surroundings
gb/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/ us/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
B1
Engels
környezet, környék
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
környezet
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
in [adjective] surroundings; [someone] notices/takes in [their] surroundings
She paused to look at her surroundings before crossing the busy street.
Mielőtt átkelt volna a forgalmas utcán, megállt egy pillanatra, hogy felmérje a környezetét.
The cabin’s quiet surroundings made it easy to relax.
A faház csendes környezete megkönnyítette a pihenést.
In the dark, the forest surroundings felt unfamiliar and a little scary.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I like my new surroundings.
Tetszik az új környezetem.
He looked around at his surroundings.
Körülnézve szemügyre vette a környezetét.
Veelgemaakte fout:
It is usually plural: say “the surroundings,” not “a surrounding.” For one nearby thing, use “a surrounding wall/building,” or “the surrounding area.”
Betekenis
things and place around you
Woordcombinaties
beautiful surroundings
|pleasant surroundings
|peaceful surroundings
|natural surroundings
|urban surroundings
|familiar surroundings
|unfamiliar surroundings
|immediate surroundings
|noisy surroundings
|safe surroundings
Synoniemen
environment (Often broader and can include social conditions as well as physical setting.)
|
setting (Common for the place where something happens, especially in stories or events.)
Thema's
daily_life
|places
|travel
|nature
Definitie
the things and places around you
The area, objects, and general physical setting that are around someone or something at a particular time.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
környék
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[a place] and its surroundings
The brochure highlights the museum and its surroundings.
A prospektus a múzeumot és a környékét mutatja be.
We rented bikes to explore the town’s surroundings.
Biciklit béreltünk, hogy felfedezzük a város környékét.
There aren’t many restaurants in the immediate surroundings of the station.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We walked around the surroundings of the hotel.
Sétáltunk a szálloda környékén.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse “surroundings” (nearby area) with “surrounding” as an adjective (e.g., “the surrounding streets”).
Betekenis
area around a place
Woordcombinaties
the hotel and its surroundings
|the city and its surroundings
|explore the surroundings
|local surroundings
|the immediate surroundings
|the village and its surroundings
|the park and its surroundings
|the neighborhood surroundings
|survey the surroundings
|a map of the surroundings
Synoniemen
vicinity (More formal; emphasizes ‘nearby’ rather than the look or feel of the place.)
|
area (More general; doesn’t necessarily mean ‘around’ a specific point.)
Thema's
places
|travel
|real_estate
Definitie
the area near a place
The nearby area around a particular place, such as a building, town, or landmark.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
környezet
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s social/home/work surroundings
Children often learn quickly when they’re in supportive surroundings.
A gyerekek gyakran gyorsan tanulnak, ha támogató környezetben vannak.
He struggled at first because the new school surroundings were so different.
Eleinte nehezen boldogult, mert az új iskolai környezet nagyon más volt.
She credits her success to the stable surroundings she grew up in.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Good surroundings can help you study.
A jó környezet segíthet a tanulásban.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is more about context (home/social/work) than physical scenery; “surroundings” here can overlap with “environment.”
Betekenis
conditions affecting someone’s life
Woordcombinaties
family surroundings
|home surroundings
|social surroundings
|work surroundings
|stable surroundings
|supportive surroundings
|difficult surroundings
|grow up in (certain) surroundings
|change of surroundings
|influence of surroundings
Synoniemen
environment (Very common and often used in the same way, especially for childhood or work conditions.)
|
circumstances (Focuses more on conditions and situation than on the people/setting around someone.)
Thema's
society
|education
|work
|psychology
Definitie
the conditions and people around someone that influence them
The conditions, influences, or context in which someone lives or develops, especially those that affect their behavior or opportunities.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
surroundings
IPA
GB/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
US/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
sur - round - ings (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: surroundings
- Plural: surroundings
Uitdrukkingen
a change of surroundings
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
being in a different place
a different place from your usual one
Voorbeelden
- After months of working from home, he needed a change of surroundings.
- We went to the coast for a change of surroundings.
- A short walk can be enough for a change of surroundings.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I want a change of surroundings.
adapt to your surroundings
1/ədˈæpt tə jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
adjust to a new environment
change so you can live or work in a new place
Voorbeelden
- It took her a few weeks to adapt to her new surroundings.
- Animals adapt to their surroundings over time.
- Try to adapt to the surroundings instead of comparing everything to home.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I need time to adapt to my surroundings.
be aware of your surroundings
1/bˈi əwˈɛɹ əv jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
pay attention to what’s around
pay attention to what is around you
Voorbeelden
- When you’re walking at night, be aware of your surroundings.
- He had headphones on and wasn’t aware of his surroundings.
- The guide reminded everyone to be aware of their surroundings on the trail.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Be aware of your surroundings.
blend into (your/the) surroundings
1/blˈɛnd ˈɪntu jˈɔɚθ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
not stand out in a place
look like you belong there
Voorbeelden
- He wore dark clothes to blend into the surroundings.
- The new building blends into its surroundings surprisingly well.
- Some animals can change color to blend into their surroundings.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The house blends into its surroundings.
in your immediate surroundings
1/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ ɪmˈidiɪt sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
very close to you
very near you
Voorbeelden
- Keep an eye on what’s happening in your immediate surroundings.
- There were no shops in the immediate surroundings of the campsite.
- She looked around her immediate surroundings for her keys.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- There is a café in my immediate surroundings.
take in your surroundings
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪn jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
look around and notice details
look around and notice what you see
Voorbeelden
- She stopped for a moment to take in her surroundings.
- After the long flight, he stepped outside and took in the new surroundings.
- We sat quietly, taking in the lake and its surroundings.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I took in my surroundings.