guess
gb/ɡˈɛs/ us/ɡˈɛs/
A2
English
~ 2300
tippel, kitalál, következtet, kikövetkeztet, tipp, azt hiszem
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to guess [something]
I guess she must be at work by now.
Arra tippelek, hogy mostanra már a munkahelyén van.
Can you guess the number I'm thinking of?
Ki tudod találni, melyik számra gondolok?
He guessed the answer and got it right.
We can only guess what will happen next.
Learner examples
I guess the box is heavy.
Úgy tippelem, nehéz a doboz.
Can you guess my age?
Meg tudod tippelni, hány éves vagyok?
She guessed the right answer.
I guess it will rain today.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guess' with 'suppose' or 'think'. 'Guess' often implies less certainty and may be random.
Meaning
Form an opinion without certainty
Collocations
make a guess
|guess correctly
|guess wrong
|guess what
Synonyms
speculate (Often used for more formal or thoughtful consideration with less certainty.)
|
estimate (Used when giving a rough calculation rather than a random answer.)
Antonyms
know (Implies having certain and accurate information instead of uncertainty.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say what you think is true, even if you do not know for sure.
To give an answer or form an opinion about something without having all the facts or being sure if it is correct.
VERB
B1
2
következtet
B2
Usage pattern:
to guess [something] from [clues]
From his accent, I guessed he was from Ireland.
Az akcentusából arra következtettem, hogy Írországból való.
You can guess the meaning of the word from the context.
A szó jelentését a szövegkörnyezetből is kikövetkeztetheted.
She guessed who had sent the flowers.
Learner examples
I guessed his job from his clothes.
A ruhájából következtettem a foglalkozására.
She guessed the answer from the picture.
A kép alapján következtette ki a választ.
He guessed the winner from the first round.
Meaning
Predict from limited evidence
Collocations
guess from clues
|guess the outcome
|guess the result
Synonyms
infer (Suggests a more reasoned conclusion from evidence rather than a random guess.)
Antonyms
verify (Means to confirm something with definite proof instead of relying on partial information.)
Themes
thinking
|problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try to find the answer by using only small clues or little information.
To predict or estimate something using limited information or clues.
NOUN
A2
3
tipp
A2
That's just my guess, I could be wrong.
Ez csak tipp részemről, lehet, hogy tévedek.
Your guess is as good as mine.
Nekem sincs jobb tippem.
It was only a guess, but I was right.
Learner examples
My guess is that she is tired.
Az a tippem, hogy fáradt.
It was only a guess.
Csak tipp volt.
Your guess is right.
Meaning
An uncertain answer or opinion
Collocations
good guess
|wild guess
|take a guess
Synonyms
estimation (A more measured form of judgment, often based on some calculation or reasoning.)
Antonyms
fact (A statement known to be true and certain.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An answer that you give when you are not sure if it is right.
An opinion, estimate, or conclusion made without certain knowledge or complete information.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
4
azt hiszem
A2
Usage pattern:
'I guess' + [clause]
I guess you're right about that.
Azt hiszem, ebben igazad van.
I guess we should leave now.
Azt hiszem, most már indulnunk kellene.
I guess it doesn't matter anymore.
Learner examples
I guess it is okay.
Azt hiszem, ez rendben van.
I guess we can go now.
Azt hiszem, most már mehetünk.
I guess he is tired.
Meaning
Think something is probably true
Collocations
I guess so
|I guess you're right
Synonyms
suppose ('Suppose' can sound slightly more formal and thoughtful than 'guess' in this usage.)
Themes
conversation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
To say you think something is true, but you are not very sure.
Used in conversation to show that you think something is probably true or acceptable, though you are not entirely sure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
guess
IPA
GB/ɡˈɛs/
US/ɡˈɛs/
Syllables & stress
guess (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (guess)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: guess
- Plural: guesses
Verb
- Base: guess
- 3rd Person Singular: guesses
- Present Participle: guessing
- Past: guessed
Word family
Forms
guesses
noun
guessing
verb
guessed
verb
Related words
guesswork
noun
guessable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unguessable
adjective
Expressions
guess what
1/ɡˈɛs wˈʌt/
fixed phrase
informal
'Try to guess this news' prompt
Something you say before telling surprising or exciting news.
Examples
- Guess what? I got the job!
- Guess what—we're going to Paris!
guess what
6/ɡˈɛs wˈʌt/
fixed phrase
informal
introduce news
Say this before you tell someone news.
Examples
- Guess what—I got the job!
- Guess what? We’re moving to Canada.
- You’ll never guess what happened this morning.
Learner examples
- Guess what? I passed my exam.
- Guess what—we found your keys.
make an educated guess
1/mˈeɪk ən ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɪd ɡˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Guess based on some information
To say an answer after thinking about the facts you know.
Examples
- From the data, we can make an educated guess about the outcome.
- She made an educated guess and got it right.
take a wild guess
1/tˈeɪk ə wˈaɪld ɡˈɛs/
fixed phrase
informal
Make a random guess
To say an answer when you have no idea what it is.
Examples
- If you don't know, just take a wild guess.
- Can you take a wild guess how much this cost?
Your guess is as good as mine
4/jˈʊɹ ɡˈɛs ˈɪz ˈæz ɡˈʊd ˈæz mˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Neither person knows the answer
Used to say that you do not know the answer, and you think the other person does not know either.
Examples
- 'Who will win?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.'
- I have no idea—your guess is as good as mine.
Your guess is as good as mine
5/jˈʊɹ ɡˈɛs ˈɪz ˈæz ɡˈʊd ˈæz mˈaɪn/
idiom
I have no idea either
Used to say you do not know the answer, just like the other person.
Examples
- 'Do you know when the train arrives?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.'
- I have no idea who will win—your guess is as good as mine.