falter
gb/fˈɔltɚ/ us/fˈɔltɚ/
B2
Engelska
elbizonytalanodik, meginog, megtorpan, meggyengül, akadozik, elcsuklik, megbotlik, visszaesik, megingás, megtorpanás
VERB
B2
1
meginog
B2
Användningsmönster:
[someone] falters; [someone] falters over [something]
She faltered when the interviewer asked about the gap on her résumé.
Elbizonytalanodott, amikor az interjúztató rákérdezett az önéletrajzában lévő kihagyásra.
He didn’t falter, even when everyone else questioned the plan.
Nem ingott meg, még akkor sem, amikor mindenki más megkérdőjelezte a tervet.
I started to answer, then faltered and looked down at my notes.
Exempel för inlärare
I faltered before I spoke.
Elbizonytalanodtam, mielőtt megszólaltam.
She faltered when she heard the news.
Elbizonytalanodott, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes use it for a long delay; it usually suggests a brief hesitation or moment of doubt.
Betydelse
hesitate or lose confidence
Ordkombinationer
falter for a moment
|falter briefly
|falter over a decision
|falter at the question
|falter under pressure
|falter on the answer
|falter in mid-sentence
|falter when asked
|falter in an interview
|falter at a crucial moment
Synonymer
hesitate (More general; falter often implies uncertainty showing outwardly.)
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waver (Emphasizes changing resolve rather than a momentary pause.)
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pause (Neutral; falter suggests doubt or lack of confidence.)
Antonymer
decide (To choose firmly rather than hesitate.)
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proceed (To continue without stopping or uncertainty.)
Teman
communication
|emotions
|decisions
Definition
to hesitate or become unsure
To hesitate, lose confidence, or show uncertainty, especially when speaking or making a decision.
VERB
B2
2
megtorpan
B2
meggyengül
B2
Användningsmönster:
[something] falters
Negotiations faltered after both sides rejected the new terms.
A tárgyalások megtorpantak, miután mindkét fél elutasította az új feltételeket.
As interest rates rose, the housing market began to falter.
Ahogy emelkedtek a kamatlábak, az ingatlanpiac megtorpant.
Her determination never faltered during the long recovery.
Exempel för inlärare
The plan faltered after a few weeks.
A terv néhány hét után megtorpant.
Sales faltered in the winter.
Télen megtorpantak az eladások.
Vanligt misstag:
Often used for progress, support, or performance; for complete stopping, words like 'collapse' or 'fail' may fit better.
Betydelse
lose strength or momentum
Ordkombinationer
the economy falters
|growth falters
|progress falters
|support falters
|demand falters
|sales falter
|confidence falters
|momentum falters
|recovery falters
|the campaign falters
Synonymer
weaken (More direct; falter suggests an unsteady decline.)
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flag (Often used for energy or effort running low.)
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stumble (More sudden and dramatic; can imply making noticeable mistakes.)
Antonymer
strengthen (To become stronger rather than weaker.)
|
gain momentum (To accelerate or progress more strongly.)
Teman
business
|politics
|health
Definition
to become weaker or start failing
To become weaker or less effective, or to stop making steady progress.
VERB
B2
3
Användningsmönster:
[someone] falters; [someone's] voice falters
His voice faltered as he tried to apologize.
Elcsuklott a hangja, miközben bocsánatot próbált kérni.
She faltered while reading the statement aloud.
Akadozva olvasta fel a nyilatkozatot.
I faltered and had to start the sentence again.
Exempel för inlärare
My voice faltered because I was nervous.
Akadozott a hangom, mert ideges voltam.
Vanligt misstag:
Not the same as 'mumble' (speaking quietly/unclearly); falter is about uncertainty or emotion.
Betydelse
speak with hesitation
Ordkombinationer
his voice faltered
|her voice faltered
|falter in mid-sentence
|falter over the words
|falter while reading
|falter through a speech
|falter with nerves
|falter from emotion
|falter when explaining
|falter while answering
Synonymer
stammer (Focuses on repeated sounds; falter can be just a pause or wavering.)
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hesitate (More general; falter often implies the voice or delivery becomes unsteady.)
Antonymer
speak fluently (To speak smoothly without hesitation.)
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declare (To state confidently and clearly.)
Teman
communication
|emotions
Definition
to speak with pauses because you are nervous or unsure
To speak in a way that shows hesitation or uncertainty, often with pauses or an unsteady voice.
VERB
C1
4
Användningsmönster:
[someone] falters; [someone] falters on/over [something]
He faltered on the icy pavement but managed not to fall.
Megingott a jeges járdán, de sikerült nem elesnie.
