neat
gb/nˈit/ us/nˈit/
A2
Engelska
~ 4400
rendezett, klassz, menő, tisztán, elegáns, ötletes
A2
1
rendezett
B1
Användningsmönster:
[something] is neat
Her desk is always neat and free of clutter.
Az íróasztala mindig rendezett, és nincs tele felesleges holmival.
He folded his clothes into neat piles.
Rendezett halmokba hajtogatta a ruháit.
The garden was neat and well-maintained.
She kept her notes in a neat binder.
Exempel för inlärare
My room is neat.
A szobám rendezett.
He has neat hair.
Rendezett a haja.
The table is neat.
I like a neat kitchen.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' with 'clean'. Something can be clean but not neatly arranged.
Betydelse
tidy and orderly
Ordkombinationer
neat desk
|neat handwriting
|keep neat
|look neat
|neat appearance
Synonymer
tidy (Very close in meaning but often used more for general cleanliness than precise arrangement.)
Antonymer
messy (Refers to being untidy or disorganized, the opposite of neat.)
Teman
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Clean and arranged in an orderly way.
Arranged in a clean, orderly, and well-organized way.
B1
INFORMAL
2
Användningsmönster:
[something] is neat
That's a neat trick you showed me.
Ez egy klassz trükk, amit mutattál.
Your new phone is really neat!
Nagyon klassz az új telefonod!
It was a neat idea to combine the two events.
Exempel för inlärare
This game is neat.
Ez a játék klassz.
That is a neat car.
Az egy menő autó.
Your plan is neat.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in formal writing, where it can seem out of place.
Betydelse
very good or cool
Ordkombinationer
neat idea
|neat trick
|neat solution
Synonymer
cool (Common informal term for something impressive or appealing.)
Antonymer
lame (Informal term for something boring or unimpressive.)
Teman
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say something is good or cool.
Used informally to express that something is good, enjoyable, or impressive.
B2
3
tisztán
B1
Användningsmönster:
[drink] neat
He ordered a whiskey neat.
Tisztán kért egy whiskyt.
I prefer my bourbon neat, without ice.
Én a bourbont tisztán, jég nélkül szeretem.
She poured herself a brandy neat.
Exempel för inlärare
He drinks whiskey neat.
Tisztán issza a whiskyt.
I like my rum neat.
Tisztán szeretem a rumot.
She ordered vodka neat.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neat' here with 'clean', but in drinks it means undiluted.
Betydelse
undiluted, pure (drink)
Ordkombinationer
whiskey neat
|served neat
Synonymer
straight (Commonly used for undiluted alcoholic drinks.)
Antonymer
mixed (Refers to drinks combined with other liquids or ingredients.)
Teman
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Alcohol served without water, ice, or other liquids.
(Of a drink, especially alcohol) served straight without being mixed with anything else.
B2
4
Användningsmönster:
[something] is neat
The engineer came up with a neat solution to the problem.
A mérnök elegáns megoldással állt elő a problémára.
It's a neat little gadget that saves time.
Ez egy ötletes kis kütyü, amellyel időt lehet megtakarítani.
Her handwriting has a neat, artistic style.
Exempel för inlärare
This is a neat plan.
Ez egy ötletes terv.
He made a neat tool.
Készített egy ötletes eszközt.
The design is neat.
Betydelse
simple and clever design
Ordkombinationer
neat solution
|neat design
Synonymer
elegant (Often used for solutions or designs that are both simple and effective.)
Antonymer
clumsy (Inefficient or awkward in execution or design.)
Teman
design
|problem solving
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Simple but smart and works well.
Simple yet effective, often in a clever or skillful way.
Grammatik
Grundform
neat
IPA
GB/nˈit/
US/nˈit/
Stavelser och betoning
neat (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (neat)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: neat
- Comparative: neater
- Superlative: neatest
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
keep it neat
1/kˈip ˈɪt nˈit/
fixed phrase
maintain tidiness or orderliness
Make sure something stays clean and orderly.
Exempel
- Please keep it neat after you finish using it.
- The teacher asked the students to keep their desks neat.
look neat
1/lˈʊk nˈit/
fixed phrase
appear tidy and orderly
To look clean and well arranged.
Exempel
- You look very neat today for the interview.
- His writing looks neat on the page.
neat and tidy
1/nˈit ˈænd tˈaɪdi/
fixed phrase
orderly and clean appearance
Clean and well arranged.
Exempel
- Her bedroom was always neat and tidy.
- We like to keep the office neat and tidy.