neat
gb/nˈit/ us/nˈit/
A2
Engels
~ 4400
rendezett, klassz, menő, tisztán, elegáns, ötletes
A2
1
rendezett
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is neat
Her desk is always neat and free of clutter.
Az íróasztala mindig rendezett, és nincs tele felesleges holmival.
He folded his clothes into neat piles.
Rendezett halmokba hajtogatta a ruháit.
The garden was neat and well-maintained.
She kept her notes in a neat binder.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My room is neat.
A szobám rendezett.
He has neat hair.
Rendezett a haja.
The table is neat.
I like a neat kitchen.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' with 'clean'. Something can be clean but not neatly arranged.
Betekenis
tidy and orderly
Woordcombinaties
neat desk
|neat handwriting
|keep neat
|look neat
|neat appearance
Synoniemen
tidy (Very close in meaning but often used more for general cleanliness than precise arrangement.)
Antoniemen
messy (Refers to being untidy or disorganized, the opposite of neat.)
Thema's
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Clean and arranged in an orderly way.
Arranged in a clean, orderly, and well-organized way.
B1
INFORMAL
2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is neat
That's a neat trick you showed me.
Ez egy klassz trükk, amit mutattál.
Your new phone is really neat!
Nagyon klassz az új telefonod!
It was a neat idea to combine the two events.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This game is neat.
Ez a játék klassz.
That is a neat car.
Az egy menő autó.
Your plan is neat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in formal writing, where it can seem out of place.
Betekenis
very good or cool
Woordcombinaties
neat idea
|neat trick
|neat solution
Synoniemen
cool (Common informal term for something impressive or appealing.)
Antoniemen
lame (Informal term for something boring or unimpressive.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Used to say something is good or cool.
Used informally to express that something is good, enjoyable, or impressive.
B2
3
tisztán
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[drink] neat
He ordered a whiskey neat.
Tisztán kért egy whiskyt.
I prefer my bourbon neat, without ice.
Én a bourbont tisztán, jég nélkül szeretem.
She poured herself a brandy neat.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He drinks whiskey neat.
Tisztán issza a whiskyt.
I like my rum neat.
Tisztán szeretem a rumot.
She ordered vodka neat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' here with 'clean', but in drinks it means undiluted.
Betekenis
undiluted, pure (drink)
Woordcombinaties
whiskey neat
|served neat
Synoniemen
straight (Commonly used for undiluted alcoholic drinks.)
Antoniemen
mixed (Refers to drinks combined with other liquids or ingredients.)
Thema's
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Alcohol served without water, ice, or other liquids.
(Of a drink, especially alcohol) served straight without being mixed with anything else.
B2
4
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is neat
The engineer came up with a neat solution to the problem.
A mérnök elegáns megoldással állt elő a problémára.
It's a neat little gadget that saves time.
Ez egy ötletes kis kütyü, amellyel időt lehet megtakarítani.
Her handwriting has a neat, artistic style.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This is a neat plan.
Ez egy ötletes terv.
He made a neat tool.
Készített egy ötletes eszközt.
The design is neat.
Betekenis
simple and clever design
Woordcombinaties
neat solution
|neat design
Synoniemen
elegant (Often used for solutions or designs that are both simple and effective.)
Antoniemen
clumsy (Inefficient or awkward in execution or design.)
Thema's
design
|problem solving
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Simple but smart and works well.
Simple yet effective, often in a clever or skillful way.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
neat
IPA
GB/nˈit/
US/nˈit/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
neat (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (neat)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: neat
- Comparative: neater
- Superlative: neatest
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
keep it neat
1/kˈip ˈɪt nˈit/
fixed phrase
maintain tidiness or orderliness
Make sure something stays clean and orderly.
Voorbeelden
- Please keep it neat after you finish using it.
- The teacher asked the students to keep their desks neat.
look neat
1/lˈʊk nˈit/
fixed phrase
appear tidy and orderly
To look clean and well arranged.
Voorbeelden
- You look very neat today for the interview.
- His writing looks neat on the page.
neat and tidy
1/nˈit ˈænd tˈaɪdi/
fixed phrase
orderly and clean appearance
Clean and well arranged.
Voorbeelden
- Her bedroom was always neat and tidy.
- We like to keep the office neat and tidy.