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C1 Ordlista - Byggnader och Byggande

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om byggnader och konstruktion, såsom "interiör", "montera", "förfall", etc., förberedda för C1-inlärare.

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adjacent
adjacent
[adjektiv]

situated next to or near something

intilliggande, angränsande

intilliggande, angränsande

Ex: Please park your car in the spaces adjacent to the main entrance. 

Var god parkera din bil på platserna intill huvudingången.

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architectural
architectural
[adjektiv]

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

arkitektonisk,  byggnadsteknisk

arkitektonisk, byggnadsteknisk

Ex: Students in the architectural program study a wide range of topics, from structural engineering to architectural history. 

Studenter i det arkitektoniska programmet studerar ett brett spektrum av ämnen, från konstruktionsteknik till arkitekturhistoria.

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interior
interior
[adjektiv]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

inre, interiör

inre, interiör

Ex: The interior walls need a fresh coat of paint. 
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exterior
exterior
[adjektiv]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

yttre

yttre

Ex: Exterior lights were installed along the pathway for better visibility. 

Exteriörbelysning installerades längs stigen för bättre synlighet.

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insulated
insulated
[adjektiv]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

isolerad, värmeisolerad

isolerad, värmeisolerad

Ex: The insulated attic space kept the interior of the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 
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municipal
municipal
[adjektiv]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

kommunal, stads-

kommunal, stads-

Ex: Municipal regulations require homeowners to obtain permits for certain construction projects. 
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residential
residential
[adjektiv]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

bostads-,  bostadsområde

bostads-, bostadsområde

Ex: Residential streets are typically quieter and less congested than major thoroughfares. 

Bostadsgator är vanligtvis tystare och mindre trafikerade än huvudfartsleder.

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godforsaken
godforsaken
[adjektiv]

(of a place) remote and without any appealing or interesting qualities

ödslig, övergiven

ödslig, övergiven

Ex: He moved to that godforsaken little village and never looked back. 
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suburban
suburban
[adjektiv]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

förortsmässig, utanför staden

förortsmässig, utanför staden

Ex: The suburban commute to the city took longer than expected due to heavy traffic. 
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vacant
vacant
[adjektiv]

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

ledig, obebodd

ledig, obebodd

Ex: The vacant parking spaces quickly filled up when the event started. 
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to assemble

to make something by fitting its separate parts together

montera, sätta ihop

montera, sätta ihop

Ex: The machine arrives partly assembled. 
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to decay
to decay
[Verb]

to gradually become damaged or fall into a worse physical condition

förfalla,  vittra sönder

förfalla, vittra sönder

Ex: Without regular maintenance, the bridge will continue to decay. 
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to demolish

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

riva, förstöra

riva, förstöra

Ex: The city decided to demolish the unsafe bridge for public safety. 

Staden beslutade att riva den osäkra bron för allmän säkerhet.

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to erect
to erect
[Verb]

to build, construct, or put up a structure

resa,  uppföra

resa, uppföra

Ex: A new office building was erected beside the station. 
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to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovera, upprusta

renovera, upprusta

Ex: The company refurbishes used laptops before selling them. 

Företaget uppdaterar begagnade laptops innan de säljs.

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to renovate

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

renovera, upprusta

renovera, upprusta

Ex: After years of neglect, the community rallied together to renovate the local park and playground. 

Efter år av försummelse samlade sig samhället för att renovera den lokala parken och lekplatsen.

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bungalow
bungalow
[Substantiv]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow, envåningshus

bungalow, envåningshus

Ex: She decorated the interior of her bungalow with vintage furniture and colorful textiles to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. 

Hon inredde insidan av sitt bungalow med vintage möbler och färgglada textilier för att skapa en mysig och inbjudande atmosfär.

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court
court
[Substantiv]

an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house

gård, innergård

gård, innergård

Ex: The grand manor boasted a beautiful inner court surrounded by stone walls. 
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dome
dome
[Substantiv]

a building's roof that is rounded

kupol, valv

kupol, valv

Ex: The library's reading room featured a stunning glass dome that flooded the space with natural light. 

Bibliotekets läsesal hade en fantastisk glaskupol som fyllde utrymmet med naturligt ljus.

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sauna
sauna
[Substantiv]

a small room that is often heated with steam and has wooden walls, where people sit for relaxation or health benefits

bastu, ångbad

bastu, ångbad

Ex: The wellness center offered a variety of treatments, including hot stone massages and infrared sauna sessions. 

Välbefinnandecentret erbjöd en mängd olika behandlingar, inklusive varm stenmassage och infraröda bastu sessioner.

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igloo
igloo
[Substantiv]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

iglo, snöhus

iglo, snöhus

Ex: Children in northern regions enjoy building miniature igloos out of snow during the winter months. 

Barn i norra regioner tycker om att bygga miniatyr igloos av snö under vintermånaderna.

