gen
gb/d͡ʒˈɛn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛn/
B2
Inglese
~ 6100
generáció, infó, eredeti
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
generáció
B1
Schema d'uso:
Gen [capital letter/name] (e.g., Gen Z)
Many Gen Z workers expect flexible hours and remote options.
Sok Z generációs munkavállaló elvárja a rugalmas munkaidőt és a távmunka lehetőségét.
Advertisers are trying hard to understand what matters to Gen Alpha.
A hirdetők nagyon igyekeznek megérteni, mi fontos az alfa generációnak.
Gen X often finds itself caring for both children and aging parents.
The survey compared attitudes to climate change across Gen Z and older generations.
This video explains how Gen Y, or Millennials, helped shape today’s internet culture.
Esempi per chi studia
Gen Z grew up with the internet.
A Z generáció az internettel nőtt fel.
My parents are part of Gen X.
A szüleim az X generációhoz tartoznak.
Some teachers say Gen Alpha learns differently.
The article talks about how Gen Z uses money.
Gen Y is also called the Millennial generation.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes write the name of a generation with a small letter, like *gen z*. In standard writing it is capitalized: *Gen Z*, *Gen X*. Learners may also think *gen* here means 'genetics' or 'general', but in this use it only shortens 'generation'.
Significato
short form of 'generation'
Collocazioni
Gen Z
|Gen X
|Gen Y
|Gen Alpha
|Gen Zers
Sinonimi
generation (Full, formal word; not limited to named groups like Gen Z.)
Contrari
individual (Refers to one person, not a whole age group.)
Temi
society
|culture
|people
|time
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A short form of 'generation', used in names for groups of people born around the same time, like Gen Z.
An abbreviation of 'generation', especially used in names for groups of people born in a similar period, such as Gen Z or Gen X.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
2
infó
A2
Schema d'uso:
the gen on [something]
What’s the gen on the new boss everyone’s talking about?
Mi az infó az új főnökről, akiről mindenki beszél?
Ask Maya if you want the inside gen on how that department really works.
Kérdezd Mayát, ha belső infót szeretnél arról, hogyan működik valójában az a részleg.
The email gave staff the full gen on the changes to their contracts.
Before you invest, get the gen on the risks as well as the benefits.
He promised to give us the gen on the best places to stay in London.
Esempi per chi studia
I need the gen on tomorrow’s test.
Szükségem van az infóra a holnapi dolgozatról.
She gave me the gen on the new rules.
Elmondta nekem a fontos infókat az új szabályokról.
Tom always has the inside gen about office news.
Ask Ben; he has the full gen on this project.
Can you give me the gen on this company?
Errore comune:
Learners may use *gen* in formal writing, where it sounds too informal or old-fashioned; in formal contexts, use *information* instead. Learners may also think *gen* here is short for *genetics* or *general*, but in this informal British use it simply means *information*.
Significato
information, especially helpful details
Collocazioni
the gen
|the gen on
|inside gen
|full gen
|get the gen
Sinonimi
info (Very informal; slightly more common and general than *gen*.)
Contrari
misinformation (Means false or incorrect information, the opposite of good, accurate *gen*.)
Temi
communication
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Information about something, especially special or secret facts.
Information or facts about something, especially useful, accurate, or inside details.
C1
SLANG
3
eredeti
A2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is gen
Make sure the sneakers are gen before you pay that much for them.
Győződj meg róla, hogy a sportcipő eredeti, mielőtt ennyit fizetsz érte.
The seller swears the autograph is gen, with a certificate to prove it.
Az eladó esküszik rá, hogy az autogram eredeti, és ezt tanúsítvány is igazolja.
Collectors only trade in gen cards; nobody wants counterfeits in the group.
He asked if the watch was gen or just a cheap copy.
People in the forum use a tag to show if an offer is gen or not.
Esempi per chi studia
Are these shoes gen or fake?
Ezek a cipők eredetiek vagy hamisak?
She says the bag is 100% gen.
Azt mondja, a táska 100%-ban eredeti.
I only want gen tickets, not copies.
This photo looks gen to me.
