tense
gb/tˈɛns/ us/tˈɛns/
A2
Angielski
~ 1800
feszült, feszes, megfeszült, igeidő, megfeszít, megfeszül
B1
1
feszült
B1
Schemat użycia:
[someone] feels tense
She felt tense before giving her speech.
Feszültnek érezte magát, mielőtt megtartotta a beszédét.
The atmosphere in the room was tense after the argument.
A vita után feszült volt a légkör a szobában.
He looked tense as he waited for the results.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I feel tense before a test.
Dolgozat előtt feszültnek érzem magam.
The room is tense after the fight.
A veszekedés után feszült a hangulat a szobában.
He is tense when he talks to his boss.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tense' with 'tight' when talking about feelings. 'Tense' is about emotional or mental stress, not physical tightness.
Znaczenie
Feeling nervous or worried
Kolokacje
tense atmosphere
|feel tense
|tense situation
|look tense
Synonimy
anxious (Often implies worry about something specific or in the future.)
Antonimy
relaxed (Describes a state of calmness and ease, the opposite of tense.)
Tematy
emotions
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Feeling worried, nervous, or unable to relax.
Experiencing or showing mental strain, anxiety, or nervousness.
B1
2
feszes
B2
megfeszült
B2
Schemat użycia:
[something] is tense
The rope was tense under the weight.
A súly alatt feszesre húzódott a kötél.
Her muscles were tense from holding the heavy bag.
Megfeszültek az izmai a nehéz táska tartásától.
He kept his body tense during the exercise.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The rope is tense.
A kötél feszes.
My legs are tense after running.
Futás után feszesek a lábizmaim.
His arms are tense when he lifts weights.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'tight' for clothing. 'Tense' is usually for muscles, ropes, or situations, not clothes.
Znaczenie
Stretched tight or stiff
Kolokacje
tense muscles
|tense body
|tense rope
Synonimy
taut (Focuses on being physically pulled tight.)
Antonimy
slack (Describes something that is loose or not tight.)
Tematy
physical
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Pulled tight and not loose.
Stretched so as to be taut or rigid; not slack.
RZECZOWNIK
A2
TECHNICAL
3
igeidő
B1
In English, the past tense often ends in -ed.
Az angolban a múlt idő gyakran -ed-re végződik.
The teacher explained how to use the present tense correctly.
A tanár elmagyarázta, hogyan kell helyesen használni a jelen időt.
Future tense is less common in some languages.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We use past tense for yesterday.
A tegnapi dolgokról múlt időben beszélünk.
Present tense means now.
A jelen idő a mostra utal.
Future tense means later.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'tense' with 'time'. Tense is about verb form, not actual clock time.
Znaczenie
Verb form showing time
Kolokacje
present tense
|past tense
|future tense
Synonimy
verb form (A broader term that can include aspects beyond time.)
Antonimy
aspect (A related grammatical category that shows how an action extends over time rather than when it occurs.)
Tematy
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
Definicja
The form of a verb that shows when something happens (past, present, future).
A grammatical category that expresses time reference in a verb, such as past, present, or future.
CZASOWNIK
B1
4
Schemat użycia:
to tense [something]
She tensed her shoulders before lifting the box.
Megfeszítette a vállát, mielőtt felemelte a dobozt.
His jaw tensed when he heard the bad news.
Megfeszült az állkapcsa, amikor meghallotta a rossz hírt.
The rope tensed as the weight increased.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I tense my arms when I lift heavy things.
Megfeszítem a karjaimat, amikor nehéz dolgokat emelek.
He tenses his face when angry.
Megfeszíti az arcizmait, amikor dühös.
The rope tenses when we pull it.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'tense' instead of 'stretch'. 'Tense' means to make tight, not to lengthen.
Znaczenie
Make tight or rigid
Kolokacje
tense muscles
|tense up
Synonimy
tighten (A more general term for making something tighter; not limited to physical or emotional contexts.)
Antonimy
loosen (Means to make less tight physically.)
Tematy
physical
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To make something tight, or to become tight.
To make something tight or taut, or to become tight or taut.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
tense
IPA
GB/tˈɛns/
US/tˈɛns/
Sylaby i akcent
tense (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tense)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: tense
- Comparative: tenser
- Superlative: tensest
Noun
- Base: tense
- Plural: tense, tenses
Verb
- Base: tense
- 3rd Person Singular: tenses
- Present Participle: tensing
- Past: tensed
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
in the past tense
1/ˈɪn ðə pˈæst tˈɛns/
fixed phrase
technical
Using verbs for past time
Using a verb form that shows something happened before now.
Przykłady
- You should write this story in the past tense.
- He spoke in the past tense about his old job.
tense up
1/tˈɛns ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Suddenly become tight or stiff
To suddenly make your body or mind tight because you are nervous, afraid, or ready for action.
Przykłady
- She tensed up when she saw the snake.
- I always tense up before an exam.