trifle
gb/tɹˈaɪfəl/ us/tɹˈaɪfəl/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4100
semmiség, apróság, trifle, angol rakott piskótás desszert, könnyelműen bánik, félvállról vesz, játszik, elpazarol, elfecsérel
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a [trifle] to [someone]
He dismissed the cost as a mere trifle.
A költséget puszta semmiségnek tekintette.
Don't argue over such trifles when there are bigger problems.
Ne vitatkozzatok ilyen apróságokon, amikor nagyobb problémák is vannak.
The delay was a trifle compared to the overall success.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
This problem is a trifle.
Ez a probléma semmiség.
The price is a trifle for him.
Ez az ár neki semmiség.
We should not fight about a trifle.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'trifle' with 'truffle' (a type of chocolate or fungus).
பொருள்
Something unimportant or small
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mere trifle
|small trifle
|consider it a trifle
இணைச்சொற்கள்
triviality (Slightly more formal and abstract, often used for ideas rather than physical things.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
priority (Refers to something important and needing attention, the opposite of a trifle in importance.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Something that is not important or has little value.
A thing of little value, importance, or significance.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
eat [a trifle]
She served a homemade trifle for dessert.
Desszertnek házi trifle-t tálalt.
The trifle was topped with whipped cream and berries.
A trifle tetejét tejszínhabbal és bogyós gyümölcsökkel díszítették.
He made a trifle using leftover sponge cake.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I like strawberry trifle.
Szeretem az epres trifle-t.
We made a trifle for the party.
Egy trifle-t készítettünk a bulira.
The trifle has cream and fruit.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this sense with the figurative meaning of 'something unimportant'. Context is key.
பொருள்
Layered dessert with sponge and cream
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
strawberry trifle
|traditional English trifle
|make a trifle
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dessert (General term for sweet course after a meal; lacks the specific layered structure of a trifle.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
வரையறை
A sweet dish with cake, fruit, jelly, and cream in layers.
A cold dessert made from layers of sponge cake, fruit, jelly, and cream or custard.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
3
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to trifle with [something]
You shouldn't trifle with people's emotions.
Nem szabad játszani az emberek érzelmeivel.
He trifled with the rules and got into trouble.
Félvállról vette a szabályokat, és bajba került.
Don't trifle with your health by ignoring symptoms.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Do not trifle with my feelings.
Ne játssz az érzéseimmel.
He trifled with the law and was caught.
Nem vette komolyan a törvényt, és elkapták.
We should not trifle with safety rules.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realize this verb is often used in the phrase 'trifle with'. Alone, it can sound old-fashioned.
பொருள்
Treat something without seriousness
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
trifle with danger
|trifle with someone's feelings
இணைச்சொற்கள்
toy with (Suggests a casual or careless attitude; can be physical or emotional.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
respect (To treat something with seriousness and care.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
behavior
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|communication
வரையறை
To not take something seriously or to treat it as not important.
To handle or deal with something without proper seriousness or respect.
வினைச்சொல்
C1
4
elpazarol
B1
elfecsérel
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to trifle away [time/money] on [something]
He trifled away the afternoon instead of working.
Munka helyett elfecsérelte a délutánt.
They trifled away their savings on useless gadgets.
Haszontalan kütyükre pazarolták el a megtakarításaikat.
Stop trifling away your time and get back to work.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He trifled away the day.
Elpazarolta a napot.
She trifled away her money on toys.
Játékokra pazarolta el a pénzét.
We should not trifle away our time.
பொருள்
Waste time on unimportant things
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
trifle away time
|trifle away money
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dawdle (Focuses on moving slowly and wasting time; less about lack of importance.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
focus (To use time and energy on what is important.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time management
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
வரையறை
To use time on small or unimportant things instead of important ones.
To spend time idly or on things of little importance.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
trifle
IPA
GB/tɹˈaɪfəl/
US/tɹˈaɪfəl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
trifle (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (trifle)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: trifle
- Plural: trifle, trifles
Verb
- Base: trifle
- 3rd Person Singular: trifles
- Present Participle: trifling
- Past: trifled
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
trifles
noun
trifling
verb
trifled
verb
Related words
trivial
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
nontrivial
adjective
Advanced or less common
triviality
noun
trivialize
verb
trivially
adverb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
a mere trifle
1/ə mˈɪɹ tɹˈaɪfəl/
fixed phrase
Something very unimportant
Something that is very small in value or importance.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The cost is a mere trifle compared to your safety.
- It was a mere trifle to him, but it meant a lot to me.
trifle away time/money/etc.
1/tɹˈaɪfəl əwˈeɪ tˈaɪmmənˌaɪəts ‖/
phrasal verb
Waste resources carelessly on small things
To waste time, money, or another resource on things that are not important.
உதாரணங்கள்
- They trifled away their fortune on gambling.
- She trifled away the afternoon watching TV.
trifle with something
1/tɹˈaɪfəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Not treat something seriously
To not take something seriously or to show no respect for it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- You must never trifle with dangerous machinery.
- He trifled with the agreement and broke it easily.