situation
gb/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 600
helyzet, körülmények, probléma, fekvés, elhelyezkedés
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
helyzet
B1
körülmények
B2
Patrón de uso:
the situation [verb/adjective]
The situation in the city has improved since last week.
A városban javult a helyzet a múlt hét óta.
We need to understand the situation before making any decisions.
Mielőtt bármilyen döntést hoznánk, meg kell értenünk a helyzetet.
In this situation, it's best to stay calm.
The company is facing a challenging situation due to rising costs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The situation is very bad today.
Ma nagyon rossz a helyzet.
I don't like this situation.
Nem szeretem ezt a helyzetet.
We must talk about the situation.
She is happy with her situation.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'situation' with 'place' or 'location', but 'situation' refers to conditions or circumstances, not physical position.
Significado
set of circumstances
Colocaciones
current situation
|difficult situation
|handle the situation
|in this situation
|assess the situation
Sinónimos
circumstances (Almost identical in meaning; slightly more formal.)
|
state (More abstract or general; can refer to physical condition as well.)
Antónimos
solution (A resolved outcome rather than the ongoing set of conditions.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|social
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Everything that is happening in a place at a certain time.
All the facts, conditions, and events that exist at a particular time and place.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
deal with/handle/manage a situation
We have a serious situation in the office that needs your input.
Komoly probléma van az irodában, és szükségünk van a véleményedre.
The police arrived quickly to control the situation.
A rendőrség gyorsan kiérkezett, hogy kézben tartsa a helyzetet.
How did you handle the situation when the system crashed?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This is a big situation for us.
Ez nagy probléma nekünk.
He can handle the situation well.
Jól tudja kezelni a helyzetet.
We must fix the situation soon.
Error frecuente:
Some learners overuse 'situation' for minor events where 'moment' or 'time' would be more natural.
Significado
problem needing attention
Colocaciones
dangerous situation
|emergency situation
|handle a situation
|control the situation
Sinónimos
issue (Often used for problems to be solved; slightly broader in scope.)
|
predicament (Emphasizes difficulty or unpleasantness.)
Antónimos
opportunity (Represents a favorable set of circumstances rather than a problematic one.)
Temas
daily life
|problem-solving
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A problem or event that you must think about or deal with.
An event or problem that requires action or consideration.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
3
fekvés
B2
Patrón de uso:
the situation of [something]
The hotel boasts an ideal situation near the beach.
A szálloda ideális fekvésű, közel a strandhoz.
Its situation on the hill gives it a great view.
A dombon való fekvése remek kilátást biztosít.
The city's situation made it an important trading hub.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The house has a good situation near the park.
A háznak jó a fekvése, közel van a parkhoz.
I like the situation of this shop.
Tetszik ennek az üzletnek az elhelyezkedése.
The school is in a nice situation.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'circumstances'; context usually makes it clear.
Significado
location or position
Colocaciones
strategic situation
|geographical situation
|attractive situation
Sinónimos
location (Common and neutral term for where something is placed.)
|
site (Often used for specific buildings or construction areas.)
Antónimos
displacement (Refers to being moved from an original location.)
Temas
geography
|architecture
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The place where something is, compared to other places around it.
The geographical position of something, especially in relation to its surroundings.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
situation
AFI
GB/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
situ - ation (2 sílabas)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: situation
- Plural: situation, situations
Familia de palabras
Forms
situations
noun
Core family
situational
adjective
Related words
situate
verb
situated
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
situationally
adverb
Expresiones
get out of a difficult situation
1/ɡˈɛt ˈaʊt əv ə dˈɪfɪkʌlt sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
escape a problem
To leave or solve a hard problem or trouble you are in.
Ejemplos
- He managed to get out of a difficult situation with the help of his friends.
- She always finds a way to get out of a difficult situation.
in this situation
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
under these circumstances
When these things are happening right now.
Ejemplos
- In this situation, it's better to wait before acting.
- You should call for help in this situation.
assess the situation
1/əsˈɛs ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evaluate current circumstances
To look at what is happening now and decide what it means or what to do next.
Ejemplos
- Before we act, let's assess the situation carefully.
- The captain assessed the situation before giving orders.
assess the situation
2/əsˈɛs ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evaluate current state of affairs
To look at what is happening now and decide what it means.
Ejemplos
- We need to assess the situation before making any changes.
- The manager assessed the situation and decided to postpone the meeting.