The store sold me a gen leather jacket.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize this is slang and may use it in formal writing or exams, where *genuine* is better. They may also confuse the adjective *gen* ('genuine') with the noun *gen* ('information' or 'generation').
Significato
real or authentic, not fake
Collocazioni
gen copy
|100% gen
|totally gen
|is this gen
|gen item
Sinonimi
genuine (Standard word; can be used in both formal and informal situations, unlike slangy *gen*.)
Contrari
fake (Describes something that is not real or is made to look like something else.)
Temi
slang
|shopping
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A slang way to say something is real, not fake.
Slang for 'genuine'; used to say that something is real and not fake or a copy.
Grammatica
Forma base
gen
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛn/
Sillabe e accento
gen (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: gen
- Comparative: gener
- Superlative: genest
Noun
- Base: gen
- Plural: gens
Famiglia di parole
Forms
gens
noun
gener
adjective
genest
adjective
Espressioni
Gen Alpha
1/d͡ʒˈɛn ˈælfə/
fixed phrase
name for children born after 2010
A name for the group of people born from the early 2010s onwards.
Esempi
- Gen Alpha children are growing up with voice assistants and tablets in the home.
- Marketers are already studying how Gen Alpha will behave as consumers.
- Teachers say Gen Alpha is the first group to experience online learning from a very young age.
Gen X
1/d͡ʒˈɛn ˈɛks/
fixed phrase
name for people born 1960s–1980s
A name for the group of people born roughly from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s.
Esempi
- Gen X often remembers life before the internet became common.
- Many Gen X parents are now sending their children to university.
- The report compares saving habits among Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
Gen Y
1/d͡ʒˈɛn wˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
name often used for Millennials
A name sometimes used for the group of people born roughly from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, often called Millennials.
Esempi
- Some writers still use Gen Y, but many prefer the term Millennials.
- Gen Y entered the job market during the global financial crisis.
- Surveys often compare Gen Y and Gen Z attitudes to work.
Gen Z
1/d͡ʒˈɛn zˈi/
fixed phrase
name for people born mid-1990s–2010s
A name for the group of people born roughly from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s.
Esempi
- Gen Z has grown up with smartphones and social media.
- Many companies are changing their marketing to appeal to Gen Z.
- Researchers say Gen Z is more open about mental health than older generations.
get the gen on
1/ɡˈɛt ðə d͡ʒˈɛn ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
informal
get information about something
To get information about something.
Esempi
- I need to get the gen on the new software before training starts.
- She called a friend to get the gen on local schools.
- You should get the gen on visa rules before you book your flights.
give someone the gen on
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə d͡ʒˈɛn ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
informal
tell someone the information
To tell someone the information about something.
Esempi
- Can you give me the gen on tomorrow’s meeting?
- He gave her the gen on the company before the interview.
- Our lawyer will give us the gen on the new contract later.
inside gen
1/ˈɪnsˌaɪd d͡ʒˈɛn/
fixed phrase
informal
secret or special information
Secret or special information that most people do not know.
Esempi
- She gave me the inside gen on how to pass the interview.
- Journalists are always looking for the inside gen on political deals.
- He claims to have the inside gen about the transfer market.
next-gen
1/nˈɛkst d͡ʒˈɛn/
fixed phrase
newer, more advanced generation
Describes a newer and more advanced version of a product or technology.
Esempi
- They released a next-gen console with much better graphics.
- The company is working on next-gen batteries for electric cars.
- Next-gen smartphones use more powerful chips and better cameras.
the full gen
1/ðə fˈʊl d͡ʒˈɛn/
fixed phrase
informal
all the important information
All the important information about something.
Esempi
- I’ll email you the full gen after I talk to the manager.
- The guide gives tourists the full gen on local customs.
- Before you decide, make sure you have the full gen.
the gen
1/ðə d͡ʒˈɛn/
fixed phrase
informal
the information about something
The information or facts about something.
Esempi
- Ask Nina; she has all the gen on the new policy.
- Before the meeting, he gave me the gen so I knew what to expect.
- If you want the gen on local restaurants, talk to Sam.