one
gb/wˈʌn/ us/wˈʌn/
A1
English
~ 200
egy, az, amelyik, egyik, egységes, egy emberként, az ember
A1
1
egy
A1
There is only one apple left on the table.
Csak egy alma maradt az asztalon.
She has one brother and two sisters.
Egy fiútestvére és két lánytestvére van.
One of my friends is from Spain.
Learner examples
I have one pen.
Van egy tollam.
There is one cat in the garden.
Egy macska van a kertben.
One boy is playing in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'one' with 'a' or 'an'. 'One' emphasizes the exact number, while 'a/an' may not.
Meaning
The number 1
Collocations
one day
|one person
|one thing
|one time
Synonyms
single (Often used to emphasize being alone or only one, sometimes with stylistic differences.)
Antonyms
zero (Represents the absence of any quantity, opposite of having one.)
Themes
math
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
The number that comes before two and after zero.
The number represented by the numeral 1; the first positive integer.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is the one that [verb]
This is the one I told you about.
Ez az, amiről beszéltem.
Which one do you prefer?
Melyiket részesíted előnyben?
He is the one who helped me.
Learner examples
This is the one I like.
Ez az, ami tetszik.
Which one is your bag?
Melyik a te táskád?
He is the one with a red hat.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes forget to match 'one' with singular verbs and pronouns.
Meaning
A single person or thing
Collocations
the one who
|the one that
|this one
|that one
Synonyms
individual (More formal and often refers to a person specifically.)
Antonyms
many (Refers to more than one person or thing.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Used instead of repeating a noun to mean a single person or thing.
Used to refer to a single person or thing already mentioned or easily identified.
NOUN
A2
3
egyik
A2
One of the chairs is broken.
Az egyik szék eltört.
She is one of my best friends.
Ő az egyik legjobb barátom.
This book is a good one.
Learner examples
One of my shoes is lost.
Az egyik cipőm elveszett.
He is one of my teachers.
Ő az egyik tanárom.
This is a good one.
Meaning
A single unit or item
Collocations
one of them
|one of us
|one of the best
Synonyms
single unit (More technical or literal in some contexts.)
Antonyms
multiple (Refers to more than one unit or item.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A single person or thing.
A single person or thing, considered as a unit.
B1
4
egységes
B2
Usage pattern:
[group] is one in [purpose/goal]
We must act as one to succeed.
Egy emberként kell cselekednünk, hogy sikerrel járjunk.
They spoke with one voice on the matter.
Az ügyben egy hangon szóltak.
The two companies became one after the merger.
Learner examples
We work as one team.
Egy csapatként dolgozunk.
They speak as one group.
Egy csoportként szólnak.
We are one family.
Meaning
United or whole as a single entity
Collocations
one nation
|act as one
|speak with one voice
Synonyms
united (Emphasizes being joined together for a purpose.)
Antonyms
divided (Separated into parts, lacking unity.)
Themes
relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Together as a single group or thing.
Forming a single unit; united or whole.
B2
FORMAL
5
az ember
B1
Usage pattern:
One [verb] when [condition]
One should always tell the truth.
Az embernek mindig igazat kell mondania.
If one is careful, mistakes can be avoided.
Ha az ember óvatos, elkerülhetők a hibák.
One must be prepared for change.
Learner examples
One should eat healthy food.
Az embernek egészségesen kell étkeznie.
One must be polite to others.
Az embernek udvariasnak kell lennie másokkal.
One can learn from mistakes.
Common mistake:
Learners often use 'one' in informal contexts where 'you' would sound more natural to native speakers.
Meaning
An unspecified person (formal)
Collocations
one should know
|if one wishes
Synonyms
you (impersonal) ('You' is less formal and more common in everyday English for general statements.)
Themes
formal language
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
'One' means 'any person' in general statements, used in formal English.
Used to refer to an unspecified person in general statements, especially in formal speech or writing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
one
IPA
GB/wˈʌn/
US/wˈʌn/
Syllables & stress
one (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (one)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: one
Noun
- Base: one
- Plural: ones
Word family
Expressions
all in one
1/ˈɔl ˈɪn wˈʌn/
fixed phrase
Combined into a single thing
When different things are together in the same product or place.
Examples
- It's an all-in-one printer, scanner, and copier.
- She’s an athlete, artist, and scholar all in one.
at one with
1/ˈæt wˈʌn wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
In complete harmony with something/someone
Feeling completely connected and peaceful with something or someone.
Examples
- He felt at one with nature.
- She was at one with her surroundings.
for one thing
1/fɚ wˈʌn θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Giving a reason among others
Used to introduce one reason when there are more reasons too.
Examples
- I can’t go, for one thing I have no money.
- For one thing, it’s too far away.
one by one
1/wˈʌn bˈaɪ wˈʌn/
fixed phrase
Separately, in sequence
Doing things to each person or thing separately, in order.
Examples
- The teacher called the students one by one.
- They entered the room one by one.
one of a kind
1/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
Unique and special
Very special and different from all others.
Examples
- Her dress was truly one of a kind.
- Her handmade wedding dress was one of a kind.
- This opportunity is one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—no one else has his sense of humor.
one of a kind
2/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
completely unique person or thing
Someone or something that is special and different from all others.
Examples
- Her artwork is truly one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—there’s no one else like him.