circumstance
gb/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/ us/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1000
körülmény, részlet, anyagi helyzet, életkörülmény
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
1
körülmény
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is due to/depends on [circumstance]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting was postponed.
Előre nem látható körülmények miatt elhalasztották az értekezletet.
Her success was partly the result of favorable circumstances.
Sikere részben a kedvező körülményeknek volt köszönhető.
In these circumstances, it would be wise to wait.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The game was canceled because of bad circumstances.
A mérkőzést a kedvezőtlen körülmények miatt lefújták.
We could not go because of the circumstances.
A körülmények miatt nem tudtunk elmenni.
He lost his job due to new circumstances.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'circumstance' with 'environment'. 'Circumstance' focuses on specific conditions or facts influencing an event, not the general surroundings.
ਅਰਥ
A fact or condition influencing something
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
under the circumstances
|due to circumstances
|change of circumstances
|in certain circumstances
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
situation (More general; refers to the overall set of conditions without emphasizing individual factors.)
|
condition (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to a physical or legal state.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
irrelevance (Indicates something having no effect or connection to the matter at hand.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|society
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Something that affects what happens in a situation.
A fact, event, or condition connected with or influencing a situation or action.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[circumstance] of [event]
The police are investigating the circumstances of his disappearance.
A rendőrség a férfi eltűnésének körülményeit vizsgálja.
She described the circumstances in which they first met.
Elmesélte, milyen körülmények között találkoztak először.
The exact circumstances remain unclear.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
Tell me the circumstances of the accident.
Mondd el, milyen körülmények között történt a baleset.
I don't know the circumstances of his trip.
Nem ismerem az utazása körülményeit.
The police asked about the circumstances of the crime.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'reasons'. 'Circumstances' are descriptive facts, not justifications.
ਅਰਥ
A specific event detail
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
strange circumstances
|mysterious circumstances
|tragic circumstances
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
detail (Focuses more on small pieces of information rather than the broader context.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A small fact or event that is part of a bigger situation.
A particular incident, detail, or occurrence connected to an event or action.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
FORMAL
3
He grew up in modest circumstances but worked hard to succeed.
Szerény körülmények között nőtt fel, de keményen dolgozott, hogy sikeres legyen.
Her financial circumstances changed after she lost her job.
Miután elvesztette az állását, megváltozott az anyagi helyzete.
They found themselves in reduced circumstances after the war.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
She lives in good circumstances now.
Most jó körülmények között él.
He grew up in poor circumstances.
Szegényes körülmények között nőtt fel.
Their circumstances got better last year.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'circumstances' (life conditions) with 'environment' (surroundings). The former is more about economic and social state.
ਅਰਥ
A person's life situation
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
modest circumstances
|improved circumstances
|reduced circumstances
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
status (Refers more broadly to social position, not just material conditions.)
|
position (General term for someone's current situation in life.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
prosperity (Indicates wealth and good conditions, opposite to poor or modest circumstances.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|economics
|daily_life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
The way someone lives, especially how much money they have.
The conditions of a person's life, especially regarding money, social status, or personal situation.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
circumstance
IPA
GB/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
US/sˈɚkəmstˌæns/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cir - cum - stance (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: circumstance
- Plural: circumstance, circumstances
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
circumstances
noun
Related words
circumstantial
adjective
Advanced or less common
circumstantially
adverb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
change of circumstances
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
An alteration in conditions affecting something or someone’s life
When something important changes in a situation or in someone’s life.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A change of circumstances forced them to move.
- She asked for help after a sudden change of circumstances.
due to unforeseen circumstances
1/dˈu tə ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
Because of unexpected events or conditions
Because something happened that was not planned or expected.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The flight was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the concert will be rescheduled.
in any circumstances
1/ˈɪn ˈɛni sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
In every possible situation
In all situations, no matter what happens.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You should not open this door in any circumstances.
- He refuses to lie in any circumstances.
in/under no circumstances
1/ɪŋˈʌndɚ nˈoʊ sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
Never allowed in any situation
Used to say something must never happen or be done.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Under no circumstances should you touch that switch.
- In no circumstances will we accept violence.
under the circumstances
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
Given the situation that exists
Considering what has happened or is happening.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Under the circumstances, I think we did well.
- It was the best decision we could make under the circumstances.