convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2400
átalakít, konvertál, megtérít, megnyer, megtért, áttért személy, átvált, átszámít
SLOVESO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
to convert [something] into [something else]
The factory was converted into a museum.
A gyárat múzeummá alakították át.
You can convert this file into a PDF.
Ezt a fájlt PDF-be tudod konvertálni.
They converted the old warehouse into apartments.
The program converts text into speech.
Učební příklady
I converted the money into dollars.
Átváltottam a pénzt dollárra.
We converted the garage into a small room.
A garázst egy kis szobává alakítottuk át.
She converted the video to a smaller file.
The app converts words into pictures.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
Význam
Change into a different form
Kolokace
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
Synonyma
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
Antonyma
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
Témata
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To change something into a different form or system.
To cause something to change from one form, system, or use to another.
SLOVESO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
Utazásai során áttért a buddhizmusra.
They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
Megpróbálták megnyerni a barátaikat a politikai ügyüknek.
Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
Učební příklady
She converted her friend to her religion.
Megtérítette a barátját a saját vallására.
He converted many people to his ideas.
Sok embert megnyert az eszméinek.
They converted the villagers to their faith.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
Význam
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
Kolokace
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
Synonyma
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
Antonyma
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
Témata
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
Definice
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
To cause someone to change their religious faith, political views, or other strongly held beliefs.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
megtért
B2
As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
Frissen megtértként nagyon lelkes volt új hite iránt.
The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
A szervezet szeretettel fogadta az új megtérteket.
He is a convert to vegetarianism.
Učební příklady
She is a convert to this religion.
Ő erre a vallásra tért át.
He is a new convert in our group.
Ő a csoportunk egyik újonnan megtért tagja.
They are converts to our ideas.
Význam
Person who changed beliefs
Kolokace
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
Synonyma
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
Antonyma
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
Témata
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
A person who has changed their religious faith, political views, or other strongly held beliefs.
SLOVESO
A2
TECHNICAL
4
Vzorec užití:
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
You need to convert inches into centimeters for this project.
A projekthez a hüvelykben megadott értékeket centiméterre kell átváltanod.
The bank will convert your dollars into yen.
A bank átváltja a dollárjaidat jenre.
This tool converts Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius.
Učební příklady
I converted 10 dollars into euros.
Átváltottam 10 dollárt euróra.
She converted the length from meters to feet.
Átszámította a hosszúságot méterről lábra.
We converted pounds into kilograms.
Význam
Change units or currency
Kolokace
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
Synonyma
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
Antonyma
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
Témata
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
Definice
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
To change a measurement from one unit to another, or money from one currency to another.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - vert (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
Příbuzná slova
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Výrazy
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
Příklady
- They converted the spare room into an office.
- Water can be converted into steam when heated.
convert to
1/kˈɑnvɚt tə/
phrasal verb
Adopt new belief/system
To begin using a new belief, religion, method, or system.
Příklady
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.