sort
gb/sˈɔɹt/ us/sˈɔɹt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2400
fajta, típus, rendez, csoportosít, szétválogat, megold, elintéz, kezel
NOMINO
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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').
Maana
a category or kind
Miunganiko ya maneno
sort of person
|sort of thing
|different sort
|same sort
|any sort
Visawe
type (Very close in meaning; 'type' is slightly more formal in some contexts.)
|
kind ('Kind' is often more informal and common in spoken English.)
Vinyume
individual (Refers to a single person or item rather than a category.)
Mada
classification
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Ufafanuzi
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.
KITENZI
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'sort' with 'solve' when talking about problems; 'sort' focuses on organizing, not fixing.
Maana
to arrange into categories
Miunganiko ya maneno
sort by size
|sort alphabetically
|sort into piles
|sort out papers
Visawe
classify (More formal and often used in scientific or official contexts.)
|
arrange (General term for putting things in order; not always by category.)
Vinyume
mix (Combining items so they are not grouped by category.)
Mada
organization
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Ufafanuzi
To put things into groups by type or quality.
To arrange or organize things into groups according to shared characteristics.
KITENZI
B1
INFORMAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes omit 'out' when this phrasal form is intended, changing the meaning from 'resolve' to 'organize'.
Maana
to deal with a problem
Miunganiko ya maneno
sort out a problem
|sort out differences
|sort out plans
Visawe
resolve (More formal; often used in official or serious contexts.)
|
fix (Informal; emphasizes repairing something broken.)
Vinyume
complicate (To make a problem more difficult instead of solving it.)
Mada
daily life
|problem-solving
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
sort
IPA
GB/sˈɔɹt/
US/sˈɔɹt/
Silabi na mkazo
sort (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (sort)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: sort
- Plural: sorts
Verb
- Base: sort
- 3rd Person Singular: sorts
- Present Participle: sorting
- Past: sorted
Familia ya neno
Forms
sorts
noun
sorting
verb
sorted
verb
Related words
sorter
noun
sortable
adjective
assorted
adjective
assortment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsorted
adjective
Semi
all sorts of
1/ˈɔl sˈɔɹts əv/
fixed phrase
many different kinds
Many different types of people or things.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- He likes sports, music, that sort of thing.
- Bring paper, pens, that sort of thing.