balance
gb/bˈæləns/ us/bˈæləns/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1200
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
state
1
Ability to stay upright
When you can stand or move without falling.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to keep/lose/regain [one's] balance
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'balance' (the ability to stay steady) with 'equilibrium' in scientific contexts, which is less common in daily speech.
Visawe
stability (Refers broadly to firmness and steadiness, not only physical balance.)
Vinyume
instability (Describes a lack of steadiness or tendency to fall.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
keep balance
|lose balance
|regain balance
|maintain balance
|good balance
Mada
daily life
|sports
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She lost her balance and fell off the step.
- Gymnasts need excellent balance to perform on the beam.
- I put my arms out to keep my balance on the ice.
- He stumbled but quickly regained his balance.
- The child stood on one foot to test his balance.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I lost my balance and fell.
- He has good balance when he rides a bike.
- Hold my hand to keep your balance.
- The cat has great balance on the wall.
Nomino
B1
state
2
State of equality between things
When different things have the same importance, amount, or strength.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a balance between [thing] and [thing]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'balance' here with 'compromise', which involves giving up something, while 'balance' means equal importance or proportion.
Visawe
equilibrium (More formal or scientific term for a stable state of equality.)
Vinyume
imbalance (A lack of equality or proportion between elements.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
work-life balance
|strike a balance
|delicate balance
|maintain balance
|find a balance
Mada
daily life
|philosophy
|work
|core_vocabulary
|science
Mifano
- It's important to keep a healthy work-life balance.
- The new law seeks a balance between freedom and security.
- We must strike a balance between cost and quality.
- Nature maintains a delicate balance between species.
- Her life lacked balance after she started working long hours.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I need a better balance between work and rest.
- We try to keep a balance in our diet.
- He found a good balance between study and play.
- The teacher wants a balance of speaking and listening in class.
Nomino
A2
quantity
3
Money remaining in account
The money left in your bank account, or the amount you still need to pay.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the balance of [account/payment]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'balance' with 'budget'; 'balance' is the amount currently available or owed, while 'budget' is a spending plan.
Visawe
remainder (General term for what is left, not specific to money.)
Vinyume
debt (An amount of money owed, often when the account is negative.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
account balance
|outstanding balance
|check balance
|pay off balance
Mada
business
|finance
|daily life
|daily_life
Mifano
- You should check your account balance regularly.
- The outstanding balance must be paid by the end of the month.
- After paying the bill, she had a small balance left in her account.
- Your current balance is $245.50.
- He transferred the remaining balance to his savings account.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I checked my bank balance today.
- My account balance is low.
- Please pay the full balance by Monday.
- She has a big balance on her credit card.
Kitenzi
A2
action
4
Keep something steady and upright
To hold or place something so it does not fall.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to balance [something] on [something]
Visawe
steady (Means to make or keep steady, but not necessarily about preventing falling.)
Vinyume
tip over (To fall or cause to fall from an upright position.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
balance carefully
|balance on one foot
|balance a tray
Mada
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She balanced the tray on one hand.
- He balanced the ladder against the wall.
- The acrobat balanced on the tightrope with ease.
- Can you balance this book on your head?
- He balanced his bike while waiting at the traffic light.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I can balance a ball on my finger.
- He balanced the cup on the table edge.
- She balanced on one leg for ten seconds.
- They balanced the box on a chair.
Kitenzi
B1
action
5
Make things equal or fair
To make two or more things have the same importance or amount.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to balance [thing] with [thing]
Visawe
reconcile (More formal; often used for making different ideas or accounts agree.)
Vinyume
favor (To give more importance to one side than another.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
balance work and family
|balance needs and resources
Mada
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She tries to balance her career with raising children.
- We must balance economic growth with environmental protection.
- The manager balanced the budget by cutting costs.
- He balanced his time between work and hobbies.
- They are balancing tradition with modern needs.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I want to balance work and play.
- She balances school with sports.
- We need to balance cost and quality.
- He balances study with rest.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
balance
IPA
GB/bˈæləns/
US/bˈæləns/
Silabi na mkazo
bal - ance (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: balance
- Plural: balance, balances
Verb
- Base: balance
- 3rd Person Singular: balances
- Present Participle: balancing
- Past: balanced
Familia ya neno
Semi
hang in the balance
1/hˈæŋ ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom
Be at serious risk until decided
To be in danger of failing until something is decided.
Mifano
- The team's hopes hang in the balance before the final match.
- Peace talks hang in the balance after recent violence.
in the balance
1/ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom
Uncertain and at risk until decided
Not yet decided and could end well or badly.
Mifano
- His future with the company hangs in the balance.
- The game was in the balance until the last minute.
keep your balance
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Stay steady without falling over
To stay standing without falling down.
Mifano
- It's hard to keep your balance on ice skates.
- He kept his balance despite the strong wind.
strike a balance
1/stɹˈaɪk ə bˈæləns/
idiom
Find middle point between extremes
To find a way to have two different things in equal amounts or importance.
Mifano
- Parents must strike a balance between discipline and freedom.
- We need to strike a balance between spending and saving.
throw someone off balance
1/θɹˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔf bˈæləns/
idiom
Cause loss of steadiness suddenly
To make someone lose their physical stability or feel surprised and confused.
Mifano
- The sudden question threw her off balance.
- The push threw him off balance and he fell.