change
gb/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/ us/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
A1
Inglês
~ 400
megváltoztat, megváltozik, változás, változtatás, kicserél, felcserél, lecserél, aprópénz, apró, visszajáró
VERBO
A2
1
megváltoztat
B1
megváltozik
B1
Padrão de uso:
to change [something]
She decided to change her hairstyle for the summer.
Úgy döntött, hogy nyárra megváltoztatja a frizuráját.
The company plans to change its policy on remote work.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy megváltoztatja a távmunkára vonatkozó szabályzatát.
Over the years, his attitude has changed a lot.
We need to change the batteries in the remote.
Traveling abroad can really change your perspective.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I want to change my shirt.
Másik inget szeretnék felvenni.
He changed his job last year.
Tavaly állást váltott.
The weather changed quickly.
You can change your seat if you like.
She changed her name after marriage.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'change' with 'exchange'; 'change' means to make something different, while 'exchange' means to give one thing and receive another.
Significado
Make or become different
Colocações
change clothes
|change mind
|change direction
|change rules
|change subject
Sinónimos
alter (Often implies a small or partial difference rather than a complete transformation.)
Antónimos
keep (To leave something the same instead of making it different.)
Temas
daily life
|self-improvement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To make something different, or to become different.
To make someone or something different, or to become different.
NOME
A2
2
változás
A2
változtatás
B1
Moving to a new city was a big change for her.
Az, hogy új városba költözött, nagy változás volt számára.
The change in leadership brought fresh ideas.
A vezetésben bekövetkezett változás friss ötleteket hozott.
Climate change is a major global concern.
There has been a gradual change in public opinion.
They noticed a change in his behavior.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This is a big change for me.
Ez nagy változás számomra.
We need change in our school.
Változásra van szükség az iskolánkban.
There is a change in the plan.
The weather made a sudden change.
I can see a change in you.
Significado
Act or result of becoming different
Colocações
a big change
|make a change
|bring change
|social change
|climate change
Sinónimos
transformation (Implies a very significant or complete change.)
Antónimos
stability (A condition where things stay the same over time.)
Temas
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
When something becomes different, or the result of that process.
The act, process, or result of making or becoming different.
VERBO
A2
3
Padrão de uso:
to change [something] for [something else]
I need to change the light bulb in the kitchen.
Ki kell cserélnem az izzót a konyhában.
She changed her phone case to a brighter one.
Lecserélte a telefontokját egy élénkebb színűre.
Please change the sheets before the guests arrive.
They had to change the lock after losing their keys.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I will change my shoes before we go out.
Mielőtt elindulunk, cipőt váltok.
He changed the old chair for a new one.
Lecserélte a régi széket egy újra.
Change the water in the fish tank.
Can you change the towel?,
Significado
Replace with something else
Colocações
change the sheets
|change the battery
|change the lock
Sinónimos
replace (Focuses more directly on putting something new in place of the old.)
Antónimos
keep (To continue using the same thing without replacing it.)
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To take one thing away and put another thing instead.
To remove something and put something else in its place.
NOME
A2
4
Do you have any change for the parking meter?
Van nálad apró a parkolóórához?
I found some loose change under the sofa cushions.
Találtam egy kis aprópénzt a kanapé párnái alatt.
The cashier gave me the wrong change.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I have some change in my pocket.
Van némi aprópénz a zsebemben.
Do you have change for five dollars?
Fel tudsz váltani egy ötdollárost?
I need coins for the bus. Can you give me some change?
Significado
Coins instead of paper money
Colocações
loose change
|spare change
|exact change
Sinónimos
coins (Refers only to metal currency, without implying exchange.)
Antónimos
bills (Paper money rather than coins.)
Temas
shopping
|money
|finance
|daily_life
Definição
Money in coins, not paper bills.
Coins, especially when given in exchange for paper money or as the balance of a payment.
NOME
A1
5
visszajáró
B1
She paid $10 and got $3 in change.
Tíz dollárral fizetett, és három dollár visszajárót kapott.
Don't forget your change at the counter.
Ne felejtsd ott a visszajárót a pultnál.
The waiter brought our drinks and our change.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Here is your change, sir.
Tessék, a visszajárója, uram.
I got $2 in change from the shop.
Két dollár visszajárót kaptam a boltban.
The cashier gave me my change.
Significado
Money returned after overpayment
Colocações
get your change
|give back change
Sinónimos
refund (Can refer to money given back later, not immediately after a transaction.)
Temas
shopping
|finance
|daily_life
Definição
Money you get back when you pay too much for something.
The money returned to someone who has paid more than the exact amount due.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
change
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
US/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
Sílabas e acento
change (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (change)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: change
- Plural: change, changes
Verb
- Base: change
- 3rd Person Singular: changes
- Present Participle: changing
- Past: changed
Família de palavras
Forms
changes
noun
changing
verb
changed
verb
Core family
changeable
adjective
Related words
exchange
verb B1
changer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unchangeable
adjective
Advanced or less common
changeability
noun
Expressões
a change of heart
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv hˈɑɹt/
idiom
Shift in opinion or feelings
When someone changes their opinion or how they feel about something.
Exemplos
- He had a change of heart and decided not to quit his job.
- She experienced a sudden change of heart about moving abroad.
change for the better/worse
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ fɚ ðə bˈɛtɚwˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
Become better or worse than before
To become better or worse than before.
Exemplos
- Her health has changed for the better since she started exercising regularly.
- Unfortunately, things have changed for the worse since last year.
change one's mind
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
Decide differently than before
To make a different decision from what you decided earlier.
Exemplos
- I was going to stay home, but I changed my mind and went out instead.
- She changed her mind about buying the car after seeing its condition.
ring in the changes
1/ɹˈɪŋ ˈɪn ðə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
Make changes for variety or improvement
To make small changes to something to make it more interesting or better.
Exemplos
- The chef rings in the changes by adding seasonal dishes to the menu.
- They ring in the changes at their meetings to keep them engaging.
small change
1/smˈɔl t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Low-value coins or unimportant money amount
Coins or money that are not worth much.
Exemplos
- I usually keep my small change in a jar at home.
- Compared to their profits, that fine is small change.