truth
gb/tɹˈuθ/ us/tɹˈuθ/
A2
Angol
~ 1200
igazság, tény, őszinteség, igazmondás
FŐNÉV
A2
1
igazság
A2
Használati minta:
the truth about [something]
She finally told me the truth about what happened.
Végül elmondta nekem az igazat arról, hogy mi történt.
The truth is that we can't afford it.
Az igazság az, hogy ezt nem engedhetjük meg magunknak.
We may never know the whole truth.
It's important to face the truth, even when it's hard.
Példák tanulóknak
He told me the truth.
Elmondta nekem az igazat.
I want to know the truth.
Tudni akarom az igazságot.
The truth is simple.
She always speaks the truth.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'truth' with 'true'. 'Truth' is a noun, while 'true' is an adjective.
Jelentés
Fact or reality
Szókapcsolatok
tell the truth
|the whole truth
|truth about
|face the truth
|seek the truth
Szinonimák
reality (Focuses on the actual state of things, not necessarily whether it is known or acknowledged.)
|
fact (A specific piece of information that is true; more concrete than 'truth'.)
Antonimák
falsehood (Refers to something that is untrue or a lie.)
|
lie (An intentional false statement, opposite of telling the truth.)
Témák
philosophy
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
When something matches facts or is real.
The quality or state of being in agreement with fact or reality.
FŐNÉV
B1
2
Használati minta:
[a/the] truth that [clause]
It's a universal truth that all living things die.
Általános igazság, hogy minden élőlény egyszer meghal.
One basic truth of life is that nothing lasts forever.
Az élet egyik alapigazsága, hogy semmi sem tart örökké.
The scientist explained a fundamental truth about physics.
Példák tanulóknak
It is a truth that water boils at 100°C.
Tény, hogy a víz 100 °C-on forr.
A basic truth is that people need food.
Alapvető igazság, hogy az embereknek élelemre van szükségük.
This book tells simple truths about life.
Jelentés
Accepted fact or belief
Szókapcsolatok
universal truth
|basic truth
|scientific truth
Szinonimák
principle (A basic idea or rule that guides behavior, often considered true.)
Antonimák
myth (A widely held but false belief.)
Témák
communication
|philosophy
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
Something people think is true.
A fact or belief that is generally accepted as true.
FŐNÉV
A2
3
őszinteség
B1
igazmondás
B2
I appreciate your truth when you speak about your feelings.
Nagyra értékelem az őszinteségedet, amikor az érzéseidről beszélsz.
As a witness, you must promise to tell the truth.
Tanúként meg kell ígérned, hogy igazat mondasz.
Her truth was evident in her eyes.
Példák tanulóknak
He always tells the truth.
Mindig igazat mond.
Please speak the truth.
Kérlek, mondd az igazat.
She is known for her truth.
Jelentés
Honesty in speech
Szókapcsolatok
speak the truth
|tell the truth
|truthfulness
Szinonimák
honesty (General quality of being truthful and fair.)
|
candor (Open and honest expression, sometimes blunt.)
Antonimák
deceit (The act of lying or hiding the truth.)
Témák
communication
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
When a person says only what is real and not lies.
Honesty or sincerity in what someone says.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
truth
IPA
GB/tɹˈuθ/
US/tɹˈuθ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
truth (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (truth)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: truth
- Plural: truth, truths
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
bend the truth
1/bˈɛnd ðə tɹˈuθ/
idiom
informal
Slightly change facts
To say something that is not exactly true but not a full lie.
Példák
- He bent the truth to make his story sound better.
- Sometimes people bend the truth to avoid hurting others.
in truth
1/ˈɪn tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
formal
Actually, in fact
Used to say what is really true, even if it seems different.
Példák
- In truth, they had never met before that day.
- She seemed happy, but in truth she was lonely.
the whole truth
1/ðə hˈoʊl tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
All facts completely
Every part of what is true, with nothing left out.
Példák
- I swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
- She didn’t tell me the whole truth about her past.
truth be told
1/tɹˈuθ bˈi tˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
To be honest about something
Used before saying something honestly, even if it is secret or surprising.
Példák
- Truth be told, I never liked that movie.
- Truth be told, I was afraid to ask.
tell the truth
1/tˈɛl ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
Say what is true honestly
To say what is true and not lie.
Példák
- Please tell the truth about what happened.
- He finally told the truth after many lies.
- He finally told the truth after hours of questioning.