state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
English
~ 1000
állapot, állam, közöl, feltüntet, kijelent
NOUN
B1
1
állapot
B1
Usage pattern:
in a [adjective] state
The house was in a terrible state after the storm.
A vihar után a ház szörnyű állapotban volt.
Her mental state has improved since the treatment.
A kezelés óta javult a mentális állapota.
The economy is currently in a fragile state.
He left the car in a poor state.
The patient was in a critical state when admitted.
Learner examples
The room is in a bad state.
A szoba rossz állapotban van.
She is in a happy state today.
Ma vidám hangulatban van.
The car is in a good state.
His health is in a bad state now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Meaning
a particular condition or situation
Collocations
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Synonyms
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Antonyms
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
The condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.
NOUN
B1
2
állam
A2
Usage pattern:
the state of [name]
Texas is the second-largest state in the US.
Texas az Egyesült Államok második legnagyobb állama.
France is a European state with a long history.
Franciaország nagy múltú európai állam.
Each state has its own laws and regulations.
The state is responsible for providing public education.
Learner examples
Texas is a big state.
Texas nagy állam.
France is a European state.
Franciaország európai állam.
Each state has its own rules.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Meaning
a political division or country
Collocations
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Synonyms
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Antonyms
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Themes
politics
|geography
|law
Definition
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
A nation or organized political community under one government, or one of the separate political divisions within some countries.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to state [something]
Please state your full name for the record.
Kérem, mondja be a teljes nevét, hogy jegyzőkönyvbe vehessük.
The terms and conditions are stated on the back of the form.
A feltételek a nyomtatvány hátoldalán vannak feltüntetve.
She stated that she was not guilty.
The report stated that sales had increased.
Learner examples
Please state your name.
Kérem, adja meg a nevét.
He stated that he was tired.
Közölte, hogy fáradt.
The paper states the rules.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Meaning
to say or write clearly
Collocations
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Synonyms
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Antonyms
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Themes
communication
|law
|education
Definition
To say something clearly and formally.
To express something formally and clearly in speech or writing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Syllables & stress
state (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Word family
Expressions
head of state
1/hˈɛd əv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
chief representative of a country
The main leader of a country, often the president or monarch.
Examples
- The head of state will visit Japan next month.
- As head of state, she represents the nation abroad.
in a state
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
being upset or anxious
Feeling upset, worried, or excited in a way that shows clearly.
Examples
- She was in a real state after losing her keys.
- Don’t get yourself in such a state over nothing.
state of mind
1/stˈeɪt əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
a person's mental condition
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
Examples
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.