scold
gb/skˈoʊld/ us/skˈoʊld/
B2
Engelsk
leszid, megszid, zsörtölődő, leszidás, letolás, éles, csattogó hangot ad, riasztó hangot hallat
VERB
B2
1
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My mother scolded me for coming home late.
Anyám leszidott, amiért későn értem haza.
The teacher scolded the students.
A tanár leszidta a diákokat.
Vanlig feil:
Learners often add an unnecessary preposition ("scold at someone"); most commonly it is "scold someone" or "scold someone for ...".
Betydning
reprimand someone angrily
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
praise (To express approval instead of criticism.)
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commend (To formally express approval.)
Temaer
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|parenting
|work
Definisjon
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.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
zsörtölődő
B2
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He is a scold at work.
A munkahelyén egy igazi zsörtölődő.
Vanlig feil:
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.
Betydning
person who scolds often
Ordkombinasjoner
a constant scold
|a terrible scold
|known as a scold
|a neighborhood scold
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
peacemaker (Someone who calms conflict rather than provoking it.)
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supporter (Someone who encourages rather than criticizes.)
Temaer
people
|personality
|relationships
Definisjon
a person who often scolds or complains
A person who habitually scolds or complains at others; a nagging, critical person.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I got a scold for being late.
Leszidást kaptam, amiért elkéstem.
Vanlig feil:
This noun sense exists but is less common than "a scolding" or "a telling-off".
Betydning
an angry telling-off
Ordkombinasjoner
give someone a scold
|get a scold
|a quick scold
|a sharp scold
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
compliment (A positive remark instead of criticism.)
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approval (A positive evaluation rather than a reprimand.)
Temaer
communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Definisjon
an angry talk that tells someone they did wrong
An occasion or instance of scolding; a sharp reprimand.
VERB
C1
4
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
A bird scolded in the tree.
A madár a fán éles, csattogó hangot adott.
Vanlig feil:
Don’t confuse this with the common human meaning (to criticize someone); here the subject is usually an animal.
Betydning
make harsh warning calls
Ordkombinasjoner
birds scold
|a jay scolded
|a squirrel scolded from a tree
|scold from the bushes
|scold loudly
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
sing (Birdsong is melodic rather than harsh or warning.)
Temaer
nature
|animals
Definisjon
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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
scold
IPA
GB/skˈoʊld/
US/skˈoʊld/
Stavelser og trykk
scold (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (scold)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: scold
- Plural: scolds
Verb
- Base: scold
- 3rd Person Singular: scolds
- Present Participle: scolding
- Past: scolded
Uttrykk
scold someone for something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
reprimand about a specific thing
to scold someone because they did something
Eksempler
- She scolded him for interrupting.
- He got scolded for forgetting the keys.
- The coach scolded the players for not listening.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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
Eksempler
- You can’t scold people into caring about the project.
- He thought he could scold his kids into cleaning their room.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- She scolded him out of lying.