nasty
gb/nˈæsti/ us/nˈæsti/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7700
undorító, rosszindulatú, bántó, súlyos, csúnya, veszélyes, kellemetlen, fogós, nehéz, obszcén, disznó, trágár, káros anyag, káros tartalom, kórokozó
B1
1
undorító
B1
Vzorec užití:
a nasty [smell/taste/shock/mess]
There was a nasty smell coming from the fridge.
Undorító szag áradt a hűtőből.
That fish has a really nasty taste; I think it’s gone bad.
Ennek a halnak nagyon undorító íze van; szerintem megromlott.
I woke up with a nasty headache after the party.
The kitchen looks nasty after the party; there are dirty plates everywhere.
Učební příklady
There is a nasty smell in the room.
Undorító szag van a szobában.
This milk has a nasty taste.
Ennek a tejnek undorító íze van.
The bathroom is nasty and needs cleaning.
I got a nasty feeling when I entered the dark house.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use "nasty" in very formal writing, where a more neutral word like "unpleasant" or "unfavorable" is better. They may also confuse it with "bad"; "nasty" is usually stronger and suggests disgust or strong discomfort, not just low quality.
Význam
very unpleasant or offensive
Kolokace
nasty smell
|nasty taste
|nasty odor
|nasty mess
|nasty shock
|nasty headache
Synonyma
unpleasant (More general and slightly weaker; does not always suggest disgust.)
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disgusting (Stronger than "nasty" and focuses more on making someone feel sick.)
Antonyma
pleasant (Describes something that gives a good or enjoyable feeling, opposite of unpleasant.)
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nice (Informal and positive, often used where "nasty" would describe a negative experience.)
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very unpleasant and making you feel bad, uncomfortable, or sick.
Extremely unpleasant to the senses or feelings, often causing disgust or discomfort.
B1
INFORMAL
2
bántó
B1
Vzorec užití:
a nasty [person/comment/remark/message]
She can be really nasty when she’s stressed.
Nagyon rosszindulatú tud lenni, amikor stresszes.
Someone posted a lot of nasty comments about him online.
Valaki rengeteg rosszindulatú kommentet tett közzé róla az interneten.
That was a nasty thing to say to your sister.
He sent a nasty email to his colleague and later had to apologize.
Učební příklady
He said a nasty thing to his friend.
Bántó dolgot mondott a barátjának.
She wrote a nasty comment on the photo.
Rosszindulatú kommentet írt a fotóhoz.
Don’t be nasty to your little brother.
People can be very nasty on the internet.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "nasty" only means physically dirty or disgusting and forget it can also describe people or their words. Also, they may use it in polite or professional emails where "rude" or "unkind" would sound more appropriate.
Význam
unkind, cruel, or spiteful
Kolokace
nasty comment
|nasty remark
|nasty email
|nasty message
|nasty person
|nasty temper
Synonyma
mean (Very close in meaning in informal English; often slightly less strong than "nasty".)
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spiteful (Focuses more on wanting to hurt or upset someone on purpose.)
Antonyma
kind (Shows care and concern for others, opposite of cruel or unkind.)
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nice (Informal general positive adjective for pleasant, friendly behavior.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Saying or doing things that are very unkind and may hurt other people’s feelings.
Intentionally unkind, offensive, or cruel in words or behavior.
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
a nasty [injury/fall/virus/storm]
He had a nasty fall on the ice and broke his ankle.
Csúnyán elesett a jégen, és eltörte a bokáját.
That’s a nasty cut; you should see a doctor.
Ez elég csúnya vágás; meg kellene mutatnod egy orvosnak.
She caught a nasty virus last winter and was sick for weeks.
We drove home early to avoid a nasty storm that was coming in.
Učební příklady
He got a nasty cut on his hand.
Csúnya vágás lett a kezén.
She had a nasty fall down the stairs.
Csúnyán leesett a lépcsőn.
My friend has a nasty virus and can’t go to work.
There was a nasty storm last night.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with the general "unpleasant" meaning and use it for small problems, like "a nasty pencil mistake". In many contexts, if something is just a little bad, "small" or "minor" is better than "nasty".
Význam
dangerous or very serious
Kolokace
nasty fall
|nasty injury
|nasty cut
|nasty virus
|nasty storm
|nasty accident
Synonyma
serious (More general and slightly more formal; does not carry the emotional tone of "nasty".)
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dangerous (Focuses on the risk of harm, not always on how unpleasant it feels.)
Antonyma
minor (Describes small or not serious injuries or problems, opposite of severe.)
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mild (Describes gentle or not strong conditions, such as a mild illness.)
Témata
health
|safety
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very bad and serious, and possibly dangerous or painful.
Causing or likely to cause serious harm, injury, illness, or other severe negative effects.
B2
4
Vzorec užití:
a nasty [problem/surprise/situation/question]
We’ve run into a nasty problem with the new software.
Kellemetlen problémába ütköztünk az új szoftverrel.
The exam had some nasty questions at the end.
A vizsga végén volt néhány fogós kérdés.
The company is in a nasty financial situation right now.
We got a nasty surprise when we saw how high the bill was.
Učební příklady
We have a nasty problem at work.
Kellemetlen problémánk van a munkahelyen.
The test had some nasty questions.
A tesztben volt néhány nehéz kérdés.
They are in a nasty money situation.
I got a nasty surprise when I opened the letter.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse "nasty" instead of more specific words like "complicated", "serious", or "difficult", especially in formal writing. In academic or business texts, it is often better to avoid "nasty" and choose a more neutral term.
Význam
very difficult or troublesome
Kolokace
nasty surprise
|nasty problem
|nasty situation
|nasty question
|nasty shock
|nasty dispute
Synonyma
tough (Informal and focuses on difficulty, without always implying unpleasantness.)
