lightweight
gb/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/ us/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 7900
kis súly, könnyű, könnyűség, könnyed, felszínes, súlytalan, könnyűsúlyú, erőforrás-takarékos, könnyen lerészegedik, nem bírja az alkoholt, súlytalan szereplő, jelentéktelen figura, könnyűsúly, könnyűsúlyú súlycsoport
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
a lightweight [object]
I bought a lightweight jacket that folds up into my backpack.
Vettem egy könnyű dzsekit, amely összehajtva befér a hátizsákomba.
This stroller is lightweight but still feels very sturdy.
Ez a babakocsi könnyű, mégis nagyon stabilnak tűnik.
For hiking, choose a lightweight tent you can carry by yourself.
The new laptop is lightweight enough to take on the train every day.
They used lightweight materials to reduce the cost of shipping.
Učební příklady
She wears a lightweight coat in spring.
Tavasszal könnyű kabátot hord.
This bag is very lightweight, so I can carry it easily.
Ez a táska nagyon könnyű, ezért könnyen tudom vinni.
I need a lightweight chair for camping.
The phone is small and lightweight.
We bought a lightweight suitcase for our trip.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use only "light" instead of "lightweight" before nouns (e.g., *"a light jacket" vs. "a lightweight jacket"). Both are possible, but "lightweight" more strongly emphasizes that the thing is made to be easy to carry or wear.
Význam
not heavy; easy to carry
Kolokace
lightweight jacket
|lightweight laptop
|lightweight fabric
|lightweight suitcase
|lightweight stroller
|lightweight materials
Synonyma
light (Very common general word; can describe weight, color, or intensity, while "lightweight" only describes weight.)
Antonyma
heavy (Describes objects that are difficult to lift or carry because of their weight.)
Témata
objects
|travel
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definice
Not heavy and easy to carry or wear.
Weighing relatively little; easy to lift, carry, or wear because it is not heavy.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a lightweight [thing/idea]
It’s a fun, lightweight movie that doesn’t try to say anything deep.
Szórakoztató, könnyed film, amely nem akar semmi mélyet mondani.
The article was criticized as a lightweight piece that ignored the real issues.
A cikket azzal bírálták, hogy súlytalan írás, amely figyelmen kívül hagyta a valódi problémákat.
He gave a rather lightweight answer to a very complex question.
We wanted something lightweight to read on vacation, nothing too intense.
Her early work was dismissed as lightweight compared to her later novels.
Učební příklady
The book is a lightweight story for the beach.
A könyv könnyed strandolvasmány.
This is just lightweight entertainment for the weekend.
Ez csak könnyed hétvégi szórakozás.
His speech was lightweight and did not answer the hard questions.
They wanted a lightweight show after a long day.
Some people think pop music is lightweight.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the physical sense and say things like *"a lightweight problem" only meaning it is easy to solve. In many contexts, calling something "lightweight" also suggests it is not serious or not very important, which can sound dismissive.
Význam
not serious or important; shallow
Kolokace
lightweight comedy
|lightweight novel
|lightweight entertainment
|lightweight argument
|lightweight report
|lightweight discussion
Synonyma
shallow (Often describes people or ideas that are not deep; can sound more negative and judgmental than "lightweight".)
Antonyma
serious (Emphasizes that something deals with important or difficult ideas or problems.)
Témata
opinions
|media
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Not very serious, deep, or important; simple and easy to think about.
Not dealing with serious ideas or issues; lacking importance, depth, or substance.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
a lightweight [system/tool/software/process]
We chose a lightweight framework so the app would run smoothly on older phones.
Azért választottunk könnyűsúlyú keretrendszert, hogy az alkalmazás régebbi telefonokon is zökkenőmentesen fusson.
The tool is a lightweight alternative to traditional project management software.
Az eszköz a hagyományos projektmenedzsment-szoftverek könnyűsúlyú alternatívája.
This is a lightweight protocol designed for low-power devices.
They needed a lightweight solution that the team could deploy quickly.
The browser has a lightweight mode that disables heavy features.
Učební příklady
This is a lightweight app that opens very fast.
Ez egy könnyűsúlyú alkalmazás, amely nagyon gyorsan megnyílik.
We use a lightweight tool to track our tasks.
Egy könnyűsúlyú eszközt használunk a feladataink nyomon követésére.
The website has a lightweight design and loads quickly.
He wrote a lightweight program for simple tests.
They want a lightweight system that is easy to use.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "lightweight" in tech means "unimportant" or "weak". In many technical contexts, calling something "lightweight" is positive, suggesting it is efficient and not overloaded with features.
Význam
simple and low-resource (tech)
Kolokace
lightweight framework
|lightweight library
|lightweight protocol
|lightweight client
|lightweight solution
|lightweight application
Synonyma
minimal (Stresses having only the most necessary parts; slightly more formal and abstract than "lightweight".)
