state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Muundo wa matumizi:
in a [adjective] state
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Visawe
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Vinyume
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Mada
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The house was in a terrible state after the storm.
- Her mental state has improved since the treatment.
- The economy is currently in a fragile state.
- He left the car in a poor state.
- The patient was in a critical state when admitted.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The room is in a bad state.
- She is in a happy state today.
- The car is in a good state.
- His health is in a bad state now.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the state of [name]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Visawe
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Vinyume
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Mada
politics
|geography
|law
Mifano
- Texas is the second-largest state in the US.
- France is a European state with a long history.
- Each state has its own laws and regulations.
- The state is responsible for providing public education.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to state [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Visawe
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Vinyume
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Mada
communication
|law
|education
Mifano
- Please state your full name for the record.
- The terms and conditions are stated on the back of the form.
- She stated that she was not guilty.
- The report stated that sales had increased.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
state (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Familia ya neno
Semi
head of state
1/hˈɛd əv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
chief representative of a country
The main leader of a country, often the president or monarch.
Mifano
- The head of state will visit Japan next month.
- As head of state, she represents the nation abroad.
in a state
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
being upset or anxious
Feeling upset, worried, or excited in a way that shows clearly.
Mifano
- She was in a real state after losing her keys.
- Don’t get yourself in such a state over nothing.
state of mind
1/stˈeɪt əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
a person's mental condition
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
Mifano
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.