this
gb/ðˈɪs/ us/ðˈɪs/
A1
Engels
~ 100
ez, ez a/az, ennyire, ilyen
A1
1
ez
A1
Gebruikspatroon:
this [noun]
This book is my favorite.
Ez a könyv a kedvencem.
I can’t believe this weather!
Hihetetlen ez az idő!
This is the best pizza I’ve ever had.
Do you remember this song?
This problem needs to be solved quickly.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This is my bag.
Ez az én táskám.
I like this car.
Tetszik ez az autó.
This apple is red.
This man is my teacher.
I live in this house.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'this' with 'that'; remember 'this' is for something near, 'that' for something farther away.
Betekenis
referring to something near
Woordcombinaties
this year
|this time
|this place
|this book
|this problem
Synoniemen
the following (Used in formal contexts to introduce information; less conversational.)
Antoniemen
that (Refers to something farther away in space, time, or context.)
Thema's
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Used to talk about a person, thing, or idea that is close to you or that you are talking about now.
Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is close in space, time, or context to the speaker.
A1
2
ez a/az
A1
Gebruikspatroon:
this [singular noun]
I have to finish this report today.
Ma be kell fejeznem ezt a jelentést.
This road leads to the city center.
Ez az út a városközpontba vezet.
Can you hold this bag for me?
We need to fix this issue now.
This movie is really good.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I like this pen.
Tetszik ez a toll.
This chair is big.
Ez a szék nagy.
We have this class today.
This dog is small.
I work in this office.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'these' instead of 'this' for singular nouns; 'this' is only for one person or thing.
Betekenis
specific nearby item
Woordcombinaties
this morning
|this week
|this way
|this idea
|this situation
Synoniemen
the current (Used for time-related or ongoing situations; more formal.)
Antoniemen
that (Used for a person, thing, or idea farther away in space, time, or context.)
Thema's
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Used before a noun to talk about a person, thing, or idea that is close to you.
Used before a noun to indicate a particular person, thing, or idea that is near in space, time, or context.
B1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
this [adjective/adverb]
I didn’t know it was this hard.
Nem tudtam, hogy ennyire nehéz.
Why are you standing this far away?
Miért állsz ilyen messze?
I can’t eat this much food.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I am not this tall.
Nem vagyok ilyen magas.
He doesn’t run this fast.
Ő nem fut ilyen gyorsan.
We can’t go this far.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'this' as an adverb with 'so'; 'so' can express surprise while 'this' is more neutral and specific.
Betekenis
to the indicated degree
Woordcombinaties
this much
|this far
|this big
Synoniemen
so ('So' can be used similarly but often has a slightly more emotional tone.)
Antoniemen
that much (Indicates a different or lesser/greater degree farther from the current context.)
Thema's
measurement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Used to show how much or how far something is.
To the degree or extent shown or suggested by something nearby in context.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
this
IPA
GB/ðˈɪs/
US/ðˈɪs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
this (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (this)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: this
- Plural: thises
Woordfamilie
Forms
thises
noun
Negative and opposite forms
that
pronoun/determiner A1
Uitdrukkingen
at this point
1/ˈæt ðˈɪs pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
at the current moment
Now; at the present time in a process or situation.
Voorbeelden
- At this point, we have no other options.
- There’s nothing more we can do at this point.
make this quick
1/mˈeɪk ðˈɪs kwˈɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
do something quickly now
Do something fast without delay from now.
Voorbeelden
- Let’s make this quick so we can leave early.
- I’ll make this quick—you need to sign here.
this and that
1/ðˈɪs ˈænd ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
various unspecified things
Things that are not named exactly; different things.
Voorbeelden
- We talked about this and that over coffee.
- The store sells clothes, books, and this and that.