situation
gb/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 600
helyzet, körülmények, probléma, fekvés, elhelyezkedés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
helyzet
B1
körülmények
B2
Vzorec užití:
the situation [verb/adjective]
The situation in the city has improved since last week.
A városban javult a helyzet a múlt hét óta.
We need to understand the situation before making any decisions.
Mielőtt bármilyen döntést hoznánk, meg kell értenünk a helyzetet.
In this situation, it's best to stay calm.
The company is facing a challenging situation due to rising costs.
Učební příklady
The situation is very bad today.
Ma nagyon rossz a helyzet.
I don't like this situation.
Nem szeretem ezt a helyzetet.
We must talk about the situation.
She is happy with her situation.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'situation' with 'place' or 'location', but 'situation' refers to conditions or circumstances, not physical position.
Význam
set of circumstances
Kolokace
current situation
|difficult situation
|handle the situation
|in this situation
|assess the situation
Synonyma
circumstances (Almost identical in meaning; slightly more formal.)
|
state (More abstract or general; can refer to physical condition as well.)
Antonyma
solution (A resolved outcome rather than the ongoing set of conditions.)
Témata
daily life
|communication
|social
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Everything that is happening in a place at a certain time.
All the facts, conditions, and events that exist at a particular time and place.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
deal with/handle/manage a situation
We have a serious situation in the office that needs your input.
Komoly probléma van az irodában, és szükségünk van a véleményedre.
The police arrived quickly to control the situation.
A rendőrség gyorsan kiérkezett, hogy kézben tartsa a helyzetet.
How did you handle the situation when the system crashed?
Učební příklady
This is a big situation for us.
Ez nagy probléma nekünk.
He can handle the situation well.
Jól tudja kezelni a helyzetet.
We must fix the situation soon.
Častá chyba:
Some learners overuse 'situation' for minor events where 'moment' or 'time' would be more natural.
Význam
problem needing attention
Kolokace
dangerous situation
|emergency situation
|handle a situation
|control the situation
Synonyma
issue (Often used for problems to be solved; slightly broader in scope.)
|
predicament (Emphasizes difficulty or unpleasantness.)
Antonyma
opportunity (Represents a favorable set of circumstances rather than a problematic one.)
Témata
daily life
|problem-solving
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A problem or event that you must think about or deal with.
An event or problem that requires action or consideration.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
FORMAL
3
fekvés
B2
Vzorec užití:
the situation of [something]
The hotel boasts an ideal situation near the beach.
A szálloda ideális fekvésű, közel a strandhoz.
Its situation on the hill gives it a great view.
A dombon való fekvése remek kilátást biztosít.
The city's situation made it an important trading hub.
Učební příklady
The house has a good situation near the park.
A háznak jó a fekvése, közel van a parkhoz.
I like the situation of this shop.
Tetszik ennek az üzletnek az elhelyezkedése.
The school is in a nice situation.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'circumstances'; context usually makes it clear.
Význam
location or position
Kolokace
strategic situation
|geographical situation
|attractive situation
Synonyma
location (Common and neutral term for where something is placed.)
|
site (Often used for specific buildings or construction areas.)
Antonyma
displacement (Refers to being moved from an original location.)
Témata
geography
|architecture
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The place where something is, compared to other places around it.
The geographical position of something, especially in relation to its surroundings.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
situation
IPA
GB/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
situ - ation (2 slabiky)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: situation
- Plural: situation, situations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
situations
noun
Core family
situational
adjective
Related words
situate
verb
situated
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
situationally
adverb
Výrazy
get out of a difficult situation
1/ɡˈɛt ˈaʊt əv ə dˈɪfɪkʌlt sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
escape a problem
To leave or solve a hard problem or trouble you are in.
Příklady
- He managed to get out of a difficult situation with the help of his friends.
- She always finds a way to get out of a difficult situation.
in this situation
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
under these circumstances
When these things are happening right now.
Příklady
- In this situation, it's better to wait before acting.
- You should call for help in this situation.
assess the situation
1/əsˈɛs ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evaluate current circumstances
To look at what is happening now and decide what it means or what to do next.
Příklady
- Before we act, let's assess the situation carefully.
- The captain assessed the situation before giving orders.
assess the situation
2/əsˈɛs ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evaluate current state of affairs
To look at what is happening now and decide what it means.
Příklady
- We need to assess the situation before making any changes.
- The manager assessed the situation and decided to postpone the meeting.