falter
gb/fˈɔltɚ/ us/fˈɔltɚ/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
elbizonytalanodik, meginog, megtorpan, meggyengül, akadozik, elcsuklik, megbotlik, visszaesik, megingás, megtorpanás
வினைச்சொல்
B2
1
meginog
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] falters; [someone] falters over [something]
She faltered when the interviewer asked about the gap on her résumé.
Elbizonytalanodott, amikor az interjúztató rákérdezett az önéletrajzában lévő kihagyásra.
He didn’t falter, even when everyone else questioned the plan.
Nem ingott meg, még akkor sem, amikor mindenki más megkérdőjelezte a tervet.
I started to answer, then faltered and looked down at my notes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I faltered before I spoke.
Elbizonytalanodtam, mielőtt megszólaltam.
She faltered when she heard the news.
Elbizonytalanodott, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use it for a long delay; it usually suggests a brief hesitation or moment of doubt.
பொருள்
hesitate or lose confidence
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
falter for a moment
|falter briefly
|falter over a decision
|falter at the question
|falter under pressure
|falter on the answer
|falter in mid-sentence
|falter when asked
|falter in an interview
|falter at a crucial moment
இணைச்சொற்கள்
hesitate (More general; falter often implies uncertainty showing outwardly.)
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waver (Emphasizes changing resolve rather than a momentary pause.)
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pause (Neutral; falter suggests doubt or lack of confidence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
decide (To choose firmly rather than hesitate.)
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proceed (To continue without stopping or uncertainty.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
|decisions
வரையறை
to hesitate or become unsure
To hesitate, lose confidence, or show uncertainty, especially when speaking or making a decision.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
2
megtorpan
B2
meggyengül
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] falters
Negotiations faltered after both sides rejected the new terms.
A tárgyalások megtorpantak, miután mindkét fél elutasította az új feltételeket.
As interest rates rose, the housing market began to falter.
Ahogy emelkedtek a kamatlábak, az ingatlanpiac megtorpant.
Her determination never faltered during the long recovery.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The plan faltered after a few weeks.
A terv néhány hét után megtorpant.
Sales faltered in the winter.
Télen megtorpantak az eladások.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Often used for progress, support, or performance; for complete stopping, words like 'collapse' or 'fail' may fit better.
பொருள்
lose strength or momentum
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the economy falters
|growth falters
|progress falters
|support falters
|demand falters
|sales falter
|confidence falters
|momentum falters
|recovery falters
|the campaign falters
இணைச்சொற்கள்
weaken (More direct; falter suggests an unsteady decline.)
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flag (Often used for energy or effort running low.)
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stumble (More sudden and dramatic; can imply making noticeable mistakes.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
strengthen (To become stronger rather than weaker.)
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gain momentum (To accelerate or progress more strongly.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|politics
|health
வரையறை
to become weaker or start failing
To become weaker or less effective, or to stop making steady progress.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
3
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] falters; [someone's] voice falters
His voice faltered as he tried to apologize.
Elcsuklott a hangja, miközben bocsánatot próbált kérni.
She faltered while reading the statement aloud.
Akadozva olvasta fel a nyilatkozatot.
I faltered and had to start the sentence again.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
My voice faltered because I was nervous.
Akadozott a hangom, mert ideges voltam.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Not the same as 'mumble' (speaking quietly/unclearly); falter is about uncertainty or emotion.
பொருள்
speak with hesitation
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
his voice faltered
|her voice faltered
|falter in mid-sentence
|falter over the words
|falter while reading
|falter through a speech
|falter with nerves
|falter from emotion
|falter when explaining
|falter while answering
இணைச்சொற்கள்
stammer (Focuses on repeated sounds; falter can be just a pause or wavering.)
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hesitate (More general; falter often implies the voice or delivery becomes unsteady.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
speak fluently (To speak smoothly without hesitation.)
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declare (To state confidently and clearly.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
வரையறை
to speak with pauses because you are nervous or unsure
To speak in a way that shows hesitation or uncertainty, often with pauses or an unsteady voice.
வினைச்சொல்
C1
4
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] falters; [someone] falters on/over [something]
He faltered on the icy pavement but managed not to fall.
Megingott a jeges járdán, de sikerült nem elesnie.
