sober
gb/sˈoʊbɚ/ us/sˈoʊbɚ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4100
józan, komoly, visszafogott
A2
1
józan
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is sober
He has been sober for three years now.
Már három éve józan.
She was completely sober during the meeting.
A megbeszélés alatt teljesen józan volt.
The driver must be sober before starting the bus.
I decided to stay sober at the party.
He appeared sober, but his eyes were red.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I am sober now.
Most józan vagyok.
She is sober today.
Ma józan.
He is sober at work.
My friend is sober this week.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'sober' with 'serious' in all contexts, but in this sense it only means 'not drunk or high'.
பொருள்
Not drunk or high
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
stay sober
|completely sober
|remain sober
|totally sober
இணைச்சொற்கள்
abstinent (More formal and often refers to avoiding all intoxicants over a longer period.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
drunk (Describes someone affected by alcohol, the opposite of sober in this sense.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Not having drunk alcohol or taken drugs.
Not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
B1
2
komoly
A2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is sober
Her face took on a sober expression when she heard the news.
Amikor meghallotta a hírt, komolyra váltott az arckifejezése.
The speech ended on a sober note.
A beszéd komoly hangvétellel zárult.
He gave a sober account of the accident.
The mood in the room grew sober after the announcement.
We need to have a sober discussion about our finances.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He looks sober now.
Most komolynak tűnik.
She has a sober face.
Komoly arckifejezése van.
The class was sober after the test.
We had a sober talk.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think 'sober' always relates to alcohol; here it describes mood or manner.
பொருள்
Serious and thoughtful in manner
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sober expression
|sober mood
|sober tone
இணைச்சொற்கள்
serious (More common and general, but can be broader than sober's calm and restrained tone.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
playful (Describes a lighthearted or joking manner, opposite to sober in this sense.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Serious and quiet, not playful or silly.
Serious, sensible, and not given to joking or showing strong emotion.
B2
3
visszafogott
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is sober
The room was decorated in sober colors of gray and beige.
A szobát visszafogott szürke és bézs színekkel rendezték be.
He wore a sober suit to the interview.
Az interjúra visszafogott öltönyt vett fel.
The design is elegant yet sober.
They chose a sober style for the memorial service.
Her outfit was surprisingly sober compared to last year.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The room has sober colors.
A szobában visszafogott színek vannak.
He wears a sober suit.
Visszafogott öltönyt visel.
The dress is sober.
The house looks sober.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'boring', but 'sober' here implies tasteful simplicity.
பொருள்
Plain and restrained in style
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sober colors
|sober design
|sober clothing
இணைச்சொற்கள்
understated (Emphasizes elegance through simplicity, often in fashion or design.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing, opposite of sober in this sense.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
art
|fashion
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Simple and plain, not colorful or fancy.
Having a plain, simple, and restrained appearance; not bright or showy.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
sober
IPA
GB/sˈoʊbɚ/
US/sˈoʊbɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
sober (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (sober)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: sober
- Comparative: soberer
- Superlative: soberest
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
soberer
adjective
soberest
adjective
Core family
soberly
adverb
Related words
sobriety
noun
sobering
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
drunk
adjective A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்
bring someone back to their senses (sober someone up figuratively)
1/bɹˈɪŋ sˈʌmwˌʌn bˈæk tə ðˈɛɹ sˈɛnsɪz sˈoʊbɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈʌp fɪɡjˈʊɹɪtɪvli/
idiom
Make think clearly again
To help someone start thinking clearly again after being confused, shocked, or too emotional.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The news brought him back to his senses and he became more focused.
- A good night's sleep will bring you back to your senses.
deadly sober
1/dˈɛdli sˈoʊbɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Extremely serious manner
Very serious and without any joking.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He was deadly sober when he told us about the risks.
- She spoke in a deadly sober tone during the meeting.
sober up
1/sˈoʊbɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Become less drunk or high
To become less drunk or high after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He drank some coffee to help him sober up before driving.
- It took him hours to sober up after the party.
stone-cold sober
1/stˈoʊn kˈoʊld sˈoʊbɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely not drunk or high
Totally not affected by alcohol or drugs at all.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Despite the party atmosphere, she was stone-cold sober all night.
- I’m stone-cold sober—I can drive us home.