wrong
gb/ɹˈɔŋ/ us/ɹˈɔŋ/
A2
Inglés
~ 800
hibás, téved, helytelen, erkölcstelen, igazságtalanság, jogtalanság, vétek, rosszul, rossz, nem megfelelő
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is wrong
Your calculation is wrong; the total should be 45.
Hibás a számításod; az összegnek 45-nek kellene lennie.
I was wrong about the time of the meeting.
Tévedtem a megbeszélés időpontjával kapcsolatban.
That statement is completely wrong and misleading.
She proved him wrong with clear evidence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My answer is wrong.
Hibás a válaszom.
He is wrong about her name.
Téved a nő nevével kapcsolatban.
This number is wrong.
You are wrong about the day.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wrong' with 'false'. 'Wrong' can apply to actions, ideas, or beliefs, while 'false' usually applies to statements or facts.
Significado
Not correct or true
Colocaciones
wrong answer
|wrong idea
|prove wrong
|completely wrong
|what's wrong
Sinónimos
incorrect (More formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antónimos
correct (Means accurate or true in fact.)
Temas
communication
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not right; not true or correct.
Not correct in fact, belief, or judgment; mistaken.
A2
2
helytelen
B1
erkölcstelen
C1
Patrón de uso:
It is wrong to [do something]
It’s wrong to lie to your friends.
Helytelen hazudni a barátaidnak.
Many people think it’s wrong to kill animals for sport.
Sokan úgy gondolják, hogy helytelen sportból állatokat ölni.
The company’s actions were morally wrong.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It is wrong to hurt people.
Helytelen másokat bántani.
Stealing is wrong.
A lopás helytelen.
Lying is wrong.
Significado
Morally bad or unfair
Colocaciones
morally wrong
|seriously wrong
|know right from wrong
Sinónimos
unethical (Emphasizes breaking moral or professional standards.)
Antónimos
right (Means morally correct or just.)
Temas
ethics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not fair or good; not morally right.
Unjust, dishonest, or morally unacceptable.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
to do [someone] a wrong
He admitted the wrong and apologized.
Elismerte, hogy rosszat tett, és bocsánatot kért.
She was determined to right the wrongs of the past.
Eltökélte, hogy jóváteszi a múlt igazságtalanságait.
They suffered a great wrong at the hands of the authorities.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He did a wrong to me.
Igazságtalanságot követett el velem szemben.
We must right this wrong.
Jóvá kell tennünk ezt az igazságtalanságot.
They want to fix the wrong.
Significado
An unfair or immoral act
Colocaciones
right a wrong
|do someone a wrong
Sinónimos
injustice (Focuses on lack of fairness or justice.)
Antónimos
justice (Refers to fairness and moral rightness.)
Temas
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something that is not fair, honest, or right.
An action that is unfair, illegal, or morally bad.
A2
4
rosszul
A1
Patrón de uso:
to [do something] wrong
You’re holding the knife wrong.
Rosszul tartod a kést.
I guessed the answer wrong again.
Már megint rosszul tippeltem meg a választ.
The name was spelled wrong on the form.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He wrote my name wrong.
Rosszul írta le a nevemet.
I did the work wrong.
Rosszul csináltam meg a munkát.
She spelled the word wrong.
Significado
In an incorrect way
Colocaciones
spelled wrong
|guessed wrong
Sinónimos
incorrectly (More formal; often used in written contexts.)
Antónimos
correctly (In a way that is accurate or true.)
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In a way that is not right or correct.
In a way that is not correct, proper, or suitable.
A2
5
rossz
A1
Patrón de uso:
the wrong [person/thing/place] for [something]
I think you’ve got the wrong person.
Azt hiszem, rossz embert találtál meg.
They went to the wrong address by mistake.
Véletlenül rossz címre mentek.
This is the wrong tool for the job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You have the wrong number.
Rossz számot hívtál.
He is the wrong man for the job.
Nem ő a megfelelő ember erre a munkára.
We went to the wrong house.
Significado
Not suitable or appropriate
Colocaciones
wrong person
|wrong place
Sinónimos
unsuitable (More formal; emphasizes lack of suitability.)
Antónimos
suitable (Appropriate for a particular purpose.)
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not good for that person, place, or time.
Not suitable for a particular purpose, person, or situation.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
wrong
AFI
GB/ɹˈɔŋ/
US/ɹˈɔŋ/
Sílabas y acento
wrong (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (wrong)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: wrong
- Comparative: worse
- Superlative: worst
Noun
- Base: wrong
- Plural: wrong, wrongs
Familia de palabras
Forms
Core family
wrongly
adverb B2
Related words
wrongdoer
noun
wrongdoing
noun
Advanced or less common
wrongful
adjective
wrongfully
adverb
wrongness
noun
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular comparative: worse Adjective
- Irregular superlative: worst Adjective
Expresiones
go wrong
1/ɡˈoʊ ɹˈɔŋ/
phrasal verb
Develop badly or fail
To have problems; to not happen as planned.
Ejemplos
- Something went wrong with the computer update.
- Our plans went wrong after it started raining.
what’s wrong
1/wˈʌts ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Ask about a problem or issue
Used to ask what problem someone has or what is not right.
Ejemplos
- You look upset. What’s wrong?
- What’s wrong with your car?
get someone wrong
1/ɡˈɛt sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Misunderstand someone’s meaning or intent
To not understand what someone means correctly.
Ejemplos
- Don’t get me wrong—I like your idea, but it needs work.
- You’ve got me wrong; I’m not trying to blame you.
- I think you got him wrong; he wasn’t being rude.
- I think you’ve got her wrong—she’s actually very friendly once you know her.
prove someone wrong
1/pɹˈuv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Show someone is incorrect
To show that what someone said or thought is not true.
Ejemplos
- She proved him wrong by finishing the race first.
- She proved them wrong by finishing first in the race.
- I love proving people wrong when they doubt me.
- The results proved me wrong.
rub someone the wrong way
1/ɹˈʌb sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə ɹˈɔŋ wˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
Annoy someone unintentionally
To make someone feel annoyed without meaning to.
Ejemplos
- His arrogant attitude rubbed me the wrong way.
- His jokes really rub me the wrong way sometimes.
- She tends to rub people the wrong way when she’s stressed.
- I think I rubbed her the wrong way when I disagreed.