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fretted

/ˈfret.ɪd/

Übersetzung: Bezeichnet etwas, das mit Schnitzwerk oder Ornamenten verziert ist, oder im musikalischen Kontext ein Saiteninstrument, das Bünde hat., Sich Sorgen machen oder beunruhigt sein, oft wegen Kleinigkeiten oder ohne triftigen Grund; auch: sich abmühen, sich aufreiben oder nagen.

2 Einträge

adjective

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈfret.ɪd/

Describes something that is decorated with fretwork, or in a musical context, refers to a stringed instrument having frets.

  • 🇩🇪Bezeichnet etwas, das mit Schnitzwerk oder Ornamenten verziert ist, oder im musikalischen Kontext ein Saiteninstrument, das Bünde hat.
  1. Worried or anxious B2 informal

    Feeling or showing distress, worry, or agitation.

    • She was fretted about her exam results all week.
    • He looked fretted and restless during the meeting.
    • Don't be so fretted; everything will work out fine.

    🇩🇪Beunruhigt

    Synonyme: agitatedanxiousconcerneddistressedfearfulnervoustroubleduneasyupsetworried

    Antonyme: calmcomposedrelaxedunperturbeduntroubled

  2. Ornamented with fretwork C1 formal

    Decorated with a pattern of intersecting lines or bars (fretwork).

    • The ceiling was beautifully fretted with intricate designs.
    • The antique cabinet had fretted panels on the doors.
    • A fretted archway led into the garden.

    🇩🇪Mit Zierfries verziert

  3. Having frets (on a musical instrument) B2 formal

    Describing a stringed instrument that has frets (ridges on the fingerboard).

    • A guitar is a fretted instrument, unlike a violin.
    • He prefers playing fretted instruments over fretless ones.
    • The fretted neck of the lute allows for precise intonation.

    🇩🇪Bundiert

  • more fretted comparative form
  • most fretted superlative form

verb

B2formalcommon/frɛt/

A verb used to express the act of worrying or being anxious, often about something trivial or unnecessary.

  • 🇩🇪Sich Sorgen machen oder beunruhigt sein, oft wegen Kleinigkeiten oder ohne triftigen Grund; auch: sich abmühen, sich aufreiben oder nagen.
  1. Worry or be anxious B1 informal

    To feel or express worry, anxiety, or discontent about something.

    • Don't fret about the exam; you studied hard.
    • She fretted over the small details of the wedding.
    • He fretted that he might be late for the meeting.

    🇩🇪Sich sorgen

    Synonyme: agonizebrooddwell onfussworry

    Antonyme: calmcomfortreassurerelax

  2. Gnaw or wear away C1 formal

    To gradually eat away or erode something, often by rubbing or gnawing.

    • The constant wind fretted the surface of the stone.
    • The dog fretted at the bone for hours.
    • Water fretted a channel through the soft rock.

    🇩🇪Zernagen

    Synonyme: abradechafecorrodeeat awayerodegnawwear away

  • fretted past participle
  • fretted past simple
  • fretting present participle
  • frets third person singular