shaky
gb/ʃˈeɪki/ us/ʃˈeɪki/
B1
Engelsk
ingatag, billegős, rozoga, bizonytalan, labilis, gyenge, megalapozatlan, remegős, remeg
B1
1
Bruksmønster:
[something] is shaky
The table is shaky, so don’t put the hot soup near the edge.
Az asztal billeg, ezért ne tedd a forró levest a széléhez közel.
The old ladder felt shaky under my feet.
A régi létra inogott a lábam alatt.
The video looks shaky because it was filmed while walking.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
This chair is shaky.
Ez a szék billeg.
Be careful—the bridge is shaky.
Vigyázz, a híd ingatag.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may use *shaking* (an action) when they need *shaky* (a description), e.g., “a shaky table,” not “a shaking table.”
Betydning
not firm; likely to wobble
Ordkombinasjoner
a shaky table
|a shaky ladder
|a shaky chair
|a shaky bridge
|a shaky platform
|shaky steps
|a shaky ride
|shaky footage
|a shaky camera
|shaky hands
Synonymer
wobbly (More informal and often about side-to-side movement.)
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unstable (More general and slightly more formal.)
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unsteady (Often used for movement or balance, especially in people.)
Antonymer
steady (Firm and not moving unexpectedly.)
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stable (Securely supported and unlikely to fall or shift.)
Temaer
daily_life
|movement
|objects
Definisjon
Not steady; it moves and is not strong.
Not firmly supported or steady; likely to shake, wobble, or move in an uncontrolled way.
B2
2
Bruksmønster:
[something] is shaky
After the scandal, his position at the company looked shaky.
A botrány után ingatagnak tűnt a pozíciója a cégnél.
Their relationship has been shaky for months.
A kapcsolatuk hónapok óta ingatag.
The ceasefire is shaky, with new clashes reported overnight.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My plan is shaky.
A tervem elég bizonytalan.
The economy is still shaky.
A gazdaság még mindig ingatag.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse *unstable* in personal contexts; *shaky* is very common for plans, finances, and relationships in everyday English.
Betydning
not stable or secure
Ordkombinasjoner
shaky finances
|a shaky economy
|a shaky relationship
|a shaky truce
|a shaky peace
|shaky job security
|a shaky plan
|a shaky agreement
|a shaky alliance
|a shaky recovery
Synonymer
precarious (More formal; emphasizes danger of failing.)
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uncertain (Focuses on not being sure what will happen.)
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unstable (More general; often used for systems or conditions.)
Antonymer
secure (Safe and not likely to fail.)
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stable (Firm and not likely to change suddenly.)
Temaer
business
|relationships
|life_situations
Definisjon
Not safe or certain; it may fail.
Not stable or secure; likely to change, fail, or end badly.
B2
3
Bruksmønster:
[evidence/argument/case] is shaky
The prosecution’s case was shaky, and the jury wasn’t persuaded.
A vád gyenge lábakon állt, és az esküdtszéket nem győzte meg.
Her explanation sounded shaky when we asked for details.
Amikor részleteket kértünk, a magyarázata nem hangzott meggyőzőnek.
The article relies on shaky evidence from anonymous sources.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The evidence is shaky.
A bizonyítékok gyengék.
That argument is shaky.
Ez az érv gyenge.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse this with “shocking.” *Shaky* means weak or doubtful, not surprising.
Betydning
weakly supported; not convincing
Ordkombinasjoner
shaky evidence
|a shaky argument
|a shaky case
|shaky logic
|a shaky theory
|a shaky explanation
|shaky reasoning
|shaky testimony
Synonymer
weak (General; can describe arguments, evidence, or performance.)
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dubious (Stronger doubt; suggests you don’t trust it.)
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unconvincing (Focuses on failing to persuade.)
Antonymer
sound (Logically strong and well supported.)
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solid (Strong and reliable (especially evidence or arguments).)
Temaer
education
|law
|communication
Definisjon
Not strong or convincing; easy to doubt.
Not well supported by evidence or reasoning; doubtful and not convincing.
B1
4
Bruksmønster:
feel shaky; [someone]'s hands/voice are shaky
I felt shaky after skipping breakfast.
Gyengének és remegősnek éreztem magam, miután kihagytam a reggelit.
His hands were shaky as he tried to unlock the door.
Remegő kézzel próbálta kinyitni az ajtót.
She was shaky with nerves before going on stage.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I feel shaky.
Remegősnek érzem magam.
My hands are shaky.
Remeg a kezem.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may say “I am shaky” when they mean “I feel shaky”; both exist, but *feel shaky* is more common for this meaning.
Betydning
feeling weak or unsteady
Ordkombinasjoner
feel shaky
|look shaky
|shaky hands
|a shaky voice
|shaky legs
|shaky with fear
|shaky from hunger
|shaky after the workout
Synonymer
faint (Stronger; suggests you might pass out.)
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unsteady (Focuses on balance or control.)
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nervous (Focuses on anxiety rather than physical weakness.)
Antonymer
steady (Calm and physically controlled (hands/voice/body).)
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strong (Not weak or close to fainting.)
Temaer
health
|emotions
|body
Definisjon
Feeling weak or a little sick, or nervous so you shake.
Feeling physically weak or not steady, often because of fear, illness, tiredness, or low blood sugar; sometimes showing this through shaking hands or a trembling voice.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
shaky
IPA
GB/ʃˈeɪki/
US/ʃˈeɪki/
Stavelser og trykk
shaky (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (shaky)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: shaky
- Comparative: shakier
- Superlative: shakiest
Uttrykk
on shaky ground
1/ˈɔn ʃˈeɪki ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
in a risky, uncertain position
In a situation that is not safe or certain.
Eksempler
- Without a contract, you’re on shaky ground if they change the deal.
- After missing two deadlines, she knew she was on shaky ground with her manager.
- His argument is on shaky ground because the data is incomplete.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- We are on shaky ground.
- He is on shaky ground at work.
shaky at the knees
1/ʃˈeɪki ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
fixed phrase
so nervous you feel weak
So nervous that your legs feel weak.
Eksempler
- I was shaky at the knees before the interview started.
- He was shaky at the knees when he stepped onto the glass floor.
- She felt shaky at the knees as she waited to hear the results.
shaky cam
1/ʃˈeɪki kˈæm/
fixed phrase
technical
intentionally unsteady camera style
A movie style with a moving, unsteady camera.
Eksempler
- The director used shaky cam to make the chase scene feel more intense.
- Some viewers get dizzy from shaky cam in action movies.
- The horror film relies heavily on shaky cam and quick cuts.