why
gb/wˈaɪ/ us/wˈaɪ/
A1
Английский
~ 200
miért, hát, nahát, ok, indok, valaminek a miértje
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miért
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Модель употребления:
why [auxiliary verb] [subject] [verb]?
Why did you leave so early?
Miért mentél el ilyen korán?
Why is the sky blue?
Miért kék az ég?
Why are you upset about this?
Why should we trust them?
Why is he always late?
Примеры для изучающих
Why is she happy?
Miért boldog?
Why do you like cats?
Miért szereted a macskákat?
Why are they here?
Why is it cold today?
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'why' with 'how' when asking about the manner of something instead of the reason.
Значение
for what reason or purpose
Коллокации
why not
|why bother
|why is that
Синонимы
how come (Informal equivalent often used in spoken English; less formal than 'why'.)
Антонимы
because (Provides the answer to a 'why' question, expressing cause or reason.)
Темы
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Used to ask the reason for something.
Used to ask about the reason for something or the purpose behind it.
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Why, I didn’t expect to see you here!
Nahát, nem számítottam rá, hogy itt látlak!
Why, that’s exactly what I was thinking.
Hát, ez pontosan az, amire én is gondoltam.
Why, that’s not fair at all!
Примеры для изучающих
Why, you are here!
Nahát, itt vagy!
Why, that is strange.
Hát, ez furcsa.
Why, I did not know that.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with the question word 'why' rather than recognizing it as an exclamation.
Значение
expression of surprise or protest
Коллокации
Why, that’s amazing!
|Why, I never!
Синонимы
well (Similar in expressing mild surprise or reaction, but broader in use.)
Темы
emotions
|communication
Определение
Said when you are surprised or do not agree.
Used to express mild surprise, disbelief, or protest.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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Модель употребления:
the why of [something]
I don’t understand the why behind his actions.
Nem értem a tettei mögött meghúzódó okot.
The teacher explained the why and how of the experiment.
A tanár elmagyarázta a kísérlet miértjét és hogyanját.
She never told me the why of her decision.
Примеры для изучающих
I know the why of his choice.
Ismerem a döntése okát.
Tell me the why of this rule.
Mondd el, mi az oka ennek a szabálynak.
We learned the why and how in class.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse this noun form; in many cases 'reason' is more natural.
Значение
reason or explanation for something
Коллокации
the whys and wherefores
|no why given
Синонимы
reason (More common and general term for an explanation.)
Антонимы
result (Focuses on the outcome rather than the cause.)
Темы
communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The reason something happens or is done.
The reason or explanation for something.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
why
IPA
GB/wˈaɪ/
US/wˈaɪ/
Слоги и ударение
why (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (why)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: why
- Plural: whies
Родственные слова
Forms
whies
noun
Related words
explain
verb A2
explanation
noun A2
Выражения
the whys and wherefores
1/ðə wˈaɪz ˈænd wˈɛɹəfˈɔɹz/
fixed phrase
reasons and explanations for something
The reasons and explanations for something.
Примеры
- He explained the whys and wherefores of his plan.
- She didn’t care about the whys and wherefores; she just wanted results.
why bother
1/wˈaɪ bˈɑðɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
questioning if effort is worth it
Used when you think doing something is not worth the effort.
Примеры
- It’s going to rain all day, so why bother cleaning the car?
- Nobody listens to him, so why bother talking?
why not
1/wˈaɪ nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
suggesting acceptance or possibility
Used to suggest that something is a good idea or there is no reason against it.
Примеры
- "Let’s go to the park." "Why not?"
- You could apply for the job—why not?