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tricky (Emphasizes that something is hard to handle or solve, often in a clever way rather than strongly unpleasant.)
Antonyma
easy (Not difficult to do or handle, opposite of challenging and troublesome.)
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simple (Clear and uncomplicated, opposite of complex and problematic.)
Témata
work
|problems
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Hard and unpleasant to deal with, and often causing problems or stress.
Very difficult, problematic, or unpleasant to deal with, often causing serious inconvenience or worry.
C1
VULGAR
5
Vzorec užití:
nasty [pictures/videos/jokes/messages]
He was fired for sending nasty pictures to a coworker.
Azért rúgták ki, mert obszcén képeket küldött az egyik munkatársának.
She blocked him after he started sending nasty messages late at night.
Letiltotta, miután késő este obszcén üzeneteket kezdett küldözgetni neki.
The website was full of nasty videos and got taken down.
He made a nasty joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
Učební příklady
He sent nasty pictures to her phone.
Obszcén képeket küldött a telefonjára.
She does not like nasty jokes.
Nem szereti a disznó vicceket.
There are many nasty videos on that website.
He wrote a nasty message, so she blocked him.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use this sense without realizing it has a sexual or rude meaning in many contexts. In polite or formal situations, it is safer to use "rude", "offensive", or "sexually explicit" instead of "nasty".
Význam
sexually explicit or obscene
Kolokace
nasty pictures
|nasty videos
|nasty messages
|nasty jokes
|nasty sex scenes
|nasty websites
Synonyma
obscene (More formal and legal-sounding; strongly negative and often used in serious contexts.)
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dirty (Common in informal speech for sexual content; can be slightly less strong than "nasty".)
Antonyma
innocent (Describes content with no sexual or rude meaning.)
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clean (In this context, means free from sexual or rude material.)
Témata
sexuality
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Showing or talking about sex in a rude or very direct way that many people think is not acceptable.
Sexually explicit, obscene, or morally offensive, especially in language, images, or behavior.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
INFORMAL
6
Vzorec užití:
[someone] removes/kills the nasties
This cleaner kills all the nasties in your bathroom.
Ez a tisztítószer elpusztítja az összes kórokozót a fürdőszobában.
Parents worry about the nasties their kids can find online.
A szülők aggódnak a káros tartalmak miatt, amelyekkel a gyerekeik az interneten találkozhatnak.
The filter removes most of the nasties from the water before you drink it.
Učební příklady
This soap kills the nasties on your hands.
Ez a szappan elpusztítja a kezeden lévő kórokozókat.
The water filter takes out the nasties from the water.
A vízszűrő kiszűri a káros anyagokat a vízből.
Parents want to protect children from the nasties on the internet.
Význam
harmful or unpleasant things
Kolokace
kill the nasties
|remove the nasties
|protect from nasties
|online nasties
|all the nasties
Synonyma
germs (Focuses specifically on microorganisms that cause disease, while "nasties" can also include other harmful things.)
Antonyma
cleanliness (Describes a state without dirt or harmful substances, opposite of having "nasties" present.)
Témata
health
|safety
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Bad things like germs, chemicals, or other things that can hurt you, often said as "nasties" in a light or friendly way.
Harmful or unpleasant things such as germs, toxins, or other unwanted elements, especially when referred to in a vague or playful way, often in the plural as "nasties".
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
nasty
IPA
GB/nˈæsti/
US/nˈæsti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
nasty (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (nasty)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: nasty
- Comparative: nastier
- Superlative: nastiest
Příbuzná slova
Forms
nastier
adjective
nastiest
adjective
Core family
nastily
adverb
nastiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nice
adjective A1
Výrazy
a nasty piece of work
1/ə nˈæsti pˈis əv wˈɚk/
idiom
informal
very unpleasant or cruel person
A person who is very unkind, unpleasant, and often cruel.
Příklady
- Be careful around him; he’s a nasty piece of work.
- Everyone agrees that their old boss was a nasty piece of work.
do the nasty
1/dˈu ðə nˈæsti/
idiom
vulgar
have sexual intercourse (slang)
To have sex with someone. This is slang and can sound rude or funny.
Příklady
- He joked that they went back to her place to do the nasty.
- That song is basically about two people wanting to do the nasty.
get nasty
1/ɡˈɛt nˈæsti/
fixed phrase
informal
become aggressive or very unpleasant
To start acting in a very unfriendly, angry, or mean way.
Příklady
- The argument started calmly, but things got nasty very quickly.
- He gets nasty when he’s been drinking too much.
leave a nasty taste in someone's mouth
1/lˈiv ə nˈæsti tˈeɪst ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz mˈaʊθ/
idiom
cause lasting disgust or discomfort
To make someone feel upset, angry, or disgusted about something that happened, even after it is over.
Příklady
- The way the manager spoke to her left a nasty taste in my mouth.
- The whole experience with that company left a nasty taste in his mouth.
nasty habit
1/nˈæsti hˈæbət/
fixed phrase
very unpleasant or disgusting habit
A habit that other people find very unpleasant or disgusting.
Příklady
- He has a nasty habit of interrupting people when they talk.
- Biting your nails can be a nasty habit to break.
nasty shock
1/nˈæsti ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
sudden and very upsetting surprise
A sudden event or piece of news that makes you feel very upset or afraid.
Příklady
- It was a nasty shock when he suddenly lost his job.
- Getting the diagnosis was a nasty shock for the whole family.
nasty surprise
1/nˈæsti səpɹˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
unpleasant unexpected event or news
Something bad that you did not expect.
Příklady
- We had a nasty surprise when we saw how much the repairs cost.
- The test contained a few nasty surprises for the students.