tidy
gb/tˈaɪdi/ us/tˈaɪdi/
A2
Engelsk
rendezett, rendbe tesz, rendet rak, megigazít, rendbe szedi magát, letisztult, elegáns, takaros, szép, csinos
A2
1
rendezett
B1
Bruksmønster:
[place/thing/person] is tidy
Her desk is always tidy, with everything in its place.
Az íróasztala mindig rendezett, mindennek megvan a helye.
Try to keep the kitchen tidy while you cook.
Próbáld rendben tartani a konyhát főzés közben.
He arrived in a tidy shirt and clean shoes.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My room is tidy today.
Ma rend van a szobámban.
Please keep your desk tidy.
Kérlek, tartsd rendben az íróasztalodat.
Vanlig feil:
Learners often use tidy to mean 'washed' or 'disinfected'; tidy mainly means 'not messy' (things are in the right place).
Betydning
neat and in order
Ordkombinasjoner
a tidy room
|a tidy desk
|a tidy kitchen
|a tidy house
|keep (something) tidy
|neat and tidy
|a tidy appearance
|tidy hair
|tidy clothes
|tidy handwriting
Synonymer
neat (Common near-synonym; often about appearance or arrangement.)
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orderly (More formal; emphasizes clear order.)
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organized (Emphasizes a planned system, not just lack of mess.)
Antonymer
messy (Not neat; things are scattered or dirty-looking.)
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untidy (Direct opposite; lacking tidiness.)
Temaer
daily_life
|home
|appearance
Definisjon
Clean and organized, not messy.
Having things arranged neatly and not messy or cluttered.
VERB
A2
2
rendbe tesz
A2
rendet rak
A2
Bruksmønster:
tidy [room/place] (up); tidy [things]
Could you tidy the living room before guests arrive?
Rendbe tennéd a nappalit, mielőtt megérkeznek a vendégek?
I tidied my desk and threw away old papers.
Rendbe tettem az íróasztalomat, és kidobtam a régi papírokat.
We need to tidy up the kitchen after dinner.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I will tidy my room now.
Most rendet rakok a szobámban.
She tidies the kitchen every evening.
Minden este rendbe teszi a konyhát.
Vanlig feil:
Don’t confuse tidy with clean: you can tidy without washing (for example, by putting clothes away).
Betydning
make a place neat
Ordkombinasjoner
tidy the room
|tidy the house
|tidy your desk
|tidy your toys
|tidy the kitchen
|tidy up the mess
|tidy up after dinner
|tidy up quickly
|tidy away clothes
|tidy the living room
Synonymer
clean up (Often includes removing dirt as well as putting things away.)
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straighten (Focuses on arranging things neatly, often quickly.)
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organize (Suggests a more systematic arrangement, sometimes long-term.)
Antonymer
mess up (To make a place untidy.)
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clutter (To fill a space with too many scattered things.)
Temaer
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Definisjon
To clean up and put things in the right place.
To make a place or group of things tidy by putting things away and removing mess.
VERB
B1
3
megigazít
B1
Bruksmønster:
tidy yourself (up); tidy [your hair/clothes]
He went to the restroom to tidy his hair.
Kiment a mosdóba, hogy megigazítsa a haját.
Give me a minute to tidy myself up before we go.
Adj egy percet, hogy rendbe szedjem magam, mielőtt elindulunk.
She tidied her jacket and walked into the meeting.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I need to tidy my hair.
Meg kell igazítanom a hajamat.
She tidied herself up quickly.
Gyorsan rendbe szedte magát.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse tidy for washing; tidy yourself up can mean small fixes, not necessarily a full shower.
Betydning
make yourself look neat
Ordkombinasjoner
tidy yourself up
|tidy your hair
|tidy your shirt
|tidy your appearance
|tidy up before leaving
|tidy up in the bathroom
Synonymer
freshen up (Often includes washing your face or changing clothes.)
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straighten up (Often about clothing or posture; quick improvement.)
Antonymer
dishevel (To make hair or clothes look untidy.)
Temaer
appearance
|daily_life
Definisjon
To make your hair or clothes neat.
To make your appearance neat by adjusting your clothes, hair, or face, especially quickly.
B2
4
letisztult
B2
elegáns
B1
Bruksmønster:
a tidy [solution/argument/design/summary]
That’s a tidy solution to a complicated problem.
Ez egy elegáns megoldás egy bonyolult problémára.
The proposal is tidy and easy to follow.
A javaslat letisztult és könnyen követhető.
They rewrote the script into a tidy piece of code.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
This is a tidy plan.
Ez egy letisztult terv.
Her explanation was tidy and clear.
A magyarázata letisztult és világos volt.
Vanlig feil:
This meaning is not about cleaning; it describes ideas, plans, or designs.
