Back then, we didn’t have smartphones.
Akkoriban még nem volt okostelefonunk.
I’ll be at work until then.
Addig a munkahelyemen leszek.
Since then, she has moved to another city.
He was just a student then.
Even then, I knew I wanted to travel.
学习者例句
I was young then.
Akkor még fiatal voltam.
We lived in London then.
Akkoriban Londonban éltünk.
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' (time) with 'than' (comparison).
搭配
back then
|since then
|until then
|even then
近义词
at that time (More formal and explicit phrase for the same meaning.)
反义词
now (Refers to the present moment, not a past or future time.)
主题
time
|storytelling
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
释义
Used to talk about a time that has been mentioned before, in the past or future.
Refers to a specific time in the past or future being mentioned or implied.
用法模式:
[do something], then [do something else]
First we had dinner, then we watched a movie.
Először megvacsoráztunk, aztán megnéztünk egy filmet.
He looked at me, then smiled.
Rám nézett, aztán elmosolyodott.
Mix the flour and sugar, then add the eggs.
I’ll call you, then we can decide what to do.
She paused, then continued speaking.
学习者例句
I ate lunch, then I went home.
Megebédeltem, aztán hazamentem.
First wash your hands, then eat.
Először moss kezet, aztán egyél.
He read a book, then slept.
常见错误:
Learners may use 'after' instead of 'then' in sequences where 'then' is more natural in English storytelling or instructions.
搭配
and then
|first… then…
|right then
近义词
next (Similar meaning but can also be used as an adjective.)
反义词
before (Indicates something happening earlier in sequence.)
主题
time
|instructions
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
释义
Used to show that one thing happens after another.
Indicates that something happens immediately after another action or event.
用法模式:
If [condition], then [result]
If you’re ready, then let’s begin.
Ha készen állsz, akkor kezdjük el.
It’s raining, then we should stay inside.
Esik az eső, ezért bent kellene maradnunk.
If she’s not coming, then we’ll have to go without her.
If this is true, then our plan will work.
学习者例句
If it rains, then we stay inside.
Ha esik az eső, akkor bent maradunk.
If you are hungry, then eat something.
Ha éhes vagy, akkor egyél valamit.
If it is late, then go to bed.
常见错误:
Some learners omit 'then' in conditional sentences where it is optional but adds clarity or emphasis in English.
含义
As a result; therefore
近义词
therefore (More formal and often used in writing.)
反义词
however (Introduces contrast rather than result.)
主题
logic
|argumentation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
Shows that something is the result of what happened before.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical result from what has just been said.
用法模式:
the then [position/title]
The then president announced new reforms.
Az akkori elnök új reformokat jelentett be.
She was appointed by the then mayor of the city.
A város akkori polgármestere nevezte ki.
The deal was signed by the then CEO.
He worked closely with the then head of marketing.
学习者例句
I met the then leader of the group.
Találkoztam a csoport akkori vezetőjével.
The letter was from the then manager.
A levél az akkori vezetőtől érkezett.
He spoke with the then coach of the team.
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'then' with 'former', but 'then' refers specifically to a point in time being discussed.
含义
Holding position at that time
搭配
the then president
|the then manager
近义词
former ('Former' means they no longer hold the position; 'then' focuses on the time being referred to.)
反义词
current (Refers to someone who holds the position now.)
主题
history
|politics
|time
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
Describes someone’s job or role at a certain time in the past.
Used before a title to indicate the person held that position at the time being referred to.