think
gb/θˈɪŋk/ us/θˈɪŋk/
A2
Angol
~ 100
gondolkodik, átgondol, úgy gondol, azt hiszem, tervez, fontolgat, emlékszik, eszébe jut, felidéz, előhív, visszaemlékezik
IGE
A2
1
gondolkodik
A2
átgondol
B1
Használati minta:
to think about [something]
I need to think about what you said before I answer.
Át kell gondolnom, amit mondtál, mielőtt válaszolok.
She thought for a moment and then spoke.
Egy pillanatig gondolkodott, aztán megszólalt.
We’re thinking of moving to another city.
He thinks carefully before making any major decision.
I can’t think clearly when I’m tired.
Példák tanulóknak
I think about my homework.
A házi feladatomon gondolkodom.
She thinks before she speaks.
Gondolkodik, mielőtt beszél.
We think about the future.
He thinks a lot at night.
They think about their family.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'think' with 'know'. 'Think' expresses an opinion or mental process, while 'know' is about having certain information.
Jelentés
Use the mind to form ideas
Szókapcsolatok
think carefully
|think clearly
|think quickly
|think deeply
|think differently
Szinonimák
ponder (Suggests deep, careful, and often slow consideration.)
Antonimák
ignore (Means to deliberately not consider something.)
Témák
daily life
|communication
|cognition
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To use your mind to have ideas or make choices.
To direct the mind toward considering, reasoning, or forming an opinion or decision.
IGE
A2
2
úgy gondol
B1
azt hiszem
A2
Használati minta:
to think (that) [clause]
I think she’s telling the truth.
Úgy gondolom, igazat mond.
Do you think it will rain today?
Úgy gondolod, hogy ma esni fog?
He thinks that this plan will work.
I don’t think we’ve met before.
Many people think the law should change.
Példák tanulóknak
I think it is a good idea.
Azt hiszem, ez jó ötlet.
Do you think it is far?
Úgy gondolod, hogy messze van?
I think she is happy.
They think we are late.
He thinks it will rain.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes omit 'that' after 'think', which is fine in informal speech but may be needed in formal writing.
Jelentés
Believe something is true
Szókapcsolatok
think so
|think not
|think otherwise
Szinonimák
suppose (Suggests a tentative belief or assumption.)
Antonimák
doubt (Means to be uncertain about the truth of something.)
Témák
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To believe something is true, but not be sure.
To hold an opinion or belief about something, often without complete proof.
IGE
B1
3
Használati minta:
to think of/about [doing something]
We’re thinking of going to Italy next summer.
Azt tervezzük, hogy jövő nyáron Olaszországba megyünk.
I was thinking about calling you tomorrow.
Arra gondoltam, hogy holnap felhívlak.
She’s thinking of starting her own business.
He’s thinking about applying for the job.
I’m thinking ahead to the holidays.
Példák tanulóknak
I think about visiting my friend.
Azt tervezem, hogy meglátogatom a barátomat.
We are thinking of buying a car.
Azt tervezzük, hogy veszünk egy autót.
She thinks about starting a shop.
He thinks of going to school early.
They think about moving.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thinking of' (considering) with 'thinking about' (general reflection), though both can overlap.
Jelentés
Have a plan or intention
Szókapcsolatok
think ahead
|think long-term
Szinonimák
intend (More formal and definite than 'think' when used for plans.)
Antonimák
forget (Means to fail to plan or keep something in mind.)
Témák
daily life
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To plan or want to do something in the future.
To have in mind a specific plan, idea, or purpose for the future.
IGE
B1
4
Használati minta:
to think of [something/someone]
I can’t think of his name right now.
Most nem jut eszembe a neve.
She thought back to her childhood summers.
Visszaemlékezett a gyerekkori nyarakra.
Can you think of any good restaurants nearby?
Every time I smell roses, I think of my grandmother.
Think of me when you see the Eiffel Tower.
Példák tanulóknak
I think of my old school.
Gyakran eszembe jut a régi iskolám.
She thinks of her mother often.
Gyakran eszébe jut az édesanyja.
We think of our trip last year.
He thinks of his dog when he sees toys.
They think back to their wedding day.
Jelentés
Remember something mentally
Szókapcsolatok
think back
|think of a name
Szinonimák
recall (Slightly more formal; emphasizes bringing something back to mind.)
Antonimák
forget (Means to fail to remember something.)
Témák
memory
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To remember something in your mind.
To call up a memory or idea in the mind.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
think
IPA
GB/θˈɪŋk/
US/θˈɪŋk/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
think (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (think)
Szóalakok
Verb
- Base: think
- 3rd Person Singular: thinks
- Present Participle: thinking
- Past: thought
- Past Participle: thought
Szócsalád
Forms
Core family
thinker
noun B1
thoughtful
adjective B2
Related words
rethink
verb B2
thoughtfully
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtless
adjective B2
unthinkable
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
thoughtfulness
noun B2
thinkable
adjective C1
Nyelvtani kiemelések
- Irregular past: thought Verb
- Irregular past participle: thought Verb
Kifejezések
think about it
1/θˈɪŋk əbˈaʊt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Pause to consider carefully
Stop and give time to consider something before deciding or answering.
Példák
- Think about it before you say yes.
- You should think about it for a few days before making a choice.
think ahead
1/θˈɪŋk əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb
Plan for the future in advance
To plan for what might happen later.
Példák
- You need to think ahead when organizing such a big event.
- We should think ahead to avoid problems.
think of as
1/θˈɪŋk əv ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Regard in a certain way
To see someone or something in a particular way in your mind.
Példák
- I think of her as a close friend.
- They think of this place as home.
think over
1/θˈɪŋk ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
Consider carefully before deciding
To spend time thinking about something before making a decision.
Példák
- Think over my proposal and let me know tomorrow.
- He needs time to think over his options.
think twice
1/θˈɪŋk twˈaɪs/
idiom
Reconsider carefully before acting
To stop and consider something again before doing it, because it might be wrong or risky.
Példák
- You should think twice before lending him money.
- She thought twice about quitting her job without another offer.
think twice
2/θˈɪŋk twˈaɪs/
idiom
Consider carefully before acting
To stop and think carefully before doing something.
Példák
- You should think twice before investing all your savings.
- He didn’t think twice about helping her.