then
gb/ðˈɛn/ us/ðˈɛn/
A2
Angličtina
~ 100
akkor, akkoriban, aztán, majd, ezért, tehát, akkori
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
[action] then
Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.
Akkoriban még nem volt okostelefonunk.
I’ll be at work until then.
Addig a munkahelyemen leszek.
Since then, she has moved to another city.
He was just a student then.
Even then, I knew I wanted to travel.
Učební příklady
I was young then.
Akkor még fiatal voltam.
We lived in London then.
Akkoriban Londonban éltünk.
She was my teacher then.
They were happy then.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' (time) with 'than' (comparison).
Význam
At that time
Kolokace
back then
|since then
|until then
|even then
Synonyma
at that time (More formal and explicit phrase for the same meaning.)
Antonyma
now (Refers to the present moment, not a past or future time.)
Témata
time
|storytelling
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to talk about a time that has been mentioned before, in the past or future.
Refers to a specific time in the past or future being mentioned or implied.
A2
2
Vzorec užití:
[do something], then [do something else]
First we had dinner, then we watched a movie.
Először megvacsoráztunk, aztán megnéztünk egy filmet.
He looked at me, then smiled.
Rám nézett, aztán elmosolyodott.
Mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
I’ll call you, then we can decide what to do.
She paused, then continued speaking.
Učební příklady
I ate lunch, then I went home.
Megebédeltem, aztán hazamentem.
First wash your hands, then eat.
Először moss kezet, aztán egyél.
He read a book, then slept.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'after' instead of 'then' in sequences where 'then' is more natural in English storytelling or instructions.
Význam
Next in order
Kolokace
and then
|first… then…
|right then
Synonyma
next (Similar meaning but can also be used as an adjective.)
Antonyma
before (Indicates something happening earlier in sequence.)
Témata
time
|instructions
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used to show that one thing happens after another.
Indicates that something happens immediately after another action or event.
B1
3
Vzorec užití:
If [condition], then [result]
If you’re ready, then let’s begin.
Ha készen állsz, akkor kezdjük el.
It’s raining, then we should stay inside.
Esik az eső, ezért bent kellene maradnunk.
If she’s not coming, then we’ll have to go without her.
So you agree, then?
If this is true, then our plan will work.
Učební příklady
If it rains, then we stay inside.
Ha esik az eső, akkor bent maradunk.
If you are hungry, then eat something.
Ha éhes vagy, akkor egyél valamit.
If it is late, then go to bed.
Častá chyba:
Some learners omit 'then' in conditional sentences where it is optional but adds clarity or emphasis in English.
Význam
As a result; therefore
Kolokace
if… then…
|well then
Synonyma
therefore (More formal and often used in writing.)
Antonyma
however (Introduces contrast rather than result.)
Témata
logic
|argumentation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Shows that something is the result of what happened before.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical result from what has just been said.
B2
4
akkori
B1
Vzorec užití:
the then [position/title]
The then president announced new reforms.
Az akkori elnök új reformokat jelentett be.
She was appointed by the then mayor of the city.
A város akkori polgármestere nevezte ki.
The deal was signed by the then CEO.
He worked closely with the then head of marketing.
Učební příklady
I met the then leader of the group.
Találkoztam a csoport akkori vezetőjével.
The letter was from the then manager.
A levél az akkori vezetőtől érkezett.
He spoke with the then coach of the team.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' with 'former', but 'then' refers specifically to a point in time being discussed.
Význam
Holding position at that time
Kolokace
the then president
|the then manager
Synonyma
former ('Former' means they no longer hold the position; 'then' focuses on the time being referred to.)
Antonyma
current (Refers to someone who holds the position now.)
Témata
history
|politics
|time
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Describes someone’s job or role at a certain time in the past.
Used before a title to indicate the person held that position at the time being referred to.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
then
IPA
GB/ðˈɛn/
US/ðˈɛn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
then (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (then)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: then
Příbuzná slova
Related words
therefore
adverb B1
thereafter
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thence
adverb C1
Výrazy
back then
1/bˈæk ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
At that past time
Used to talk about a time in the past that is different from now.
Příklady
- Back then, there were no mobile phones.
- She was shy back then.
even then
1/ˈivən ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Despite that time’s conditions
Used to say something was true despite what was happening at that time.
Příklady
- It was dangerous, but even then we went ahead.
- Even then, she didn’t give up.
since then
1/sˈɪns ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
From that time until now
Used to say something has continued from a past time until now.
Příklady
- I met her in 2010 and have been friends since then.
- Since then, he has not returned.
until then
1/ʌntˈɪl ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Up to that time
Used to talk about a period of time before a specific moment in the future or past.
Příklady
- I’ll be here until then.
- Until then, keep practicing.