suitable
gb/sˈutəbəl/ us/sˈutəbəl/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1600
megfelelő, alkalmas
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is suitable for [purpose/person/situation]
This room is suitable for up to 50 people.
Ez a terem legfeljebb 50 fő befogadására alkalmas.
She wore suitable shoes for the hike.
Megfelelő cipőt viselt a túrához.
We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position.
Is this movie suitable for children?
The weather was not suitable for outdoor activities.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This shirt is suitable for work.
Ez az ing megfelelő a munkához.
The bag is not suitable for school.
Ez a táska nem megfelelő iskolába.
That job is suitable for him.
This game is suitable for kids.
The shoes are suitable for running.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'suitable' with 'available'. 'Suitable' means it fits the need; 'available' means it can be used or taken.
Maana
appropriate for a purpose or situation
Miunganiko ya maneno
suitable candidate
|suitable time
|suitable clothing
|suitable solution
|suitable location
Visawe
appropriate (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'appropriate' can sound slightly more formal.)
|
fitting (Similar in meaning; more common in formal or literary contexts.)
Vinyume
unsuitable (Direct opposite, meaning not right for the purpose or situation.)
|
inappropriate (Opposite in meaning; often used when something is socially or morally wrong for the context.)
Mada
daily life
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ufafanuzi
Good or right for a person, place, thing, or situation.
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
suitable
IPA
GB/sˈutəbəl/
US/sˈutəbəl/
Silabi na mkazo
suit - able (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: suitable
Familia ya neno
Negative and opposite forms
Semi
find something suitable
1/fˈaɪnd sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈutəbəl/
fixed phrase
locate something appropriate
To look for and get something that is right for your need.
Mifano
- I hope to find something suitable before the deadline.
- We couldn't find anything suitable to wear to the party.
make something suitable
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈutəbəl/
fixed phrase
adapt to make appropriate
To change something so it is right for a use or situation.
Mifano
- We can make the room suitable by adding more chairs.
- The guide made the explanation suitable for beginners.
suitable for all ages
1/sˈutəbəl fɚ ˈɔl ˈeɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
appropriate for any age group
Good and safe for both children and adults.
Mifano
- The show is suitable for all ages.
- This book is suitable for all ages and can be enjoyed by the whole family.