whirlwind
gb/wˈɚlwˌɪnd/ us/wˈɚlwˌɪnd/
B2
Angličtina
~ 10000
forgatag, rohamtempójú, porördög, forgószél, örökmozgó
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
forgatag
B2
Vzorec užití:
a whirlwind of [activity/events/emotions]
The last few weeks before the deadline were a whirlwind of meetings and late nights.
A határidő előtti utolsó néhány hét megbeszélések és késő éjszakázások forgatagában telt.
After the announcement, her life became a whirlwind of interviews, travel, and emails.
A bejelentés után az élete interjúk, utazások és e-mailek forgatagává vált.
He described the trip as a whirlwind of new faces, new ideas, and little sleep.
The company’s sudden growth created a whirlwind of change inside the office.
She went through a whirlwind of emotions after hearing the news.
Učební příklady
My first month at work was a whirlwind of new tasks.
Az első hónapom a munkahelyen új feladatok forgatagában telt.
Their wedding plans turned into a whirlwind of phone calls and emails.
Az esküvői terveik telefonhívások és e-mailek forgatagává váltak.
The holiday season is always a whirlwind of shopping and parties.
Moving to another country was a whirlwind of forms and questions.
This week has been a whirlwind of tests at school.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse a “whirlwind of activity” with a specific weather event like a tornado. In this figurative sense, it does not describe the weather; it describes a very busy time or many emotions. Also, do not say *“whirlwind activities”* when you mean the period; use *“a whirlwind of activities.”*
Význam
Very busy, fast series of events
Kolokace
a whirlwind of activity
|a whirlwind of events
|a whirlwind of emotions
|in a whirlwind of
|whirlwind few days
Synonyma
flurry (Suggests a short, busy period of activity, but can sound slightly milder or more formal than “whirlwind.”)
Antonyma
lull (A lull is a quiet or calm period with little happening, opposite of a whirlwind of activity.)
Témata
daily life
|time
|work
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A time when many things happen very fast and it feels busy or confusing.
A period of time when many things happen quickly and intensely, often causing confusion or excitement.
B2
2
rohamtempójú
B2
Vzorec užití:
a whirlwind [tour/visit/day/meeting]
We took a whirlwind tour of three cities in four days.
Rohamtempójú körutat tettünk: négy nap alatt három várost jártunk be.
The president made a whirlwind visit to the disaster area.
Az elnök rohamtempójú látogatást tett a katasztrófa sújtotta térségben.
It was a whirlwind day of back-to-back meetings.
They organized a whirlwind trip to see all the major sights before the conference.
After a whirlwind interview process, she received an offer within a week.
Učební příklady
We had a whirlwind tour of the capital city.
Rohamtempójú körutat tettünk a fővárosban.
His trip to Europe was a whirlwind visit to five countries.
Az európai útja valójában öt országot érintő rohamtempójú körút volt.
Yesterday was a whirlwind day at the office.
She went on a whirlwind trip for work.
We only had time for a whirlwind meeting with the client.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes place “whirlwind” after the noun (*“a tour whirlwind”*), but it normally goes before: *“a whirlwind tour.”* Also, avoid using it for single small actions; it is usually used with larger events or periods like tours, visits, days, or schedules.
Význam
Very quick and intensely busy
Kolokace
a whirlwind tour
|a whirlwind visit
|a whirlwind trip
|a whirlwind day
|a whirlwind schedule
Synonyma
hectic (Also means very busy and rushed, but does not carry the same strong sense of speed and intensity packed into a very short time as “whirlwind.”)
Antonyma
leisurely (Describes something done slowly and in a relaxed way, opposite of a whirlwind tour or visit.)
Témata
travel
|daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Describes a visit, trip, or event that is very fast and very busy.
Describes something, especially a visit, tour, or event, that is done very quickly and involves a lot in a short time.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
porördög
B2
Vzorec užití:
a whirlwind of [dust/leaves]
A small whirlwind spun across the field, lifting dust into the air.
Egy kis porördög suhant át a mezőn, felkapva a port a levegőbe.
We watched a whirlwind of leaves dance down the street.
Néztük, ahogy egy porördög faleveleket kavarva végigtáncolt az utcán.
The helicopter’s blades created a whirlwind that scattered papers everywhere.
A sudden whirlwind formed over the hot road and disappeared a few seconds later.
The campers saw a tiny whirlwind twist across the dry lakebed.
Učební příklady
A whirlwind moved over the dry ground.
Egy porördög haladt végig a száraz föld fölött.
The strong wind made a whirlwind of dust.
Az erős szél porördögöt kavart.
We saw a whirlwind of leaves in the park.
The plane’s engines made a whirlwind on the runway.
A whirlwind formed and then died quickly.
Častá chyba:
Some learners think “whirlwind” means any very strong wind or storm. In this sense, it is a specific spinning column of air, usually much smaller than a tornado. Do not use it for general windy weather.
