impolite
gb/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/ us/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
B1
Engels
udvariatlan, illetlen
B1
1
udvariatlan
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is impolite (to [someone]); it is impolite to [do something]
It’s impolite to interrupt someone when they’re speaking.
Udvariatlan dolog félbeszakítani valakit, miközben beszél.
She apologized for being impolite to the waiter.
Elnézést kért, amiért udvariatlanul viselkedett a felszolgálóval.
I didn’t mean to be impolite, but I had to leave early.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
It is impolite to talk with your mouth full.
Udvariatlanság tele szájjal beszélni.
Please don’t be impolite to your teacher.
Kérlek, ne légy udvariatlan a tanároddal.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes say *unpolite*; the common word is impolite (or rude).
Betekenis
not polite; rude
Woordcombinaties
impolite behavior
|impolite remarks
|impolite language
|impolite tone
|impolite gesture
|impolite response
|impolite to ask
|impolite to interrupt
|impolite to stare
|impolite to ignore someone
Synoniemen
rude (More direct and often stronger than impolite.)
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discourteous (More formal; emphasizes lack of courtesy.)
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unmannerly (More old-fashioned; emphasizes bad manners.)
Antoniemen
polite (Showing good manners and respect.)
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courteous (Especially considerate and respectful in manners.)
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respectful (Emphasizes showing respect, not just good manners.)
Thema's
communication
|social_norms
|daily_life
Definitie
If someone is impolite, they are not polite and they do not show good manners.
Not showing good manners or respect; rude or discourteous.
B2
2
illetlen
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
impolite [joke/story/word/meaning]
He told a couple of impolite jokes at the party.
Elmondott néhány illetlen viccet a partin.
The song includes some impolite language.
A dalban van néhány illetlen kifejezés.
I won’t repeat the impolite word he used.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
That movie has a few impolite words.
Abban a filmben elhangzik néhány illetlen szó.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is usually about words/jokes/topics, not about everyday manners (e.g., 'impolite joke' vs 'impolite customer').
Betekenis
slightly obscene or crude
Woordcombinaties
impolite joke
|impolite jokes
|impolite story
|impolite word
|impolite language
|impolite humor
|an impolite meaning
Synoniemen
crude (Often stronger; suggests rough, offensive directness.)
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risqué (Suggests mildly sexual content; often playful.)
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obscene (Stronger; clearly offensive or explicit.)
Antoniemen
clean (Family-friendly; not sexual or offensive.)
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decent (Acceptable and not offensive in polite society.)
Thema's
humor
|communication
|social_norms
Definitie
Impolite can also mean a bit rude or sexual, especially about jokes or words.
Used as a mild or humorous way to refer to language, jokes, or topics that are slightly obscene, sexual, or socially inappropriate.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
impolite
IPA
GB/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
US/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
im - pol - ite (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ite)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: impolite
Woordfamilie
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
impolitely
adverb B2
impoliteness
noun
Uitdrukkingen
it’s impolite to ...
1/ˈɪts ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə |/
fixed phrase
say a behavior breaks manners
You use this to say an action is rude.
Voorbeelden
- It’s impolite to check your phone during a meeting.
- It’s impolite to ask someone’s age in some cultures.
- It’s impolite to cut in line.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- It’s impolite to shout in class.
not to be impolite, but ...
1/nˈɑt tə bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt | bˈʌt |/
fixed phrase
soften criticism or disagreement
You say this before something that might sound rude.
Voorbeelden
- Not to be impolite, but you’re blocking the screen.
- Not to be impolite, but I think you’ve made a mistake.
- Not to be impolite, but could you lower your voice?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Not to be impolite, but I need to go now.
would it be impolite to ...?
1/wˈʊd ˈɪt bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə ‖/
fixed phrase
ask if action is rude
You use this to ask politely if something is rude.
Voorbeelden
- Would it be impolite to take this seat?
- Would it be impolite to ask how much you earn?
- Would it be impolite to leave a little early?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Would it be impolite to open the window?