matter
gb/mˈætɚ/ us/mˈætɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 1900
ügy, téma, anyag, számít, genny, váladék
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
A2
1
Модель употребления:
[something] is a matter of [something]
This is a private matter between the two of them.
Ez kettőjük magánügye.
Money is not the only matter we need to discuss.
A pénz nem az egyetlen téma, amit meg kell beszélnünk.
The committee will address the matter at tomorrow's meeting.
It's only a small matter, nothing to worry about.
Примеры для изучающих
This is an important matter.
Ez fontos ügy.
We will talk about the matter later.
Később beszélünk majd az ügyről.
The teacher spoke about the matter in class.
This is not a simple matter.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'matter' (topic) with 'material' (physical substance).
Значение
topic or situation of concern
Коллокации
a serious matter
|a private matter
|deal with a matter
|settle a matter
|no matter
Синонимы
issue (Often interchangeable, but 'issue' can suggest a problem or point for debate.)
|
topic (Focuses more on the theme of discussion rather than a problem to solve.)
Антонимы
irrelevance (Refers to something unrelated or unimportant to the discussion.)
Темы
daily life
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Something that is talked about, thought about, or needs attention.
A subject, problem, or situation that is being considered or needs to be dealt with.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
2
anyag
A2
All living things are made of matter.
Minden élőlény anyagból áll.
Scientists study how matter changes from solid to liquid to gas.
A tudósok azt vizsgálják, hogyan változik az anyag szilárd halmazállapotból folyékony halmazállapotba, majd gázhalmazállapotba.
Dark matter cannot be seen directly.
Примеры для изучающих
Water is a type of matter.
A víz egyfajta anyag.
Matter can be solid, liquid, or gas.
Az anyag lehet szilárd, folyékony vagy légnemű.
Air is made of matter.
Частая ошибка:
Some learners think 'matter' here refers only to problems or issues; in science it means substance.
Значение
physical substance of objects
Коллокации
solid matter
|dark matter
|organic matter
Синонимы
material (More general, can refer to fabric or resources as well as physical substance.)
Антонимы
energy (In physics, energy is distinct from matter as it does not have mass or occupy space.)
Темы
science
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Anything that has weight and takes up space.
The physical substance that makes up all objects and materials in the universe.
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
3
számít
A2
Модель употребления:
[something] matters to [someone]
It doesn't matter what they think.
Nem számít, mit gondolnak.
What really matters is that you're safe.
Ami igazán számít, az az, hogy biztonságban vagy.
Every vote matters in an election.
Примеры для изучающих
It does not matter what you wear.
Nem számít, mit veszel fel.
Family matters more than money.
A család többet számít, mint a pénz.
Your opinion matters to me.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 'matter' transitively ('I matter you') instead of using 'to'.
Значение
to be important or make a difference
Коллокации
what matters most
|it doesn't matter
|matters to me
Синонимы
count (Informal; suggests importance in a personal way.)
Антонимы
be irrelevant (Means having no importance or effect on the situation.)
Темы
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To be important or to make a difference.
To be important or to have an effect on a situation or outcome.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C1
4
The cut was filled with yellowish matter.
A vágás tele volt sárgás gennyel.
Matter was oozing from the wound.
Genny szivárgott a sebből.
The doctor cleaned away the infected matter.
Примеры для изучающих
The wound had yellow matter.
A sebben sárga genny volt.
The nurse cleaned the matter from my cut.
Az ápoló kitisztította a gennyet a sebemből.
I saw white matter in my eye.
Значение
pus or liquid from infection
Коллокации
purulent matter
Синонимы
pus (More common in medical and everyday contexts; refers specifically to thick yellowish fluid from infection.)
Темы
medicine
|health
|body
Определение
Thick liquid (like pus) that comes from an infected part of the body.
A substance, such as pus, that comes from an infected part of the body.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
matter
IPA
GB/mˈætɚ/
US/mˈætɚ/
Слоги и ударение
mat - ter (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (mat)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: matter
- Plural: matter, matters
Verb
- Base: matter
- 3rd Person Singular: matters
- Present Participle: mattering
- Past: mattered
Родственные слова
Forms
matters
noun
mattering
verb
mattered
verb
Core family
material
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
immaterial
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
materially
adverb
materialism
noun C1
materialist
noun
materialistic
adjective B2
materialize
verb B2
Выражения
a matter of time
1/ə mˈætɚ əv tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
something will happen sooner or later
Used when you are sure something will happen, but you do not know when.
Примеры
- It’s only a matter of time before they find out.
- With his talent, it’s a matter of time before he becomes famous.
as a matter of fact
1/ˈæz ə mˈætɚ əv fˈækt/
fixed phrase
to add a true detail, often surprising
Used to add information, often giving a fact that may be surprising.
Примеры
- As a matter of fact, I have met her before.
- I’m not tired; as a matter of fact, I feel great.
it doesn't matter
1/ˈɪt dˈʌzənt mˈætɚ/
fixed phrase
not important or relevant
Used to say that something is not important.
Примеры
- It doesn't matter if we are late.
- It doesn't matter who wins; we had fun playing.
no matter how
1/nˈoʊ mˈætɚ hˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
regardless of degree or way something happens
It means in any way or amount something happens, it will not change the result.
Примеры
- No matter how hard I try, I can't solve this puzzle.
- She stays cheerful no matter how bad things get.
no matter what
1/nˈoʊ mˈætɚ wˈʌt/
fixed phrase
regardless of circumstances
It means that something will happen or stay true in any situation.
Примеры
- I will support you no matter what.
- No matter what happens, we must stay calm.