situation
gb/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 600
helyzet, körülmények, probléma, fekvés, elhelyezkedés
NOMINO
A2
1
helyzet
B1
körülmények
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the situation [verb/adjective]
The situation in the city has improved since last week.
A városban javult a helyzet a múlt hét óta.
We need to understand the situation before making any decisions.
Mielőtt bármilyen döntést hoznánk, meg kell értenünk a helyzetet.
In this situation, it's best to stay calm.
The company is facing a challenging situation due to rising costs.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The situation is very bad today.
Ma nagyon rossz a helyzet.
I don't like this situation.
Nem szeretem ezt a helyzetet.
We must talk about the situation.
She is happy with her situation.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'situation' with 'place' or 'location', but 'situation' refers to conditions or circumstances, not physical position.
Maana
set of circumstances
Miunganiko ya maneno
current situation
|difficult situation
|handle the situation
|in this situation
|assess the situation
Visawe
circumstances (Almost identical in meaning; slightly more formal.)
|
state (More abstract or general; can refer to physical condition as well.)
Vinyume
solution (A resolved outcome rather than the ongoing set of conditions.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|social
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Everything that is happening in a place at a certain time.
All the facts, conditions, and events that exist at a particular time and place.
NOMINO
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
deal with/handle/manage a situation
We have a serious situation in the office that needs your input.
Komoly probléma van az irodában, és szükségünk van a véleményedre.
The police arrived quickly to control the situation.
A rendőrség gyorsan kiérkezett, hogy kézben tartsa a helyzetet.
How did you handle the situation when the system crashed?
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This is a big situation for us.
Ez nagy probléma nekünk.
He can handle the situation well.
Jól tudja kezelni a helyzetet.
We must fix the situation soon.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse 'situation' for minor events where 'moment' or 'time' would be more natural.
Maana
problem needing attention
Miunganiko ya maneno
dangerous situation
|emergency situation
|handle a situation
|control the situation
Visawe
issue (Often used for problems to be solved; slightly broader in scope.)
|
predicament (Emphasizes difficulty or unpleasantness.)
Vinyume
opportunity (Represents a favorable set of circumstances rather than a problematic one.)
Mada
daily life
|problem-solving
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A problem or event that you must think about or deal with.
An event or problem that requires action or consideration.
NOMINO
B2
FORMAL
3
fekvés
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the situation of [something]
The hotel boasts an ideal situation near the beach.
A szálloda ideális fekvésű, közel a strandhoz.
Its situation on the hill gives it a great view.
A dombon való fekvése remek kilátást biztosít.
The city's situation made it an important trading hub.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The house has a good situation near the park.
A háznak jó a fekvése, közel van a parkhoz.
I like the situation of this shop.
Tetszik ennek az üzletnek az elhelyezkedése.
The school is in a nice situation.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'circumstances'; context usually makes it clear.
Maana
location or position
Miunganiko ya maneno
strategic situation
|geographical situation
|attractive situation
Visawe
location (Common and neutral term for where something is placed.)
|
site (Often used for specific buildings or construction areas.)
Vinyume
displacement (Refers to being moved from an original location.)
Mada
geography
|architecture
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
The place where something is, compared to other places around it.
The geographical position of something, especially in relation to its surroundings.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
situation
IPA
GB/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
situ - ation (silabi 2)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: situation
- Plural: situation, situations
Familia ya neno
Forms
situations
noun
Core family
situational
adjective
Related words
situate
verb
situated
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
situationally
adverb
Semi
get out of a difficult situation
1/ɡˈɛt ˈaʊt əv ə dˈɪfɪkʌlt sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
escape a problem
To leave or solve a hard problem or trouble you are in.
Mifano
- He managed to get out of a difficult situation with the help of his friends.
- She always finds a way to get out of a difficult situation.
in this situation
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
under these circumstances
When these things are happening right now.
Mifano
- In this situation, it's better to wait before acting.
- You should call for help in this situation.
assess the situation
1/əsˈɛs ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evaluate current circumstances
To look at what is happening now and decide what it means or what to do next.
Mifano
- Before we act, let's assess the situation carefully.
- The captain assessed the situation before giving orders.
assess the situation
2/əsˈɛs ðə sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evaluate current state of affairs
To look at what is happening now and decide what it means.
Mifano
- We need to assess the situation before making any changes.
- The manager assessed the situation and decided to postpone the meeting.