Antonyma
heavyweight (In technical contexts, describes software or systems that are large, complex, and use many resources.)
Témata
technology
|computing
|business
Definice
Simple and small, using little memory or power, especially about software or systems.
Designed to be small, simple, and efficient, using few system resources such as memory, processing power, or storage.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
4
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a lightweight
I’m such a lightweight—one glass of wine and I’m done.
Én aztán könnyen lerészegedem – egy pohár bor, és végem.
He used to be a total lightweight, but now he can handle a few beers.
Régen egyáltalán nem bírta az alkoholt, de ma már pár sört is meg tud inni.
She warned us she was a lightweight before we ordered cocktails.
Because he’s a bit of a lightweight, he sticks to low-alcohol drinks.
Don’t tease him for being a lightweight; it just means he should drink less.
Učební příklady
I am a lightweight, so I drink slowly.
Könnyen lerészegedem, ezért lassan iszom.
She is a lightweight and gets drunk after one beer.
Nem bírja az alkoholt, és egy sör után berúg.
He knows he is a lightweight and does not drink much.
My friend is a lightweight and feels dizzy quickly.
If you are a lightweight, you should be careful with alcohol.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "lightweight" is positive in this sense. It is usually neutral or slightly self-deprecating when said about yourself, but can sound teasing or rude if said about someone else.
Význam
person easily affected by alcohol
Kolokace
be a lightweight
|such a lightweight
|bit of a lightweight
|total lightweight
|real lightweight
|a complete lightweight
Synonyma
light drinker (Usually means a person who does not drink much alcohol, not necessarily someone who gets drunk easily; overlap in casual talk.)
Antonyma
heavyweight (Informally used for someone who can drink a lot without getting drunk.)
Témata
social
|daily life
|health
|daily_life
Definice
A person who gets drunk easily after just a little alcohol.
A person who becomes drunk or noticeably affected by alcohol after drinking only a small amount.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
5
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is (a) [type] lightweight
Critics dismissed him as a political lightweight with no real experience.
A kritikusok valódi tapasztalat nélküli, súlytalan politikai szereplőnek tartották.
In academic circles, she was seen as an intellectual lightweight.
Tudományos körökben szellemi könnyűsúlyúnak tartották.
They don’t want a lightweight running the department during a crisis.
The debate made him look like a lightweight next to his opponent.
For such a key role, the company can’t afford to hire a lightweight.
Učební příklady
Many people think he is a political lightweight.
Sokan úgy gondolják, hogy súlytalan politikai szereplő.
She does not want to be seen as a lightweight at work.
Nem akarja, hogy jelentéktelen figurának tartsák a munkahelyén.
In that meeting, he sounded like a lightweight.
They say the new leader is a bit of a lightweight.
He was called an intellectual lightweight after his weak speech.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use this to describe any weak person, but in English it is usually used in a specific area like politics, business, or ideas (e.g., "political lightweight", "intellectual lightweight"). It focuses on influence or seriousness, not physical strength.
Význam
person with little power or ability
Kolokace
political lightweight
|intellectual lightweight
|a complete lightweight
|a bit of a lightweight
|party lightweight
|industry lightweight
Synonyma
nonentity (More formal and stronger; suggests someone is almost not noticed at all.)
Antonyma
heavyweight (Describes a very powerful or important person in a field, especially politics or business.)
Témata
people
|politics
|work
|business
Definice
A person that people do not take very seriously because they do not have much power, skill, or ideas.
A person who is considered to lack strength, ability, or influence in a particular activity or field.
B2
TECHNICAL
6
könnyűsúlyú
B2
Vzorec užití:
a lightweight [boxer/fighter/division/bout]
He’s a lightweight boxer with an impressive knockout record.
Könnyűsúlyú ökölvívó, lenyűgöző kiütéses győzelmi mérleggel.
The lightweight division is known for fast, technical fights.
A könnyűsúlyú kategória gyors, technikás küzdelmeiről ismert.
She became the youngest lightweight champion in the organization’s history.
Two rising stars are meeting in a lightweight bout this weekend.
He decided to stay at lightweight instead of moving up in weight.
Učební příklady
He is a lightweight boxer.
Könnyűsúlyú bokszoló.
The lightweight division has many good fighters.
A könnyűsúlyú kategóriában sok jó harcos van.
She won the lightweight title last year.
They watched a lightweight fight on TV.
He trains hard to stay in the lightweight class.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general sense "not heavy". In sports, "lightweight" is a fixed name for a weight class and does not mean the person is weak.
