waste
Wikisanakirja
Sisällysluettelo |
Englanti [muokkaa]
Substantiivi [muokkaa]
waste (monikko wastes)
- joutumaa, erämaa
- jäte
- Computer waste is still being dumped in developing nations in contravention of the Basel Convention.
- tuhlaus, hukka
- Taking vitamins to protect against disease is a waste of time and money.
- jätös, uloste
- The whole area smelled of decaying animal waste.
- Researchers analyse human and animal waste to help reduce the amount of potentially fatal bacteria entering the food chain.
Verbi [muokkaa]
| Taivutus | |
|---|---|
| ind. prees. y. 3. p. | wastes |
| part. prees. | wasting |
| imp. & part. perf. | wasted |
waste
- tuhlata, haaskata
- Lighting an empty office overnight wastes enough energy to heat water for 1,000 cups of coffee!
- (slangia) tappaa, murhata
Ääntäminen [muokkaa]
- IPA: /weɪst/
Huomautukset [muokkaa]
- Älä sekoita samoin ääntyvään sanaan waist 'vyötärö'.
