shaky
gb/ʃˈeɪki/ us/ʃˈeɪki/
B1
Ingles
ingatag, billegős, rozoga, bizonytalan, labilis, gyenge, megalapozatlan, remegős, remeg
B1
1
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is shaky
The table is shaky, so don’t put the hot soup near the edge.
Az asztal billeg, ezért ne tedd a forró levest a széléhez közel.
The old ladder felt shaky under my feet.
A régi létra inogott a lábam alatt.
The video looks shaky because it was filmed while walking.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
This chair is shaky.
Ez a szék billeg.
Be careful—the bridge is shaky.
Vigyázz, a híd ingatag.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use *shaking* (an action) when they need *shaky* (a description), e.g., “a shaky table,” not “a shaking table.”
Kahulugan
not firm; likely to wobble
Mga kolokasyon
a shaky table
|a shaky ladder
|a shaky chair
|a shaky bridge
|a shaky platform
|shaky steps
|a shaky ride
|shaky footage
|a shaky camera
|shaky hands
Mga kasingkahulugan
wobbly (More informal and often about side-to-side movement.)
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unstable (More general and slightly more formal.)
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unsteady (Often used for movement or balance, especially in people.)
Mga kasalungat
steady (Firm and not moving unexpectedly.)
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stable (Securely supported and unlikely to fall or shift.)
Mga tema
daily_life
|movement
|objects
Depinisyon
Not steady; it moves and is not strong.
Not firmly supported or steady; likely to shake, wobble, or move in an uncontrolled way.
B2
2
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is shaky
After the scandal, his position at the company looked shaky.
A botrány után ingatagnak tűnt a pozíciója a cégnél.
Their relationship has been shaky for months.
A kapcsolatuk hónapok óta ingatag.
The ceasefire is shaky, with new clashes reported overnight.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
My plan is shaky.
A tervem elég bizonytalan.
The economy is still shaky.
A gazdaság még mindig ingatag.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse *unstable* in personal contexts; *shaky* is very common for plans, finances, and relationships in everyday English.
Kahulugan
not stable or secure
Mga kolokasyon
shaky finances
|a shaky economy
|a shaky relationship
|a shaky truce
|a shaky peace
|shaky job security
|a shaky plan
|a shaky agreement
|a shaky alliance
|a shaky recovery
Mga kasingkahulugan
precarious (More formal; emphasizes danger of failing.)
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uncertain (Focuses on not being sure what will happen.)
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unstable (More general; often used for systems or conditions.)
Mga kasalungat
secure (Safe and not likely to fail.)
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stable (Firm and not likely to change suddenly.)
Mga tema
business
|relationships
|life_situations
Depinisyon
Not safe or certain; it may fail.
Not stable or secure; likely to change, fail, or end badly.
B2
3
Padron ng paggamit:
[evidence/argument/case] is shaky
The prosecution’s case was shaky, and the jury wasn’t persuaded.
A vád gyenge lábakon állt, és az esküdtszéket nem győzte meg.
Her explanation sounded shaky when we asked for details.
Amikor részleteket kértünk, a magyarázata nem hangzott meggyőzőnek.
The article relies on shaky evidence from anonymous sources.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The evidence is shaky.
A bizonyítékok gyengék.
That argument is shaky.
Ez az érv gyenge.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this with “shocking.” *Shaky* means weak or doubtful, not surprising.
Kahulugan
weakly supported; not convincing
Mga kolokasyon
shaky evidence
|a shaky argument
|a shaky case
|shaky logic
|a shaky theory
|a shaky explanation
|shaky reasoning
|shaky testimony
Mga kasingkahulugan
weak (General; can describe arguments, evidence, or performance.)
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dubious (Stronger doubt; suggests you don’t trust it.)
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unconvincing (Focuses on failing to persuade.)
Mga kasalungat
sound (Logically strong and well supported.)
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solid (Strong and reliable (especially evidence or arguments).)
Mga tema
education
|law
|communication
Depinisyon
Not strong or convincing; easy to doubt.
Not well supported by evidence or reasoning; doubtful and not convincing.
B1
4
Padron ng paggamit:
feel shaky; [someone]'s hands/voice are shaky
I felt shaky after skipping breakfast.
Gyengének és remegősnek éreztem magam, miután kihagytam a reggelit.
His hands were shaky as he tried to unlock the door.
Remegő kézzel próbálta kinyitni az ajtót.
She was shaky with nerves before going on stage.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I feel shaky.
Remegősnek érzem magam.
My hands are shaky.
Remeg a kezem.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may say “I am shaky” when they mean “I feel shaky”; both exist, but *feel shaky* is more common for this meaning.
Kahulugan
feeling weak or unsteady
Mga kolokasyon
feel shaky
|look shaky
|shaky hands
|a shaky voice
|shaky legs
|shaky with fear
|shaky from hunger
|shaky after the workout
Mga kasingkahulugan
faint (Stronger; suggests you might pass out.)
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unsteady (Focuses on balance or control.)
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nervous (Focuses on anxiety rather than physical weakness.)
Mga kasalungat
steady (Calm and physically controlled (hands/voice/body).)
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strong (Not weak or close to fainting.)
Mga tema
health
|emotions
|body
Depinisyon
Feeling weak or a little sick, or nervous so you shake.
Feeling physically weak or not steady, often because of fear, illness, tiredness, or low blood sugar; sometimes showing this through shaking hands or a trembling voice.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
shaky
IPA
GB/ʃˈeɪki/
US/ʃˈeɪki/
Mga pantig at diin
shaky (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (shaky)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: shaky
- Comparative: shakier
- Superlative: shakiest
Mga ekspresyon
on shaky ground
1/ˈɔn ʃˈeɪki ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
in a risky, uncertain position
In a situation that is not safe or certain.
Mga Halimbawa
- Without a contract, you’re on shaky ground if they change the deal.
- After missing two deadlines, she knew she was on shaky ground with her manager.
- His argument is on shaky ground because the data is incomplete.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We are on shaky ground.
- He is on shaky ground at work.
shaky at the knees
1/ʃˈeɪki ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
fixed phrase
so nervous you feel weak
So nervous that your legs feel weak.
Mga Halimbawa
- I was shaky at the knees before the interview started.
- He was shaky at the knees when he stepped onto the glass floor.
- She felt shaky at the knees as she waited to hear the results.
shaky cam
1/ʃˈeɪki kˈæm/
fixed phrase
technical
intentionally unsteady camera style
A movie style with a moving, unsteady camera.
Mga Halimbawa
- The director used shaky cam to make the chase scene feel more intense.
- Some viewers get dizzy from shaky cam in action movies.
- The horror film relies heavily on shaky cam and quick cuts.