nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
English
~ 600
természet, jelleg, lényeg, jellegű
NOUN
A2
1
természet
A2
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
Meaning
the natural world
Collocations
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
Synonyms
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
Antonyms
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
Themes
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.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
Meaning
basic quality or character
Collocations
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
Synonyms
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
Antonyms
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
Themes
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.
NOUN
B2
3
jellegű
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Meaning
type or kind
Collocations
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
Synonyms
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
Antonyms
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
Themes
general
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The type or kind of something.
A category or kind that something belongs to, based on its qualities or features.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
Syllables & stress
nature (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
Word family
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
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.