inconvenience
gb/ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/ us/ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
B1
Engelsk
~ 7400
kellemetlenség, kényelmetlenség, kellemetlenséget okoz
NAVNEORD
B1
1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is an inconvenience to [someone]
I’m really sorry for the inconvenience, but the store is closed today.
Nagyon sajnálom a kellemetlenséget, de az üzlet ma zárva tart.
The train delay was a huge inconvenience for commuters trying to get to work on time.
A vonat késése óriási kellemetlenséget okozott azoknak az ingázóknak, akik időben próbáltak munkába érni.
We hope this temporary road closure will cause only a slight inconvenience to residents.
As a thank‑you for the inconvenience, the airline offered passengers meal vouchers.
Please contact us if this change causes you any inconvenience.
Læringseksempler
I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Elnézést kérek a kellemetlenségért.
The broken elevator is an inconvenience for old people.
Az elromlott lift kellemetlenséget okoz az idős embereknek.
The canceled class was an inconvenience for the students.
The noise from the street is a real inconvenience for me.
If this time is an inconvenience for you, we can meet later.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes say *"I am inconvenience"* or *"It is very inconvenience"* when they should say *"I am inconvenienced"* (verb, passive) or *"It is very inconvenient"* (adjective). Another common mistake is using *inconvenience* only as uncountable, e.g. *"It is inconvenience"* instead of *"It is an inconvenience"* when talking about one specific problem.
Betydning
minor trouble or difficulty
Ordforbindelser
sorry for the inconvenience
|apologize for the inconvenience
|cause an inconvenience
|any inconvenience this may cause
|a slight inconvenience
|a minor inconvenience
Synonymer
trouble (Very close in meaning; can suggest anything from small to serious problems, while inconvenience is usually relatively minor.)
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bother (More informal and emotional; focuses on annoyance rather than extra effort or practical difficulty.)
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nuisance (Stronger irritation and annoyance; often used about people or things that repeatedly cause minor problems.)
Antonymer
convenience (Direct opposite; refers to something that makes life easier instead of causing trouble.)
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help (Opposite in effect, emphasizing something that reduces difficulty rather than adds to it.)
Temaer
daily life
|business
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small problem or extra effort that makes life harder or less comfortable for someone.
A problem, difficulty, or extra effort that causes someone minor trouble or discomfort, but is not usually serious.
NAVNEORD
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
the inconvenience of [doing something]
Many people accept the inconvenience of a longer commute in order to live in a quieter area.
Sokan vállalják a hosszabb ingázással járó kellemetlenséget azért, hogy csendesebb környéken élhessenek.
He hated the inconvenience of having to travel two hours for every medical appointment.
Utálta azt a kellemetlenséget, hogy minden orvosi időpontra két órát kellett utaznia.
Despite the inconvenience of the new security checks, most passengers agreed they were necessary.
Working nights brought the inconvenience of sleeping during the day when everyone else was awake.
The inconvenience of living without a car is greater in rural areas than in big cities.
Læringseksempler
We accept the inconvenience of higher prices to help the environment.
Vállaljuk a magasabb árakkal járó kellemetlenséget a környezet védelme érdekében.
She does not like the inconvenience of cooking every day.
Nem szereti a mindennapi főzéssel járó kellemetlenséget.
The inconvenience of living far from the city is travel time.
They talked about the inconvenience of moving to a new school.
He complained about the inconvenience of sharing a bathroom.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this abstract, general sense with a single event and use a plural form where a general uncountable meaning fits better, e.g. *"the inconveniences of city life"* instead of the more natural *"the inconvenience of city life"* when speaking generally.
Betydning
state of not being convenient
Ordforbindelser
the inconvenience of
|accept some inconvenience
|despite the inconvenience
|without undue inconvenience
|considerable inconvenience
Synonymer
discomfort (Focuses more on physical or emotional unease, while inconvenience stresses extra effort or lack of ease.)
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burden (Suggests a heavier or more serious ongoing difficulty than inconvenience.)
Antonymer
comfort (Opposite state, highlighting ease and lack of difficulty instead of inconvenience.)
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ease (Emphasizes the absence of effort or difficulty, directly contrasting with inconvenience.)
Temaer
daily life
|society
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The general situation when something is not easy or comfortable and makes life harder.
The general condition of something being not convenient, comfortable, or suitable, often involving ongoing extra difficulty or effort.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
FORMAL
3
Brugsmønster:
to inconvenience [someone]
I hope this schedule change doesn’t inconvenience you too much.
Remélem, ez az időpontváltozás nem okoz önnek túl nagy kellemetlenséget.
We don’t want to inconvenience our guests, so we arranged a shuttle from the airport.
