bother
gb/bˈɑðɚ/ us/bˈɑðɚ/
A2
Engels
~ 2200
zavar, bosszant, veszi a fáradságot, bajlódik, kellemetlenség, macera, nyűg
WERKWOORD
A2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
to bother [someone]
It really bothers me when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
Nagyon zavar, amikor az emberek hangosan beszélnek telefonon nyilvános helyen.
I hope my questions don't bother you.
Remélem, nem zavarnak a kérdéseim.
The noise from the construction site bothered her all day.
Does it bother you if I open the window?
His constant complaining started to bother everyone at work.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Loud music bothers me.
Engem zavar a hangos zene.
Does it bother you if I sit here?
Zavarna, ha ide ülnék?
The smell bothers my nose.
I hope I don't bother you.
Her words bother him a lot.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bother' with 'brother' in pronunciation. Also, some learners use 'bother' only for big problems, but it is often used for small annoyances.
Betekenis
Annoy or cause trouble to
Woordcombinaties
bother someone
|really bother
|hardly bother
|bother too much
Synoniemen
annoy (Slightly stronger and more general in meaning; can cover more situations.)
|
disturb (Focuses more on interrupting someone's activity or peace.)
Antoniemen
please (To make someone happy or satisfied instead of annoyed.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To make someone feel a little angry, worried, or not comfortable.
To make someone feel slightly angry, upset, or worried, or to cause inconvenience.
WERKWOORD
B1
2
bajlódik
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
to bother to [verb]
She didn't even bother to call and say she was late.
Még arra sem vette a fáradságot, hogy felhívjon és szóljon, hogy késni fog.
Why bother trying if you know you can't win?
Minek próbálkozni, ha tudod, hogy úgysem nyerhetsz?
He never bothers to clean up after himself.
I can't be bothered to cook tonight.
They could at least have bothered to reply.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I don't bother to read the news every day.
Nem bajlódom azzal, hogy mindennap elolvassam a híreket.
He doesn't bother to check his email.
Nem veszi a fáradságot, hogy megnézze az e-mailjeit.
Why bother to go if it's raining?
She didn't bother to say goodbye.
We can't be bothered to walk.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may forget 'to' before the verb in this pattern (e.g., 'bother do' instead of 'bother to do').
Betekenis
Make an effort to do something
Woordcombinaties
bother to ask
|bother coming
|couldn't bother
Synoniemen
take the trouble (Slightly more formal; emphasizes effort taken.)
Antoniemen
neglect (To not do something because of lack of care or effort.)
Thema's
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To use time and energy to do something, often when you do not want to.
To make the effort needed to do something, especially when it is not necessary or when one is not enthusiastic about it.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
3
It's such a bother having to renew your license every year.
Kész nyűg, hogy minden évben meg kell újítani az engedélyedet.
Sorry for the bother—could you help me move this table?
Elnézést a kellemetlenségért – tudna segíteni arrébb tenni ezt az asztalt?
The extra paperwork was a real bother.
I hope my request isn't too much of a bother.
Thanks for helping, and sorry for the bother.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Going to the bank is a bother.
Bankba menni kész nyűg.
Sorry for the bother.
Elnézést a kellemetlenségért.
The rain was a real bother.
Filling out forms is a bother.
I don't want to cause a bother.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'bother' as a noun with 'brother' due to similar pronunciation. Also, they might not realize 'bother' as a noun is less common in very formal writing.
Betekenis
An annoying or troublesome situation
Woordcombinaties
such a bother
|real bother
|what a bother
Synoniemen
nuisance (Slightly stronger and more negative tone.)
Antoniemen
convenience (Something that makes life easier instead of harder.)
Thema's
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
A problem or thing that makes life harder or less pleasant.
A situation that causes inconvenience, trouble, or annoyance.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
bother
IPA
GB/bˈɑðɚ/
US/bˈɑðɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
both - er (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (both)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: bother
- Plural: bother, bothers
Verb
- Base: bother
- 3rd Person Singular: bothers
- Present Participle: bothering
- Past: bothered
Woordfamilie
Forms
bothers
noun
bothering
verb
bothered
verb
Related words
bothersome
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unbothered
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
can't be bothered
1/kˈænt bˈi bˈɑðɚd/
fixed phrase
informal
Not willing to make an effort
To not want to spend time or energy doing something.
Voorbeelden
- I can't be bothered to cook tonight; let's order pizza instead.
- She said she couldn't be bothered with the meeting and stayed home.
don't bother
1/dˈoʊnt bˈɑðɚ/
fixed phrase
Telling someone not to try
Used to tell someone they do not need to do something because it is not necessary or helpful.
Voorbeelden
- Don't bother making the bed; I'll do it later.
- He tried to explain, but she told him, 'Don't bother.'
what's the bother?
1/wˈʌts ðə bˈɑðɚ ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
Asking why it's troublesome
Used to ask why something is seen as a problem or too much work.
Voorbeelden
- What's the bother? It's just a short walk.
- I don't understand what's the bother about waiting a few minutes.