on
gb/ˈɔn/ us/ˈɔn/
A1
Inglés
~ 200
-on/-en/-ön/-n, -n/-on/-en/-ön/-án/-én, bekapcsolva, megy, ég, tovább, folytat, folytatódik, -ról/-ről, -ból/-ből, valamiről szóló
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Patrón de uso:
[something] on [surface]
The keys are on the kitchen counter.
A kulcsok a konyhapulton vannak.
There’s a painting on the wall.
Egy festmény van a falon.
She placed the book on the desk.
He spilled coffee on his shirt.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The pen is on the desk.
A toll az íróasztalon van.
My phone is on the bed.
A telefonom az ágyon van.
There is a cup on the table.
The picture is on the wall.
She has a ring on her finger.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on' with 'in' for flat surfaces, saying 'in the table' instead of 'on the table'.
Significado
in contact with a surface
Colocaciones
on the table
|on the wall
|on the floor
|on the bed
|on my hand
Sinónimos
upon (More formal or literary; less common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
off (Indicates no longer being in contact with or supported by something.)
Temas
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Touching and being held up by the top or side of something.
Physically in contact with and supported by the top or side of something.
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2
Patrón de uso:
on [day/date/occasion]
We met on Monday.
Hétfőn találkoztunk.
The meeting is scheduled on July 15th.
A megbeszélés július 15-én lesz.
I was born on New Year’s Day.
They got married on Valentine’s Day.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I work on Monday.
Hétfőn dolgozom.
Her birthday is on June 10th.
A születésnapja június 10-én van.
We will see them on Friday.
He was born on Christmas Day.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' before days and dates, especially under influence from languages that don't use prepositions here.
Significado
indicating a specific date or day
Colocaciones
on Monday
|on July 4th
|on my birthday
|on Christmas Day
Sinónimos
during (Can refer to a period of time but not necessarily a single day or date.)
Temas
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to talk about a certain day or date.
Used to indicate a specific day, date, or occasion when something happens.
A1
3
Patrón de uso:
[device] is on
The lights are on in the living room.
A nappaliban égnek a lámpák.
Please leave the heater on overnight.
Kérlek, hagyd bekapcsolva a fűtőtestet egész éjszakára.
Is the computer still on?
I forgot to turn the oven on.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The TV is on.
Megy a tévé.
The light is on in my room.
Ég a lámpa a szobámban.
Please turn on the fan.
Is your phone on?
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on' with 'open' for devices, saying 'the light is open' instead of 'the light is on'.
Significado
device operating or active
Colocaciones
the light is on
|turn on the TV
|leave the computer on
Sinónimos
running (Common for machines; less common for lights or electronics.)
Antónimos
off (Indicates a device or system is not operating.)
Temas
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Shows that a machine or system is working or running.
Used to show that a device, machine, or system is switched to an operating state.
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4
Please carry on with your work.
Kérlek, folytasd a munkádat.
The show must go on despite the rain.
Az előadásnak az eső ellenére is folytatódnia kell.
She went on talking for hours.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Go on with your homework.
Folytasd a házi feladatodat.
They went on walking after lunch.
Ebéd után tovább gyalogoltak.
Please carry on reading.
Significado
continuing without stopping
Colocaciones
go on
|carry on
|move on
Sinónimos
forward (Implies direction rather than persistence.)
Antónimos
off (In some contexts, signals stopping or disengaging.)
Temas
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Shows something keeps happening or moving forward.
Indicates continuation of an action, process, or state without stopping.
A2
5
Patrón de uso:
[talk/speak/write] on [topic]
She gave a talk on renewable energy.
Előadást tartott a megújuló energiáról.
I’m reading a book on World War II.
Egy könyvet olvasok a második világháborúról.
There was a documentary on wildlife conservation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He wrote a story on animals.
Írt egy történetet az állatokról.
The teacher gave a lesson on math.
A tanár matematikából tartott órát.
We saw a movie on space travel.
Significado
about a subject or topic
Colocaciones
book on history
|lecture on climate change
Sinónimos
about ('About' is more common in everyday speech; 'on' can sound slightly more formal in this usage.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to show what something is about.
Used to indicate that something relates to or discusses a particular subject or topic.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
on
AFI
GB/ˈɔn/
US/ˈɔn/
Sílabas y acento
on (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (on)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: on
- Plural: ons
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
on and off
1/ˈɔn ˈænd ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
intermittently over time
Happening sometimes but not regularly.
Ejemplos
- It rained on and off all day.
- They’ve been dating on and off for years.
on board
1/ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Inside or part of a vehicle/vessel
On or in a ship, plane, bus, or train; also part of a team or project.
Ejemplos
- All passengers are now on board.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.
on board
2/ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
present in vehicle or involved in project
On or in a ship, plane, train, etc., or part of a team or project.
Ejemplos
- Welcome on board flight 302 to Paris.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.
on time
1/ˈɔn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
At the scheduled moment
At exactly the planned or right moment; not late.
Ejemplos
- The train arrived on time despite the rain.
- She always pays her bills on time.
on time
2/ˈɔn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
happening as planned or scheduled
At the planned or correct time; not late.
Ejemplos
- The train arrived on time.
- Please be on time for the meeting.
on purpose
1/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
Intentionally, not accidentally
To do something on purpose means you do it because you want to, not by accident.
Ejemplos
- I didn't break the vase on purpose.
- She left early on purpose so she could avoid traffic.
on purpose
2/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
done deliberately, not by mistake
Done with intention, not by accident.
Ejemplos
- She broke the vase on purpose.
- He left early on purpose to avoid traffic.
on purpose
3/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
deliberately; not by accident
To do something on purpose means to do it intentionally, not by mistake or by chance.
Ejemplos
- You broke my phone on purpose, didn’t you?
- He spilled coffee on his shirt and then joked that he did it on purpose to leave the meeting early.
- She didn’t ignore you on purpose; she just didn’t see your message.
on the other hand
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
Ejemplos
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
Ejemplos
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
Ejemplos
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The course is expensive. On the other hand, the teacher is excellent.
- I like the city. On the other hand, it is very noisy.