Nem szeretnénk kellemetlenséget okozni a vendégeinknek, ezért transzfert szerveztünk a repülőtérről.
The roadworks will inconvenience drivers for the next two weeks.
Please let us know if we have inconvenienced you in any way.
To avoid inconveniencing customers, the repairs will be done at night.
Læringseksempler
I hope I did not inconvenience you.
Remélem, nem okoztam önnek kellemetlenséget.
The delay inconvenienced many people.
A késés sok embernek okozott kellemetlenséget.
We do not want to inconvenience our clients.
Please tell me if this time inconveniences you.
The broken bus inconvenienced all the passengers.
Typisk fejl:
Learners often avoid the verb and overuse phrases like *"make you trouble"* or *"give you problem"*. They may also say *"I am sorry to inconvenience"* without an object, instead of *"I am sorry to inconvenience you"* or the more natural *"Sorry for the inconvenience."*
Betydning
to cause someone minor trouble
Ordforbindelser
not to inconvenience you
|I hope I didn’t inconvenience you
|sorry to inconvenience you
|inconvenience customers
|be inconvenienced by
Synonymer
bother (More common and informal; can sound more emotional and less polite than inconvenience.)
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put out (Informal phrasal verb; suggests causing someone annoyance or mild frustration.)
Antonymer
accommodate (Means to make things easy or convenient for someone, the opposite of causing inconvenience.)
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assist (Focuses on helping and reducing difficulty rather than adding to it.)
Temaer
daily life
|business
|politeness
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make life a little harder for someone or cause them extra trouble, usually in a polite way of speaking.
To cause someone minor trouble, difficulty, or extra effort, often in a polite or formal context.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
inconvenience
IPA
GB/ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
US/ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
Stavelser og tryk
in - con - veni - ence (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (veni)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: inconvenience
- Plural: inconvenience, inconveniences
Verb
- Base: inconvenience
- 3rd Person Singular: inconveniences
- Present Participle: inconveniencing
- Past: inconvenienced
Ordfamilie
Forms
inconveniences
noun
inconveniencing
verb
inconvenienced
verb
Core family
Related words
inconveniently
adverb
conveniently
adverb B1
Udtryk
any inconvenience this may cause
1/ˈɛni ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns ðˈɪs mˈeɪ kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
referring to possible trouble caused
A fixed phrase used in formal writing to talk about small problems that something might create for people.
Eksempler
- We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
- The bank wrote, "We regret any inconvenience this may cause" in its letter about the new fees.
- Please contact customer service regarding any inconvenience this may cause you.
apologies for the inconvenience
1/əpˈɑləd͡ʒiz fɚ ðə ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
fixed phrase
formal
brief formal regret for trouble
A short, formal way (often in signs, emails, or announcements) to say you are sorry for a small problem.
Eksempler
- Apologies for the inconvenience, but this website is currently down for maintenance.
- The sign read, "Apologies for the inconvenience while we carry out repairs."
- Apologies for the inconvenience caused by the noise.
cause an inconvenience
1/kˈɔz ən ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
fixed phrase
create a minor problem for someone
To create a small problem or extra work for someone.
Eksempler
- We don’t want to cause an inconvenience to our neighbors.
- The late delivery caused an inconvenience for the client’s schedule.
- If this visit will cause an inconvenience, we can come another day.
I apologize for the inconvenience
1/ˈaɪ əpˈɑləd͡ʒˌaɪz fɚ ðə ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
fixed phrase
formal
formal apology for trouble
A formal sentence used to say you are sorry because something has caused a small problem for someone.
Eksempler
- I apologize for the inconvenience and will make sure it does not happen again.
- The company representative said, "I apologize for the inconvenience and the delay in your order."
- I apologize for the inconvenience this error has caused you.
sorry for the inconvenience
1/sˈɑɹi fɚ ðə ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
fixed phrase
apologizing for minor trouble
A polite way to say you are sorry because something caused a small problem or extra effort for someone.
Eksempler
- Sorry for the inconvenience, but the elevator is out of service.
- The hotel wrote, "Sorry for the inconvenience" in their email about the pool closure.
- "Sorry for the inconvenience," the manager said as he offered a refund.
without undue inconvenience
1/wɪðˈaʊt ʌndˈu ˌɪŋkənvˈinjəns/
fixed phrase
formal
without unreasonable extra trouble
Used to say that something can or should be done without causing too much extra trouble for people.
Eksempler
- The work must be completed without undue inconvenience to local residents.
- We aim to carry out the repairs without undue inconvenience to passengers.
- The new rules should be applied without undue inconvenience for small businesses.