around
gb/ɚˈaʊnd/ us/ɚˈaʊnd/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
körülbelül, körül, nagyjából, itt-ott, ide-oda, mindenfelé, megfordul, hátrafordul, körülnéz, a közelben, itt van, jelen van
A2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[verb] around [number/place/time]
There were around 50 people at the party.
A bulin körülbelül ötvenen voltak.
The store is just around the corner.
Az üzlet mindjárt a sarkon túl van.
I’ll meet you around noon.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
There are around ten chairs in the room.
Körülbelül tíz szék van a szobában.
The park is around here.
A park itt van valahol a közelben.
We will meet around 3 p.m.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'around' with 'across' when talking about location.
பொருள்
approximately or roughly
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
around 5 o'clock
|around the corner
|around 20 people
இணைச்சொற்கள்
about (Interchangeable in most contexts when giving approximate numbers or times.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
exactly (Indicates a precise number or time, the opposite of approximate.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|measurement
|time
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Used to talk about something that is not exact but close to the real number, time, or place.
Used to indicate an approximate location, amount, time, or number.
A2
2
körül
A2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
around [someone/something]
We sat around the table for dinner.
Vacsorához az asztal körül ültünk.
A fence runs around the garden.
Kerítés húzódik a kert körül.
The children gathered around their teacher.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
We sit around the table.
Az asztal körül ülünk.
There is a wall around the house.
Fal van a ház körül.
People stand around the fire.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners use 'in' instead of 'around' when talking about being on all sides of something.
பொருள்
on all sides of
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
around the table
|around the fire
|around the city
இணைச்சொற்கள்
surrounding (More formal and less conversational than 'around'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
through (Indicates movement from one side to the other rather than encircling.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
In a position surrounding someone or something.
Located on every side of something or someone.
A2
3
There are many cafes around.
Mindenfelé vannak kávézók.
I looked around but couldn’t find my keys.
Körülnéztem, de nem találtam a kulcsaimat.
He travels around visiting friends.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
There are shops around.
Mindenfelé vannak boltok.
I walk around in the park.
Ide-oda sétálok a parkban.
We look around for a good place.
பொருள்
in different places nearby
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
look around
|travel around
|spread around
இணைச்சொற்கள்
about ('About' can sometimes replace 'around' in this sense, but 'around' is more common for physical movement in an area.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
together (Indicates being in one place rather than spread out.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
In many places in an area.
In multiple locations within a certain area; here and there.
A2
4
She turned around to see who called her name.
Megfordult, hogy lássa, ki szólította a nevén.
He looked around when he heard the noise.
Körülnézett, amikor meghallotta a zajt.
I spun around quickly.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I turn around to see you.
Megfordulok, hogy lássalak.
He looks around when he hears a sound.
Körülnéz, amikor meghall egy hangot.
She turns around to talk to me.
பொருள்
in a circular direction or facing another way
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
turn around
|look around quickly
இணைச்சொற்கள்
about ('About' in 'turn about' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
forward (Indicates continuing in the same direction instead of turning.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement
|space
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To move your body or head to face another way.
To turn so as to face another direction or side.
B1
5
She’s been around for a long time in this industry.
Már régóta jelen van ebben az iparágban.
There aren’t many good bookstores around anymore.
Már nincs sok jó könyvesbolt a környéken.
Is John around today?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He is not around today.
Ma nincs itt.
She has been around for many years.
Már sok éve jelen van.
Are you around now?
பொருள்
present in existence or nearby
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
still around
|been around for years
இணைச்சொற்கள்
present ('Present' is more formal and specific to attendance or existence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
absent (Not present or available.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Here now or existing in this time.
Existing, available, or present within an area or time period.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
around
IPA
GB/ɚˈaʊnd/
US/ɚˈaʊnd/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
around (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (around)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: around
- Plural: arounds
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
come around
1/kˈʌm ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
change opinion, recover, or visit casually
To change your mind, wake up after being unconscious, or visit someone’s place.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He’ll come around once he hears the full story.
- She came around after fainting.
- Why don’t you come around later?
get around to [something]
1/ɡˈɛt ɚˈaʊnd tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
finally do something after delay
To finally do something you have been meaning to do for a while.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I still haven’t gotten around to fixing the car.
- She finally got around to replying to my email.
around the corner
1/ɚˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
idiom
Very close in space or time
Very close to happening or very close to you in distance.
உதாரணங்கள்
- My house is just around the corner.
- With summer around the corner, it's time to plan vacations.
around the corner
2/ɚˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
idiom
very near or soon to happen
Very close in space or time.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The bank is just around the corner.
- With summer around the corner, people are planning vacations.
fool around
1/fˈul ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
behave in a playful, unserious way
To act in a silly or playful way and not do serious work or tasks.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The kids were fooling around instead of studying.
- Stop fooling around and help me clean the kitchen.
- They fooled around for a few months before breaking up.
- They spent the afternoon fooling around in the park instead of studying.
mess around
1/mˈɛs ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
behave in a silly or idle way
To play and act silly and not do your real work or task.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Stop messing around and start working!
- Stop messing around and help me clean.
- They spent the afternoon just messing around in the park.
- We just messed around in the park all afternoon instead of studying.