case
gb/kˈeɪs/ us/kˈeɪs/
A2
Inglés
~ 200
ügy, per, tok, tartó, eset, nyelvtani eset
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
a case against [someone]
The lawyer prepared for the upcoming criminal case.
Az ügyvéd felkészült a közelgő büntetőügyre.
She won her case and received compensation.
Megnyerte a pert, és kártérítést kapott.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
This case will be heard next month.
The police are still investigating the case.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The police have a case about the bank robbery.
A rendőrség egy bankrablási ügyön dolgozik.
He lost the case in court.
Elvesztette a pert a bíróságon.
The judge will hear the case tomorrow.
She is working on a big case.
They won the case.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'case' with 'cause' when talking about legal matters. 'Cause' means reason, not a legal trial.
Significado
A legal situation or trial
Colocaciones
criminal case
|civil case
|court case
|win a case
|lose a case
Sinónimos
lawsuit (Refers specifically to a legal action brought by one party against another.)
Antónimos
acquittal (Refers to the formal judgment that someone is not guilty, ending the case without conviction.)
Temas
law
|justice
|crime
|business
Definición
A problem or situation that is decided in a court.
A situation or set of events that is examined in a court of law.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
a case for [something]
I bought a new case for my phone.
Vettem egy új tokot a telefonomra.
Her glasses are in the red case.
A szemüvege a piros tokban van.
The guitar came with a hard case.
Please put the tools back in their case.
The suitcase is too heavy to carry.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My phone has a blue case.
Kék tok van a telefonomon.
He opened the pencil case.
Kinyitotta a tolltartót.
She put her glasses in the case.
This suitcase is very big.
The guitar is in its case.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'case' with 'box'—a 'case' is often made for a specific item and may be shaped to fit it.
Significado
A box, bag, or cover for something
Colocaciones
phone case
|suitcase
|pencil case
|carry case
Sinónimos
holder (General term for something that holds an object; may not offer full protection.)
Antónimos
exposure (The state of being unprotected or uncovered.)
Temas
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A box, bag, or cover used to keep something safe.
A container or covering designed to hold, protect, or store something.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
eset
A2
Patrón de uso:
a case of [something]
In this case, we should wait before acting.
Ebben az esetben várnunk kell, mielőtt lépnénk.
There were several cases of food poisoning last week.
A múlt héten több ételmérgezéses eset is volt.
It's a clear case of mistaken identity.
In any case, we need to finish the work.
This is a rare case of success without funding.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In this case, we go left.
Ebben az esetben balra fordulunk.
There was one case of flu at school.
Az iskolában volt egy influenzás eset.
It is a case of bad luck.
In any case, we must try.
This is a rare case.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'case' here with 'box' meaning; context usually clarifies it.
Significado
An occurrence or example of something
Colocaciones
in this case
|in any case
|case of emergency
Sinónimos
instance (More formal; used in academic or precise contexts.)
Antónimos
exception (Something that does not follow the general pattern or example.)
Temas
general
|core_vocabulary
Definición
An example of something that happens.
A particular situation or occurrence of something happening.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
eset
B2
In Latin, nouns change their endings depending on the case.
A latinban a főnevek végződése a nyelvtani esettől függően változik.
English pronouns still show some differences in case, like 'he' and 'him'.
Az angol névmásoknál még ma is látszanak bizonyos esetkülönbségek, például a „he” és a „him” között.
The genitive case shows possession.
Russian has six grammatical cases.
Case endings can be difficult for learners.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
'He' and 'him' are different cases.
A „he” és a „him” különböző esetű alakok.
Russian words change for each case.
Az orosz szavak alakja minden nyelvtani esetben változik.
The nominative case is for the subject.
I study the genitive case now.
Case endings are hard.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse 'case' in grammar with 'case' meaning situation. The context must be clear.
Significado
Grammatical role marking in language
Colocaciones
nominative case
|genitive case
|accusative case
Sinónimos
grammatical form (General term for changes in word form to show meaning.)
Temas
linguistics
|education
|communication
Definición
In grammar, the way a word changes to show its job in a sentence.
In grammar, the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective showing its function in a sentence, such as subject or object.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
case
AFI
GB/kˈeɪs/
US/kˈeɪs/
Sílabas y acento
case (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (case)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: case
- Plural: cases
Familia de palabras
Forms
cases
noun
Core family
Related words
casing
noun B2
uppercase
adjective B1
lowercase
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
encase
verb B2
caseworker
noun B2
caseload
noun B2
Expresiones
as the case may be
1/ˈæz ðə kˈeɪs mˈeɪ bˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
Depending on which applies
Used to show that something depends on which situation is true.
Ejemplos
- They may be married or just living together, as the case may be.
- You can pay by cash or card, as the case may be.
in that case
1/ˈɪn ðˈæt kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
If that happens, then...
Used to say what you will do if a certain situation happens.
Ejemplos
- If it rains tomorrow, in that case we'll stay inside.
- You don't like coffee? In that case, I'll make you tea.
on a case-by-case basis
1/ˈɔn ə kˈeɪs bˈaɪ kˈeɪs bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
Individually; one at a time
Looking at each problem or situation separately, not all together.
Ejemplos
- We decide on promotions on a case-by-case basis.
- These issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
in any case
1/ˈɪn ˈɛni kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
Regardless; whatever happens
Used to say that something is true no matter what else happens or is said.
Ejemplos
- In any case, we should be ready to leave by 8.
- I don't think it will rain, but in any case, take an umbrella.
in any case
2/ˈɪn ˈɛni kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
regardless; whatever happens
Used to mean that something is true no matter what else happens.
Ejemplos
- We might be late, but in any case, we’ll get there.
- In any case, you should call her and explain.