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sprek

adjectiveadjektiv

fit · sprightly

EtymologyOpphav

norrønt sprækr ‘livlig’; beslektet med sprake (II)to crackle Old Norse sprækr 'lively'; related to sprake (II)to crackle

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

  1. i god fysisk form;
    sterk, spretten, spenstig
    in good physical shape;
    strong, sprightly, agile
    • han var sprekere i sin ungdom he was fitter in his youth
    • være sprek for alderen to be fit for one's age
    brukt som adverb: used as an adverb:
    • det var sprekt gjort that was impressively done
  2. ved god helse;
    frisk
    in good health;
    fit, well
    • jeg var syk, men nå er jeg ganske sprek igjen I was ill, but now I am feeling quite fit again
  3. kraftig og rask powerful and quick
    • en sportslig og sprek familiebil a sporty and nippy family car