conversation
gb/kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1500
beszélgetés, tárgyalás, egyeztetés, társadalmi párbeszéd
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
beszélgetés
A2
Vzorec užití:
to have [a/an] conversation with [someone] about [something]
We had a long conversation about our future plans.
Hosszan beszélgettünk a jövőbeli terveinkről.
Their conversation was interrupted by a loud noise.
A beszélgetésüket egy hangos zaj szakította félbe.
The teacher encouraged conversation among the students.
I overheard a strange conversation in the hallway.
They fell into an easy conversation over coffee.
Učební příklady
I had a conversation with my friend.
Beszélgettem a barátommal.
We talked about the weather in our conversation.
A beszélgetésünk során az időjárásról beszéltünk.
She started a conversation with me on the bus.
We had a short conversation after class.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conversation' (two-way exchange) with 'speech' (one person talking to an audience).
Význam
Informal talk between people
Kolokace
have a conversation
|engage in conversation
|start a conversation
|private conversation
|casual conversation
Synonyma
chat (More casual and often shorter than 'conversation'.)
|
talk (Very general term for verbal communication; can be formal or informal.)
Antonyma
silence (The absence of speech or sound, opposite of verbal exchange.)
Témata
daily life
|communication
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
When two or more people talk to each other and share ideas or information.
An informal exchange of spoken words, ideas, or information between two or more people.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
to enter into [a/an] conversation with [someone] on [a subject]
The two leaders had a private conversation about trade policies.
A két vezető négyszemközti tárgyalást folytatott kereskedelempolitikai kérdésekről.
We need to start a national conversation on climate change.
Országos társadalmi párbeszédet kell indítanunk a klímaváltozásról.
Their conversation led to a breakthrough in the negotiations.
Učební příklady
The managers had a conversation about the new plan.
A vezetők egyeztetést tartottak az új tervről.
Two countries had a conversation to end the conflict.
A két ország tárgyalásokat folytatott a konfliktus lezárása érdekében.
We had a serious conversation about money.
Častá chyba:
Some learners use 'conversation' here when 'negotiation' would be more precise in business contexts.
Význam
Formal discussion to reach agreement
Kolokace
enter into conversation
|political conversation
|national conversation
Synonyma
dialogue (Often used in formal or diplomatic contexts to stress exchange of views.)
Antonyma
monologue (A single person speaking without interaction from others.)
Témata
business
|diplomacy
|negotiation
|communication
|law
Definice
A planned talk between people to find a solution or make a decision.
A formal or structured discussion between two or more parties, often aimed at resolving issues or reaching an agreement.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
conversation
IPA
GB/kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - ver - sa - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ver)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: conversation
- Plural: conversation, conversations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
conversations
noun
Core family
conversational
adjective
converse
verb B2
Related words
conversationally
adverb
Advanced or less common
conversationalist
noun
Výrazy
hold a conversation
1/hˈoʊld ə kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Sustain an exchange of speech
To keep talking with someone in a way that is interesting and natural.
Příklady
- He can hold a conversation in three languages.
- She struggled to hold a conversation because she was tired.
in conversation with
1/ˈɪn kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
Engaged in speech with someone
Talking with someone at that moment.
Příklady
- He is in conversation with the manager right now.
- The author was in conversation with fans after the reading.
make conversation
1/mˈeɪk kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Talk to fill silence politely
To talk to someone so there is no silence, usually about unimportant things.
Příklady
- We made conversation about the weather while waiting.
- She tried to make conversation with her new colleagues.