Exhausted, she faltered as she reached the top step.
Kimerülten megingott, amikor felért a legfelső lépcsőfokra.
I felt dizzy and faltered for a second.
Exempel för inlärare
He faltered on the stairs.
Megbotlott a lépcsőn.
Vanligt misstag:
For an actual fall, use 'fall' or 'trip'; falter often means you recover.
Betydelse
walk unsteadily; stumble
Ordkombinationer
falter on the stairs
|falter on uneven ground
|falter in the dark
|falter and catch yourself
|falter with fatigue
|falter from dizziness
|falter in high heels
|falter on the ice
|falter as you climb
|falter at the curb
Synonymer
stumble (More common; often implies a more noticeable misstep.)
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stagger (Suggests heavier, swaying movement, often from weakness or shock.)
Antonymer
stride (To walk strongly and confidently.)
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steady (To become stable rather than unsteady.)
Teman
daily_life
|health
Definition
to walk unsteadily, almost falling
To move in an unsteady way, as if about to trip or fall.
VERB
C1
5
visszaesik
B2
akadozik
B1
Användningsmönster:
[someone/something] falters
The striker faltered in the second half and missed two clear chances.
A csatár a második félidőben visszaesett, és két tiszta helyzetet is kihagyott.
Our internet connection faltered during the video call.
Az internetkapcsolatunk akadozott a videóhívás közben.
The robot worked smoothly at first, then faltered under heavier loads.
Exempel för inlärare
My computer faltered during the update.
A számítógépem akadozott a frissítés közben.
Vanligt misstag:
In sports and work, 'falter' usually implies a decline during a period, not a single mistake.
Betydelse
perform less well; start failing
Ordkombinationer
the team faltered
|the defense faltered
|a player falters
|a runner falters
|the engine falters
|the system falters
|the service faltered
|their performance faltered
|the leader faltered
|the software faltered
Synonymer
slip (Often refers to a small decline or mistake.)
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struggle (Emphasizes difficulty rather than loss of steadiness.)
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break down (Stronger; suggests a more serious failure (especially for machines).)
Antonymer
excel (To perform exceptionally well.)
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hold steady (To remain consistent rather than decline.)
Teman
sports
|work
|technology
Definition
to start doing worse or become unreliable
To begin to perform less well or become unreliable, especially after working well before.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
6
megingás
B2
megtorpanás
B2
Användningsmönster:
a falter (in [something])
There was a brief falter in his voice before he continued.
Rövid megingás hallatszott a hangjában, mielőtt folytatta.
She finished the routine without a falter.
Megingás nélkül fejezte be a gyakorlatot.
The speech had only one small falter near the end.
Exempel för inlärare
I heard a falter in his voice.
Meghallottam egy kis megingást a hangjában.
Vanligt misstag:
Less common than the verb; many contexts prefer 'hesitation' or 'stumble'.
Betydelse
a brief hesitation or stumble
Ordkombinationer
a slight falter
|a momentary falter
|without a falter
|a falter in his voice
|a falter in her step
|a falter in performance
|a falter in confidence
|a falter in delivery
|a falter in the rhythm
|a falter in progress
Synonymer
hesitation (More common and general.)
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stumble (Often implies a more noticeable mistake or misstep.)
Antonymer
certainty (A firm, confident state without hesitation.)
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fluency (Smooth speech without breaks.)
Teman
communication
|daily_life
Definition
a small hesitation or unsteady moment
A brief hesitation, loss of confidence, or unsteady moment in speech or movement.
Grammatik
Grundform
falter
IPA
GB/fˈɔltɚ/
US/fˈɔltɚ/
Stavelser och betoning
fal - ter (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (fal)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: falter
- 3rd Person Singular: falters
- Present Participle: faltering
- Past: faltered
Ordfamilj
Forms
falters
verb
faltering
verb
faltered
verb
Related words
falteringly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unfaltering
adjective
unfalteringly
adverb
Uttryck
falter in the face of
1/fˈɔltɚ ˈɪn ðə fˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
lose courage when confronted
to become less brave when something is difficult
Exempel
- She refused to falter in the face of criticism.
- The company did not falter in the face of a sudden downturn.
- He faltered in the face of strong opposition from his team.
Exempel för inlärare
- Don’t falter in the face of problems.
without faltering
1/wɪðˈaʊt fˈɔltɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase
without hesitation or weakness
steadily, with no hesitation
Exempel
- She answered without faltering, even under intense questioning.
- He kept walking without faltering despite the pain.
- The band played the fast section without faltering.
Exempel för inlärare
- He spoke without faltering.