depend
gb/dɪpˈɛnd/ us/dɪpˈɛnd/
A2
Англійська
~ 1000
függ, múlik, rá van utalva, szüksége van, támaszkodik, attól függ, még nem dőlt el
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
1
Модель уживання:
[something] depends on [something]
Success in the project will depend on teamwork.
A projekt sikere a csapatmunkán múlik majd.
Whether we go hiking will depend on the weather.
Az, hogy elmegyünk-e túrázni, az időjárástól függ majd.
The outcome depends on how well we prepare.
Her happiness depends on her family's health.
Навчальні приклади
The price depends on the size.
Az ár a mérettől függ.
My plans depend on the weather.
A terveim az időjárástól függnek.
The result depends on your answer.
It depends on how much time we have.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depend' with 'rely' without 'on'. In English, 'depend' almost always needs 'on' (e.g., 'depend on someone').
Значення
Be affected by something else
Словосполучення
depend on circumstances
|depend on weather
|depend on support
|depend on outcome
Синоніми
hinge on (Slightly more figurative but common in the same contexts.)
Антоніми
be independent of (Describes something not affected or determined by another factor.)
Теми
daily life
|decision-making
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To be changed or decided by something else.
To be influenced, decided, or determined by something else.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
2
Модель уживання:
depend on [someone/something] for [something]
Children depend on their parents for food and shelter.
A gyerekek a szüleikre vannak utalva, hogy legyen mit enniük és hol lakniuk.
Many small businesses depend on local customers.
Sok kisvállalkozás a helyi vásárlókra van utalva.
She depends on her assistant to organize her schedule.
We depend on clean water to stay healthy.
Навчальні приклади
I depend on my phone for work.
A munkámhoz szükségem van a telefonomra.
Babies depend on milk.
A kisbabáknak tejre van szükségük.
We depend on the bus to get to school.
Plants depend on sunlight to grow.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners omit 'on', saying 'I depend my parents' instead of 'I depend on my parents'.
Значення
Rely for help or support
Словосполучення
depend on friends
|depend on income
|depend on parents
Синоніми
rely on (Very close in meaning, but 'rely' can feel slightly more personal or emotional.)
Антоніми
manage without (To cope without needing help or support from someone or something.)
Теми
daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To need someone or something to live or work well.
To need someone or something for help, support, or survival.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
3
attól függ
A2
Модель уживання:
'It depends' as a short response
Will we win? It depends.
Nyerünk? Attól függ.
Are you coming to the party? It depends on my work schedule.
Jössz a buliba? A munkabeosztásomtól függ.
It all depends how much time we have.
His decision depends entirely on the test results.
Навчальні приклади
Will you go? It depends.
Elmész? Attól függ.
It depends on the weather.
Attól függ, milyen lesz az idő.
It depends what she says.
It depends if I get the job.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes try to add an object directly after 'It depends', but English requires 'on' before the condition (e.g., 'It depends on the weather').
Значення
Be decided later by conditions
Словосполучення
it all depends
|depends entirely
Синоніми
be conditional (More formal term for being based on certain conditions.)
Антоніми
be certain (Indicates something is fixed and not subject to change.)
Теми
daily life
|conversation
|core_vocabulary
|time
Визначення
To say that you do not know yet because it will be decided by something else.
Used to say that something is not yet certain because it is influenced by future events or unknown factors.
Граматика
Словникова форма
depend
IPA
GB/dɪpˈɛnd/
US/dɪpˈɛnd/
Склади й наголос
de - pend (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pend)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: depend
- 3rd Person Singular: depends
- Present Participle: depending
- Past: depended
Споріднені слова
Forms
depends
verb
depending
verb
depended
verb
Core family
Related words
dependably
adverb
dependency
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
interdependent
adjective
interdependence
noun
Вирази
depend on
1/dɪpˈɛnd ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Need or be affected by something
To need or be affected by someone or something for a result or support.
Приклади
- Your grade will depend on how well you write the essay.
- We all depend on clean air to live.
depending on
1/dɪpˈɛndɪŋ ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Change based on a condition
Used to say that what happens will change based on a certain thing.
Приклади
- The cost will change depending on the size you choose.
- You may get a bonus depending on your performance.
it depends
1/ˈɪt dɪpˈɛndz/
fixed phrase
Not sure until later factors are known
Used to say that you are not sure yet because it will change based on something else.
Приклади
- Will it rain tomorrow? It depends.
- Can you come? It depends if I finish my work.