indeed
gb/ɪndˈid/ us/ɪndˈid/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 600
valóban, tényleg, sőt, mi több, csakugyan
B1
1
نمط الاستخدام:
[Indeed], [clause]
The rumor was indeed true, as the mayor confirmed it this morning.
A híresztelés valóban igaz volt, ahogy azt a polgármester ma reggel megerősítette.
She is indeed the best candidate for the job.
Valóban ő a legjobb jelölt az állásra.
It was indeed a wonderful evening with friends.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
This is indeed a big city.
Ez valóban nagy város.
He is indeed a good teacher.
Ő valóban jó tanár.
It is indeed very cold today.
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indeed' with 'in fact'. While similar, 'in fact' often introduces surprising information, whereas 'indeed' mainly emphasizes agreement or truth.
المعنى
used to emphasize truth
المتلازمات اللفظية
yes indeed
|indeed so
|indeed true
|indeed correct
المرادفات
certainly (Slightly more formal and polite in tone.)
|
truly (Focuses more on genuineness rather than emphasis in agreement.)
الأضداد
not really (Expresses doubt or disagreement instead of agreement or confirmation.)
الموضوعات
communication
|agreement
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
Used to show that something is really true.
Used to emphasize that something is true or to confirm a statement.
B2
2
نمط الاستخدام:
[Indeed], [clause]
Many people dislike the policy; indeed, some have protested against it.
Sokan nem szeretik ezt az intézkedést; sőt, néhányan tiltakoztak is ellene.
The meal was delicious; indeed, it was the best I have had all year.
Az étel finom volt; sőt, ez volt a legjobb, amit egész évben ettem.
She is talented; indeed, she could become a great leader.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
He works hard; indeed, he works every day.
Keményen dolgozik; sőt, mindennap dolgozik.
The movie was good; indeed, it was the best this year.
A film jó volt; sőt, ez volt idén a legjobb.
She can sing well; indeed, she can sing very high notes.
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'indeed' at the end of a sentence in this sense, which can sound unnatural in formal writing.
المعنى
introducing stronger point
المتلازمات اللفظية
indeed even
|indeed especially
|indeed particularly
المرادفات
in fact (Often interchangeable, but 'in fact' can also introduce a contrast.)
|
actually (Can sound more informal and sometimes implies correction.)
الأضداد
however (Introduces a contrast rather than support.)
الموضوعات
communication
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
Used to add more information that makes the first point stronger.
Used to introduce an additional point that strengthens or develops what has just been said.
B1
FORMAL
3
'It’s a beautiful day.' 'Indeed!'
– Gyönyörű napunk van. – Valóban!
'She’s very talented.' 'Indeed she is.'
– Nagyon tehetséges. – Valóban az.
'He won the championship.' 'Indeed?'
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
'It is cold today.' 'Indeed!'
– Ma hideg van. – Valóban!
'She is very smart.' 'Indeed she is.'
– Nagyon okos. – Valóban az.
'They are here early.' 'Indeed!'
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the adverb use and place it mid-sentence instead of as a stand-alone exclamation.
المعنى
exclamation of agreement/surprise
المتلازمات اللفظية
Oh indeed!
|Indeed? Really?
|Yes indeed!
المرادفات
absolutely (More informal and emphatic than 'indeed'.)
|
really (Less formal and can express disbelief as well as surprise.)
الأضداد
no way (Expresses disbelief or refusal rather than agreement.)
الموضوعات
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
A word you say to show you agree strongly or are surprised.
An exclamation used to express strong agreement, surprise, or interest.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
indeed
IPA
GB/ɪndˈid/
US/ɪndˈid/
المقاطع والنبر
in - deed (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (deed)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: indeed
- Plural: indeeds
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
indeeds
noun
Related words
deed
noun B1
التعبيرات
indeed so
1/ɪndˈid sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal confirmation of truth/agreement
A formal way to say that something is true or correct.
أمثلة
- 'It has been a long journey.' 'Indeed so.'
- 'You are the new manager?' 'Indeed so.'
yes indeed
1/jˈɛs ɪndˈid/
fixed phrase
strong agreement or confirmation
Used to say you agree very much or that something is certainly true.
أمثلة
- 'Do you like this idea?' 'Yes indeed!'
- Yes indeed, we will be there on time.