scold
gb/skˈoʊld/ us/skˈoʊld/
B2
Inglese
leszid, megszid, zsörtölődő, leszidás, letolás, éles, csattogó hangot ad, riasztó hangot hallat
VERBO
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
scold [someone] (for [something]/for doing [something])
She scolded him for leaving the door unlocked.
Leszidta, amiért nyitva hagyta az ajtót.
The manager scolded the team for missing the deadline.
A menedzser leszidta a csapatot, amiért nem tartották a határidőt.
Don’t scold the dog—it doesn’t understand what it did.
Esempi per chi studia
My mother scolded me for coming home late.
Anyám leszidott, amiért későn értem haza.
The teacher scolded the students.
A tanár leszidta a diákokat.
Errore comune:
Learners often add an unnecessary preposition ("scold at someone"); most commonly it is "scold someone" or "scold someone for ...".
Significato
reprimand someone angrily
Collocazioni
scold a child
|scold someone for being late
|scold someone for doing something
|scold someone gently
|scold someone harshly
|scold someone repeatedly
|get scolded
|scolded by a teacher
|scold someone in public
|scold someone in front of others
Sinonimi
reprimand (More formal and less emotional than scold.)
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tell off (More informal; often sharper and more direct.)
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rebuke (Stronger and more serious; can sound formal.)
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berate (Harsher and longer; implies sustained criticism.)
Contrari
praise (To express approval instead of criticism.)
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commend (To formally express approval.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|parenting
|work
Definizione
to speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong
To speak to someone angrily and critically because you think they have done something wrong.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
2
zsörtölődő
B2
Schema d'uso:
a scold
He can be a real scold when things aren’t done his way.
Igazi zsörtölődő tud lenni, ha valami nem úgy történik, ahogy ő akarja.
She didn’t want to be seen as a scold, so she chose her words carefully.
Nem akart zsörtölődőnek látszani, ezért gondosan megválogatta a szavait.
Esempi per chi studia
He is a scold at work.
A munkahelyén egy igazi zsörtölődő.
Errore comune:
This noun sense is less common than the verb, and it can sound old-fashioned or judgmental; in older usage it was often applied to women.
Significato
person who scolds often
Collocazioni
a constant scold
|a terrible scold
|known as a scold
|a neighborhood scold
Sinonimi
nag (Emphasizes repeated complaining or reminders.)
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complainer (Broader; not necessarily angry or directed at someone.)
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critic (Focuses on negative judgment rather than angry reprimands.)
Contrari
peacemaker (Someone who calms conflict rather than provoking it.)
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supporter (Someone who encourages rather than criticizes.)
Temi
people
|personality
|relationships
Definizione
a person who often scolds or complains
A person who habitually scolds or complains at others; a nagging, critical person.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
3
Schema d'uso:
give [someone] a scold
He expected a scold, but she just laughed it off.
Leszidásra számított, de ő csak elnevette a dolgot.
I got a scold for forgetting to call.
Leszidást kaptam, amiért elfelejtettem telefonálni.
Esempi per chi studia
I got a scold for being late.
Leszidást kaptam, amiért elkéstem.
Errore comune:
This noun sense exists but is less common than "a scolding" or "a telling-off".
Significato
an angry telling-off
Collocazioni
give someone a scold
|get a scold
|a quick scold
|a sharp scold
Sinonimi
reprimand (More formal; often used in workplaces.)
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telling-off (More informal and common in everyday speech.)
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scolding (The more usual noun form for the event.)
Contrari
compliment (A positive remark instead of criticism.)
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approval (A positive evaluation rather than a reprimand.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Definizione
an angry talk that tells someone they did wrong
An occasion or instance of scolding; a sharp reprimand.
VERBO
C1
4
Schema d'uso:
[animal] scolds (at/from [place])
A blue jay scolded from the oak tree when the cat appeared.
A kék szajkó a tölgyfáról riasztó hangot hallatott, amikor megjelent a macska.
The squirrels scolded loudly as we walked past.
A mókusok hangosan éles, csattogó hangot adtak, ahogy elmentünk mellettük.
Esempi per chi studia
A bird scolded in the tree.
A madár a fán éles, csattogó hangot adott.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse this with the common human meaning (to criticize someone); here the subject is usually an animal.
Significato
make harsh warning calls
Collocazioni
birds scold
|a jay scolded
|a squirrel scolded from a tree
|scold from the bushes
|scold loudly
Sinonimi
chatter (More general; not necessarily angry or warning.)
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screech (Usually louder and higher-pitched than scold.)
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chirp (Usually lighter and more pleasant than scold.)
Contrari
sing (Birdsong is melodic rather than harsh or warning.)
Temi
nature
|animals
Definizione
when a bird or animal makes an angry sound
To make sharp, chattering cries, especially said of birds or small animals when alarmed or annoyed.
Grammatica
Forma base
scold
IPA
GB/skˈoʊld/
US/skˈoʊld/
Sillabe e accento
scold (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scold)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: scold
- Plural: scolds
Verb
- Base: scold
- 3rd Person Singular: scolds
- Present Participle: scolding
- Past: scolded
Espressioni
scold someone for something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
reprimand about a specific thing
to scold someone because they did something
Esempi
- She scolded him for interrupting.
- He got scolded for forgetting the keys.
- The coach scolded the players for not listening.
Esempi per chi studia
- My dad scolded me for breaking the cup.
scold someone into doing something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
push someone by scolding
to try to make someone do something by scolding
Esempi
- You can’t scold people into caring about the project.
- He thought he could scold his kids into cleaning their room.
Esempi per chi studia
- You cannot scold me into changing my mind.
scold someone out of doing something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈaʊt əv dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
stop behavior by scolding
to try to stop someone doing something by scolding
Esempi
- I tried to scold him out of skipping class, but it didn’t work.
- You won’t scold her out of feeling upset—listen first.
Esempi per chi studia
- She scolded him out of lying.