Exhausted, she faltered as she reached the top step.
Kimerülten megingott, amikor felért a legfelső lépcsőfokra.
I felt dizzy and faltered for a second.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He faltered on the stairs.
Megbotlott a lépcsőn.
பொதுவான தவறு:
For an actual fall, use 'fall' or 'trip'; falter often means you recover.
பொருள்
walk unsteadily; stumble
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
falter on the stairs
|falter on uneven ground
|falter in the dark
|falter and catch yourself
|falter with fatigue
|falter from dizziness
|falter in high heels
|falter on the ice
|falter as you climb
|falter at the curb
இணைச்சொற்கள்
stumble (More common; often implies a more noticeable misstep.)
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stagger (Suggests heavier, swaying movement, often from weakness or shock.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
stride (To walk strongly and confidently.)
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steady (To become stable rather than unsteady.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life
|health
வரையறை
to walk unsteadily, almost falling
To move in an unsteady way, as if about to trip or fall.
வினைச்சொல்
C1
5
visszaesik
B2
akadozik
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone/something] falters
The striker faltered in the second half and missed two clear chances.
A csatár a második félidőben visszaesett, és két tiszta helyzetet is kihagyott.
Our internet connection faltered during the video call.
Az internetkapcsolatunk akadozott a videóhívás közben.
The robot worked smoothly at first, then faltered under heavier loads.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
My computer faltered during the update.
A számítógépem akadozott a frissítés közben.
பொதுவான தவறு:
In sports and work, 'falter' usually implies a decline during a period, not a single mistake.
பொருள்
perform less well; start failing
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the team faltered
|the defense faltered
|a player falters
|a runner falters
|the engine falters
|the system falters
|the service faltered
|their performance faltered
|the leader faltered
|the software faltered
இணைச்சொற்கள்
slip (Often refers to a small decline or mistake.)
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struggle (Emphasizes difficulty rather than loss of steadiness.)
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break down (Stronger; suggests a more serious failure (especially for machines).)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
excel (To perform exceptionally well.)
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hold steady (To remain consistent rather than decline.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports
|work
|technology
வரையறை
to start doing worse or become unreliable
To begin to perform less well or become unreliable, especially after working well before.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
C1
6
megingás
B2
megtorpanás
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a falter (in [something])
There was a brief falter in his voice before he continued.
Rövid megingás hallatszott a hangjában, mielőtt folytatta.
She finished the routine without a falter.
Megingás nélkül fejezte be a gyakorlatot.
The speech had only one small falter near the end.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I heard a falter in his voice.
Meghallottam egy kis megingást a hangjában.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Less common than the verb; many contexts prefer 'hesitation' or 'stumble'.
பொருள்
a brief hesitation or stumble
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a slight falter
|a momentary falter
|without a falter
|a falter in his voice
|a falter in her step
|a falter in performance
|a falter in confidence
|a falter in delivery
|a falter in the rhythm
|a falter in progress
இணைச்சொற்கள்
hesitation (More common and general.)
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stumble (Often implies a more noticeable mistake or misstep.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
certainty (A firm, confident state without hesitation.)
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fluency (Smooth speech without breaks.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|daily_life
வரையறை
a small hesitation or unsteady moment
A brief hesitation, loss of confidence, or unsteady moment in speech or movement.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
falter
IPA
GB/fˈɔltɚ/
US/fˈɔltɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
fal - ter (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (fal)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: falter
- 3rd Person Singular: falters
- Present Participle: faltering
- Past: faltered
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
falters
verb
faltering
verb
faltered
verb
Related words
falteringly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unfaltering
adjective
unfalteringly
adverb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
falter in the face of
1/fˈɔltɚ ˈɪn ðə fˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
lose courage when confronted
to become less brave when something is difficult
உதாரணங்கள்
- She refused to falter in the face of criticism.
- The company did not falter in the face of a sudden downturn.
- He faltered in the face of strong opposition from his team.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Don’t falter in the face of problems.
without faltering
1/wɪðˈaʊt fˈɔltɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase
without hesitation or weakness
steadily, with no hesitation
உதாரணங்கள்
- She answered without faltering, even under intense questioning.
- He kept walking without faltering despite the pain.
- The band played the fast section without faltering.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He spoke without faltering.