then
gb/ðˈɛn/ us/ðˈɛn/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 100
akkor, akkoriban, aztán, majd, ezért, tehát, akkori
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[action] then
Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.
Akkoriban még nem volt okostelefonunk.
I’ll be at work until then.
Addig a munkahelyemen leszek.
Since then, she has moved to another city.
He was just a student then.
Even then, I knew I wanted to travel.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I was young then.
Akkor még fiatal voltam.
We lived in London then.
Akkoriban Londonban éltünk.
She was my teacher then.
They were happy then.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' (time) with 'than' (comparison).
Σημασία
At that time
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
back then
|since then
|until then
|even then
Συνώνυμα
at that time (More formal and explicit phrase for the same meaning.)
Αντώνυμα
now (Refers to the present moment, not a past or future time.)
Θέματα
time
|storytelling
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used to talk about a time that has been mentioned before, in the past or future.
Refers to a specific time in the past or future being mentioned or implied.
A2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[do something], then [do something else]
First we had dinner, then we watched a movie.
Először megvacsoráztunk, aztán megnéztünk egy filmet.
He looked at me, then smiled.
Rám nézett, aztán elmosolyodott.
Mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
I’ll call you, then we can decide what to do.
She paused, then continued speaking.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I ate lunch, then I went home.
Megebédeltem, aztán hazamentem.
First wash your hands, then eat.
Először moss kezet, aztán egyél.
He read a book, then slept.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'after' instead of 'then' in sequences where 'then' is more natural in English storytelling or instructions.
Σημασία
Next in order
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
and then
|first… then…
|right then
Συνώνυμα
next (Similar meaning but can also be used as an adjective.)
Αντώνυμα
before (Indicates something happening earlier in sequence.)
Θέματα
time
|instructions
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used to show that one thing happens after another.
Indicates that something happens immediately after another action or event.
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
If [condition], then [result]
If you’re ready, then let’s begin.
Ha készen állsz, akkor kezdjük el.
It’s raining, then we should stay inside.
Esik az eső, ezért bent kellene maradnunk.
If she’s not coming, then we’ll have to go without her.
So you agree, then?
If this is true, then our plan will work.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
If it rains, then we stay inside.
Ha esik az eső, akkor bent maradunk.
If you are hungry, then eat something.
Ha éhes vagy, akkor egyél valamit.
If it is late, then go to bed.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners omit 'then' in conditional sentences where it is optional but adds clarity or emphasis in English.
Σημασία
As a result; therefore
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
if… then…
|well then
Συνώνυμα
therefore (More formal and often used in writing.)
Αντώνυμα
however (Introduces contrast rather than result.)
Θέματα
logic
|argumentation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Shows that something is the result of what happened before.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical result from what has just been said.
B2
4
akkori
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the then [position/title]
The then president announced new reforms.
Az akkori elnök új reformokat jelentett be.
She was appointed by the then mayor of the city.
A város akkori polgármestere nevezte ki.
The deal was signed by the then CEO.
He worked closely with the then head of marketing.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I met the then leader of the group.
Találkoztam a csoport akkori vezetőjével.
The letter was from the then manager.
A levél az akkori vezetőtől érkezett.
He spoke with the then coach of the team.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' with 'former', but 'then' refers specifically to a point in time being discussed.
Σημασία
Holding position at that time
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the then president
|the then manager
Συνώνυμα
former ('Former' means they no longer hold the position; 'then' focuses on the time being referred to.)
Αντώνυμα
current (Refers to someone who holds the position now.)
Θέματα
history
|politics
|time
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Describes someone’s job or role at a certain time in the past.
Used before a title to indicate the person held that position at the time being referred to.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
then
IPA
GB/ðˈɛn/
US/ðˈɛn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
then (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (then)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: then
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Related words
therefore
adverb B1
thereafter
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thence
adverb C1
Εκφράσεις
back then
1/bˈæk ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
At that past time
Used to talk about a time in the past that is different from now.
Παραδείγματα
- Back then, there were no mobile phones.
- She was shy back then.
even then
1/ˈivən ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Despite that time’s conditions
Used to say something was true despite what was happening at that time.
Παραδείγματα
- It was dangerous, but even then we went ahead.
- Even then, she didn’t give up.
since then
1/sˈɪns ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
From that time until now
Used to say something has continued from a past time until now.
Παραδείγματα
- I met her in 2010 and have been friends since then.
- Since then, he has not returned.
until then
1/ʌntˈɪl ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Up to that time
Used to talk about a period of time before a specific moment in the future or past.
Παραδείγματα
- I’ll be here until then.
- Until then, keep practicing.