Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] is a match for [someone/something]
She finally met someone who was her match intellectually.
Végre találkozott valakivel, aki szellemileg méltó párja volt.
This team will be no match for the champions.
Ez a csapat nem lesz méltó ellenfele a bajnokoknak.
The software found a match in the database.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
He is a match for her in chess.
Sakkban méltó ellenfele neki.
This game is not a match for my skills.
Ez a játék nem méltó a képességeimhez.
I found a match for my lost shoe.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'matching' meaning 'having the same appearance', but here it refers to being equal in some way.
Kahulugan
A person or thing equal to another
Mga kolokasyon
perfect match
|good match
|not a match
|find a match
|be a match for
Mga kasingkahulugan
equal (Focuses on being the same in status, value, or ability.)
|
counterpart (Often used for someone in a similar role or position.)
Mga kasalungat
opposite (Something completely different in nature or quality.)
Mga tema
relationships
|comparison
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
A person or thing that is the same in skill, strength, or quality as another.
A person or thing that is as good, suitable, or similar to another in ability, quality, or characteristics.
Padron ng paggamit:
a match between [team/person] and [team/person]
The football match ended in a draw.
A futballmérkőzés döntetlennel végződött.
They are preparing for the championship match.
A bajnoki mérkőzésre készülnek.
She won the tennis match in straight sets.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
We watched a football match.
Megnéztünk egy futballmeccset.
The match starts at 3 p.m.
A mérkőzés délután 3-kor kezdődik.
They won the match yesterday.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'match' with 'game' in American English, where 'game' is used more often for certain sports like basketball.
Kahulugan
A sports contest between opponents
Mga kolokasyon
football match
|tennis match
|match winner
|match point
Mga kasingkahulugan
game (More general term for any play activity; not always competitive.)
|
contest (Can refer to non-sport competitions as well.)
Mga kasalungat
practice (Training session without competition.)
Mga tema
sports
|competition
|arts_entertainment
Depinisyon
A game between two people or teams to decide who wins.
A game or contest in which people or teams compete against each other, especially in sports.
Padron ng paggamit:
to match [something] with [something]
She matched her shoes with her handbag.
Összehangolta a cipőjét a kézitáskájával.
The charity matches volunteers with suitable projects.
A jótékonysági szervezet az önkénteseket megfelelő projektekkel párosítja össze.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I matched my shirt with my shoes.
Összehangoltam az ingemet a cipőmmel.
They matched two friends for the trip.
A két barátot egymással párosították az útra.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'fit', which refers to size rather than similarity or suitability.
Kahulugan
To pair things suitably or equally
Mga kolokasyon
match colors
|match outfits
|match skills
Mga kasingkahulugan
pair (Emphasizes joining two items; may not imply similarity.)
|
coordinate (Often used for arranging colors or styles to look good together.)
Mga kasalungat
mismatch (To pair things that do not go well together.)
Mga tema
daily life
|fashion
|relationships
|daily_life
Depinisyon
To put two things together because they are the same or look good together.
To put together people or things because they are equal, similar, or go well together.
He lit a candle with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a gyertyát.
Always keep matches away from children.
A gyufát mindig tartsd távol a gyerekektől.
She struck a match to light the stove.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
He lit the fire with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a tüzet.
I need a match to light the candle.
Szükségem van egy gyufára, hogy meggyújtsam a gyertyát.
She struck a match and the light came.
Kahulugan
Small stick for making fire
Mga kolokasyon
light a match
|strike a match
|box of matches
Mga kasingkahulugan
matchstick (Refers specifically to the stick itself, especially after burning.)
Mga kasalungat
lighter (A reusable device for producing flame.)
Mga tema
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
Depinisyon
A small stick you use to start a fire by rubbing it on a special surface.
A small wooden or cardboard stick tipped with a chemical that ignites when struck against a rough surface.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] matches [something] in [quality/amount]
His performance matches hers in every respect.
A teljesítménye minden tekintetben megegyezik az övével.
No one can match her generosity.
Senki sem ér fel a nagylelkűségével.
The wine’s flavor matches its aroma perfectly.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Her speed matches his speed.
Az ő sebessége megegyezik az övével.
This color matches that color.
Ez a szín megegyezik azzal a színnel.
No one can match his power.
Kahulugan
To be equal in quality or strength
Mga kolokasyon
match skills
|match performance
Mga kasingkahulugan
equal (Stresses being exactly the same in quality or amount.)
|
rival (Emphasizes competition and ability to compete equally.)
Mga kasalungat
fall short of (To not reach the same level as something else.)
Mga tema
comparison
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To be the same as something in amount, level, or power.
To be equal to something in quality, amount, degree, or strength.