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high-rise
high-rise
[Substantiv]

a very tall building with many floors

skyskrapa, höghus

skyskrapa, höghus

Ex: Living in a high-rise can offer convenience and amenities, but some prefer the charm of low-rise buildings. 
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lighthouse
lighthouse
[Substantiv]

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

fyr, fyrplats

fyr, fyrplats

Ex: The lighthouse stood as a symbol of resilience, weathering countless storms and centuries of maritime history. 

Fyren stod som en symbol för motståndskraft, som överlevt otaliga stormar och århundraden av maritim historia.

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pier
pier
[Substantiv]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

pir, brygga

pir, brygga

Ex: Children laughed and played at the water's edge, skipping stones and searching for seashells along the pier. 
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premises
premises
[Substantiv]

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

lokal, byggnad

lokal, byggnad

Ex: Signs were posted throughout the premises reminding employees to practice proper hygiene and social distancing. 
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arch
arch
[Substantiv]

a curved structure supported at both sides that spans an opening and often supports weight above it

båge,  valv

båge, valv

Ex: Engineers repaired the damaged arch of the old bridge. 
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beam
beam
[Substantiv]

a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete used to support weight in a building or structure

balk,  bjälke

balk, bjälke

Ex: The architect decided to leave the ceiling beams exposed. 
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cement
cement
[Substantiv]

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

cement

cement

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueducts were constructed using a mixture of cement, sand, and volcanic ash. 

De antika romerska akvedukterna byggdes med en blandning av cement, sand och vulkanisk aska.

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tile
tile
[Substantiv]

a flat piece of ceramic, stone, plastic, or similar material used to cover floors or walls

kakel,  platta

kakel, platta

Ex: The hallway has a beautiful pattern of ceramic tiles. 
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marble
marble
[Substantiv]

a hard metamorphic rock that can be polished and is used especially in buildings and sculpture

marmor,  marmor

marmor, marmor

Ex: Dark veins run through the pale marble. 
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crane
crane
[Substantiv]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

kran, lyftmaskin

kran, lyftmaskin

Ex: The port relied on cranes to unload cargo ships, transferring containers from the docks to waiting trucks. 

Hamnen förlitade sig på kranar för att lasta av fraktfartyg, och överförde containrar från kajerna till väntande lastbilar.

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escalator
escalator
[Substantiv]

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

rulltrappa, eskalator

rulltrappa, eskalator

Ex: The airport terminal was bustling with passengers riding escalators to reach their departure gates. 

Flygplatsterminalen var full av passagerare som åkte rulltrappor för att nå sina avgångsportar.

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addition
addition
[Substantiv]

a new room added to a building

tillägg, utbyggnad

tillägg, utbyggnad

Ex: The architect drew up plans for an addition to the historic house. 
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flooring
flooring
[Substantiv]

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

golv, golvmaterial

golv, golvmaterial

Ex: The construction crew laid down ceramic tile flooring in the bathroom, creating a sleek and modern look. 

Bygglaget lade keramiska plattgolv i badrummet, vilket skapade en slank och modern look.

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foundation
foundation
[Substantiv]

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

grund, fundament

grund, fundament

Ex: The builders dug deep trenches for the house's foundation. 
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layout
layout
[Substantiv]

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or positioned

layout,  disposition

layout, disposition

Ex: The new store layout makes it easier to find products. 
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embassy
embassy
[Substantiv]

the building where an ambassador and diplomatic staff work in a foreign country

ambassad,  beskickning

ambassad, beskickning

Ex: Security guards stood at the entrance to the embassy. 
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plumbing
plumbing
[Substantiv]

the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building

VVS, rörsystem

VVS, rörsystem

Ex: The apartment complex experienced a plumbing emergency when a pipe burst in the basement. 
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chalet
chalet
[Substantiv]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet

chalet

Ex: Guests gathered around the fireplace in the chalet's common area to unwind after a day of skiing. 

Gästerna samlades runt eldstaden i stugans gemensamma utrymme för att varva ner efter en dag på skidor.

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windowpane
windowpane
[Substantiv]

a single piece of glass in a window

fönsterruta, glasruta

fönsterruta, glasruta

Ex: She traced her finger along the frost patterns forming on the windowpane. 

Hon förde fingret längs frostmönstren som bildades på fönsterrutan.

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lobby
lobby
[Substantiv]

a large area just inside the main entrance of a public building

lobby,  foajé

lobby, foajé

Ex: Please leave the package at the reception desk in the lobby. 
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thatched
thatched
[adjektiv]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

täckt med strå, med stråttak

täckt med strå, med stråttak

Ex: The thatched roofs of the traditional huts provided excellent insulation against the elements. 
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shovel-ready
shovel-ready
[adjektiv]

(of a construction project) prepared for the building stage to begin

redo för byggstart, förberedd för byggnadsfasen

redo för byggstart, förberedd för byggnadsfasen

Ex: The mayor announced funding for several shovel-ready initiatives to revitalize the downtown area. 
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to desecrate

to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly

vanhelga, skända

vanhelga, skända

Ex: The construction of an unsightly building desecrated the natural beauty of the landscape. 
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