impolite
gb/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/ us/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
B1
Английский
udvariatlan, illetlen
B1
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udvariatlan
B1
Модель употребления:
[someone] is impolite (to [someone]); it is impolite to [do something]
It’s impolite to interrupt someone when they’re speaking.
Udvariatlan dolog félbeszakítani valakit, miközben beszél.
She apologized for being impolite to the waiter.
Elnézést kért, amiért udvariatlanul viselkedett a felszolgálóval.
I didn’t mean to be impolite, but I had to leave early.
Примеры для изучающих
It is impolite to talk with your mouth full.
Udvariatlanság tele szájjal beszélni.
Please don’t be impolite to your teacher.
Kérlek, ne légy udvariatlan a tanároddal.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes say *unpolite*; the common word is impolite (or rude).
Значение
not polite; rude
Коллокации
impolite behavior
|impolite remarks
|impolite language
|impolite tone
|impolite gesture
|impolite response
|impolite to ask
|impolite to interrupt
|impolite to stare
|impolite to ignore someone
Синонимы
rude (More direct and often stronger than impolite.)
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discourteous (More formal; emphasizes lack of courtesy.)
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unmannerly (More old-fashioned; emphasizes bad manners.)
Антонимы
polite (Showing good manners and respect.)
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courteous (Especially considerate and respectful in manners.)
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respectful (Emphasizes showing respect, not just good manners.)
Темы
communication
|social_norms
|daily_life
Определение
If someone is impolite, they are not polite and they do not show good manners.
Not showing good manners or respect; rude or discourteous.
B2
2
illetlen
B2
Модель употребления:
impolite [joke/story/word/meaning]
He told a couple of impolite jokes at the party.
Elmondott néhány illetlen viccet a partin.
The song includes some impolite language.
A dalban van néhány illetlen kifejezés.
I won’t repeat the impolite word he used.
Примеры для изучающих
That movie has a few impolite words.
Abban a filmben elhangzik néhány illetlen szó.
Частая ошибка:
This meaning is usually about words/jokes/topics, not about everyday manners (e.g., 'impolite joke' vs 'impolite customer').
Значение
slightly obscene or crude
Коллокации
impolite joke
|impolite jokes
|impolite story
|impolite word
|impolite language
|impolite humor
|an impolite meaning
Синонимы
crude (Often stronger; suggests rough, offensive directness.)
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risqué (Suggests mildly sexual content; often playful.)
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obscene (Stronger; clearly offensive or explicit.)
Антонимы
clean (Family-friendly; not sexual or offensive.)
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decent (Acceptable and not offensive in polite society.)
Темы
humor
|communication
|social_norms
Определение
Impolite can also mean a bit rude or sexual, especially about jokes or words.
Used as a mild or humorous way to refer to language, jokes, or topics that are slightly obscene, sexual, or socially inappropriate.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
impolite
IPA
GB/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
US/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
Слоги и ударение
im - pol - ite (3 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ite)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: impolite
Родственные слова
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
impolitely
adverb B2
impoliteness
noun
Выражения
it’s impolite to ...
1/ˈɪts ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə |/
fixed phrase
say a behavior breaks manners
You use this to say an action is rude.
Примеры
- It’s impolite to check your phone during a meeting.
- It’s impolite to ask someone’s age in some cultures.
- It’s impolite to cut in line.
Примеры для изучающих
- It’s impolite to shout in class.
not to be impolite, but ...
1/nˈɑt tə bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt | bˈʌt |/
fixed phrase
soften criticism or disagreement
You say this before something that might sound rude.
Примеры
- Not to be impolite, but you’re blocking the screen.
- Not to be impolite, but I think you’ve made a mistake.
- Not to be impolite, but could you lower your voice?
Примеры для изучающих
- Not to be impolite, but I need to go now.
would it be impolite to ...?
1/wˈʊd ˈɪt bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə ‖/
fixed phrase
ask if action is rude
You use this to ask politely if something is rude.
Примеры
- Would it be impolite to take this seat?
- Would it be impolite to ask how much you earn?
- Would it be impolite to leave a little early?
Примеры для изучающих
- Would it be impolite to open the window?