common
gb/kˈɑmən/ us/kˈɑmən/
A2
Engelsk
~ 600
gyakori, elterjedt, közös, egyszerű, átlagos, közös használatú terület, közlegelő
A2
1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is common
It’s common for people to check their phones before bed.
Gyakori, hogy az emberek lefekvés előtt megnézik a telefonjukat.
This plant is common in the southern regions of the country.
Ez a növény gyakori az ország déli régióiban.
Noise complaints are common in this neighborhood.
It’s a common belief that breakfast is the most important meal.
Common mistakes can be avoided with careful proofreading.
Læringseksempler
It is common to eat rice in my country.
Az én országomban gyakori, hogy rizst esznek.
Rain is common in the spring.
Tavasszal gyakori az eső.
Dogs are common pets.
English is a common language in business.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'common' with 'normal'; 'common' means frequent or widespread, while 'normal' means usual or expected in a given situation.
Betydning
frequent or widespread
Ordforbindelser
common problem
|common practice
|common mistake
|common interest
|common feature
Synonymer
frequent (Similar in meaning but focuses more on how often something happens.)
|
widespread (Emphasizes that something exists in many places or among many people.)
Antonymer
rare (Describes something that does not happen often or exists in few places.)
Temaer
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happening a lot or in many places.
Happening often or found in many places or among many people.
B1
2
közös
A2
Brugsmønster:
[something] is common to [someone/something]
The two countries share many common values.
A két országnak sok közös értéke van.
We need to find some common ground to move forward.
Meg kell találnunk a közös nevezőt, hogy tovább tudjunk lépni.
They have a common goal of improving education.
The apartment building has a common laundry room.
Læringseksempler
We have a common hobby: painting.
Közös hobbink van: a festés.
The two towns have a common history.
A két városnak közös történelme van.
The students share a common classroom.
We work toward a common goal.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'common' with 'public'; 'common' means shared, while 'public' means open to everyone without restriction.
Betydning
shared by others
Ordforbindelser
common ground
|common interest
|common goal
|common area
Synonymer
shared (Directly emphasizes that something is divided among people.)
|
mutual (Often used when both sides equally share feelings or interests.)
Antonymer
exclusive (Restricted to one person or group only.)
Temaer
society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Owned or used by more than one person or group.
Belonging to or shared by two or more people, groups, or things.
B2
3
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] is common
He rose from a common background to become a leader.
Egyszerű családi háttérből indulva vezetővé vált.
The novel tells the story of a common soldier during the war.
A regény egy egyszerű katona történetét meséli el a háború idején.
Common folk rarely had access to such luxuries.
Læringseksempler
She was born into a common family.
Egyszerű családba született.
He is just a common worker.
Ő csak egy egyszerű munkás.
I am a common student at the university.
Betydning
ordinary or not special
Ordforbindelser
common man
|common folk
|common soldier
Synonymer
ordinary (Neutral term for not special or unusual.)
|
typical (Highlights being representative of the usual case.)
Antonymer
elite (Refers to people with superior status or ability.)
Temaer
society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Ordinary, not special or different from others.
Not distinguished by rank, position, or special quality; ordinary.
NAVNEORD
C1
4
The villagers gathered on the common for the festival.
A falusiak a falu közös használatú területén gyűltek össze az ünnepségre.
Cows grazed freely on the village common.
A tehenek szabadon legeltek a falu közlegelőjén.
The protest was held on the town common.
Læringseksempler
Children play on the village common.
A gyerekek a falu közös területén játszanak.
People meet on the town common.
Az emberek a város közös területén találkoznak.
She walked across the common to the shop.
Betydning
public land area for community use
Ordforbindelser
village common
|town common
Synonymer
green (Used in British English for a grassy public area in a village or town.)
Temaer
geography
|nature
|daily_life
Definition
Land that everyone in a village or town can use.
A piece of land belonging to or used by a community for public activities or grazing.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
common
IPA
GB/kˈɑmən/
US/kˈɑmən/
Stavelser og tryk
com - mon (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: common
- Comparative: commoner
- Superlative: commonest
Noun
- Base: common
- Plural: commons
Ordfamilie
Forms
commons
noun
commoner
adjective
commonest
adjective
Core family
commonly
adverb B1
Related words
commonplace
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncommon
adjective B2
uncommonly
adverb
Advanced or less common
commonality
noun
commonness
noun
Udtryk
common ground
1/kˈɑmən ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
shared understanding or agreement basis
An area of agreement between people who disagree about other things.
Eksempler
- Negotiators worked hard to find common ground on trade issues.
- We need to establish some common ground before we can move forward.
in common
1/ˈɪn kˈɑmən/
fixed phrase
sharing characteristics or interests
When two or more people have the same interests, experiences, etc.
Eksempler
- We have a lot in common when it comes to music.
- The two cities have little in common apart from their size.
the commons
1/ðə kˈɑmənz/
fixed phrase
collective resources for public use
Things like land, air, and water that everyone can use and share.
Eksempler
- Overfishing is a classic example of the tragedy of the commons.
- The park is part of the city's commons and open to all.