firm
gb/fˈɚm/ us/fˈɚm/
A2
Ingles
~ 2200
cég, iroda, vállalat, kemény, biztos, szilárd, határozott, hajthatatlan, következetes, megszilárdít, feszesít, stabilizál
PANGNGALAN
A2
1
Padron ng paggamit:
a [size/type] firm
She works for a law firm in the city.
Egy belvárosi ügyvédi irodában dolgozik.
The firm expanded its operations to Asia last year.
A cég tavaly Ázsiára is kiterjesztette a tevékenységét.
Our firm specializes in environmental consulting.
He joined the firm right after college.
The small firm struggled during the recession.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
My sister works in a big firm.
A nővérem egy nagy cégnél dolgozik.
The firm makes clothes for children.
A cég gyerekruhákat gyárt.
He started his own firm last year.
The firm has ten workers.
This firm sells computers.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'firm' with 'farm' due to similar pronunciation.
Kahulugan
Business organization or company
Mga kolokasyon
law firm
|accounting firm
|small firm
|international firm
|run a firm
Mga kasingkahulugan
company (Most common general term for a business; can be larger or smaller than a 'firm'.)
|
enterprise (Slightly more formal; often used for larger or more ambitious businesses.)
Mga kasalungat
individual (Refers to a single person, not an organized business entity.)
Mga tema
business
|economics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
A company that sells things or provides services.
A business, often a company or partnership, that sells goods or services.
A2
2
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is firm
The mattress is firm but comfortable.
A matrac kemény, de kényelmes.
He gave her a firm handshake.
Határozott kézfogással üdvözölte.
Stand on firm ground before you jump.
The cake should be firm to the touch when baked.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The bed is very firm.
Az ágy nagyon kemény.
He has a firm hand.
Biztos keze van.
The table feels firm.
I need a firm chair.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'firm' with 'hard'; 'hard' can also mean 'difficult', which 'firm' does not in this sense.
Kahulugan
Solid and stable in form
Mga kolokasyon
firm grip
|firm ground
|firm mattress
|firm handshake
Mga kasingkahulugan
solid (Similar in meaning, but 'solid' emphasizes density and uniformity more strongly.)
|
sturdy (Often used for objects that are strong and durable.)
Mga kasalungat
soft (Easily bent, pressed, or yielding to touch.)
Mga tema
physical
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Hard and steady; not soft or weak.
Physically solid, steady, and not easily bent, pressed, or moved.
B1
3
Padron ng paggamit:
be firm with [someone]
She was firm in her refusal to sign the contract.
Határozottan kitartott amellett, hogy nem írja alá a szerződést.
You need to be firm with the puppy so it learns the rules.
Következetesnek kell lenned a kölyökkutyával, hogy megtanulja a szabályokat.
He took a firm stance against corruption.
My parents were always firm but fair.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
My teacher is very firm.
A tanárom nagyon határozott.
Be firm with the dog.
Légy határozott a kutyával.
She is firm about her choice.
He gave a firm answer.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical firmness; here it refers to attitude, not touch.
Kahulugan
Strong and determined in attitude
Mga kolokasyon
firm decision
|firm stance
|be firm with children
Mga kasingkahulugan
resolute (More formal; emphasizes determination and moral courage.)
|
determined (General term for having strong will to do something.)
Mga kasalungat
indecisive (Unable to make or stick to decisions.)
Mga tema
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Not changing your mind; showing strong will.
Strongly fixed in purpose or opinion and not likely to change it.
PANDIWA
B2
FORMAL
4
Padron ng paggamit:
firm [something] up
They used gravel to firm up the path.
Kaviccsal szilárdították meg az ösvényt.
The company is trying to firm up its financial position.
A vállalat igyekszik megszilárdítani a pénzügyi helyzetét.
Do exercises to firm your stomach muscles.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
We need to firm the ground before building.
Építkezés előtt meg kell szilárdítanunk a talajt.
I want to firm my arms.
Szeretném feszesíteni a karomat.
They will firm the plan soon.
Kahulugan
Make more solid or steady
Mga kolokasyon
firm up plans
|firm up muscles
Mga kasingkahulugan
strengthen (General term for making stronger; not always physical stability.)
Mga kasalungat
weaken (To make less strong or stable.)
Mga tema
construction
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To make something harder or more steady.
To make something more solid, steady, or secure.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
firm
IPA
GB/fˈɚm/
US/fˈɚm/
Mga pantig at diin
firm (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (firm)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: firm
- Comparative: firmer
- Superlative: firmest
Noun
- Base: firm
- Plural: firms
Verb
- Base: firm
- 3rd Person Singular: firms
- Present Participle: firming
- Past: firmed
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
a firm hand
1/ə fˈɚm hˈænd/
fixed phrase
Strict control or discipline
Control people or situations in a strict way.
Mga Halimbawa
- The coach runs the team with a firm hand.
- Raising children requires a firm hand sometimes.
firm up
1/fˈɚm ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Make something more definite or solid
To make something more certain or solid.
Mga Halimbawa
- We need to firm up the travel plans before booking flights.
- She did exercises to firm up her legs.
stand firm
1/stˈænd fˈɚm/
fixed phrase
Refuse to change position or decision
To not change your opinion or decision even when people try to make you.
Mga Halimbawa
- She stood firm on her decision to quit smoking.
- Despite criticism, the mayor stood firm against the proposal.