iron
gb/ˈaɪɚn/ us/ˈaɪɚn/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2000
vas, vasaló, vasal, vasütő
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
vas
A2
The bridge was built using reinforced iron beams.
A hidat megerősített vasgerendák felhasználásával építették.
Iron is an essential element in the human diet.
A vas nélkülözhetetlen elem az emberi étrendben.
The blacksmith shaped the hot iron into a horseshoe.
They export large quantities of iron ore each year.
Učební příklady
The gate is made of iron.
A kapu vasból van.
We need iron to make this machine.
Vasra van szükségünk ehhez a géphez.
Iron is very strong.
The chair has iron legs.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'iron' (the metal) with 'iron' (the appliance for pressing clothes). Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Význam
A strong, heavy metal
Kolokace
iron ore
|cast iron
|wrought iron
|iron bar
|iron pipe
Synonyma
steel (An alloy of iron and carbon; stronger and less brittle than pure iron.)
Antonyma
wood (A natural material from trees; opposite in hardness and composition to metal.)
Témata
science
|materials
|industry
|technology
Definice
A hard, heavy metal that is used to make things like buildings, tools, and machines.
A strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal element used in construction, manufacturing, and tools.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
2
vasaló
A2
She bought a new steam iron for her shirts.
Vett egy új gőzvasalót az ingeihez.
Don't forget to unplug the iron after use.
Használat után ne felejtsd el kihúzni a vasalót.
He scorched his trousers with a hot iron.
Učební příklady
I use an iron to make my shirt flat.
Vasalót használok, hogy sima legyen az ingem.
This iron is very hot.
Ez a vasaló nagyon forró.
Please turn off the iron.
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'iron' as a verb with 'iron' as a noun. 'An iron' means the appliance, not the action.
Význam
A device for pressing clothes
Kolokace
electric iron
|steam iron
|clothes iron
Synonyma
press (In this context, refers to a device for pressing clothes, though less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyma
wrinkle (Not an object but an opposite result; wrinkles are what ironing removes.)
Témata
daily life
|household
|daily_life
|clothing
Definice
A tool that gets hot and is used to make clothes smooth.
A handheld electrical appliance with a flat heated surface used to press and smooth clothes.
SLOVESO
A2
3
vasal
A2
Vzorec užití:
to iron [clothing/fabric]
I need to iron my dress before the meeting.
Ki kell vasalnom a ruhámat a megbeszélés előtt.
He irons his clothes every Sunday night.
Minden vasárnap este kivasalja a ruháit.
She carefully ironed the tablecloth.
Učební příklady
I iron my shirt every day.
Mindennap vasalom az ingemet.
Please iron these pants.
Kérlek, vasald ki ezt a nadrágot.
He irons his clothes in the morning.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 'iron' without an object ('I iron every day' is correct only if context makes clear what is being ironed).
Význam
Press clothes with heat
Kolokace
iron a shirt
|iron the wrinkles
|iron clothes
Synonyma
press (In clothing care, 'press' can mean using an iron or other method to remove wrinkles, often more formal or professional.)
Antonyma
crumple (To make something wrinkled or creased; opposite of ironing.)
Témata
daily life
|household
|daily_life
|clothing
Definice
To make clothes flat by using a hot tool.
To press and smooth clothes or fabric using a heated device to remove wrinkles.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
4
He used a nine iron to approach the green.
Egy kilences vasütővel ütött a green felé.
Most golfers carry several irons in their bag.
A legtöbb golfozó több vasütőt tart a táskájában.
I prefer using an iron instead of a wood for short shots.
Učební příklady
I hit the ball with an iron.
Vasütővel ütöttem el a labdát.
He uses an iron to play golf.
Vasütőt használ golfozáshoz.
This iron is good for short shots.
Význam
A golf club with metal face
Kolokace
long iron
|short iron
|pitching iron
Synonyma
club (General term for any golf club, not specific to irons.)
Témata
sports
Definice
A golf club with a flat metal part for hitting the ball.
A type of golf club with a flat angled metal head used for various shots on the course.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
TECHNICAL
5
vas
B1
Pregnant women often need extra iron.
A várandós nőknek gyakran több vasra van szükségük.
Iron deficiency can cause anemia.
A vashiány vérszegénységet okozhat.
Spinach is rich in iron.
Učební příklady
Meat has a lot of iron.
A húsban sok vas van.
Iron is good for blood health.
A vas fontos az egészséges vérképhez.
He takes pills for more iron.
Význam
Mineral nutrient in diet
Kolokace
iron deficiency
|iron supplement
|dietary iron
Synonyma
ferrum (Scientific/Latin term for elemental iron; rare in general speech.)
Témata
health
|nutrition
|science
Definice
A mineral in food that helps your blood carry oxygen.
An essential mineral nutrient needed for producing hemoglobin in blood, found in foods like meat and spinach.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
iron
IPA
GB/ˈaɪɚn/
US/ˈaɪɚn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
iron (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (iron)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: iron
- Plural: iron, irons
Verb
- Base: iron
- 3rd Person Singular: irons
- Present Participle: ironing
- Past: ironed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
irons
noun
ironing
verb
ironed
verb
Related words
ironwork
noun
ironworker
noun
Advanced or less common
ferrous
adjective
Výrazy
have irons in the fire
1/hˈæv ˈaɪɚnz ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪɚ/
idiom
Have several ongoing projects
To be working on several plans or jobs at the same time.
Příklady
- She has too many irons in the fire and can't focus on one thing.
- It's good to have a few irons in the fire in case one doesn't work out.
iron out
1/ˈaɪɚn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Resolve small problems
To fix small problems or remove difficulties by talking or working on them.
Příklady
- They met to iron out the details of the contract.
- We need to iron out our differences before moving forward.
pump iron
1/pˈʌmp ˈaɪɚn/
idiom
informal
Lift weights for exercise
To lift heavy weights as exercise to get stronger muscles.
Příklady
- He spends two hours every day pumping iron at the gym.
- He spends an hour every morning pumping iron at the gym.
- She started pumping iron to build muscle.
strike while the iron is hot
1/stɹˈaɪk wˈaɪl ðə ˈaɪɚn ˈɪz hˈɑt/
idiom
Act quickly on opportunity
To do something right away because it is the best time to do it.
Příklady
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and ask for a raise now.
- He struck while the iron was hot and sold his shares for a profit.
- They struck while the iron was hot and made the investment.
- The team struck while the iron was hot and scored another goal.