tidy
gb/tˈaɪdi/ us/tˈaɪdi/
A2
Angličtina
rendezett, rendbe tesz, rendet rak, megigazít, rendbe szedi magát, letisztult, elegáns, takaros, szép, csinos
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rendezett
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Vzorec užití:
[place/thing/person] is tidy
Her desk is always tidy, with everything in its place.
Az íróasztala mindig rendezett, mindennek megvan a helye.
Try to keep the kitchen tidy while you cook.
Próbáld rendben tartani a konyhát főzés közben.
He arrived in a tidy shirt and clean shoes.
Učební příklady
My room is tidy today.
Ma rend van a szobámban.
Please keep your desk tidy.
Kérlek, tartsd rendben az íróasztalodat.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use tidy to mean 'washed' or 'disinfected'; tidy mainly means 'not messy' (things are in the right place).
Význam
neat and in order
Kolokace
a tidy room
|a tidy desk
|a tidy kitchen
|a tidy house
|keep (something) tidy
|neat and tidy
|a tidy appearance
|tidy hair
|tidy clothes
|tidy handwriting
Synonyma
neat (Common near-synonym; often about appearance or arrangement.)
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orderly (More formal; emphasizes clear order.)
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organized (Emphasizes a planned system, not just lack of mess.)
Antonyma
messy (Not neat; things are scattered or dirty-looking.)
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untidy (Direct opposite; lacking tidiness.)
Témata
daily_life
|home
|appearance
Definice
Clean and organized, not messy.
Having things arranged neatly and not messy or cluttered.
SLOVESO
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rendbe tesz
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rendet rak
A2
Vzorec užití:
tidy [room/place] (up); tidy [things]
Could you tidy the living room before guests arrive?
Rendbe tennéd a nappalit, mielőtt megérkeznek a vendégek?
I tidied my desk and threw away old papers.
Rendbe tettem az íróasztalomat, és kidobtam a régi papírokat.
We need to tidy up the kitchen after dinner.
Učební příklady
I will tidy my room now.
Most rendet rakok a szobámban.
She tidies the kitchen every evening.
Minden este rendbe teszi a konyhát.
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse tidy with clean: you can tidy without washing (for example, by putting clothes away).
Význam
make a place neat
Kolokace
tidy the room
|tidy the house
|tidy your desk
|tidy your toys
|tidy the kitchen
|tidy up the mess
|tidy up after dinner
|tidy up quickly
|tidy away clothes
|tidy the living room
Synonyma
clean up (Often includes removing dirt as well as putting things away.)
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straighten (Focuses on arranging things neatly, often quickly.)
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organize (Suggests a more systematic arrangement, sometimes long-term.)
Antonyma
mess up (To make a place untidy.)
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clutter (To fill a space with too many scattered things.)
Témata
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Definice
To clean up and put things in the right place.
To make a place or group of things tidy by putting things away and removing mess.
SLOVESO
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megigazít
B1
Vzorec užití:
tidy yourself (up); tidy [your hair/clothes]
He went to the restroom to tidy his hair.
Kiment a mosdóba, hogy megigazítsa a haját.
Give me a minute to tidy myself up before we go.
Adj egy percet, hogy rendbe szedjem magam, mielőtt elindulunk.
She tidied her jacket and walked into the meeting.
Učební příklady
I need to tidy my hair.
Meg kell igazítanom a hajamat.
She tidied herself up quickly.
Gyorsan rendbe szedte magát.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse tidy for washing; tidy yourself up can mean small fixes, not necessarily a full shower.
Význam
make yourself look neat
Kolokace
tidy yourself up
|tidy your hair
|tidy your shirt
|tidy your appearance
|tidy up before leaving
|tidy up in the bathroom
Synonyma
freshen up (Often includes washing your face or changing clothes.)
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straighten up (Often about clothing or posture; quick improvement.)
Antonyma
dishevel (To make hair or clothes look untidy.)
Témata
appearance
|daily_life
Definice
To make your hair or clothes neat.
To make your appearance neat by adjusting your clothes, hair, or face, especially quickly.
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letisztult
B2
elegáns
B1
Vzorec užití:
a tidy [solution/argument/design/summary]
That’s a tidy solution to a complicated problem.
Ez egy elegáns megoldás egy bonyolult problémára.
The proposal is tidy and easy to follow.
A javaslat letisztult és könnyen követhető.
They rewrote the script into a tidy piece of code.
Učební příklady
This is a tidy plan.
Ez egy letisztult terv.
Her explanation was tidy and clear.
A magyarázata letisztult és világos volt.
Častá chyba:
This meaning is not about cleaning; it describes ideas, plans, or designs.
Význam
simple and well-organized
Kolokace
a tidy solution
|a tidy answer
|a tidy summary
|a tidy argument
|a tidy layout
|a tidy design
|tidy code
|a tidy process
|a tidy spreadsheet
Synonyma
neat (Very close; often used for solutions or ideas.)
