5. Fontos, lényegtelen A1B2 (42) – altémák

1. Fontos, lényeges (33) 2. Lényegtelen (9)

care verb /keər/ 1 törődik vmivel/vkivel (fontosnak/érdekesnek tart vmit) [I or T]

She's never cared very much about her appearance.

I really don't care whether we go out or not.

I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.

count verb /kaʊnt/ 3 számít (fontossággal bír) [I]

I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.

My opinion doesn't count for anything around here.

matter verb /ˈmæt.ər/ [I] számít (vkinek vmi), lényeges (vkinek vmi)

We were late but it didn't seem to matter.

"What did you say?" "Oh, it doesn't matter."

It doesn't matter what you wear - just as long as you come.

I know Charles doesn't think this project is important, but it matters to me.

mean verb /miːn/ [T] *(meant, meant) 3 jelent/számít vmit vkinek, fontos vmi vki számára

It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.

Possessions mean nothing to him.

value verb /ˈvæl.juː/ [T] 1 értékel (fontosnak/értékesnek tekint vkit/vmit)

I've always valued her advice.

emphasis noun /ˈem.fə.sɪs/ [C or U] plural: emphases hangsúly (figyelem/fontosság)

There is a lot of emphasis on curing disease but too little emphasis on preventing it.

Schools here place/put great emphasis on written work and grammar.

importance noun /ɪmˈpɔː.tənts/ [U] fontosság

Your views are of great importance to us.

The report stresses the importance of fresh food in a diet.

He emphasized the importance of following safety procedures.

The company recognizes the importance of regular staff training.

key noun /kiː/ [C] 3 kulcs, nyitja/titka vminek (helyzeté, sikeré, stb.)

Hard work is the key to success.

priority noun /praɪˈɒr.ə.ti/ [C or U] legelső teendő; elsőbbség, prioritás

The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority.

My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.

You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight.

Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans.

Official business requirements obviously take/have priority over personal requests.

basic adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/ 1 alap-, alapvető (a fő/legfontosabb)

basic ideas/principles

The basic problem is that they don't talk to each other enough.

big adjective /bɪg/ (bigger, biggest) 2 nagy, fontos

He had a big decision to make.

There's a big difference between starting up a business and just talking about it.

The big story in the news this week is the minister's resignation.

The four biggest banks are all planning to cut their service charges.

chief adjective /tʃiːf/ [always before noun] 1 fő (legfontosabb, leglényegesebb)

The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.

The weather was our chief reason for coming here.

critical adjective /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ 2 kritikus, döntő (meghatározó fontosságú)

The President's support is critical to this project.

a critical decision

crucial adjective /ˈkruː.ʃəl/ alapvető, döntő

a crucial decision/question

Her work has been crucial to the project's success.

It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately.

first adjective /fɜːst/ 2 első (legelső, legfontosabb)

Sheila won first prize in the photo competition.

important adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ 1 fontos

I think his career is more important to him than I am.

What are the most important ideas in this text?

It's important for children to learn to get on with each other.

The important thing is to keep the heat low or the sugar will burn.

important adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ 2 befolyásos, jelentős

He was one of the most important writers of that period.

an important person/decision

key adjective /kiː/ kulcs-, kulcsfontosságú

She was a key figure in the international art world.

a key factor in tackling the problem

leading adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/ [always before noun] vezető, fő (legfontosabb)

a leading expert on the country's ecology

the leading industrial nations

main adjective /meɪn/ [always before noun] fő, legfőbb, legfontosabb

The main airport is 15 miles from the capital.

One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.

You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.

Our main aim/objective is to improve the company's productivity.

The main problem in the health service is lack of resources.

major adjective /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ [always before noun] jelentős; súlyos

This is a major problem for people in this region.

Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.

America has played a major role in the peace process.

There has been a major change in attitudes recently.

precious adjective /ˈpreʃ.əs/ 2 drága vki számára (fontos) (emlék, idő, stb.)

a precious moment/memory

His books are his most precious possessions.

Time is precious - don't waste it.

primary adjective /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri/ [always before noun] elsődleges (leglényegesebb/legfontosabb)

Her primary responsibility is to train new employees.

principal adjective /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pəl/ [always before noun] fő-, főbb

That was my principal reason for moving.

Teaching is her principal source of income.

the principal character in the book

real adjective /rɪəl/ 4 igazi, valódi (az igazán fontos) [always before noun]

The real problem, of course, is money.

The real difficulty was the language, because my children don't speak English.

remarkable adjective /rɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/ figyelemre méltó, rendkívüli

He is a truly remarkable man.

He has a remarkable memory.

serious adjective /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ 4 komoly (fontos, odafigyelést igénylő) [always before noun]

That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.

We've got some serious talking to do, you and me.

significant adjective /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ jelentős; fontos

There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.

These measures will save a significant amount of money.

The talks between the USA and Russia were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.

vital adjective /ˈvaɪ.təl/ létfontosságú; vidám, életteli

Tourism is vital to the country's economy.

The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.

It's absolutely vital that you follow the instructions exactly.

importantly adverb /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ jelentőségteljesen; fontoskodva

Most importantly, you must keep a record of everything you do.

Phrases and idioms:

make a (big) difference (sokat) számít, (nagy) jelentősége van

Exercise can make a big difference to your health.

the main thing a lényeg

You're happy and that's the main thing.

the point a lényeg

The point is, if you don't claim the money now you might never get it.

I think she missed the point of what you were saying.

I thought he was never going to get to the point.

5. lecke (A1) – 15. lecke (A2) – 33. lecke (B1) – 60. lecke (B2) – 87. lecke (C1) – 106. lecke (C2)