groan
gb/ɡɹˈoʊn/ us/ɡɹˈoʊn/
A2
Angličtina
~ 800
nyög, felnyög, nyögés, recseg
SLOVESO
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
to groan [in/with] [pain/discomfort]
He groaned in pain after twisting his ankle.
Fájdalmában felnyögött, miután megrándította a bokáját.
The old man groaned as he got out of bed.
Az idős férfi felnyögött, amikor kikelt az ágyból.
She groaned softly when she heard the bad news.
The injured player groaned on the field.
I groaned with discomfort during the long flight.
Učební příklady
He groaned when he hurt his leg.
Felnyögött, amikor megsérült a lába.
She groaned after hearing the bad news.
Felnyögött, amikor meghallotta a rossz hírt.
The man groaned with pain.
I groaned when I stood up too quickly.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'groan' with 'grown' (past participle of 'grow'). The two words have very different meanings and pronunciations.
Význam
Make a low sound in pain
Kolokace
groan in pain
|groan with effort
|groan loudly
|groan softly
Synonyma
moan (Often similar, but 'moan' can also suggest prolonged complaining or sexual sounds.)
Antonyma
sigh (A sigh is a breath sound that often shows relief or sadness, not pain.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make a low, unhappy sound because you are hurt or feel bad.
To make a deep, low sound that shows pain, discomfort, or distress.
SLOVESO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
to groan [at/about] [something]
The students groaned when they heard about the surprise test.
A diákok felnyögtek, amikor meghallották, hogy váratlan dolgozat lesz.
He groaned at the thought of cleaning the garage.
Már a garázs kitakarításának gondolatára is felnyögött.
She groaned in frustration after making the same mistake again.
The audience groaned when the lights went out.
I groaned about having to work late again.
Učební příklady
The class groaned when the teacher gave homework.
Az osztály felnyögött, amikor a tanár házi feladatot adott.
He groaned about doing the dishes.
Felnyögött, amiért mosogatnia kellett.
She groaned at the idea of walking in the rain.
We all groaned when we heard the bad news.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'complain'; 'groan' refers specifically to the sound, not just words.
Význam
Make low sound in annoyance
Kolokace
groan in frustration
|groan about work
|groan at the idea
Synonyma
grunt ('Grunt' is shorter and more abrupt; 'groan' is longer and more expressive.)
Antonyma
cheer (Cheer expresses positive approval, opposite to annoyed groaning.)
Témata
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make a low sound because you are annoyed or upset about something.
To make a deep, low sound to express annoyance, frustration, or disapproval.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
3
nyögés
B1
A loud groan came from the injured player.
A sérült játékos felől hangos nyögés hallatszott.
He let out a groan as he sat down.
Nyögést hallatott, amikor leült.
The groans of the patients filled the room.
She gave a small groan before fainting.
Učební příklady
He made a loud groan when he fell.
Hangos nyögést hallatott, amikor elesett.
I heard a groan from the next room.
Nyögést hallottam a szomszéd szobából.
She let out a groan when she stood up.
Význam
Low sound of pain/discomfort
Kolokace
a loud groan
|a muffled groan
|a painful groan
Synonyma
moan (Very similar; 'moan' can be longer and more drawn-out.)
Antonyma
cheer (A loud positive shout is opposite to a painful groan.)
Témata
emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A low, unhappy sound made when someone feels hurt or bad.
A deep, low sound made by someone who is in pain, discomfort, or distress.
SLOVESO
B2
LITERARY
4
Vzorec užití:
to groan under [weight/pressure]
The wooden floorboards groaned under his feet.
A fapadló deszkái recsegtek a léptei alatt.
The shelves groaned under the weight of the books.
A polcok recsegtek a könyvek súlya alatt.
The old bridge groaned as the truck crossed it.
The tree branches groaned in the wind.
Učební příklady
The floorboards groaned when I walked on them.
A padlódeszkák recsegtek, amikor rajtuk jártam.
The table groaned under the heavy box.
Az asztal recsegett a nehéz doboz alatt.
The bridge groaned as we drove over it.
Význam
Make noise under strain/weight
Kolokace
groan under the weight
|floorboards groaned
|bridge groaned
Synonyma
creak ('Creak' is higher-pitched and sharper; 'groan' is deeper and heavier.)
Antonyma
remain silent (No noise indicates no strain or stress.)
Témata
physics
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
Definice
When something makes a low noise because it is under heavy weight or pressure.
(Of objects) To make a deep, strained sound due to heavy weight, pressure, or stress.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
groan
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈoʊn/
US/ɡɹˈoʊn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
groan (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (groan)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: groan
- Plural: groans
Verb
- Base: groan
- 3rd Person Singular: groans
- Present Participle: groaning
- Past: groaned
Příbuzná slova
Forms
groans
noun
groaning
verb
groaned
verb
Related words
groaner
noun
Advanced or less common
groanworthy
adjective
Výrazy
groan inwardly
1/ɡɹˈoʊn ˈɪnwɚdli/
fixed phrase
Feel silent annoyance/dismay inside
To feel upset or annoyed inside yourself without making a sound others can hear.
Příklady
- She groaned inwardly when her boss scheduled another meeting.
- I groaned inwardly at his bad joke but smiled politely.
groan under the weight of
1/ɡɹˈoʊn ˈʌndɚ ðə wˈeɪt əv/
fixed phrase
Be burdened heavily by weight/pressure
To make a low noise because something is carrying too much weight or pressure.
Příklady
- The shelves groaned under the weight of old books.
- The cart was groaning under the weight of supplies.