suppose
gb/səpˈoʊz/ us/səpˈoʊz/
A2
Engelsk
~ 800
feltételez, gondol, tegyük fel, kell, úgy van/volt, hogy
VERB
B1
1
feltételez
B2
gondol
A1
Bruksmønster:
to suppose [that clause]
I suppose you're right about the weather.
Azt hiszem, igazad van az időjárással kapcsolatban.
She supposed he had already left for work.
Feltételezte, hogy a férfi már elment dolgozni.
I suppose we could try calling them again.
Do you suppose they will arrive on time?
I suppose it's too late to change our plans.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I suppose it will rain today.
Azt hiszem, ma esni fog.
I suppose she is at home now.
Gondolom, most otthon van.
Do you suppose he will come?
I suppose this is your bag.
I suppose we can start now.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suppose' with 'guess'. 'Guess' can be more about making a quick, less certain answer, while 'suppose' can show a thoughtful assumption.
Betydning
Assume something is true
Ordkombinasjoner
I suppose so
|suppose that
|suppose we
|you suppose
|be supposed to
Synonymer
assume (Often used more formally or in logical contexts; 'suppose' can be more casual or conversational.)
|
presume (Similar meaning but sometimes suggests stronger likelihood or legal/formal use.)
Antonymer
doubt (Indicates uncertainty or disbelief, the opposite of accepting something as true.)
Temaer
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
To think something is true, even if you are not sure.
To believe or accept that something is true or will happen, often without certain proof.
VERB
B1
2
tegyük fel
B1
Bruksmønster:
suppose [clause], [result/clause]
Suppose you won the lottery—what would you do?
Tegyük fel, hogy nyernél a lottón — mit tennél?
Let's suppose it's true; what happens next?
Tegyük fel, hogy igaz; mi történik ezután?
Suppose we missed the train—how would we get there?
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Suppose you are rich. What will you buy?
Tegyük fel, hogy gazdag vagy. Mit vennél?
Suppose it rains. What will we do?
Tegyük fel, hogy esik az eső. Mit fogunk csinálni?
Let's suppose we go by car.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may forget that 'suppose' in this use often sets up a conditional and should be followed by appropriate tense forms.
Betydning
Suggest imagining a situation
Ordkombinasjoner
suppose you were
|let's suppose
|suppose for a moment
Synonymer
imagine (Focuses more on creating a mental picture, while 'suppose' frames it for argument or reasoning.)
Temaer
thinking
|communication
|education
Definisjon
To ask someone to imagine a situation, often to talk about what might happen.
To introduce a hypothetical situation for the sake of discussion or argument.
VERB
A2
3
kell
A1
Bruksmønster:
[someone] be supposed to [verb]
You're supposed to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Biciklizéskor sisakot kell viselned.
The meeting was supposed to start at 9 a.m.
Úgy volt, hogy a megbeszélés reggel 9-kor kezdődik.
I'm supposed to finish this report by Friday.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I am supposed to clean my room.
Ki kell takarítanom a szobámat.
We are supposed to be quiet in the library.
Csendben kell lennünk a könyvtárban.
She is supposed to come at 6.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes omit 'be' and say 'I supposed to go' instead of 'I am supposed to go'. The auxiliary verb is necessary.
Betydning
Be expected to do something
Ordkombinasjoner
be supposed to happen
|be supposed to start
|be supposed to help
Synonymer
should ('Should' expresses duty or advisability; 'be supposed to' emphasizes expectation based on rules or arrangements.)
Antonymer
not meant to (Indicates lack of intention or prohibition, opposite of being expected.)
Temaer
rules
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
To be told that you must do something by rule or plan.
To be expected or required to do something according to rules, plans, or normal circumstances.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
suppose
IPA
GB/səpˈoʊz/
US/səpˈoʊz/
Stavelser og trykk
sup - pose (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: suppose
- 3rd Person Singular: supposes
- Present Participle: supposing
- Past: supposed
Ordfamilie
Forms
supposes
verb
supposing
verb
supposed
verb
Core family
supposedly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
supposition
noun C1
Uttrykk
I suppose so
1/ˈaɪ səpˈoʊz sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Reluctant or uncertain agreement
Used to say yes, but without being very sure or excited.
Eksempler
- "Do you want to join us?" "I suppose so."
- "It's going to rain later." "I suppose so."
let's suppose (that)
1/lˈɛts səpˈoʊz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Introduce a hypothetical situation for discussion
Used when asking someone to imagine a situation so you can talk about it.
Eksempler
- Let's suppose that you are the boss—what changes would you make?
- Let's suppose it's true; what happens then?
be supposed to
1/bˈi səpˈoʊzd tə/
fixed phrase
to be expected to do something
To have a duty or expectation to do something.
Eksempler
- You are supposed to finish your homework before dinner.
- You are supposed to hand in your homework on time.
- We were supposed to meet at 6 p.m.
- The train is supposed to arrive at 8 p.m.