Význam
Spinning column of wind
Kolokace
a small whirlwind
|a dust whirlwind
|a desert whirlwind
|a whirlwind formed
|caught in a whirlwind
Synonyma
vortex (A more technical word for a spinning mass of air or water; not all vortices are whirlwinds, but a whirlwind is a type of air vortex.)
Antonyma
calm (Refers to still air without wind, which is the opposite of a fast-spinning whirlwind.)
Témata
nature
|science
|weather
Definice
A small but strong wind that turns in a circle and may lift dust or leaves into the air.
A small, rapidly rotating column of air that moves across the ground or over water, sometimes picking up dust, leaves, or debris.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a whirlwind
She’s a whirlwind in the kitchen, cooking three dishes at once.
Valóságos forgószél a konyhában: egyszerre három ételt főz.
The new manager is a whirlwind of energy and ideas.
Az új vezető valóságos forgószél, tele energiával és ötletekkel.
He arrived like a whirlwind, changing the whole team’s routine in a week.
Their toddler is a little whirlwind who never seems to get tired.
As a host, he’s a social whirlwind, talking to everyone at the party.
Učební příklady
My boss is a whirlwind at work.
A főnököm valóságos forgószél a munkahelyen.
Their child is a whirlwind and runs all day.
A gyerekük egy örökmozgó, egész nap rohangál.
Our new teacher is a whirlwind of ideas.
She is a whirlwind in the office every morning.
He came into the room like a whirlwind and started talking fast.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think “whirlwind” must always be negative. When used for a person, it can be positive (energetic, effective) or negative (too intense, tiring), depending on context. The noun here refers to the person, not the weather event.
Význam
Extremely energetic, fast-moving person
Kolokace
a whirlwind of energy
|a social whirlwind
|she is a whirlwind
|like a whirlwind
|a whirlwind in the kitchen
Synonyma
dynamo (Informally describes a person with a lot of energy and drive, similar to “whirlwind” but without the idea of sudden, chaotic movement.)
Antonyma
slouch (Informal term for someone slow, lazy, or lacking energy, opposite of an energetic “whirlwind.”)
Témata
people
|personality
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A very active person who moves and works very fast and with a lot of energy.
A person who is extremely energetic and active, doing many things quickly and with great force or enthusiasm.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
whirlwind
IPA
GB/wˈɚlwˌɪnd/
US/wˈɚlwˌɪnd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
whirl - wind (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (whirl)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: whirlwind
- Plural: whirlwinds
Příbuzná slova
Forms
whirlwinds
noun
Core family
whirl
verb B2
Výrazy
a whirlwind of activity
1/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd əv æktˈɪvɪti/
idiom
Extremely busy, fast activity
A time or situation when many things are happening very fast.
Příklady
- The office was a whirlwind of activity on the day of the product launch.
- The kitchen turned into a whirlwind of activity before the guests arrived.
- The house was a whirlwind of activity as everyone packed for the trip.
a whirlwind of emotions
1/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd əv ɪmˈoʊʃənz/
idiom
Many strong feelings quickly changing
A time when you feel many strong emotions one after another, very quickly.
Příklady
- After the accident, she went through a whirlwind of emotions.
- Winning the award brought a whirlwind of emotions he could hardly describe.
- He described the breakup as a whirlwind of emotions, from anger to relief.
a whirlwind tour
1/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd tˈʊɹ/
idiom
Very quick, busy tour
A short trip where you see or do many things in a very short time.
Příklady
- We went on a whirlwind tour of the country’s main tourist spots.
- The band did a whirlwind tour of Europe before recording the album.
- Executives made a whirlwind tour of the company’s Asian offices.
a whirlwind visit
1/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd vˈɪzɪt/
idiom
Very brief, busy visit
A very short visit where someone tries to do or see a lot in little time.
Příklady
- She made a whirlwind visit to her parents before flying back to London.
- The minister paid a whirlwind visit to the flood-hit region.
- During his whirlwind visit, he met local officials and business leaders.
in a whirlwind
1/ˈɪn ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd/
idiom
In a fast, confused rush
In a very busy or confused state, when many things are happening at the same time.
Příklady
- The team left the office in a whirlwind, rushing to catch the last train.
- Her thoughts were in a whirlwind after the sudden news.
- We finished the project in a whirlwind and sent it off just before midnight.
a whirlwind romance
1/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd ɹoʊmˈæns/
idiom
A very fast love relationship
A romantic relationship that starts and develops very quickly.
Příklady
- They had a whirlwind romance and got married after just two months.
- It was a whirlwind romance that surprised everyone.
a whirlwind romance
2/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd ɹoʊmˈæns/
idiom
Very fast, intense romance
A love relationship that starts and becomes serious very quickly, in a short time.
Příklady
- They had a whirlwind romance and got married after just three months.
- What started as a holiday fling turned into a whirlwind romance.
- The movie follows a whirlwind romance between two strangers in New York.