Betydning
simple and well-organized
Ordkombinasjoner
a tidy solution
|a tidy answer
|a tidy summary
|a tidy argument
|a tidy layout
|a tidy design
|tidy code
|a tidy process
|a tidy spreadsheet
Synonymer
neat (Very close; often used for solutions or ideas.)
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elegant (Suggests pleasing simplicity and skill.)
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well-structured (More formal; emphasizes organization of parts.)
Antonymer
messy (Disorganized or unclear in structure.)
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clumsy (Awkward or poorly put together.)
Temaer
education
|work
|writing
|technology
Definisjon
Simple, clear, and put together well.
Clear, simple, and neatly arranged, without awkward parts or loose ends.
B1
5
Bruksmønster:
a tidy little [house/garden/kitchen]
They live in a tidy little apartment near the station.
Egy takaros kis lakásban laknak az állomás közelében.
She planted herbs in a tidy row along the wall.
A fal mentén rendezett sorba ültette a fűszernövényeket.
He made a tidy stack of the documents.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
We have a tidy little kitchen.
Takaros kis konyhánk van.
I made a tidy pile of books.
Rendezett kupacba raktam a könyveket.
Vanlig feil:
Often used with little; it does not always mean 'cleaned'—it can simply describe size and neatness.
Betydning
small and neatly arranged
Ordkombinasjoner
a tidy little house
|a tidy little garden
|a tidy little apartment
|a tidy bundle
|a tidy stack
|a tidy row
Synonymer
compact (Emphasizes small size and efficient use of space.)
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neat (Emphasizes a pleasing, orderly look.)
Antonymer
sprawling (Large and spread out.)
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bulky (Large and awkward in shape.)
Temaer
daily_life
|home
Definisjon
Small and neat.
Small, compact, and neat in appearance.
B2
INFORMAL
6
Bruksmønster:
a tidy [sum/profit/amount]
They sold the house for a tidy sum.
Szép összegért adták el a házat.
She made a tidy profit from the investment.
A befektetésen szép nyereséget ért el.
The company paid a tidy fee to secure the contract.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He earned a tidy sum.
Szép összeget keresett.
They made a tidy profit.
Szép nyereséget értek el.
Vanlig feil:
This meaning is idiomatic and usually appears before words like sum or profit; it does not mean 'neat money.'
Betydning
fairly large amount (informal)
Ordkombinasjoner
a tidy sum
|a tidy profit
|a tidy amount
|a tidy fee
|a tidy payout
|make a tidy profit
Synonymer
substantial (More neutral/formal; emphasizes size and importance.)
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considerable (Neutral; stresses that the amount is large.)
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handsome (Slightly old-fashioned; often collocates with profit/sum.)
Antonymer
small (Not large in amount.)
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negligible (So small it is not worth considering.)
Temaer
money
|business
Definisjon
A surprisingly large amount (often money).
Used to describe an amount, especially of money, that is fairly large or impressive.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
tidy
IPA
GB/tˈaɪdi/
US/tˈaɪdi/
Stavelser og trykk
tidy (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (tidy)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: tidy
- Comparative: tidier
- Superlative: tidiest
Verb
- Base: tidy
- 3rd Person Singular: tidies
- Present Participle: tidying
- Past: tidied
Uttrykk
keep (something) tidy
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ tˈaɪdi/
fixed phrase
maintain neatness
To make sure something stays neat.
Eksempler
- It’s easier to clean if you keep the kitchen tidy every day.
- They try to keep the shared office tidy.
- Please keep your area tidy during the workshop.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I keep my room tidy.
tidy away
1/tˈaɪdi əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
put things away neatly
To put things back where they belong.
Eksempler
- She tidied away the toys before dinner.
- Please tidy your clothes away instead of leaving them on the chair.
- We tidied the dishes away and wiped the counters.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I tidied my books away.
- Tidy them away, please.
tidy up
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
clean and put in order
To clean and make a room neat.
Eksempler
- Let’s tidy up before your parents get home.
- I’ll cook if you tidy up afterward.
- Can you tidy up your room this afternoon?
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Please tidy up.
- I will tidy it up.
tidy up after someone
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp ˈæftɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
clean someone else’s mess
To clean what another person left messy.
Eksempler
- I’m tired of tidying up after the kids all day.
- He never cooks because he hates tidying up after other people.
- If you make a mess, you should tidy up after yourself.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I tidy up after my little brother.
tidy up your act
1/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp jˈʊɹ ˈækt/
idiom
informal
improve your behavior
To behave better and be more responsible.
Eksempler
- If you want to keep this job, you need to tidy up your act.
- The coach told the team to tidy up their act before the next match.
- He promised to tidy up his act and stop missing deadlines.
tidy yourself up
1/tˈaɪdi jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
make yourself look neat
To make your hair or clothes neat.
Eksempler
- Go and tidy yourself up—you’ve got food on your face.
- She tidied herself up before the video call.
- He told the kids to tidy themselves up for the family photo.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I need to tidy myself up.