this
gb/ðˈɪs/ us/ðˈɪs/
A1
English
~ 100
ez, ez a/az, ennyire, ilyen
A1
1
ez
A1
Usage pattern:
this [noun]
This book is my favorite.
Ez a könyv a kedvencem.
I can’t believe this weather!
Hihetetlen ez az idő!
This is the best pizza I’ve ever had.
Do you remember this song?
This problem needs to be solved quickly.
Learner examples
This is my bag.
Ez az én táskám.
I like this car.
Tetszik ez az autó.
This apple is red.
This man is my teacher.
I live in this house.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'this' with 'that'; remember 'this' is for something near, 'that' for something farther away.
Meaning
referring to something near
Collocations
this year
|this time
|this place
|this book
|this problem
Synonyms
the following (Used in formal contexts to introduce information; less conversational.)
Antonyms
that (Refers to something farther away in space, time, or context.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to talk about a person, thing, or idea that is close to you or that you are talking about now.
Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is close in space, time, or context to the speaker.
A1
2
ez a/az
A1
Usage pattern:
this [singular noun]
I have to finish this report today.
Ma be kell fejeznem ezt a jelentést.
This road leads to the city center.
Ez az út a városközpontba vezet.
Can you hold this bag for me?
We need to fix this issue now.
This movie is really good.
Learner examples
I like this pen.
Tetszik ez a toll.
This chair is big.
Ez a szék nagy.
We have this class today.
This dog is small.
I work in this office.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'these' instead of 'this' for singular nouns; 'this' is only for one person or thing.
Meaning
specific nearby item
Collocations
this morning
|this week
|this way
|this idea
|this situation
Synonyms
the current (Used for time-related or ongoing situations; more formal.)
Antonyms
that (Used for a person, thing, or idea farther away in space, time, or context.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used before a noun to talk about a person, thing, or idea that is close to you.
Used before a noun to indicate a particular person, thing, or idea that is near in space, time, or context.
B1
3
Usage pattern:
this [adjective/adverb]
I didn’t know it was this hard.
Nem tudtam, hogy ennyire nehéz.
Why are you standing this far away?
Miért állsz ilyen messze?
I can’t eat this much food.
Learner examples
I am not this tall.
Nem vagyok ilyen magas.
He doesn’t run this fast.
Ő nem fut ilyen gyorsan.
We can’t go this far.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'this' as an adverb with 'so'; 'so' can express surprise while 'this' is more neutral and specific.
Meaning
to the indicated degree
Collocations
this much
|this far
|this big
Synonyms
so ('So' can be used similarly but often has a slightly more emotional tone.)
Antonyms
that much (Indicates a different or lesser/greater degree farther from the current context.)
Themes
measurement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show how much or how far something is.
To the degree or extent shown or suggested by something nearby in context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
this
IPA
GB/ðˈɪs/
US/ðˈɪs/
Syllables & stress
this (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (this)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: this
- Plural: thises
Word family
Forms
thises
noun
Negative and opposite forms
that
pronoun/determiner A1
Expressions
at this point
1/ˈæt ðˈɪs pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
at the current moment
Now; at the present time in a process or situation.
Examples
- At this point, we have no other options.
- There’s nothing more we can do at this point.
make this quick
1/mˈeɪk ðˈɪs kwˈɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
do something quickly now
Do something fast without delay from now.
Examples
- Let’s make this quick so we can leave early.
- I’ll make this quick—you need to sign here.
this and that
1/ðˈɪs ˈænd ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
various unspecified things
Things that are not named exactly; different things.
Examples
- We talked about this and that over coffee.
- The store sells clothes, books, and this and that.