nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
Englisch
~ 600
természet, jelleg, lényeg, jellegű
NOMEN
A2
1
természet
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] in nature
We should spend more time in nature to relax.
Több időt kellene a természetben töltenünk, hogy kikapcsolódjunk.
Nature has its own way of balancing life.
A természet a maga módján tartja egyensúlyban az életet.
The beauty of nature can be breathtaking.
Scientists study nature to understand how ecosystems work.
Beispiele für Lernende
I like to walk in nature.
Szeretek a természetben sétálni.
Nature is beautiful in spring.
Tavasszal gyönyörű a természet.
We must protect nature for the future.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
Bedeutung
the natural world
Wortverbindungen
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
Synonyme
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
Antonyme
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
Themen
environment
|science
|daily life
|nature
Definition
The world of plants, animals, land, and other things not made by people.
All the physical features, forces, and living things on Earth, not created or controlled by humans.
NOMEN
B1
2
Verwendungsmuster:
the nature of [something]
It's in his nature to help others.
A természetéből fakad, hogy segít másoknak.
The nature of the problem is complex.
A probléma természete összetett.
She finally showed her true nature.
Human nature drives us to seek connection.
Beispiele für Lernende
It is my nature to be quiet.
Ilyen a természetem: csendes vagyok.
The nature of the job is hard.
A munka a jellegéből adódóan nehéz.
She has a kind nature.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
Bedeutung
basic quality or character
Wortverbindungen
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
Synonyme
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
Antonyme
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
Themen
psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The main quality or type of a person or thing.
The basic or essential quality, character, or type of a person, thing, or situation.
NOMEN
B2
3
jellegű
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
the nature of [something]
They discussed matters of a confidential nature.
Bizalmas jellegű ügyeket beszéltek meg.
This work is of a technical nature.
Ez a munka technikai jellegű.
The dispute is legal in nature.
Beispiele für Lernende
The meeting was of a private nature.
A megbeszélés magánjellegű volt.
His job is business in nature.
A munkája üzleti jellegű.
We talked about things of a personal nature.
Bedeutung
type or kind
Wortverbindungen
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
Synonyme
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
Antonyme
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
Themen
general
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The type or kind of something.
A category or kind that something belongs to, based on its qualities or features.
Grammatik
Grundform
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
Silben & Betonung
nature (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
Wortfamilie
Forms
natures
noun
Related words
naturalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unnatural
adjective B1
unnaturally
adverb
Advanced or less common
naturalize
verb
naturalization
noun B2
Ausdrücke
by nature
1/bˈaɪ nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
because of inherent qualities
Used to say that someone or something has a certain quality from birth or naturally.
Beispiele
- She is shy by nature and avoids large crowds.
- By nature, cats are independent animals.
human nature
1/hjˈumən nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Basic qualities of people
The usual ways people think, feel, and act that are part of being human.
Beispiele
- It's human nature to want to be liked.
- It's just human nature to want to belong.
- Helping others is part of human nature.
- Curiosity is part of human nature.
second nature
1/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
automatic skill or habit
Something you can do easily because you have done it many times before.
Beispiele
- Driving has become second nature to her.
- After years of practice, playing the piano was second nature.
second nature
2/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
something done without thinking from habit
Something you can do very easily because you have done it many times before.
Beispiele
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.