Význam
in the lightweight weight class
Kolokace
lightweight boxer
|lightweight division
|lightweight champion
|lightweight title
|lightweight bout
|lightweight contest
Synonyma
lightweight-class (Less common; used only to clarify that something belongs to the lightweight category.)
Antonyma
heavyweight (Describes the highest traditional weight class in boxing and some other combat sports.)
Témata
sports
Definice
Describes a boxer or fighter whose weight is in the lightweight class.
Having a body weight that falls within the lightweight category in combat sports such as boxing or mixed martial arts.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
7
Vzorec užití:
fight at lightweight
He normally fights at lightweight but is considering a move to welterweight.
Általában könnyűsúlyban versenyez, de fontolgatja, hogy felmegy váltósúlyba.
She dominated lightweight before challenging for the welterweight belt.
Könnyűsúlyban dominált, mielőtt a váltósúlyú övért szállt harcba.
The tournament will feature champions from featherweight, lightweight, and middleweight.
After struggling to make lightweight, he decided to move up a division.
Lightweight is often seen as one of the most competitive divisions.
Učební příklady
He wants to fight at lightweight next year.
Jövőre könnyűsúlyban akar versenyezni.
She moved from lightweight to welterweight.
Könnyűsúlyból váltósúlyba váltott.
Lightweight is a popular weight class in boxing.
There are many fast fighters at lightweight.
He had trouble making lightweight for the last fight.
Častá chyba:
Learners may add an article and say *"at a lightweight" when talking about weight class. The correct pattern is "at lightweight" without an article.
Význam
the lightweight weight category
Kolokace
at lightweight
|move up to lightweight
|drop down to lightweight
|compete at lightweight
|fight in lightweight
|the lightweights
Synonyma
lightweight division (More explicit phrase, especially in sports reporting, but refers to the same weight class.)
Antonyma
heavyweight (Names the heaviest traditional weight class, often contrasted with lighter divisions like lightweight.)
Témata
sports
Definice
A weight group in boxing or similar sports, usually between featherweight and welterweight.
The weight class in combat sports such as boxing or mixed martial arts that is typically between featherweight and welterweight.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lightweight
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/
US/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
light - weight (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: lightweight
Noun
- Base: lightweight
- Plural: lightweights
Příbuzná slova
Forms
lightweights
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
heavy
adjective A1
heavyweight
adjective
Advanced or less common
Výrazy
a bit of a lightweight
1/ə bˈɪt əv ə lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
somewhat easily affected by alcohol
Used to say, often in a soft or joking way, that someone gets drunk easily after a small amount of alcohol.
Příklady
- I’m a bit of a lightweight, so I’ll just have one drink.
- She admits she’s a bit of a lightweight and never drinks on an empty stomach.
- If you’re a bit of a lightweight, pace yourself at the party.
intellectual lightweight
1/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
person not strong intellectually
A person who is not very strong at thinking deeply or dealing with complex ideas, especially compared with others.
Příklady
- In that group of experts, he felt like an intellectual lightweight.
- Some professors called the book’s author an intellectual lightweight.
- She refuses to be treated as an intellectual lightweight just because she works in television.
lightweight champion
1/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt t͡ʃˈæmpiən/
fixed phrase
technical
holder of lightweight title
The boxer or fighter who is the official winner or title holder in the lightweight weight class.
Příklady
- He became the new lightweight champion after a close twelve-round fight.
- She is the reigning lightweight champion of the world.
- The former lightweight champion is planning a comeback.
lightweight jacket
1/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt d͡ʒˈækɪt/
fixed phrase
thin, easy-to-carry jacket
A thin, not heavy jacket that is good for mild weather or for packing in a bag.
Příklady
- I always keep a lightweight jacket in my car for cool evenings.
- You’ll only need a lightweight jacket in the summer here.
- He folded his lightweight jacket and put it in his backpack.
lightweight software
1/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt sˈɔftwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
software that is small and efficient
Computer software that is small, simple, and does not use much memory or processing power.
Příklady
- We use lightweight software on older machines to keep them fast.
- The team built lightweight software that runs well on mobile devices.
- For quick edits, many users prefer lightweight software instead of a full studio package.
lightweight solution
1/lˈaɪtwˈeɪt səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
simple, low-complexity solution
A simple and not heavy or complex way to solve a problem, often using fewer tools or less technology.
Příklady
- They chose a lightweight solution instead of building a huge new system.
- For this small task, a lightweight solution is better than a full platform.
- We’re looking for a lightweight solution that non-technical staff can use.
political lightweight
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈaɪtwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
politician with little influence
A politician who is not very important or powerful and is not taken very seriously.
Příklady
- Many voters see him as a political lightweight with no clear plans.
- She started as a political lightweight but later became a major figure in the party.
- Critics dismissed the candidate as a political lightweight who was not ready for national office.