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