for
gb/fɚ/ us/fɚ/
A1
Angličtina
~ 1400
-nak/-nek, -ra/-re, számára, át, -ig, óta, mellett, támogat, -ért, cserébe, mert, mivel, ugyanis
A1
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Vzorec užití:
for [purpose/person]
This gift is for you.
Ez az ajándék neked szól.
She studies hard for her exams.
Keményen tanul a vizsgáira.
We are raising money for the local hospital.
He left a note for his roommate.
I need a new battery for my phone.
Učební příklady
This is for my friend.
Ez a barátomnak van.
I work for a big company.
Egy nagy cégnél dolgozom.
We made a cake for her birthday.
He bought flowers for his mother.
She is reading a book for school.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'for' with 'to' when talking about giving something. Use 'to' for direction and 'for' for benefit or purpose.
Význam
indicating purpose or recipient
Kolokace
for you
|for sale
|for example
|for a reason
Synonyma
intended for (More explicit phrase showing the target or recipient)
Antonyma
against (Indicates opposition rather than support or purpose)
Témata
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to say why something is done or who will get it.
Used to show the purpose of something, or the person or thing that is intended to receive it.
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Vzorec užití:
for [time period]
We waited for two hours.
Két órát vártunk.
He has lived here for three years.
Három éve él itt.
She stayed quiet for a moment.
I haven't seen him for ages.
They talked for the whole night.
Učební příklady
I lived here for two years.
Két évig éltem itt.
We waited for one hour.
Egy órát vártunk.
He worked there for a long time.
She slept for ten hours.
They played for the whole day.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse 'for' and 'since'. 'For' is used with durations, 'since' with starting points.
Význam
indicating length of time
Kolokace
for hours
|for days
|for a while
|for years
Synonyma
throughout (Emphasizes continuousness during the period)
Antonyma
since (Marks the starting point rather than the duration)
Témata
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to say how long something happens.
Used to indicate how long something lasts.
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Vzorec užití:
for [idea/person/action]
I am all for your plan.
Teljes mértékben a terved mellett vagyok.
They voted for the new law.
Az új törvény mellett szavaztak.
Who are you cheering for?
She spoke for the entire group.
The majority was for the proposal.
Učební příklady
I am for this idea.
Támogatom ezt az ötletet.
They voted for him.
Rá szavaztak.
We are for more parks in the city.
She is for helping animals.
He is for better schools.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'agree to' instead of 'agree with' when expressing support; with 'for', use it directly before the thing/person supported.
Význam
indicating support or agreement
Kolokace
vote for
|cheer for
|root for
|argue for
Synonyma
in favor of (More formal way to express support)
Antonyma
against (Shows opposition instead of support)
Témata
opinions
|politics
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to say you agree with or want something.
Used to show that someone supports or agrees with something or someone.
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Vzorec užití:
for [amount/item/service]
I bought this shirt for $20.
Húsz dollárért vettem ezt az inget.
He traded his sandwich for an apple.
Elcserélte a szendvicsét egy almára.
She sold her bike for a good price.
You can get two tickets for the price of one.
He exchanged the book for another one.
Učební příklady
I paid $10 for this hat.
Tíz dollárt fizettem ezért a kalapért.
She gave me her pen for my pencil.
Odaadta a tollát a ceruzámért cserébe.
He sold his car for $5000.
I worked for money.
They traded apples for oranges.
Význam
indicating exchange or payment
Kolokace
pay for
|exchange for
|trade for
Synonyma
in return for (More explicitly highlights reciprocity)
Antonyma
free of charge (Indicates no payment or exchange is required)
Témata
business
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to say what you give to get something else.
Used to show what is given in exchange for something else.
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FORMAL
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We must hurry, for the train leaves soon.
Sietnünk kell, mert hamarosan indul a vonat.
I stayed home, for I was feeling ill.
Otthon maradtam, mert rosszul éreztem magam.
They decided not to go, for it was raining heavily.
Učební příklady
I must go, for it is late.
Mennem kell, mert késő van.
She stayed inside, for it was cold.
Bent maradt, mert hideg volt.
We were happy, for we won the game.
Význam
because; since
Synonyma
because ('Because' is more common in everyday speech)
Antonyma
although (Indicates contrast rather than cause)
Témata
literature
|formal
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A formal way to say 'because'.
Used to introduce a reason or explanation, typically in formal or literary contexts.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
for
IPA
GB/fɚ/
US/fɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
for (1 slabika)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: for
- Plural: fors
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
for now
1/fɚ nˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
temporarily at present time
For the moment, but maybe not later.
Příklady
- Let's stay here for now and decide later.
- The project is on hold for now.
go in for
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɪn fɚ/
phrasal verb
to take part in something regularly/by choice
To do an activity or enter a competition because you like it or want to win.
Příklady
- He doesn't go in for team sports.
- She decided to go in for the poetry contest.
for example
1/fɚ ɪɡzˈæmpəl/
fixed phrase
introducing specific cases
Used to introduce one or more things as a way of showing what you mean.
Příklady
- There are many fruits you can eat, for example, apples and bananas.
- Some people, for example my brother, prefer to work at night.
for example
2/fɚ ɪɡzˈæmpəl/
fixed phrase
to give an example
Used to show one example of what you mean.
Příklady
- Many fruits are rich in vitamin C; for example, oranges and strawberries.
- Some countries, for example Japan, have very low crime rates.
for good
1/fɚ ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
Permanently, forever
'For good' means forever, without going back to the old way.
Příklady
- They moved to Canada for good last year.
- He quit smoking for good after his health scare.
for good
2/fɚ ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
permanently; forever
For always; not changing back later.
Příklady
- He moved to Canada for good last year.
- They ended their partnership for good after the argument.
for sure
1/fɚ ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is certain or definitely true.
Příklady
- I know for sure she was there last night.
- We’ll be there on time, for sure.
for sure
2/fɚ ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
certainly; definitely
Without any doubt; yes.
Příklady
- I don't know for sure if he'll come.
- She's coming to the party, that's for sure.