sort
gb/sˈɔɹt/ us/sˈɔɹt/
A2
Engelska
~ 2400
fajta, típus, rendez, csoportosít, szétválogat, megold, elintéz, kezel
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
Användningsmönster:
[a/an/the] sort of [thing/person]
He's not the sort of person who gives up easily.
Ő nem az a fajta ember, aki könnyen feladja.
We saw all sorts of animals at the zoo.
Mindenféle állatot láttunk az állatkertben.
That sort of behavior is unacceptable.
This sort of problem happens all the time.
She likes the sort of music that makes you want to dance.
Exempel för inlärare
I like this sort of food.
Szeretem az ilyen fajta ételeket.
He is the sort of man I trust.
Ő az a fajta ember, akiben megbízom.
That is the sort of car I want.
This sort of game is fun.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sort' with 'short' in pronunciation, or use 'sort' without 'of' when it is needed (e.g., 'this sort music' instead of 'this sort of music').
Betydelse
a category or kind
Ordkombinationer
sort of person
|sort of thing
|different sort
|same sort
|any sort
Synonymer
type (Very close in meaning; 'type' is slightly more formal in some contexts.)
|
kind ('Kind' is often more informal and common in spoken English.)
Antonymer
individual (Refers to a single person or item rather than a category.)
Teman
classification
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
A group of people or things that are the same in some way.
A category, type, or class of people or things sharing similar qualities.
VERB
A2
2
Användningsmönster:
to sort [things] into [groups/categories]
Please sort the clothes by color before washing them.
Kérlek, mosás előtt válogasd szét a ruhákat szín szerint.
The files are sorted alphabetically.
A fájlok ábécérendbe vannak rendezve.
He sorted the coins into separate jars.
We need to sort these documents into urgent and non-urgent piles.
Exempel för inlärare
I will sort the books by size.
Méret szerint fogom rendezni a könyveket.
She sorted the photos into two boxes.
Két dobozba válogatta szét a fényképeket.
Sort the apples by color.
We sorted the papers into three groups.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'sort' with 'solve' when talking about problems; 'sort' focuses on organizing, not fixing.
Betydelse
to arrange into categories
Ordkombinationer
sort by size
|sort alphabetically
|sort into piles
|sort out papers
Synonymer
classify (More formal and often used in scientific or official contexts.)
|
arrange (General term for putting things in order; not always by category.)
Antonymer
mix (Combining items so they are not grouped by category.)
Teman
organization
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
To put things into groups by type or quality.
To arrange or organize things into groups according to shared characteristics.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
3
Användningsmönster:
to sort [something] out
We need to sort out our travel arrangements before booking flights.
Mielőtt lefoglaljuk a repülőjegyeket, el kell intéznünk az utazási előkészületeket.
They finally sorted out their argument and became friends again.
Végül rendezték a vitájukat, és újra barátok lettek.
I'll call the bank to sort out the payment issue.
Exempel för inlärare
We must sort out this problem.
Meg kell oldanunk ezt a problémát.
She sorted out the meeting time.
Elintézte a megbeszélés időpontját.
He sorted out his homework before dinner.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes omit 'out' when this phrasal form is intended, changing the meaning from 'resolve' to 'organize'.
Betydelse
to deal with a problem
Ordkombinationer
sort out a problem
|sort out differences
|sort out plans
Synonymer
resolve (More formal; often used in official or serious contexts.)
|
fix (Informal; emphasizes repairing something broken.)
Antonymer
complicate (To make a problem more difficult instead of solving it.)
Teman
daily life
|problem-solving
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To fix or arrange something so it works well or is finished.
To deal with, fix, or arrange a problem, task, or situation so it is no longer an issue.
Grammatik
Grundform
sort
IPA
GB/sˈɔɹt/
US/sˈɔɹt/
Stavelser och betoning
sort (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (sort)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: sort
- Plural: sorts
Verb
- Base: sort
- 3rd Person Singular: sorts
- Present Participle: sorting
- Past: sorted
Ordfamilj
Forms
sorts
noun
sorting
verb
sorted
verb
Related words
sorter
noun
sortable
adjective
assorted
adjective
assortment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsorted
adjective
Uttryck
all sorts of
1/ˈɔl sˈɔɹts əv/
fixed phrase
many different kinds
Many different types of people or things.
Exempel
- The shop sells all sorts of cakes.
- We meet all sorts of people in our job.
sort of
1/sˈɔɹt əv/
fixed phrase
informal
somewhat; not exactly
Used to say something is partly true or only a little like what was said.
Exempel
- I'm sort of tired, but I can keep going.
- It was sort of funny, but also strange.
sort out
1/sˈɔɹt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
organize or resolve something
To fix a problem or put things in order.
Exempel
- We need to sort out this mess before guests arrive.
- She sorted out her schedule for next week.
that sort of thing
1/ðˈæt sˈɔɹt əv θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
similar types as mentioned before
Used to talk about things that are like the ones already said.
Exempel
- He likes sports, music, that sort of thing.
- Bring paper, pens, that sort of thing.