side
gb/sˈaɪd/ us/sˈaɪd/
A1
Inglese
~ 300
oldal, fél, köret, horpasz, valaki/valami mellé áll, valakinek a pártját fogja, valakinek az oldalára áll
SOSTANTIVO
A1
1
oldal
A1
Schema d'uso:
the [left/right/front/back] side of [something]
The left side of the car was badly damaged.
Az autó bal oldala súlyosan megsérült.
Please write your name on the top right side of the paper.
Írd a neved a lap jobb felső részére, kérlek.
There’s a crack along the side of the phone.
We walked along the side of the river.
The north side of the building gets more sunlight.
Esempi per chi studia
The left side of my face hurts.
Fáj az arcom bal oldala.
There is a tree on the right side of the house.
Van egy fa a ház jobb oldalán.
I sat on the other side of the table.
The side of the box is open.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'side' with 'end' when describing positions; 'end' refers to the farthest point, not a surface or boundary.
Significato
one surface or boundary of something
Collocazioni
left side
|right side
|side of the road
|side of the building
|side panel
Sinonimi
surface (A more general term for the outside layer of something; not always implying a specific orientation.)
Contrari
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of an outer boundary.)
Temi
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
One flat surface or edge of an object or place.
One of the flat surfaces or outer boundaries of an object, area, or shape.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] is on [someone's] side
Both sides agreed to stop fighting.
Mindkét fél beleegyezett a harc beszüntetésébe.
She always takes her brother’s side in arguments.
Vitákban mindig a fiútestvére pártját fogja.
Which side are you on in this debate?
The two sides met to discuss peace terms.
Esempi per chi studia
I am on your side.
A te oldaladon állok.
He is playing for the other side.
A másik oldalon játszik.
We must choose a side in this game.
Both sides want to win.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'side' with 'viewpoint'; while related, 'side' often implies belonging to a group in opposition.
Significato
opposing position in a conflict
Collocazioni
take sides
|choose a side
|on my side
|support one side
Sinonimi
faction (Often used for organized subgroups within a larger conflict; more formal.)
Contrari
opponent (Refers to the other competing party rather than one's own group.)
Temi
sports
|conflict
|communication
|relationships
Definizione
One group or position that is against another in a fight, game, or argument.
One of two or more groups, teams, or positions that are in opposition in a conflict, competition, or debate.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
3
köret
B1
Schema d'uso:
a side of [food]
I ordered a burger with a side of fries.
Rendeltem egy hamburgert, és mellé egy adag sült krumplit.
Would you like any sides with your steak?
Kér valamilyen köretet a steakhez?
The fish comes with two sides and bread.
Esempi per chi studia
I want a side of rice.
Rizst kérek köretnek.
We had chicken and three sides.
Csirkét ettünk háromféle körettel.
I ordered soup as a side.
Errore comune:
Some learners may confuse 'side' in this sense with 'side' meaning location; context usually clarifies it.
Significato
dish served with main course
Collocazioni
side salad
|side dish
|side order
Sinonimi
accompaniment (More formal; can refer to anything that goes with something else, not only food.)
Temi
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definizione
A small dish you eat with the main food.
A small portion of food served along with the main dish as part of a meal.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
4
He was hit in the side during the game.
A meccs közben oldalba ütötték.
She felt a sharp pain in her right side.
Éles fájdalmat érzett a jobb oldalában.
He lay on his side to sleep.
Esempi per chi studia
My left side hurts.
Fáj a bal oldalam.
He sleeps on his side.
Az oldalán alszik.
I have pain in my right side.
Significato
lateral part of torso
Collocazioni
pain in the side
|hold one's side
Sinonimi
flank (More technical or formal term, often used for animals.)
Temi
anatomy
|body
|health
Definizione
The part of your body between your ribs and hip on each side.
The part of the human or animal body between the ribs and hips on either side.
VERBO
B1
5
Schema d'uso:
to side with [someone/something]
She sided with her friend during the disagreement.
A nézeteltérés során a barátja mellé állt.
Most voters sided with the reformers.
A legtöbb választó a reformerek mellé állt.
He decided to side with management instead of the workers.
Esempi per chi studia
I will side with you.
Melléd fogok állni.
She sided with her brother in the fight.
A veszekedésben a fiútestvére mellé állt.
They sided with us in the game.
Significato
support one group over another
Collocazioni
side with
Sinonimi
align (More formal and strategic; often used beyond personal conflicts.)
Contrari
oppose (To actively disagree with or act against someone or something.)
Temi
conflict
|communication
|relationships
Definizione
To choose to support one person or group against another.
To support, agree with, or align oneself with one person, group, or position in opposition to another.
Grammatica
Forma base
side
IPA
GB/sˈaɪd/
US/sˈaɪd/
Sillabe e accento
side (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (side)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: side
- Plural: sides
Verb
- Base: side
- 3rd Person Singular: sides
- Present Participle: siding
- Past: sided
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
by your side
1/bˈaɪ jˈʊɹ sˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
physically close for support or presence
Next to someone to give help or be with them.
Esempi
- I’ll be by your side no matter what happens.
- He stood by her side during the ceremony.
side by side
1/sˈaɪd bˈaɪ sˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
next to each other facing same way
Close together and facing the same way.
Esempi
- The two houses stood side by side.
- They worked side by side to finish the project.
take sides
1/tˈeɪk sˈaɪdz/
fixed phrase
choose one position in a conflict
To choose to support one person or group against another.
Esempi
- I don’t want to take sides in their argument.
- She always takes sides without knowing all the facts.
err on the side of caution
1/ˈɛɹ ˈɔn ðə sˈaɪd əv kˈɔʃən/
idiom
choose the safer option
To be more careful than necessary, so that you are safe, instead of taking a risk.
Esempi
- Let’s err on the side of caution and bring extra supplies.
- When in doubt, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
- Doctors often err on the side of caution when treating new illnesses.
- Doctors often err on the side of caution when treating very young children.
- We decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the event due to the storm.
err on the side of caution
2/ˈɛɹ ˈɔn ðə sˈaɪd əv kˈɔʃən/
idiom
choose the safer side
To do something in a safer way than necessary because you are not sure and want to avoid any risk.
Esempi
- When in doubt, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
- The school decided to err on the side of caution and cancel classes during the storm.
- Doctors often err on the side of caution when treating very young children.
on the other hand
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
Esempi
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
Esempi
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
Esempi
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.
Esempi per chi studia
- The course is expensive. On the other hand, the teacher is excellent.
- I like the city. On the other hand, it is very noisy.