sort
gb/sˈɔɹt/ us/sˈɔɹt/
A2
Englisch
~ 2400
fajta, típus, rendez, csoportosít, szétválogat, megold, elintéz, kezel
NOMEN
A2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[a/an/the] sort of [thing/person]
He's not the sort of person who gives up easily.
Ő nem az a fajta ember, aki könnyen feladja.
We saw all sorts of animals at the zoo.
Mindenféle állatot láttunk az állatkertben.
That sort of behavior is unacceptable.
This sort of problem happens all the time.
She likes the sort of music that makes you want to dance.
Beispiele für Lernende
I like this sort of food.
Szeretem az ilyen fajta ételeket.
He is the sort of man I trust.
Ő az a fajta ember, akiben megbízom.
That is the sort of car I want.
This sort of game is fun.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sort' with 'short' in pronunciation, or use 'sort' without 'of' when it is needed (e.g., 'this sort music' instead of 'this sort of music').
Bedeutung
a category or kind
Wortverbindungen
sort of person
|sort of thing
|different sort
|same sort
|any sort
Synonyme
type (Very close in meaning; 'type' is slightly more formal in some contexts.)
|
kind ('Kind' is often more informal and common in spoken English.)
Antonyme
individual (Refers to a single person or item rather than a category.)
Themen
classification
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
A group of people or things that are the same in some way.
A category, type, or class of people or things sharing similar qualities.
VERB
A2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
to sort [things] into [groups/categories]
Please sort the clothes by color before washing them.
Kérlek, mosás előtt válogasd szét a ruhákat szín szerint.
The files are sorted alphabetically.
A fájlok ábécérendbe vannak rendezve.
He sorted the coins into separate jars.
We need to sort these documents into urgent and non-urgent piles.
Beispiele für Lernende
I will sort the books by size.
Méret szerint fogom rendezni a könyveket.
She sorted the photos into two boxes.
Két dobozba válogatta szét a fényképeket.
Sort the apples by color.
We sorted the papers into three groups.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'sort' with 'solve' when talking about problems; 'sort' focuses on organizing, not fixing.
Bedeutung
to arrange into categories
Wortverbindungen
sort by size
|sort alphabetically
|sort into piles
|sort out papers
Synonyme
classify (More formal and often used in scientific or official contexts.)
|
arrange (General term for putting things in order; not always by category.)
Antonyme
mix (Combining items so they are not grouped by category.)
Themen
organization
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
To put things into groups by type or quality.
To arrange or organize things into groups according to shared characteristics.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
to sort [something] out
We need to sort out our travel arrangements before booking flights.
Mielőtt lefoglaljuk a repülőjegyeket, el kell intéznünk az utazási előkészületeket.
They finally sorted out their argument and became friends again.
Végül rendezték a vitájukat, és újra barátok lettek.
I'll call the bank to sort out the payment issue.
Beispiele für Lernende
We must sort out this problem.
Meg kell oldanunk ezt a problémát.
She sorted out the meeting time.
Elintézte a megbeszélés időpontját.
He sorted out his homework before dinner.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes omit 'out' when this phrasal form is intended, changing the meaning from 'resolve' to 'organize'.
Bedeutung
to deal with a problem
Wortverbindungen
sort out a problem
|sort out differences
|sort out plans
Synonyme
resolve (More formal; often used in official or serious contexts.)
|
fix (Informal; emphasizes repairing something broken.)
Antonyme
complicate (To make a problem more difficult instead of solving it.)
Themen
daily life
|problem-solving
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To fix or arrange something so it works well or is finished.
To deal with, fix, or arrange a problem, task, or situation so it is no longer an issue.
Grammatik
Grundform
sort
IPA
GB/sˈɔɹt/
US/sˈɔɹt/
Silben & Betonung
sort (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sort)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: sort
- Plural: sorts
Verb
- Base: sort
- 3rd Person Singular: sorts
- Present Participle: sorting
- Past: sorted
Wortfamilie
Forms
sorts
noun
sorting
verb
sorted
verb
Related words
sorter
noun
sortable
adjective
assorted
adjective
assortment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsorted
adjective
Ausdrücke
all sorts of
1/ˈɔl sˈɔɹts əv/
fixed phrase
many different kinds
Many different types of people or things.
Beispiele
- The shop sells all sorts of cakes.
- We meet all sorts of people in our job.
sort of
1/sˈɔɹt əv/
fixed phrase
informal
somewhat; not exactly
Used to say something is partly true or only a little like what was said.
Beispiele
- I'm sort of tired, but I can keep going.
- It was sort of funny, but also strange.
sort out
1/sˈɔɹt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
organize or resolve something
To fix a problem or put things in order.
Beispiele
- We need to sort out this mess before guests arrive.
- She sorted out her schedule for next week.
that sort of thing
1/ðˈæt sˈɔɹt əv θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
similar types as mentioned before
Used to talk about things that are like the ones already said.
Beispiele
- He likes sports, music, that sort of thing.
- Bring paper, pens, that sort of thing.