typical
gb/tˈɪpɪkəl/ us/tˈɪpɪkəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2000
tipikus, jellemző, vkire vall
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
[something] is typical of [someone/something]
This painting is typical of the artist’s early work.
Ez a festmény tipikus példája a művész korai munkásságának.
Snow in April is not typical for this region.
Az áprilisi havazás nem jellemző erre a vidékre.
His reaction was typical of someone under stress.
The restaurant serves a typical Italian breakfast.
Učební příklady
It is typical for him to be late.
Jellemző rá, hogy késik.
This is a typical house in my city.
Ez egy tipikus ház a városomban.
Rain is typical in autumn here.
Her dress is typical for a wedding.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'typical' with 'stereotypical', but 'stereotypical' often has a negative connotation of oversimplification.
Význam
having the usual qualities
Kolokace
typical example
|typical behavior
|typical day
|typical case
Synonyma
characteristic (Slightly more formal; often used in technical or descriptive contexts.)
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normal (Implies what is common or expected, but can also refer to conformity to a standard.)
Antonyma
atypical (Direct opposite, meaning not having the usual qualities.)
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unusual (Implies something is rare or uncommon compared to the norm.)
Témata
description
|comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Being like most other things or people of the same kind.
Having the usual features or characteristics of a particular type of person, thing, or group.
B2
INFORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
That's typical [someone]
He forgot my birthday again—typical!
Már megint elfelejtette a születésnapomat — jellemző!
You’re late again. Typical John.
Már megint elkéstél. Ez annyira Johnra vall.
She left without saying goodbye, which is typical of her.
Učební příklady
You are late again. Typical!
Már megint elkéstél. Jellemző!
He lost his keys again. Typical Tom.
Már megint elvesztette a kulcsait. Ez annyira Tomra vall.
She forgot my name. Typical her.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this sense without realizing it can sound critical or sarcastic.
Význam
predictable in an annoying way
Kolokace
so typical
|pretty typical
|how typical
Synonyma
predictable (Neutral to slightly negative; focuses on something being expected.)
Antonyma
unexpected (Opposite in that it surprises you instead of matching expectations.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used when someone does something you expect them to do, and you are a little annoyed.
Used to describe behavior that is exactly what you expect from someone, often showing mild annoyance or criticism.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
typical
IPA
GB/tˈɪpɪkəl/
US/tˈɪpɪkəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
typ - ic - al (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (typ)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: typical
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
fairly typical
1/fˈɛɹli tˈɪpɪkəl/
fixed phrase
quite usual or normal for something
Means that something is quite usual but not completely.
Příklady
- This kind of weather is fairly typical for spring here.
- Her answer was fairly typical for someone in her position.
pretty typical
1/pɹˈɪti tˈɪpɪkəl/
fixed phrase
informal
very usual, often annoyingly so
Used to say that something happens in the way you expect, often with some annoyance.
Příklady
- He forgot to call me back—pretty typical.
- Late trains are pretty typical on Mondays.
typical of
1/tˈɪpɪkəl əv/
fixed phrase
showing usual qualities of something
Shows that something has the normal qualities of a person or thing.
Příklady
- That style of dress is typical of the 1980s.
- His calm reaction is typical of experienced pilots.