irregular
gb/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/ us/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
A2
Engels
~ 5000
szabálytalan, rendszertelen, rendhagyó, irreguláris harcos, különc
B1
1
szabálytalan
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is irregular
The table has an irregular shape that makes it unique.
Az asztal szabálytalan formája teszi egyedivé.
He suffers from an irregular heartbeat that needs monitoring.
Szabálytalan szívverése van, amelyet figyelemmel kell kísérni.
Bus service can be irregular in rural areas.
The stones were placed in an irregular pattern.
Her breathing became irregular after the accident.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The plate has an irregular edge.
A tányérnak szabálytalan a széle.
My sleep is irregular on weekends.
Hétvégén rendszertelen az alvásom.
The train times are irregular here.
His heart rate is irregular.
The wall has an irregular surface.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'illegal'. 'Irregular' means not normal or uneven; 'illegal' means against the law.
Betekenis
not regular or even
Woordcombinaties
irregular shape
|irregular heartbeat
|irregular schedule
|irregular pattern
Synoniemen
uneven (Describes something not level or consistent in surface or distribution.)
|
inconsistent (Emphasizes lack of uniformity over time or between instances.)
Antoniemen
regular (Follows a consistent pattern or schedule.)
|
even (Level and uniform in surface or distribution.)
Thema's
description
|time
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Not having the same shape, size, time, or way each time.
Not conforming to a consistent, uniform, or expected form, arrangement, or schedule.
A2
TECHNICAL
2
rendhagyó
B2
szabálytalan
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[word] is irregular
'Go' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'went'.
A „go” rendhagyó ige; a múlt idejű alakja a „went”.
Some nouns have irregular plurals like 'children'.
Egyes főneveknek rendhagyó többes száma van, például a „children”.
The teacher explained the list of irregular verbs to the class.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
'Eat' is an irregular verb.
Az „eat” rendhagyó ige.
'Man' has an irregular plural: 'men'.
A „man” többes száma rendhagyó: „men”.
We learn many irregular verbs in English.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'wrong' in grammar. An irregular form is correct but does not follow the normal pattern.
Betekenis
not following grammar rules
Woordcombinaties
irregular verb
|irregular plural
|irregular form
Synoniemen
exceptional (In grammar, deviates from the standard rule.)
Antoniemen
regular (Follows the standard grammatical rules.)
Thema's
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
Definitie
In grammar, changing form in a way that is not the usual rule.
In grammar, not following the usual patterns of inflection, such as forming past tense or plural in an atypical way.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
különc
B2
The rebels fought as irregulars against the main army.
A lázadók irreguláris harcosként küzdöttek a reguláris hadsereg ellen.
He was considered an irregular in the world of professional sports.
A profi sport világában különcnek számított.
The police suspected the work was done by armed irregulars.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The irregulars attacked at night.
Az irreguláris harcosok éjszaka támadtak.
He joined a group of irregulars.
Csatlakozott egy irreguláris harcosokból álló csoporthoz.
Irregulars fought against the army.
Betekenis
person or thing not regular
Woordcombinaties
armed irregulars
|military irregulars
Synoniemen
nonconformist (A person who does not follow traditional rules or customs.)
Antoniemen
regular (A person or thing following standard rules or belonging to the official group.)
Thema's
military
|description
|core_vocabulary
|law
Definitie
A person or thing that is different from what is usual; sometimes a soldier not in the main army.
A person or thing that does not follow expected rules, patterns, or standards; often used for soldiers not part of a regular army.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
irregular
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
US/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ir - reg - u - lar (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (reg)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: irregular
Noun
- Base: irregular
- Plural: irregulars
Woordfamilie
Forms
irregulars
noun
Core family
irregularly
adverb
Related words
irregularity
noun C1
regularly
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
regular
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
regularity
noun B2
regularize
verb
Uitdrukkingen
irregular heartbeat
1/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ hˈɑɹtbˌit/
fixed phrase
abnormal heart rhythm
When your heart does not beat in a regular way.
Voorbeelden
- The doctor diagnosed her with an irregular heartbeat.
- Stress can sometimes cause an irregular heartbeat.
irregular shape
1/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
uneven or asymmetrical shape
A shape that is not even on all sides or does not have equal parts.
Voorbeelden
- The island has an irregular shape when seen from above.
- She cut the bread into irregular shapes.
irregular verb
1/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
verb with nonstandard past forms
A verb that does not make its past tense or past participle with the normal "-ed" ending, for example "go–went–gone".
Voorbeelden
- Children often make mistakes with irregular verbs like "go" and "come".
- Study the list of irregular verbs before the test.
- In this lesson we will practice the past forms of irregular verbs.
irregular verb
2/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
verb with unusual forms
A verb that changes form in a way that does not follow the normal rule.
Voorbeelden
- 'Go' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'went'.
- Students often find it hard to remember all the irregular verbs.