savage
gb/sˈævɪd͡ʒ/ us/sˈævɪd͡ʒ/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9800
brutális, kíméletlen, vad, szétmarcangol, szétcincál, durva, kegyetlen, állat, vadállat, barbár, vadember
B2
1
brutális
B1
kíméletlen
B2
Vzorec užití:
a savage [attack/assault/beating/criticism]
The protesters were shocked by the savage response from the police.
A tüntetőket sokkolta a rendőrség brutális fellépése.
She received savage criticism for her comments on social media.
A közösségi médiában tett megjegyzései miatt brutális kritikát kapott.
The victim survived a savage beating that left him in the hospital for weeks.
The judge called it a savage and senseless murder.
Their team suffered a savage defeat in the final game.
Učební příklady
The dog made a savage attack on the sheep.
A kutya brutálisan megtámadta a juhokat.
He wrote a savage review of the movie.
Brutális kritikát írt a filmről.
The child was badly hurt in a savage fight.
She faced savage online comments after the interview.
They took a savage risk with other people’s money.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'savage' for any strong feeling, but it usually describes violence, cruelty, or very harsh criticism. For strong positive feelings like enthusiasm, 'intense' or 'passionate' is better.
Význam
extremely cruel, violent, or severe
Kolokace
savage attack
|savage beating
|savage assault
|savage murder
|savage criticism
|savage punishment
Synonyma
brutal (Emphasizes physical cruelty or lack of mercy; slightly more common in everyday use.)
|
ferocious (Stresses fierce, intense violence, often about attacks or animals.)
Antonyma
gentle (Describes behavior or treatment that is soft and kind rather than cruel or violent.)
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mild (Emphasizes lack of severity or intensity, the opposite of a savage reaction or punishment.)
Témata
conflict
|violence
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
very violent, cruel, or strong in a way that hurts a lot, either physically or emotionally.
Extremely cruel, violent, or severe, especially in a way that causes serious physical or emotional harm.
C1
LITERARY
2
vad
B1
Vzorec užití:
savage [land/landscape/wilderness/beast]
They trekked for days through savage mountain country.
Napokig túráztak vad hegyvidéken.
The novel describes a savage coastline battered by storms.
A regény egy viharok tépázta, vad tengerpartot ír le.
Explorers once called the dense, insect-filled jungle a savage place.
The sailors feared the savage seas of the far north.
Early settlers struggled to survive in the savage winter climate.
Učební příklady
We walked through a savage forest with no roads.
Egy utak nélküli, vad erdőn mentünk keresztül.
The island has a savage beauty.
A szigetnek vad szépsége van.
The sailors fought the savage sea all night.
Farmers tried to turn the savage land into fields.
The movie shows a man alone in a savage desert.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use this sense to describe people, but for people it often becomes offensive or suggests they are 'uncivilized'. Use it mainly for animals, land, or weather when you want a literary tone.
Význam
wild and not tamed
Kolokace
savage wilderness
|savage landscape
|savage beast
|savage terrain
|savage coastline
|savage climate
Synonyma
wild (Very common, general word for not controlled or not domesticated; less strong or literary than 'savage'.)
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untamed (Focuses on not being trained or controlled, especially animals and land; less negative than 'savage'.)
Antonyma
tame (Describes animals that are controlled by humans; opposite of wild or savage animals.)
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civilized (Describes places or conditions shaped and organized by human society, opposite of wild environments.)
Témata
nature
|environment
|animals
Definice
wild and not controlled by people, often hard or dangerous to live in.
Wild and not domesticated or cultivated, especially referring to animals, landscapes, or natural conditions that are harsh and uncontrolled by humans.
SLOVESO
C1
3
szétcincál
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] savages [someone/something]
The tabloid newspapers savaged the singer after his live performance.
A bulvárlapok az élő fellépése után szétmarcangolták az énekest.
One of the dogs broke free and savaged a passer-by.
Az egyik kutya kiszabadult, és szétmarcangolt egy járókelőt.
Commentators savaged the government for its slow response.
Reviewers savaged the book as poorly written and insensitive.
Her reputation was savaged by the scandal.
Učební příklady
The critics savaged the new film.
A kritikusok szétmarcangolták az új filmet.
A wild animal savaged the sheep at night.
Egy vadállat éjjel szétmarcangolta a juhokat.
Fans savaged the team on social media after the loss.
The teacher savaged my project in front of the class.
Online comments savaged the company’s ad.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse the verb with the slang adjective, writing things like 'The joke savaged' instead of 'The joke was savage.' As a verb, it must usually have an object: 'The critics savaged the movie.'
Význam
attack or criticize violently
Kolokace
savage the critics
|savage the government
|savage a proposal
|savage an opponent
|savage the report
|savage the decision
Synonyma
attack (General word for physical or verbal aggression; less vivid than 'savage'.)
|
tear apart (Informal phrase for very harsh criticism, especially in reviews or arguments.)
