someone
gb/sˈʌmwˌʌn/ us/sˈʌmwˌʌn/
A1
Inglés
~ 600
valaki
A1
1
valaki
A1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] + [verb]
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Valaki a folyosón hagyta az esernyőjét.
I think someone is at the door.
Szerintem valaki áll az ajtóban.
She needs someone to help her move the table.
Someone called while you were out.
He wants to talk to someone about his idea.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Someone is in the room.
Valaki van a szobában.
I saw someone at the park.
Láttam valakit a parkban.
Someone is knocking on the door.
Can someone help me?
Someone is singing outside.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'someone' with 'anyone'. 'Someone' is used when you expect that such a person exists; 'anyone' is used in questions or negatives without that expectation.
Significado
An unspecified or unknown person
Colocaciones
someone else
|someone special
|someone new
|someone important
Sinónimos
somebody (Interchangeable in most contexts; 'somebody' is slightly less formal.)
Antónimos
no one (Means no person at all, the opposite of referring to an unspecified person.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to talk about a person when you do not say who it is.
Used to refer to a person who is not known, mentioned by name, or specified.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
someone
AFI
GB/sˈʌmwˌʌn/
US/sˈʌmwˌʌn/
Sílabas y acento
someone (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (someone)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: someone
- Plural: someones
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
look out for someone
1/lˈʊk ˈaʊt fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To protect or take care of someone
To keep someone safe or help them.
Ejemplos
- Older students often look out for someone younger at school.
- He’s always looking out for someone in the group.
someone special
1/sˈʌmwˌʌn spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
An important or loved person
A person who is important or loved by you.
Ejemplos
- She’s waiting for someone special to arrive.
- He saved the last dance for someone special.
stand up for someone
1/stˈænd ˈʌp fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To defend someone from criticism or attack
To speak or act to protect a person from harm or bad treatment.
Ejemplos
- She stood up for someone who was being bullied.
- It’s important to stand up for someone you care about.
be there for someone
1/bˈi ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
Provide support when needed
To help and support someone when they need you.
Ejemplos
- I’ll always be there for you no matter what happens.
- She was there for me during a difficult time.
be there for someone
2/bˈi ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To give support to someone
To help and support a person when they need it.
Ejemplos
- Good friends are always there for someone in trouble.
- She promised to be there for him during the hard times.