impolite
gb/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/ us/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
B1
Anglų
udvariatlan, illetlen
B1
1
udvariatlan
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is impolite (to [someone]); it is impolite to [do something]
It’s impolite to interrupt someone when they’re speaking.
Udvariatlan dolog félbeszakítani valakit, miközben beszél.
She apologized for being impolite to the waiter.
Elnézést kért, amiért udvariatlanul viselkedett a felszolgálóval.
I didn’t mean to be impolite, but I had to leave early.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
It is impolite to talk with your mouth full.
Udvariatlanság tele szájjal beszélni.
Please don’t be impolite to your teacher.
Kérlek, ne légy udvariatlan a tanároddal.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes say *unpolite*; the common word is impolite (or rude).
Reikšmė
not polite; rude
Kolokacijos
impolite behavior
|impolite remarks
|impolite language
|impolite tone
|impolite gesture
|impolite response
|impolite to ask
|impolite to interrupt
|impolite to stare
|impolite to ignore someone
Sinonimai
rude (More direct and often stronger than impolite.)
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discourteous (More formal; emphasizes lack of courtesy.)
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unmannerly (More old-fashioned; emphasizes bad manners.)
Antonimai
polite (Showing good manners and respect.)
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courteous (Especially considerate and respectful in manners.)
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respectful (Emphasizes showing respect, not just good manners.)
Temos
communication
|social_norms
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
If someone is impolite, they are not polite and they do not show good manners.
Not showing good manners or respect; rude or discourteous.
B2
2
illetlen
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
impolite [joke/story/word/meaning]
He told a couple of impolite jokes at the party.
Elmondott néhány illetlen viccet a partin.
The song includes some impolite language.
A dalban van néhány illetlen kifejezés.
I won’t repeat the impolite word he used.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
That movie has a few impolite words.
Abban a filmben elhangzik néhány illetlen szó.
Dažna klaida:
This meaning is usually about words/jokes/topics, not about everyday manners (e.g., 'impolite joke' vs 'impolite customer').
Reikšmė
slightly obscene or crude
Kolokacijos
impolite joke
|impolite jokes
|impolite story
|impolite word
|impolite language
|impolite humor
|an impolite meaning
Sinonimai
crude (Often stronger; suggests rough, offensive directness.)
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risqué (Suggests mildly sexual content; often playful.)
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obscene (Stronger; clearly offensive or explicit.)
Antonimai
clean (Family-friendly; not sexual or offensive.)
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decent (Acceptable and not offensive in polite society.)
Temos
humor
|communication
|social_norms
Apibrėžimas
Impolite can also mean a bit rude or sexual, especially about jokes or words.
Used as a mild or humorous way to refer to language, jokes, or topics that are slightly obscene, sexual, or socially inappropriate.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
impolite
IPA
GB/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
US/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
im - pol - ite (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ite)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: impolite
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
impolitely
adverb B2
impoliteness
noun
Posakiai
it’s impolite to ...
1/ˈɪts ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə |/
fixed phrase
say a behavior breaks manners
You use this to say an action is rude.
Pavyzdžiai
- It’s impolite to check your phone during a meeting.
- It’s impolite to ask someone’s age in some cultures.
- It’s impolite to cut in line.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- It’s impolite to shout in class.
not to be impolite, but ...
1/nˈɑt tə bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt | bˈʌt |/
fixed phrase
soften criticism or disagreement
You say this before something that might sound rude.
Pavyzdžiai
- Not to be impolite, but you’re blocking the screen.
- Not to be impolite, but I think you’ve made a mistake.
- Not to be impolite, but could you lower your voice?
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Not to be impolite, but I need to go now.
would it be impolite to ...?
1/wˈʊd ˈɪt bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə ‖/
fixed phrase
ask if action is rude
You use this to ask politely if something is rude.
Pavyzdžiai
- Would it be impolite to take this seat?
- Would it be impolite to ask how much you earn?
- Would it be impolite to leave a little early?
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Would it be impolite to open the window?