trifle
gb/tɹˈaɪfəl/ us/tɹˈaɪfəl/
A2
Inglese
~ 4100
semmiség, apróság, trifle, angol rakott piskótás desszert, könnyelműen bánik, félvállról vesz, játszik, elpazarol, elfecsérel
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
a [trifle] to [someone]
He dismissed the cost as a mere trifle.
A költséget puszta semmiségnek tekintette.
Don't argue over such trifles when there are bigger problems.
Ne vitatkozzatok ilyen apróságokon, amikor nagyobb problémák is vannak.
The delay was a trifle compared to the overall success.
Esempi per chi studia
This problem is a trifle.
Ez a probléma semmiség.
The price is a trifle for him.
Ez az ár neki semmiség.
We should not fight about a trifle.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'trifle' with 'truffle' (a type of chocolate or fungus).
Significato
Something unimportant or small
Collocazioni
mere trifle
|small trifle
|consider it a trifle
Sinonimi
triviality (Slightly more formal and abstract, often used for ideas rather than physical things.)
Contrari
priority (Refers to something important and needing attention, the opposite of a trifle in importance.)
Temi
daily life
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that is not important or has little value.
A thing of little value, importance, or significance.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
Schema d'uso:
eat [a trifle]
She served a homemade trifle for dessert.
Desszertnek házi trifle-t tálalt.
The trifle was topped with whipped cream and berries.
A trifle tetejét tejszínhabbal és bogyós gyümölcsökkel díszítették.
He made a trifle using leftover sponge cake.
Esempi per chi studia
I like strawberry trifle.
Szeretem az epres trifle-t.
We made a trifle for the party.
Egy trifle-t készítettünk a bulira.
The trifle has cream and fruit.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this sense with the figurative meaning of 'something unimportant'. Context is key.
Significato
Layered dessert with sponge and cream
Collocazioni
strawberry trifle
|traditional English trifle
|make a trifle
Sinonimi
dessert (General term for sweet course after a meal; lacks the specific layered structure of a trifle.)
Temi
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definizione
A sweet dish with cake, fruit, jelly, and cream in layers.
A cold dessert made from layers of sponge cake, fruit, jelly, and cream or custard.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
to trifle with [something]
You shouldn't trifle with people's emotions.
Nem szabad játszani az emberek érzelmeivel.
He trifled with the rules and got into trouble.
Félvállról vette a szabályokat, és bajba került.
Don't trifle with your health by ignoring symptoms.
Esempi per chi studia
Do not trifle with my feelings.
Ne játssz az érzéseimmel.
He trifled with the law and was caught.
Nem vette komolyan a törvényt, és elkapták.
We should not trifle with safety rules.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize this verb is often used in the phrase 'trifle with'. Alone, it can sound old-fashioned.
Significato
Treat something without seriousness
Collocazioni
trifle with danger
|trifle with someone's feelings
Sinonimi
toy with (Suggests a casual or careless attitude; can be physical or emotional.)
Contrari
respect (To treat something with seriousness and care.)
Temi
behavior
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definizione
To not take something seriously or to treat it as not important.
To handle or deal with something without proper seriousness or respect.
VERBO
C1
4
elpazarol
B1
elfecsérel
B2
Schema d'uso:
to trifle away [time/money] on [something]
He trifled away the afternoon instead of working.
Munka helyett elfecsérelte a délutánt.
They trifled away their savings on useless gadgets.
Haszontalan kütyükre pazarolták el a megtakarításaikat.
Stop trifling away your time and get back to work.
Esempi per chi studia
He trifled away the day.
Elpazarolta a napot.
She trifled away her money on toys.
Játékokra pazarolta el a pénzét.
We should not trifle away our time.
Significato
Waste time on unimportant things
Collocazioni
trifle away time
|trifle away money
Sinonimi
dawdle (Focuses on moving slowly and wasting time; less about lack of importance.)
Contrari
focus (To use time and energy on what is important.)
Temi
time management
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definizione
To use time on small or unimportant things instead of important ones.
To spend time idly or on things of little importance.
Grammatica
Forma base
trifle
IPA
GB/tɹˈaɪfəl/
US/tɹˈaɪfəl/
Sillabe e accento
trifle (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (trifle)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: trifle
- Plural: trifle, trifles
Verb
- Base: trifle
- 3rd Person Singular: trifles
- Present Participle: trifling
- Past: trifled
Famiglia di parole
Forms
trifles
noun
trifling
verb
trifled
verb
Related words
trivial
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
nontrivial
adjective
Advanced or less common
triviality
noun
trivialize
verb
trivially
adverb
Espressioni
a mere trifle
1/ə mˈɪɹ tɹˈaɪfəl/
fixed phrase
Something very unimportant
Something that is very small in value or importance.
Esempi
- The cost is a mere trifle compared to your safety.
- It was a mere trifle to him, but it meant a lot to me.
trifle away time/money/etc.
1/tɹˈaɪfəl əwˈeɪ tˈaɪmmənˌaɪəts ‖/
phrasal verb
Waste resources carelessly on small things
To waste time, money, or another resource on things that are not important.
Esempi
- They trifled away their fortune on gambling.
- She trifled away the afternoon watching TV.
trifle with something
1/tɹˈaɪfəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Not treat something seriously
To not take something seriously or to show no respect for it.
Esempi
- You must never trifle with dangerous machinery.
- He trifled with the agreement and broke it easily.