mean
gb/mˈin/ us/mˈin/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2600
akar, szándékozik, ért, gonosz, rosszindulatú, jelent, számít, számtani átlag, számtani közép, átlag, baromi jó, király, remek
வினைச்சொல்
A2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to mean [something]
I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.
Nem akartam megbántani az érzéseidet.
What do you mean by that remark?
Mit akarsz mondani ezzel a megjegyzéssel?
He means to finish the project by Friday.
When I said 'soon', I meant within an hour.
She means a lot to me.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I mean we will go now.
Úgy értem, hogy most indulunk.
What do you mean by this?
Ezt hogy érted?
I did not mean to make you sad.
He means to call her tonight.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mean' with 'say'. 'Mean' is about the intended message, not just the words spoken.
பொருள்
intend to express
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mean well
|mean no harm
|mean exactly
|mean what you say
இணைச்சொற்கள்
intend (Focuses more on the plan or purpose rather than the communication of it.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
miscommunicate (Express something in a way that is misunderstood or incorrect.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To want to say or show a certain idea.
To have as a purpose or intention when saying or doing something.
A2
2
gonosz
A2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a mean [person/remark]
That was a mean thing to say.
Gonosz dolog volt ezt mondani.
She can be really mean when she’s angry.
Nagyon gonosz tud lenni, amikor dühös.
Don’t be mean to your little brother.
He gave me a mean glare.
They spread mean rumors about her.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He is a mean boy.
Ő egy gonosz fiú.
She said a mean thing.
Gonosz dolgot mondott.
Don't be mean to me.
That was a mean joke.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with 'average' in math. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
பொருள்
unkind or nasty
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mean comment
|mean streak
|mean look
|mean to someone
இணைச்சொற்கள்
cruel (Stronger and more deliberate harm than 'mean'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
kind (Shows care and concern for others instead of causing harm.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|behavior
|relationships
வரையறை
Not nice; wanting to hurt or upset someone.
Unkind, spiteful, or intending to hurt others.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
3
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] means [something] to [someone]
Your friendship means a lot to me.
Sokat jelent nekem a barátságod.
Winning this award means everything to her.
Ennek a díjnak az elnyerése mindent jelent neki.
Money means nothing if you’re not happy.
That gesture really means something.
This job means stability for my family.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
You mean a lot to me.
Sokat jelentesz nekem.
This book means nothing to him.
Ez a könyv semmit sem jelent neki.
Her smile means everything to me.
This letter means much to us.
பொருள்
be important or significant
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mean a lot
|mean the world
|mean nothing
இணைச்சொற்கள்
matter ('Matter' is more general and slightly less emotional.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
be irrelevant (Lacking importance or significance.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|importance
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To be important or special to someone.
To have a particular level of importance or value.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The mean of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
A 2, 4 és 6 számtani átlaga 4.
We calculated the mean score for the class.
Kiszámítottuk az osztály átlagpontszámát.
The arithmetic mean is often used in statistics.
The geometric mean is different from the arithmetic mean.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The mean of 1 and 3 is 2.
Az 1 és 3 számtani átlaga 2.
Find the mean of these numbers.
Számítsd ki ezeknek a számoknak a számtani átlagát.
We need to get the mean score.
பொருள்
mathematical average value
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
arithmetic mean
|geometric mean
|calculate the mean
இணைச்சொற்கள்
average ('Average' is more common in everyday speech; 'mean' is more precise in math.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
extreme value (A value far from the average in a set.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
mathematics
|statistics
|science
|education
வரையறை
A number found by adding up all numbers and dividing by how many there are.
The sum of a set of values divided by the number of values; an average.
B2
INFORMAL
5
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a mean [skill/object]
He plays a mean guitar.
Baromi jól gitározik.
She makes a mean cup of coffee.
Baromi jó kávét főz.
That chef can cook a mean steak.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He makes a mean cake.
Baromi jó tortát süt.
She plays a mean piano.
Baromi jól zongorázik.
They cook a mean soup.
பொருள்
very good or skillful (slang)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mean guitar player
|mean cook
இணைச்சொற்கள்
impressive (More formal and does not carry slang tone.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
poor (Lacking skill or quality.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
informal language
|core_vocabulary
|communication
வரையறை
Very good at something; impressive.
Very good, skillful, or impressive, often in a particular activity (informal).
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
mean
IPA
GB/mˈin/
US/mˈin/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
mean (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (mean)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: mean
- Comparative: meaner
- Superlative: meanest
Noun
- Base: mean
- Plural: means
Verb
- Base: mean
- 3rd Person Singular: means
- Present Participle: meaning
- Past: meant
- Past Participle: meant
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
means
noun
meaning
verb
meant
verb
meaner
adjective
meanest
adjective
Core family
meaningful
adjective B2
Related words
meaningfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
meaningless
adjective B2
meaninglessly
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
meaningfulness
noun
meaninglessness
noun
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular past: meant Verb
- Irregular past participle: meant Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
mean business
1/mˈin bˈɪznɪs/
idiom
be serious and determined
To be serious about what you are doing and want to succeed.
உதாரணங்கள்
- When she picked up the microphone, you could tell she meant business.
- The police are here and they mean business.
mean the world to someone
1/mˈin ðə wˈɚld tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
be extremely important emotionally
To be very important and loved by someone.
உதாரணங்கள்
- You mean the world to me.
- Her support during hard times meant the world to him.
mean well
1/mˈin wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
intend to do good
To want to help or do good, even if it does not work out well.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I know he can be annoying, but he means well.
- She meant well when she gave advice, but it upset him.
what it means is...
1/wˈʌt ˈɪt mˈinz ˈɪz |/
fixed phrase
explain meaning of statement
Used before explaining what something just said really means.
உதாரணங்கள்
- What it means is we need more time.
- What it means is that prices will go up.
by no means
1/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz/
fixed phrase
formal
not at all; in no way
Not at all; in no way.
உதாரணங்கள்
- It is by no means certain that we will win.
- This is by no means an easy task.
by no means
2/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz/
fixed phrase
Definitely not; not at all
Used to say that something is not true at all.
உதாரணங்கள்
- This job is by no means easy.
- He is by no means ready for the exam.