then
gb/ðˈɛn/ us/ðˈɛn/
A2
Engleză
~ 100
akkor, akkoriban, aztán, majd, ezért, tehát, akkori
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[action] then
Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.
Akkoriban még nem volt okostelefonunk.
I’ll be at work until then.
Addig a munkahelyemen leszek.
Since then, she has moved to another city.
He was just a student then.
Even then, I knew I wanted to travel.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I was young then.
Akkor még fiatal voltam.
We lived in London then.
Akkoriban Londonban éltünk.
She was my teacher then.
They were happy then.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' (time) with 'than' (comparison).
Sens
At that time
Colocații
back then
|since then
|until then
|even then
Sinonime
at that time (More formal and explicit phrase for the same meaning.)
Antonime
now (Refers to the present moment, not a past or future time.)
Teme
time
|storytelling
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Used to talk about a time that has been mentioned before, in the past or future.
Refers to a specific time in the past or future being mentioned or implied.
A2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[do something], then [do something else]
First we had dinner, then we watched a movie.
Először megvacsoráztunk, aztán megnéztünk egy filmet.
He looked at me, then smiled.
Rám nézett, aztán elmosolyodott.
Mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
I’ll call you, then we can decide what to do.
She paused, then continued speaking.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I ate lunch, then I went home.
Megebédeltem, aztán hazamentem.
First wash your hands, then eat.
Először moss kezet, aztán egyél.
He read a book, then slept.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use 'after' instead of 'then' in sequences where 'then' is more natural in English storytelling or instructions.
Sens
Next in order
Colocații
and then
|first… then…
|right then
Sinonime
next (Similar meaning but can also be used as an adjective.)
Antonime
before (Indicates something happening earlier in sequence.)
Teme
time
|instructions
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Used to show that one thing happens after another.
Indicates that something happens immediately after another action or event.
B1
3
Tipar de utilizare:
If [condition], then [result]
If you’re ready, then let’s begin.
Ha készen állsz, akkor kezdjük el.
It’s raining, then we should stay inside.
Esik az eső, ezért bent kellene maradnunk.
If she’s not coming, then we’ll have to go without her.
So you agree, then?
If this is true, then our plan will work.
Exemple pentru cursanți
If it rains, then we stay inside.
Ha esik az eső, akkor bent maradunk.
If you are hungry, then eat something.
Ha éhes vagy, akkor egyél valamit.
If it is late, then go to bed.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners omit 'then' in conditional sentences where it is optional but adds clarity or emphasis in English.
Sens
As a result; therefore
Colocații
if… then…
|well then
Sinonime
therefore (More formal and often used in writing.)
Antonime
however (Introduces contrast rather than result.)
Teme
logic
|argumentation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Shows that something is the result of what happened before.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical result from what has just been said.
B2
4
akkori
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
the then [position/title]
The then president announced new reforms.
Az akkori elnök új reformokat jelentett be.
She was appointed by the then mayor of the city.
A város akkori polgármestere nevezte ki.
The deal was signed by the then CEO.
He worked closely with the then head of marketing.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I met the then leader of the group.
Találkoztam a csoport akkori vezetőjével.
The letter was from the then manager.
A levél az akkori vezetőtől érkezett.
He spoke with the then coach of the team.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' with 'former', but 'then' refers specifically to a point in time being discussed.
Sens
Holding position at that time
Colocații
the then president
|the then manager
Sinonime
former ('Former' means they no longer hold the position; 'then' focuses on the time being referred to.)
Antonime
current (Refers to someone who holds the position now.)
Teme
history
|politics
|time
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Describes someone’s job or role at a certain time in the past.
Used before a title to indicate the person held that position at the time being referred to.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
then
IPA
GB/ðˈɛn/
US/ðˈɛn/
Silabe și accent
then (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (then)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: then
Familie de cuvinte
Related words
therefore
adverb B1
thereafter
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thence
adverb C1
Expresii
back then
1/bˈæk ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
At that past time
Used to talk about a time in the past that is different from now.
Exemple
- Back then, there were no mobile phones.
- She was shy back then.
even then
1/ˈivən ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Despite that time’s conditions
Used to say something was true despite what was happening at that time.
Exemple
- It was dangerous, but even then we went ahead.
- Even then, she didn’t give up.
since then
1/sˈɪns ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
From that time until now
Used to say something has continued from a past time until now.
Exemple
- I met her in 2010 and have been friends since then.
- Since then, he has not returned.
until then
1/ʌntˈɪl ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Up to that time
Used to talk about a period of time before a specific moment in the future or past.
Exemple
- I’ll be here until then.
- Until then, keep practicing.