struggle
gb/stɹˈʌɡəl/ us/stɹˈʌɡəl/
B1
Anglais
~ 2400
küzd, küszködik, ellenáll, dulakodik, küzdelem, dulakodás
VERBE
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
to struggle to [do something]
She struggled to finish the marathon in the heat.
Küzdött, hogy a hőségben befejezze a maratont.
I’m struggling to learn this new software.
Küszködöm ennek az új szoftvernek a megtanulásával.
They struggled for years to make their small business profitable.
He struggled to keep his balance on the icy path.
Exemples pédagogiques
I struggle to wake up early.
Nehezen kelek fel korán.
She struggles to read the small words.
Nehezen olvassa el az apró betűket.
We struggle to carry the heavy box.
He struggles to remember names.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'struggle' with 'try', but 'struggle' implies repeated difficulty or effort, not just attempting once.
Sens
Make a great effort
Collocations
struggle to cope
|struggle to survive
|struggle to understand
|struggle with homework
|struggle for success
Synonymes
strive (Often implies a noble or long-term effort, sometimes more formal.)
|
labor (Emphasizes physical or mental work, but can sound more formal or old-fashioned.)
Antonymes
succeed (Indicates achieving the goal without continued difficulty.)
Thèmes
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To try very hard to do something that is not easy.
To make a strong effort to do or achieve something that is difficult or requires a lot of energy.
VERBE
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
to struggle against [someone/something]
The prisoner struggled against his captors.
A rab ellenállt a fogvatartóinak.
She struggled with the man trying to steal her bag.
Dulakodott a férfival, aki megpróbálta ellopni a táskáját.
They struggled against unfair laws.
Exemples pédagogiques
The child struggled with the rope.
A gyerek küzdött a kötéllel.
He struggled against the guards.
Ellenállt az őröknek.
She struggled with the man in the dark.
Sens
Fight against something
Collocations
struggle against oppression
|struggle with an attacker
|struggle against the tide
Synonymes
wrestle (Emphasizes close physical fighting or grappling.)
|
resist (Focuses on opposing or refusing control, often in a broader sense.)
Antonymes
submit (Means to give in or stop resisting.)
Thèmes
conflict
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To fight or push against someone or something.
To physically or mentally resist or fight against someone or something.
NOM
B1
3
küzdelem
B1
It was a real struggle to get the project finished on time.
Igazi küzdelem volt időben befejezni a projektet.
Her life has been a constant struggle.
Az élete állandó küzdelem volt.
The struggle for independence lasted many years.
Exemples pédagogiques
It is a struggle to find food.
Már élelmet találni is küzdelem.
The test was a struggle for me.
Nagy küzdelem volt számomra a teszt.
Their struggle for freedom was long.
Sens
A hard effort
Collocations
long struggle
|daily struggle
|struggle for survival
|struggle for equality
Synonymes
effort (A general term for trying, but without necessarily implying hardship.)
|
battle (Metaphorical for a prolonged and difficult effort.)
Antonymes
ease (Refers to doing something without difficulty.)
Thèmes
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A time when it is hard to do something.
A situation involving great effort or difficulty in trying to achieve something.
NOM
B1
4
dulakodás
B2
There was a brief struggle before the thief ran away.
Rövid dulakodás alakult ki, mielőtt a tolvaj elfutott.
Police reported no signs of a struggle at the scene.
A rendőrség szerint a helyszínen nem voltak dulakodásra utaló jelek.
The two men were injured in the struggle.
Exemples pédagogiques
There was a struggle in the street.
Dulakodás volt az utcán.
The police saw no signs of a struggle.
A rendőrök nem láttak dulakodásra utaló jeleket.
They had a short struggle before he ran away.
Sens
A physical fight or conflict
Collocations
violent struggle
|brief struggle
|deadly struggle
Synonymes
fight (General term for physical conflict; less specific about being close-range.)
|
scuffle (Suggests a short, confused physical fight.)
Antonymes
truce (An agreement to stop fighting.)
Thèmes
conflict
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A short fight between people who are close together.
A physical contest or conflict between people, often involving grappling or resistance.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
struggle
API
GB/stɹˈʌɡəl/
US/stɹˈʌɡəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
struggle (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (struggle)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: struggle
- Plural: struggles
Verb
- Base: struggle
- 3rd Person Singular: struggles
- Present Participle: struggling
- Past: struggled
Famille de mots
Forms
struggles
noun
struggling
verb
struggled
verb
Related words
struggler
noun
Expressions
class struggle
1/klˈæs stɹˈʌɡəl/
fixed phrase
Conflict between social classes
Disagreement and fighting between rich and poor groups in society.
Exemples
- The novel deals with themes of class struggle.
- Class struggle has shaped much of history.
power struggle
1/pˈaʊɚ stɹˈʌɡəl/
fixed phrase
Competition for control or influence
A situation where two or more people try to get control over something.
Exemples
- There is an ongoing power struggle within the company.
- The story is about a power struggle between two leaders.
struggle for survival
1/stɹˈʌɡəl fɚ sɚvˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
Fight to stay alive
To try very hard to stay alive or keep going.
Exemples
- After the storm, many animals faced a struggle for survival.
- The refugees are in a daily struggle for survival.
struggle with
1/stɹˈʌɡəl wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
Have difficulty handling something
To find it hard to do or manage something.
Exemples
- I often struggle with time management.
- She struggles with math at school.