then
gb/ðˈɛn/ us/ðˈɛn/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 100
akkor, akkoriban, aztán, majd, ezért, tehát, akkori
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[action] then
Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.
Akkoriban még nem volt okostelefonunk.
I’ll be at work until then.
Addig a munkahelyemen leszek.
Since then, she has moved to another city.
He was just a student then.
Even then, I knew I wanted to travel.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I was young then.
Akkor még fiatal voltam.
We lived in London then.
Akkoriban Londonban éltünk.
She was my teacher then.
They were happy then.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' (time) with 'than' (comparison).
Maana
At that time
Miunganiko ya maneno
back then
|since then
|until then
|even then
Visawe
at that time (More formal and explicit phrase for the same meaning.)
Vinyume
now (Refers to the present moment, not a past or future time.)
Mada
time
|storytelling
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to talk about a time that has been mentioned before, in the past or future.
Refers to a specific time in the past or future being mentioned or implied.
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[do something], then [do something else]
First we had dinner, then we watched a movie.
Először megvacsoráztunk, aztán megnéztünk egy filmet.
He looked at me, then smiled.
Rám nézett, aztán elmosolyodott.
Mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
I’ll call you, then we can decide what to do.
She paused, then continued speaking.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I ate lunch, then I went home.
Megebédeltem, aztán hazamentem.
First wash your hands, then eat.
Először moss kezet, aztán egyél.
He read a book, then slept.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may use 'after' instead of 'then' in sequences where 'then' is more natural in English storytelling or instructions.
Maana
Next in order
Miunganiko ya maneno
and then
|first… then…
|right then
Visawe
next (Similar meaning but can also be used as an adjective.)
Vinyume
before (Indicates something happening earlier in sequence.)
Mada
time
|instructions
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to show that one thing happens after another.
Indicates that something happens immediately after another action or event.
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
If [condition], then [result]
If you’re ready, then let’s begin.
Ha készen állsz, akkor kezdjük el.
It’s raining, then we should stay inside.
Esik az eső, ezért bent kellene maradnunk.
If she’s not coming, then we’ll have to go without her.
So you agree, then?
If this is true, then our plan will work.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
If it rains, then we stay inside.
Ha esik az eső, akkor bent maradunk.
If you are hungry, then eat something.
Ha éhes vagy, akkor egyél valamit.
If it is late, then go to bed.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners omit 'then' in conditional sentences where it is optional but adds clarity or emphasis in English.
Maana
As a result; therefore
Miunganiko ya maneno
if… then…
|well then
Visawe
therefore (More formal and often used in writing.)
Vinyume
however (Introduces contrast rather than result.)
Mada
logic
|argumentation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Shows that something is the result of what happened before.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical result from what has just been said.
B2
4
akkori
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the then [position/title]
The then president announced new reforms.
Az akkori elnök új reformokat jelentett be.
She was appointed by the then mayor of the city.
A város akkori polgármestere nevezte ki.
The deal was signed by the then CEO.
He worked closely with the then head of marketing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I met the then leader of the group.
Találkoztam a csoport akkori vezetőjével.
The letter was from the then manager.
A levél az akkori vezetőtől érkezett.
He spoke with the then coach of the team.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' with 'former', but 'then' refers specifically to a point in time being discussed.
Maana
Holding position at that time
Miunganiko ya maneno
the then president
|the then manager
Visawe
former ('Former' means they no longer hold the position; 'then' focuses on the time being referred to.)
Vinyume
current (Refers to someone who holds the position now.)
Mada
history
|politics
|time
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Describes someone’s job or role at a certain time in the past.
Used before a title to indicate the person held that position at the time being referred to.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
then
IPA
GB/ðˈɛn/
US/ðˈɛn/
Silabi na mkazo
then (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (then)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: then
Familia ya neno
Related words
therefore
adverb B1
thereafter
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thence
adverb C1
Semi
back then
1/bˈæk ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
At that past time
Used to talk about a time in the past that is different from now.
Mifano
- Back then, there were no mobile phones.
- She was shy back then.
even then
1/ˈivən ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Despite that time’s conditions
Used to say something was true despite what was happening at that time.
Mifano
- It was dangerous, but even then we went ahead.
- Even then, she didn’t give up.
since then
1/sˈɪns ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
From that time until now
Used to say something has continued from a past time until now.
Mifano
- I met her in 2010 and have been friends since then.
- Since then, he has not returned.
until then
1/ʌntˈɪl ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Up to that time
Used to talk about a period of time before a specific moment in the future or past.
Mifano
- I’ll be here until then.
- Until then, keep practicing.