Antonyma
praise (Means to say good things about someone or something, the opposite of harshly criticizing it.)
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defend (Means to protect someone from criticism or attack rather than joining in the attack.)
Témata
conflict
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definice
to attack very hard, or to say very strong, hurtful things about someone or something.
To attack someone or something very violently, or to criticize someone or something in a very harsh and damaging way.
B2
SLANG
4
Vzorec užití:
a savage [comeback/joke/roast]; [someone] is savage
That was a savage comeback; he had no answer.
Ez durva visszavágás volt; nem tudott mit felelni.
Her tweet about the scandal was absolutely savage.
A botrányról írt tweetje abszolút durva volt.
The comedian is known for her savage jokes about politicians.
You were savage in that meeting; you didn’t spare anyone.
His reply to the troll was short, sharp, and totally savage.
Učební příklady
That joke was savage but very funny.
Az a poén durva volt, de nagyon vicces.
Her comment about his hair was savage.
A megjegyzése a hajáról nagyon durva volt.
My friend is savage on Twitter.
The player made a savage joke about the other team.
People online called his video a savage answer to his critics.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this slang meaning is the same as the basic 'cruel' meaning. In slang, it usually shows approval, not disapproval, and is common in casual speech and online. It is not suitable for formal writing.
Význam
brutally honest or impressively harsh
Kolokace
savage comeback
|savage burn
|savage reply
|savage joke
|savage meme
|she is savage
Synonyma
ruthless (Suggests being very hard and not caring about others’ feelings; less playful than slang 'savage'.)
|
savage (brutal, informal 'brutal') (In slang, 'brutal' can have a similar meaning of being very harsh in a funny or impressive way.)
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savage (badass) (Slang 'badass' similarly praises someone for being tough and impressive.)
Antonyma
soft (In this slang context, means too gentle or afraid to be direct; opposite of the boldness praised by 'savage'.)
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nice (Describes someone who avoids hurting others’ feelings, not making the kind of harsh comments called 'savage'.)
Témata
slang
|social_media
|emotions
|communication
Definice
used by young people to say that someone or something is very cool because they are very direct, harsh, or strong in a way that impresses others.
Used to describe a comment, action, or person that is impressively harsh, bold, or brutally honest in a way that others find exciting, entertaining, or admirable.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
SLANG
5
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a savage
She stayed calm and roasted him in front of everyone; she’s a savage.
Nyugodt maradt, és mindenki előtt szétoltotta; igazi állat.
On the basketball court he’s a savage, always going for the win.
A kosárlabdapályán igazi állat, mindig a győzelemre hajt.
The way you handled that interview was savage; you didn’t let them dodge any questions.
He finished the exam in half the time and aced it; what a savage.
You brought snacks for everyone and then ate them all yourself, you savage.
Učební příklady
She is a savage when she plays games.
Játék közben igazi állat.
My friends call me a savage when I make strong jokes.
A barátaim állatnak hívnak, amikor nagyon kemény poénokat sütök el.
He is a savage on the football field.
You answered the teacher like that? You are a savage.
People online say the lawyer is a savage in court.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this is slang and mainly positive. It should not be used in formal writing, and it is different from the older, offensive use of 'savage' for people from certain cultures.
Význam
person who is impressively ruthless
Kolokace
he is a savage
|she is a savage on the court
|total savage
|absolute savage
|you savage
|real savage
Synonyma
beast (Slang term praising someone for being extremely good or dominant, especially in sports or games.)
|
legend (Slang compliment for someone admired for impressive behavior; less focused on harshness.)
Antonyma
wimp (Informal word for someone who is weak or afraid, opposite of the fearless image of a 'savage'.)
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pushover (Describes a person who is too easy on others, not bold or harsh at all.)
Témata
slang
|social_media
|people
|relationships
|emotions
Definice
a person who does very bold, strong, or harsh things, and other people think this is cool.
A person, often a friend or admired figure, who behaves in a bold, ruthless, or impressively fearless way that others find entertaining or admirable.
C1
ARCHAIC
6
Vzorec užití:
savage [tribe/people/custom]
In nineteenth-century travel books, local communities were often described as 'savage tribes.'
A tizenkilencedik századi útleírásokban a helyi közösségeket gyakran „vad törzsekként” írták le.
The museum warns visitors that some older labels use words like 'savage' that are now considered racist.
A múzeum figyelmezteti a látogatókat, hogy egyes régi feliratokban olyan szavak szerepelnek, mint a „vad”, amelyeket ma már rasszistának tartanak.
The novel repeats colonial ideas about 'savage peoples' needing to be controlled.
Scholars now challenge the idea that any culture can be called 'savage' or 'civilized' in a simple way.
The film has been criticized for its portrayal of the islanders as savage and childlike.
Učební příklady
Old books sometimes call other cultures savage.
A régi könyvek néha vadnak neveznek más kultúrákat.
