Értelmező szótár
Angol

When

(h)wɛn
Rendkívül gyakori
0 - 100
0 - 100
A szó gyakorisági és fontossági indexe azt jelzi, hogy egy szó milyen gyakran fordul elő egy adott nyelvben. Minél kisebb a szám, annál gyakrabban használt a szó. A leggyakrabban használt szavak jellemzően 1 és 4000 között vannak. Ez a fontossági index segít összpontosítani a leghasznosabb szavakra a nyelvtanulás során.

When -

Asking about a specific time or moment

Példa: When will you arrive at the party?
Használat: formalKontextus: scheduling, appointments, formal conversations
Megjegyzés: One of the most common uses of 'when' in English.

Referring to a general time or situation

Példa: I like to read when I have free time.
Használat: informalKontextus: everyday conversations, casual writing
Megjegyzés: Used to describe habitual actions or general situations.

Expressing surprise or disbelief

Példa: When did you learn to play the piano?
Használat: informalKontextus: informal conversations, storytelling
Megjegyzés: Often used to express curiosity or shock about a past event.

When szinonimái

Whenever

Whenever is used to refer to any time or every time that something happens.
Példa: I will call you whenever I arrive.
Megjegyzés: Whenever implies a less specific time frame compared to when.

As soon as

As soon as is used to indicate that something will happen immediately after a particular event or time.
Példa: I will let you know as soon as I hear from them.
Megjegyzés: As soon as emphasizes immediacy and quick action.

While

While is used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place.
Példa: I like to listen to music while I work.
Megjegyzés: While can imply a simultaneous action or a longer duration compared to when.

At the time that

At the time that is a formal way of indicating the specific moment when something happened.
Példa: I was studying at the time that you called me.
Megjegyzés: At the time that is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation.

When kifejezései, gyakori szókapcsolatai

When pigs fly

This phrase is used to express skepticism or disbelief about something ever occurring.
Példa: I'll believe it when pigs fly, meaning it will never happen.
Megjegyzés: The phrase uses 'pigs fly' metaphorically to indicate something that is impossible.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

This phrase advises adapting to the customs and behavior of a particular place or culture when you are there.
Példa: I usually prefer tea, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do and have a cappuccino.
Megjegyzés: The phrase emphasizes the importance of respecting local customs, even if they differ from your own.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

This phrase means that in difficult situations, strong and determined individuals take action to overcome obstacles.
Példa: When faced with challenges, successful people stay strong and keep moving forward.
Megjegyzés: The phrase highlights the importance of resilience and perseverance in tough times.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

This phrase encourages making the best of a bad situation or turning adversity into opportunity.
Példa: I lost my job, but when life gives you lemons, make lemonade - I'll start my own business.
Megjegyzés: The phrase conveys the idea of being resourceful and optimistic in the face of challenges.

When in doubt, do without

This phrase suggests that if you are uncertain about something, it's better to go without it.
Példa: I couldn't decide which outfit to wear, so when in doubt, do without accessories.
Megjegyzés: The phrase promotes simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complications when unsure.

When the cat's away, the mice will play

This phrase implies that people will misbehave or take advantage of a situation when the authority figure is absent.
Példa: The boss is on vacation, so when the cat's away, the mice will play - the employees are less disciplined.
Megjegyzés: The phrase illustrates the concept of decreased supervision leading to more relaxed behavior.

When all is said and done

This phrase is used to indicate that after considering everything, the final result or conclusion is reached.
Példa: When all is said and done, we'll realize how much we've accomplished this year.
Megjegyzés: The phrase signifies the culmination of a process or event, emphasizing the end result.

When hétköznapi (szleng) kifejezései

When it rains, it pours

This phrase means that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen at the same time.
Példa: I lost my job, and then my car broke down. When it rains, it pours.
Megjegyzés:

When push comes to shove

This phrase means when a situation becomes difficult or a decision must be made, action must be taken.
Példa: I don't like conflict, but when push comes to shove, I will defend myself.
Megjegyzés:

When hell freezes over

This phrase is used to express strong skepticism or disbelief that something will ever happen.
Példa: You'll get that promotion when hell freezes over!
Megjegyzés:

Every now and then

This phrase means occasionally or sometimes, not regularly.
Példa: I go to the beach every now and then, just to relax.
Megjegyzés:

Until the cows come home

This phrase means for a long time, indefinitely, or endlessly.
Példa: You can keep talking about this movie until the cows come home, but I still won't watch it.
Megjegyzés:

When in the world

This phrase is used to express surprise or curiosity about something that happened.
Példa: When in the world did you learn to dance like that?
Megjegyzés: The phrase 'When in the world' adds emphasis and curiosity compared to simply asking 'When?'

When pigs squeal

This phrase is a humorous way to express that something will never happen or is highly unlikely.
Példa: I'll clean my room when pigs squeal!
Megjegyzés: The original phrase 'When pigs fly' is more commonly used to convey the same meaning.

When - Példák

When will you arrive?
I don't know when the movie starts.
When did you last see him?
Tell me when you're ready.

When nyelvtana

When - Alárendelő kötőszó (Subordinating conjunction) / Kérdő határozószó (Wh-adverb)
Szótári alak: when
Ragozások
Határozószó (Adverb): when
Szótagok, Elválasztás és Hangsúly
When 1 szótagot tartalmaz: when
Fonetikus írás: ˈ(h)wen
when , ˈ(h)wen (A piros szótag a hangsúlyos)

When - Fontosság és használati gyakoriság

A szó gyakorisági és fontossági indexe azt jelzi, hogy egy szó milyen gyakran fordul elő egy adott nyelvben. Minél kisebb a szám, annál gyakrabban használt a szó. A leggyakrabban használt szavak jellemzően 1 és 4000 között vannak.
When: 0 - 100 (Rendkívül gyakori).
Ez a fontossági index segít összpontosítani a leghasznosabb szavakra a nyelvtanulás során.
Vocafy, tanulj hatékonyan nyelveket
Vocafy, tanulj hatékonyan nyelveket
A Vocafy segít felfedezni, rendszerezni és könnyedén megtanulni új szavakat és kifejezéseket. Építs személyre szabott szókincs gyűjteményeket, és gyakorolj bármikor, bárhol.