firm
gb/fˈɚm/ us/fˈɚm/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2200
cég, iroda, vállalat, kemény, biztos, szilárd, határozott, hajthatatlan, következetes, megszilárdít, feszesít, stabilizál
NOMINO
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a [size/type] firm
She works for a law firm in the city.
Egy belvárosi ügyvédi irodában dolgozik.
The firm expanded its operations to Asia last year.
A cég tavaly Ázsiára is kiterjesztette a tevékenységét.
Our firm specializes in environmental consulting.
He joined the firm right after college.
The small firm struggled during the recession.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My sister works in a big firm.
A nővérem egy nagy cégnél dolgozik.
The firm makes clothes for children.
A cég gyerekruhákat gyárt.
He started his own firm last year.
The firm has ten workers.
This firm sells computers.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'firm' with 'farm' due to similar pronunciation.
Maana
Business organization or company
Miunganiko ya maneno
law firm
|accounting firm
|small firm
|international firm
|run a firm
Visawe
company (Most common general term for a business; can be larger or smaller than a 'firm'.)
|
enterprise (Slightly more formal; often used for larger or more ambitious businesses.)
Vinyume
individual (Refers to a single person, not an organized business entity.)
Mada
business
|economics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A company that sells things or provides services.
A business, often a company or partnership, that sells goods or services.
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is firm
The mattress is firm but comfortable.
A matrac kemény, de kényelmes.
He gave her a firm handshake.
Határozott kézfogással üdvözölte.
Stand on firm ground before you jump.
The cake should be firm to the touch when baked.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The bed is very firm.
Az ágy nagyon kemény.
He has a firm hand.
Biztos keze van.
The table feels firm.
I need a firm chair.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'firm' with 'hard'; 'hard' can also mean 'difficult', which 'firm' does not in this sense.
Maana
Solid and stable in form
Miunganiko ya maneno
firm grip
|firm ground
|firm mattress
|firm handshake
Visawe
solid (Similar in meaning, but 'solid' emphasizes density and uniformity more strongly.)
|
sturdy (Often used for objects that are strong and durable.)
Vinyume
soft (Easily bent, pressed, or yielding to touch.)
Mada
physical
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Hard and steady; not soft or weak.
Physically solid, steady, and not easily bent, pressed, or moved.
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
be firm with [someone]
She was firm in her refusal to sign the contract.
Határozottan kitartott amellett, hogy nem írja alá a szerződést.
You need to be firm with the puppy so it learns the rules.
Következetesnek kell lenned a kölyökkutyával, hogy megtanulja a szabályokat.
He took a firm stance against corruption.
My parents were always firm but fair.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My teacher is very firm.
A tanárom nagyon határozott.
Be firm with the dog.
Légy határozott a kutyával.
She is firm about her choice.
He gave a firm answer.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical firmness; here it refers to attitude, not touch.
Maana
Strong and determined in attitude
Miunganiko ya maneno
firm decision
|firm stance
|be firm with children
Visawe
resolute (More formal; emphasizes determination and moral courage.)
|
determined (General term for having strong will to do something.)
Vinyume
indecisive (Unable to make or stick to decisions.)
Mada
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Not changing your mind; showing strong will.
Strongly fixed in purpose or opinion and not likely to change it.
KITENZI
B2
FORMAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
firm [something] up
They used gravel to firm up the path.
Kaviccsal szilárdították meg az ösvényt.
The company is trying to firm up its financial position.
A vállalat igyekszik megszilárdítani a pénzügyi helyzetét.
Do exercises to firm your stomach muscles.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We need to firm the ground before building.
Építkezés előtt meg kell szilárdítanunk a talajt.
I want to firm my arms.
Szeretném feszesíteni a karomat.
They will firm the plan soon.
Maana
Make more solid or steady
Miunganiko ya maneno
firm up plans
|firm up muscles
Visawe
strengthen (General term for making stronger; not always physical stability.)
Vinyume
weaken (To make less strong or stable.)
Mada
construction
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To make something harder or more steady.
To make something more solid, steady, or secure.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
firm
IPA
GB/fˈɚm/
US/fˈɚm/
Silabi na mkazo
firm (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (firm)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: firm
- Comparative: firmer
- Superlative: firmest
Noun
- Base: firm
- Plural: firms
Verb
- Base: firm
- 3rd Person Singular: firms
- Present Participle: firming
- Past: firmed
Familia ya neno
Semi
a firm hand
1/ə fˈɚm hˈænd/
fixed phrase
Strict control or discipline
Control people or situations in a strict way.
Mifano
- The coach runs the team with a firm hand.
- Raising children requires a firm hand sometimes.
firm up
1/fˈɚm ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Make something more definite or solid
To make something more certain or solid.
Mifano
- We need to firm up the travel plans before booking flights.
- She did exercises to firm up her legs.
stand firm
1/stˈænd fˈɚm/
fixed phrase
Refuse to change position or decision
To not change your opinion or decision even when people try to make you.
Mifano
- She stood firm on her decision to quit smoking.
- Despite criticism, the mayor stood firm against the proposal.