shape
gb/ʃˈeɪp/ us/ʃˈeɪp/
A1
Ingles
~ 2800
alak, alakzat, forma, formáz, alakít, állapot, befolyásol, formál
PANGNGALAN
A1
1
Padron ng paggamit:
the shape of [something]
The clouds took the shape of animals.
A felhők állatok alakját vették fel.
This table has a round shape.
Ennek az asztalnak kerek a formája.
She noticed the unusual shape of the building.
The sculpture had a human-like shape.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
A circle is a simple shape.
A kör egyszerű alakzat.
The box has a square shape.
A doboz négyzet alakú.
The plate is in the shape of a heart.
I like the shape of this chair.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shape' with 'size'; 'shape' refers to form, not how big something is.
Kahulugan
the outline or form of something
Mga kolokasyon
basic shape
|change shape
|geometric shape
|in the shape of
Mga kasingkahulugan
form (Often interchangeable, but 'form' can include internal structure as well as outline.)
Mga kasalungat
formlessness (The absence of any clear outline or contour.)
Mga tema
daily life
|art
|geometry
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
The outside form or outline of something.
The visible outer form or contour of a person, object, or figure.
PANDIWA
A2
2
Padron ng paggamit:
to shape [something] into [form]
She shaped the clay into a bowl.
Tállá formázta az agyagot.
The tailor shaped the dress to fit her body.
A szabó a testére igazította a ruhát.
We shaped the snow into a small fort.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
He shaped the sand into a castle.
Várat formázott a homokból.
She shaped the bread dough into a ball.
A kenyértésztát golyóvá formázta.
They shaped the wood into a boat.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'shape' with 'create'; shaping means forming something that already exists, not making it from nothing.
Kahulugan
to give form to something
Mga kolokasyon
shape clay
|shape dough
|shape metal
Mga kasingkahulugan
mold ('Mold' often implies using a container or mold to create the form.)
Mga kasalungat
deform (To change into an unnatural or unwanted shape.)
Mga tema
crafts
|art
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To make something have a certain form or outline.
To make or adjust something so that it has a particular form or outline.
PANGNGALAN
A2
3
Padron ng paggamit:
in [good/bad] shape
He's in great shape for his age.
A korához képest remek formában van.
The old bike is still in good shape.
A régi bicikli még mindig jó állapotban van.
After the accident, the car was in bad shape.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I want to get in shape.
Szeretnék formába lendülni.
Her shoes are in bad shape.
A cipői rossz állapotban vannak.
My phone is still in good shape.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may misinterpret 'shape' here as physical outline instead of condition.
Kahulugan
condition or state of health/repair
Mga kolokasyon
in good shape
|out of shape
|keep in shape
Mga kasingkahulugan
condition ('Condition' is more general and formal; 'shape' is common in everyday speech.)
Mga kasalungat
disrepair (For objects: poor condition due to neglect; for people: poor health or fitness.)
Mga tema
health
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
How good or bad the body or something is working or looking.
The condition or physical state of someone or something, especially in terms of health, fitness, or repair.
PANDIWA
B1
4
Padron ng paggamit:
to shape [someone's/something's] [future/attitude/etc.]
Teachers can shape their students' futures.
A tanárok alakíthatják a diákjaik jövőjét.
The experience shaped her career path.
Ez az élmény alakította a pályafutását.
Public opinion helped shape the new law.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
My parents shaped my ideas about work.
A szüleim alakították a munkáról alkotott elképzeléseimet.
This trip will shape your view of the world.
Ez az utazás formálni fogja a világlátásodat.
His words shaped her decision.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative about development, not physical form.
Kahulugan
to influence how something develops
Mga kolokasyon
shape opinions
|shape policy
|shape future
Mga kasingkahulugan
influence ('Influence' is broader; 'shape' suggests giving definite direction or form.)
Mga kasalungat
neglect (Failing to guide or affect development.)
Mga tema
education
|life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To change how something develops or grows.
To have a strong effect on the way someone or something grows, develops, or behaves.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
shape
IPA
GB/ʃˈeɪp/
US/ʃˈeɪp/
Mga pantig at diin
shape (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (shape)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: shape
- Plural: shape, shapes
Verb
- Base: shape
- 3rd Person Singular: shapes
- Present Participle: shaping
- Past: shaped
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
shapes
noun
shaping
verb
shaped
verb
Related words
reshape
verb
Negative and opposite forms
shapeless
adjective
Advanced or less common
shapely
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
in shape
1/ˈɪn ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
physically fit and healthy
Healthy and physically strong.
Mga Halimbawa
- She runs every day to stay in shape.
- After months of training, he's finally in shape for the race.
in the shape of
1/ˈɪn ðə ʃˈeɪp əv/
fixed phrase
having the form of something else
Looking like another thing's form.
Mga Halimbawa
- A cake in the shape of a star sat on the table.
- They built a pool in the shape of a guitar.
out of shape
1/ˈaʊt əv ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
unfit or in poor condition
Not healthy or physically strong; not working well.
Mga Halimbawa
- I'm really out of shape after the holidays.
- The old sofa is completely out of shape now.
shape up
1/ʃˈeɪp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
improve behavior/performance quickly
To behave or do things better than before.
Mga Halimbawa
- You need to shape up or you'll fail the class.
- The team shaped up after the coach's speech.
take shape
1/tˈeɪk ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
begin to have a clear form/structure
To start to look like what it will be when finished.
Mga Halimbawa
- Plans for the new park are starting to take shape.
- The project is slowly taking shape.