then
gb/ðˈɛn/ us/ðˈɛn/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 100
akkor, akkoriban, aztán, majd, ezért, tehát, akkori
A2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[action] then
Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.
Akkoriban még nem volt okostelefonunk.
I’ll be at work until then.
Addig a munkahelyemen leszek.
Since then, she has moved to another city.
He was just a student then.
Even then, I knew I wanted to travel.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I was young then.
Akkor még fiatal voltam.
We lived in London then.
Akkoriban Londonban éltünk.
She was my teacher then.
They were happy then.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' (time) with 'than' (comparison).
பொருள்
At that time
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
back then
|since then
|until then
|even then
இணைச்சொற்கள்
at that time (More formal and explicit phrase for the same meaning.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
now (Refers to the present moment, not a past or future time.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time
|storytelling
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Used to talk about a time that has been mentioned before, in the past or future.
Refers to a specific time in the past or future being mentioned or implied.
A2
2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[do something], then [do something else]
First we had dinner, then we watched a movie.
Először megvacsoráztunk, aztán megnéztünk egy filmet.
He looked at me, then smiled.
Rám nézett, aztán elmosolyodott.
Mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
I’ll call you, then we can decide what to do.
She paused, then continued speaking.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I ate lunch, then I went home.
Megebédeltem, aztán hazamentem.
First wash your hands, then eat.
Először moss kezet, aztán egyél.
He read a book, then slept.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'after' instead of 'then' in sequences where 'then' is more natural in English storytelling or instructions.
பொருள்
Next in order
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
and then
|first… then…
|right then
இணைச்சொற்கள்
next (Similar meaning but can also be used as an adjective.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
before (Indicates something happening earlier in sequence.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time
|instructions
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Used to show that one thing happens after another.
Indicates that something happens immediately after another action or event.
B1
3
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
If [condition], then [result]
If you’re ready, then let’s begin.
Ha készen állsz, akkor kezdjük el.
It’s raining, then we should stay inside.
Esik az eső, ezért bent kellene maradnunk.
If she’s not coming, then we’ll have to go without her.
So you agree, then?
If this is true, then our plan will work.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
If it rains, then we stay inside.
Ha esik az eső, akkor bent maradunk.
If you are hungry, then eat something.
Ha éhes vagy, akkor egyél valamit.
If it is late, then go to bed.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners omit 'then' in conditional sentences where it is optional but adds clarity or emphasis in English.
பொருள்
As a result; therefore
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
if… then…
|well then
இணைச்சொற்கள்
therefore (More formal and often used in writing.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
however (Introduces contrast rather than result.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
logic
|argumentation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Shows that something is the result of what happened before.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical result from what has just been said.
B2
4
akkori
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the then [position/title]
The then president announced new reforms.
Az akkori elnök új reformokat jelentett be.
She was appointed by the then mayor of the city.
A város akkori polgármestere nevezte ki.
The deal was signed by the then CEO.
He worked closely with the then head of marketing.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I met the then leader of the group.
Találkoztam a csoport akkori vezetőjével.
The letter was from the then manager.
A levél az akkori vezetőtől érkezett.
He spoke with the then coach of the team.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' with 'former', but 'then' refers specifically to a point in time being discussed.
பொருள்
Holding position at that time
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the then president
|the then manager
இணைச்சொற்கள்
former ('Former' means they no longer hold the position; 'then' focuses on the time being referred to.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
current (Refers to someone who holds the position now.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
history
|politics
|time
|communication
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Describes someone’s job or role at a certain time in the past.
Used before a title to indicate the person held that position at the time being referred to.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
then
IPA
GB/ðˈɛn/
US/ðˈɛn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
then (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (then)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: then
சொல் குடும்பம்
Related words
therefore
adverb B1
thereafter
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thence
adverb C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்
back then
1/bˈæk ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
At that past time
Used to talk about a time in the past that is different from now.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Back then, there were no mobile phones.
- She was shy back then.
even then
1/ˈivən ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Despite that time’s conditions
Used to say something was true despite what was happening at that time.
உதாரணங்கள்
- It was dangerous, but even then we went ahead.
- Even then, she didn’t give up.
since then
1/sˈɪns ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
From that time until now
Used to say something has continued from a past time until now.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I met her in 2010 and have been friends since then.
- Since then, he has not returned.
until then
1/ʌntˈɪl ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Up to that time
Used to talk about a period of time before a specific moment in the future or past.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I’ll be here until then.
- Until then, keep practicing.