such
gb/sˈʌt͡ʃ/ us/sˈʌt͡ʃ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 100
olyan, ilyen
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
such [a/an] [adjective] [noun]
It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go hiking.
Olyan szép nap volt, hogy úgy döntöttünk, elmegyünk túrázni.
I've never met such a talented musician before.
Még soha nem találkoztam ilyen tehetséges zenésszel.
Why would you say such a thing?
She had never seen such a mess in her life.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It is such a big house.
Ez olyan nagy ház.
He is such a good friend.
Olyan jó barát.
That was such a fun game.
I have never seen such a tall man.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'such' with 'so'. 'Such' is used before 'a/an' + adjective + noun (e.g., 'such a nice day'), while 'so' is used before adjectives without nouns (e.g., 'so nice').
Maana
of the same kind or degree
Miunganiko ya maneno
such a shame
|such a surprise
|such an honor
|such a big
|such a nice
Visawe
like (More general and often used for comparisons, whereas 'such' refers to a specific type or degree already known.)
|
that kind of (More informal and less compact than 'such'.)
Vinyume
different (Indicates not being of the same type or degree.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Like the person or thing already talked about; of that kind or amount.
Of the type, kind, or degree that has just been mentioned or is understood from the context.
B1
2
ilyen
A1
Muundo wa matumizi:
such [noun]
Such behavior will not be tolerated here.
Az ilyen viselkedést itt nem tűrjük meg.
I have never heard of such people.
Soha nem hallottam ilyen emberekről.
In such situations, it's best to stay calm.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Such rules are easy to follow.
Az ilyen szabályokat könnyű betartani.
I do not like such food.
Nem szeretem az ilyen ételeket.
In such weather, we stay inside.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse 'the' before 'such' when it is not needed (e.g., 'the such rules' is incorrect).
Maana
that particular kind
Miunganiko ya maneno
in such cases
|such people
|at such times
Visawe
that kind of (Longer phrase but similar meaning; less formal.)
Vinyume
other (Refers to something different from what was mentioned.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to talk about a person or thing like the one already mentioned.
Used to refer to someone or something of the type or kind that has just been mentioned.
B2
3
ilyen
A1
Such are the challenges we face daily.
Ilyenek azok a kihívások, amelyekkel nap mint nap szembenézünk.
If you say such, you must prove it.
Ha ilyet állítasz, bizonyítanod kell.
Many such have tried and failed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Such are my friends.
Ilyenek a barátaim.
I do not like such.
Nem szeretem az ilyet.
We need more such.
Maana
person/thing of that type
Visawe
that sort (Slightly more informal and less compact.)
Vinyume
different one (Means something not of that type.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A person or thing like the one already talked about.
Someone or something of the type, kind, or degree just mentioned.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
such
IPA
GB/sˈʌt͡ʃ/
US/sˈʌt͡ʃ/
Silabi na mkazo
such (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (such)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: such
- Comparative: sucher
- Superlative: suchest
Familia ya neno
Forms
sucher
adjective
suchest
adjective
Related words
such-and-such
determiner B2
Advanced or less common
suchlike
adjective C1
Semi
and such
1/ˈænd sˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
and similar things/people
Used to talk about other things like the ones just said.
Mifano
- We talked about sports, music, and such.
- He likes pizza, burgers, and such.
as such
1/ˈæz sˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
in itself; in that role
Used to mean 'in itself' or 'in that role'.
Mifano
- He is not a leader as such, but people still follow him.
- There is no rule as such, but we try to be polite.
such as
1/sˈʌt͡ʃ ˈæz/
fixed phrase
for example; like
Used to give examples of what you mean.
Mifano
- I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling.
- Many fruits, such as apples and oranges, are rich in vitamins.