quarrel
gb/kwˈɔɹəl/ us/kwˈɔɹəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2800
veszekedés, veszekedik, számszeríjvessző
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
veszekedés
B1
Vzorec užití:
a quarrel between [people] about [something]
They had a quarrel about whose turn it was to do the dishes.
Veszekedés tört ki köztük amiatt, hogy kinek kellene elmosogatnia.
The siblings’ quarrel lasted for days.
A testvérek veszekedése napokig tartott.
A minor quarrel between friends can sometimes end a long relationship.
The neighbors have been in a quarrel over the fence for months.
Učební příklady
My friend and I had a quarrel about the game.
A barátommal összevesztünk a játék miatt.
The brothers had a quarrel over the TV remote.
A fivérek összevesztek a tévé távirányítója miatt.
She had a quarrel with her sister about clothes.
They had a quarrel about where to go.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'quarrel' with 'fight'; 'fight' can mean physical violence, while 'quarrel' is only verbal.
Význam
an angry argument
Kolokace
have a quarrel
|family quarrel
|long-standing quarrel
|quarrel over money
Synonyma
argument (More general; can be calm or heated, while 'quarrel' usually implies anger and personal tension.)
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dispute (Formal or legal contexts; less emotional than 'quarrel'.)
Antonyma
agreement (Represents a state of harmony or shared opinion, opposite to conflict.)
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harmony (Suggests peaceful and friendly relations, the opposite of a quarrel.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Definice
A loud or angry talk between people who disagree.
An angry argument or disagreement, especially between people who know each other well.
SLOVESO
B1
2
veszekedik
B1
Vzorec užití:
to quarrel with [someone] about [something]
They often quarrel about money.
Gyakran veszekednek a pénzen.
I don’t want to quarrel with you over something so small.
Nem akarok ilyen apróságon veszekedni veled.
The two leaders quarreled about trade policy.
They quarreled constantly during their trip.
Učební příklady
I do not want to quarrel with you.
Nem akarok veled veszekedni.
They quarrel about small things every day.
Mindennap apróságokon veszekednek.
My parents sometimes quarrel about money.
We never quarrel with our friends.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'quarrel' without 'with' when referring to the person; correct is 'quarrel with someone'.
Význam
to argue angrily
Kolokace
quarrel bitterly
|often quarrel
|quarrel constantly
|quarrel over small things
Synonyma
argue (More general; can be heated or calm, while 'quarrel' usually implies personal anger.)
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bicker (Refers to frequent, petty arguing; often lighter than 'quarrel'.)
Antonyma
agree (Indicates shared opinion or acceptance, which is the opposite of quarreling.)
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reconcile (Means to restore friendly relations after disagreement.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Definice
To talk in an angry way because you do not agree.
To argue angrily with someone, often about something unimportant.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
LITERARY
3
The knight loaded a quarrel into his crossbow.
A lovag egy számszeríjvesszőt illesztett a számszeríjába.
A quarrel struck the target with a loud thud.
Egy számszeríjvessző hangos puffanással csapódott a céltáblába.
He carried a pouch of quarrels for hunting.
Učební příklady
The soldier put a quarrel in his crossbow.
A katona számszeríjvesszőt tett a számszeríjába.
A quarrel hit the wall.
Egy számszeríjvessző a falba csapódott.
He has many quarrels for his crossbow.
Význam
a crossbow bolt
Kolokace
iron-headed quarrel
|shoot a quarrel
Synonyma
bolt (Common term for a missile shot from a crossbow; interchangeable with 'quarrel' in this sense.)
Témata
weapons
|history
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A short arrow used in a crossbow.
A short, heavy arrow designed to be fired from a crossbow.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
quarrel
IPA
GB/kwˈɔɹəl/
US/kwˈɔɹəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
quar - rel (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (quar)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: quarrel
- Plural: quarrels
Verb
- Base: quarrel
- 3rd Person Singular: quarrels
- Present Participle: quarreling, quarrelling
- Past: quarreled, quarrelled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
quarrels
noun
quarreling
verb
quarrelling
verb
quarreled
verb
quarrelled
verb
Core family
quarrelsome
adjective C1
Related words
quarreller
noun
quarreler
noun
Advanced or less common
quarrelsomely
adverb
quarrelsomeness
noun
Výrazy
pick a quarrel
1/pˈɪk ə kwˈɔɹəl/
idiom
to start an argument on purpose
To try to make someone argue with you.
Příklady
- He was looking to pick a quarrel with anyone who disagreed.
- Don’t pick a quarrel with your boss if you want to keep your job.
without (a) quarrel
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
formal
without any disagreement
With no fight or argument.
Příklady
- The decision was accepted without quarrel by all members.
- They parted without a quarrel, still good friends.