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elegant (Suggests pleasing simplicity and skill.)
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well-structured (More formal; emphasizes organization of parts.)
Antonyma
messy (Disorganized or unclear in structure.)
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clumsy (Awkward or poorly put together.)
Témata
education
|work
|writing
|technology
Definice
Simple, clear, and put together well.
Clear, simple, and neatly arranged, without awkward parts or loose ends.
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Vzorec užití:
a tidy little [house/garden/kitchen]
They live in a tidy little apartment near the station.
Egy takaros kis lakásban laknak az állomás közelében.
She planted herbs in a tidy row along the wall.
A fal mentén rendezett sorba ültette a fűszernövényeket.
He made a tidy stack of the documents.
Učební příklady
We have a tidy little kitchen.
Takaros kis konyhánk van.
I made a tidy pile of books.
Rendezett kupacba raktam a könyveket.
Častá chyba:
Often used with little; it does not always mean 'cleaned'—it can simply describe size and neatness.
Význam
small and neatly arranged
Kolokace
a tidy little house
|a tidy little garden
|a tidy little apartment
|a tidy bundle
|a tidy stack
|a tidy row
Synonyma
compact (Emphasizes small size and efficient use of space.)
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neat (Emphasizes a pleasing, orderly look.)
Antonyma
sprawling (Large and spread out.)
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bulky (Large and awkward in shape.)
Témata
daily_life
|home
Definice
Small and neat.
Small, compact, and neat in appearance.
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Vzorec užití:
a tidy [sum/profit/amount]
They sold the house for a tidy sum.
Szép összegért adták el a házat.
She made a tidy profit from the investment.
A befektetésen szép nyereséget ért el.
The company paid a tidy fee to secure the contract.
Učební příklady
He earned a tidy sum.
Szép összeget keresett.
They made a tidy profit.
Szép nyereséget értek el.
Častá chyba:
This meaning is idiomatic and usually appears before words like sum or profit; it does not mean 'neat money.'
Význam
fairly large amount (informal)
Kolokace
a tidy sum
|a tidy profit
|a tidy amount
|a tidy fee
|a tidy payout
|make a tidy profit
Synonyma
substantial (More neutral/formal; emphasizes size and importance.)
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considerable (Neutral; stresses that the amount is large.)
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handsome (Slightly old-fashioned; often collocates with profit/sum.)
Antonyma
small (Not large in amount.)
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negligible (So small it is not worth considering.)
Témata
money
|business
Definice
A surprisingly large amount (often money).
Used to describe an amount, especially of money, that is fairly large or impressive.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
tidy
IPA
GB/tˈaɪdi/
US/tˈaɪdi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
tidy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (tidy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: tidy
- Comparative: tidier
- Superlative: tidiest
Verb
- Base: tidy
- 3rd Person Singular: tidies
- Present Participle: tidying
- Past: tidied
Výrazy
keep (something) tidy
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ tˈaɪdi/
fixed phrase
maintain neatness
To make sure something stays neat.
Příklady
- It’s easier to clean if you keep the kitchen tidy every day.
- They try to keep the shared office tidy.
- Please keep your area tidy during the workshop.
Učební příklady
- I keep my room tidy.
tidy away
1/tˈaɪdi əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
put things away neatly
To put things back where they belong.
Příklady
- She tidied away the toys before dinner.
- Please tidy your clothes away instead of leaving them on the chair.
- We tidied the dishes away and wiped the counters.
Učební příklady
- I tidied my books away.
- Tidy them away, please.
tidy up
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
clean and put in order
To clean and make a room neat.
Příklady
- Let’s tidy up before your parents get home.
- I’ll cook if you tidy up afterward.
- Can you tidy up your room this afternoon?
Učební příklady
- Please tidy up.
- I will tidy it up.
tidy up after someone
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp ˈæftɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
clean someone else’s mess
To clean what another person left messy.
Příklady
- I’m tired of tidying up after the kids all day.
- He never cooks because he hates tidying up after other people.
- If you make a mess, you should tidy up after yourself.
Učební příklady
- I tidy up after my little brother.
tidy up your act
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp jˈʊɹ ˈækt/
idiom
informal
improve your behavior
To behave better and be more responsible.
Příklady
- If you want to keep this job, you need to tidy up your act.
- The coach told the team to tidy up their act before the next match.
- He promised to tidy up his act and stop missing deadlines.
tidy yourself up
1/tˈaɪdi jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
make yourself look neat
To make your hair or clothes neat.
Příklady
- Go and tidy yourself up—you’ve got food on your face.
- She tidied herself up before the video call.
- He told the kids to tidy themselves up for the family photo.
Učební příklady
- I need to tidy myself up.