Today, calling a group of people savage is racist and wrong.
Ma rasszista és helytelen dolog egy embercsoportot vadnak nevezni.
The teacher told us not to use the word savage for people.
The article showed how the word savage was used in colonial times.
We talked about why the word savage is offensive in this meaning.
Častá chyba:
Learners may accidentally use this word to describe traditional or rural cultures, not realizing it is offensive. Use neutral words like 'traditional', 'Indigenous', or 'rural' instead.
Význam
viewed as uncivilized or primitive
Kolokace
savage tribe
|savage people
|savage customs
|savage race
|savage natives
|savage warriors
Synonyma
primitive (Older term suggesting low technological development; can also be offensive when used about people.)
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barbaric (Emphasizes extreme cruelty or lack of civilization; still negative but more often used for actions today.)
Antonyma
civilized (Describes societies seen as advanced and organized, the opposite idea of 'savage' in this sense.)
Témata
culture
|history
|society
|relationships
|politics
Definice
an old and offensive way to describe people or cultures as not civilized or not modern.
Describing people, societies, or customs as uncivilized, primitive, or lacking culture, especially in older writing; now considered offensive and racist.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
ARCHAIC
7
Vzorec užití:
call [someone] a savage; describe [people] as savages
The explorer’s diary repeatedly refers to the local inhabitants as 'savages.'
A felfedező naplója ismételten „vadembereknek” nevezi a helyi lakosokat.
Textbooks now highlight how colonial writers dehumanized people by calling them savages.
A tankönyvek ma már kiemelik, hogy a gyarmatosító írók azzal alacsonyították le az embereket, hogy „vadembereknek” nevezték őket.
The movie’s villains talk about 'driving out the savages' from their land.
A note at the start of the novel warns that the word 'savage' is used in its historical sense and is offensive today.
Scholars analyze how the word 'savages' was used to justify violence and land theft.
Učební příklady
In the past, Europeans often called Indigenous people savages.
A múltban az európaiak gyakran vadembereknek nevezték az őslakosokat.
Today, we should never call a person a savage.
Ma soha nem szabad vadembernek nevezni senkit.
The book uses the word savages, but my teacher said it is racist language.
The word savages shows how the writer saw these people as less than human.
We read an old story where the hero fights 'savages'.
Častá chyba:
Because learners see this word in older books and films, they may copy it without knowing it is racist. In modern English, never call a person or group 'savages' except when you are quoting and clearly criticizing that language.
Význam
offensive term for 'uncivilized' person
Kolokace
call them savages
|treat them as savages
|civilize the savages
|hunt the savages
|savages with spears
|picture of savages
Synonyma
barbarian (Historically used for people considered uncivilized; still negative but less racially specific in many contexts.)
Antonyma
civilized person (In the old racist contrast, this referred to the colonizers who saw themselves as superior.)
Témata
culture
|history
|racism
|relationships
|politics
Definice
a very offensive old word used to call someone from another culture 'not civilized' or 'less human'.
An offensive term for a person, especially an Indigenous or colonized person, described as uncivilized, primitive, or lacking culture.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
savage
IPA
GB/sˈævɪd͡ʒ/
US/sˈævɪd͡ʒ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sav - age (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (sav)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: savage
Noun
- Base: savage
- Plural: savages
Verb
- Base: savage
- 3rd Person Singular: savages
- Present Participle: savaging
- Past: savaged
Příbuzná slova
Forms
savages
noun
savaging
verb
savaged
verb
Core family
savagely
adverb
savagery
noun
Negative and opposite forms
civilized
adjective
gentle
adjective A2
Výrazy
savage burn
1/sˈævɪd͡ʒ bˈɚn/
fixed phrase
slang
extremely harsh and clever insult
a very strong and clever insult or joke about someone that makes other people say it was very harsh but also funny.
Příklady
- The host made a savage burn about the actor’s last movie, and the audience gasped.
- People shared the clip online, calling it a savage burn on the company’s new policy.
- Her reply to the rude comment was a savage burn that shut the argument down instantly.
that's savage
1/ðˈæts sˈævɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
slang
reaction to an impressively harsh act
used to say that something someone just did or said was very harsh or direct in a way you find cool or impressive.
Příklady
- When she replied, "Maybe study next time," everyone shouted, "That’s savage!"
- He posted a funny but cruel meme about his own team and the comments were full of people saying, "That’s savage."
- After her boss made a tough joke about the sales numbers, one coworker whispered, "Wow, that’s savage."
you savage
1/jˈu sˈævɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
slang
playful praise for bold harshness
a joking or admiring way to call someone very bold or harsh in a way that you think is cool or funny.
Příklady
- She ate the last slice of cake and her friend laughed and said, "You savage."
- After he told the teacher, "That’s not fair," under his breath, his classmates whispered, "You savage."
- He replied to the rude comment with one line, and his sister messaged him, "You savage, that was perfect."