math
gb/mˈæθ/ us/mˈæθ/
A1
Englanti
~ 2800
matematika, matek
SUBSTANTIIVI
A1
1
matematika
A1
matek
A2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] studies math
I have a math test tomorrow.
Holnap matematikadolgozatot írok.
She enjoys solving math problems in her free time.
Szabadidejében szívesen old meg matematikafeladatokat.
Math is my favorite subject at school.
He teaches math at the local high school.
Good math skills are important for many jobs.
Oppijaesimerkit
I like math.
Szeretem a matematikát.
We have math on Monday.
Hétfőn matematikánk van.
She is good at math.
He learns math at school.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'math' (American English) with 'maths' (British English). Both mean the same thing but are regionally different.
Merkitys
study of numbers and shapes
Kollokaatiot
math problem
|math class
|math teacher
|math skills
|math test
Synonyymit
mathematics (More formal and complete term; 'math' is the common shortened form.)
Antonyymit
illiteracy in numeracy (Refers to a lack of basic mathematical ability or understanding.)
Teemat
education
|science
|numbers
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
The study of numbers, shapes, and how they relate to each other.
The science that deals with numbers, amounts, shapes, and the relationships between them.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
math
IPA
GB/mˈæθ/
US/mˈæθ/
Tavut ja painotus
math (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (math)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: math
- Plural: math, maths
Sanaperhe
Forms
maths
noun
Core family
mathematics
noun B2
mathematical
adjective B1
Related words
mathematician
noun B2
mathematically
adverb
Ilmaukset
do the math
1/dˈu ðə mˈæθ/
idiom
informal
calculate or figure out
To work something out by thinking about the facts or numbers.
Esimerkit
- If each ticket costs $50 and we sold 200 tickets, you can do the math.
- He’s been late three times this week—do the math and you’ll see he’s not reliable.
math problem
1/mˈæθ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
question needing mathematical answer
A question that needs you to use math to find the answer.
Esimerkit
- The teacher gave us ten math problems for homework.
- This math problem is too hard for me to solve.
math skills
1/mˈæθ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
ability in mathematics
The ability to understand and use math well.
Esimerkit
- Strong math skills are important for engineers.
- She improved her math skills by practicing every day.