fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
Englisch
~ 1400
igazságos, pártatlan, világos bőrű, szőke, elfogadható, tűrhető, vásár, búcsú, derült, napos
A2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
The teacher is fair to all her students.
A tanárnő minden diákjával igazságos.
We expect a fair trial for the accused.
A vádlottnak igazságos tárgyalást várunk.
He made a fair decision based on the facts.
It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
Beispiele für Lernende
My boss is fair to all workers.
A főnököm minden dolgozóval igazságos.
The game was fair for both teams.
A játék mindkét csapat számára igazságos volt.
She gave a fair answer to the question.
It is fair to share the food.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
Bedeutung
Treating everyone equally
Wortverbindungen
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
Synonyme
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
Antonyme
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
Themen
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
Definition
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
Marked by impartiality and honesty; free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism.
A2
2
világos bőrű
B1
szőke
A2
She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
Világos bőre van, ami könnyen leég a napon.
He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
Magas, szőke hajú és kék szemű.
Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
Beispiele für Lernende
She has fair hair.
Szőke haja van.
I have fair skin.
Világos bőrű vagyok.
He is tall with fair eyes.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Bedeutung
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Wortverbindungen
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
Synonyme
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
Antonyme
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
Themen
appearance
|body
Definition
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
Having a light complexion, light-colored hair, or light-colored eyes.
B1
3
elfogadható
B1
tűrhető
B2
The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
Ma elfogadható az idő, se nem túl meleg, se nem túl hideg.
He has a fair chance of winning the race.
Elég jó esélye van megnyerni a versenyt.
The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
Beispiele für Lernende
The food was fair.
Az étel elfogadható volt.
Today the weather is fair.
Ma elfogadható az idő.
He has a fair chance to win.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
Bedeutung
Moderately good quality
Wortverbindungen
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
Synonyme
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
Antonyme
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
Themen
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
Of average or acceptable quality; not very good but not bad.
NOMEN
A2
4
We went to the county fair last weekend.
Múlt hétvégén elmentünk a megyei vásárba.
The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
Az iskola nyári vásárt rendez, hogy pénzt gyűjtsön.
They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
Beispiele für Lernende
We went to the fair.
Elmentünk a vásárba.
The school will have a fair.
Az iskola vásárt fog tartani.
The fair has many games.
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
Bedeutung
Public event with games and stalls
Wortverbindungen
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
Synonyme
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
Themen
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definition
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
A public gathering with rides, games, food stalls, and entertainment, often held outdoors.
A2
5
The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
Az előrejelzés szerint holnap derült idő várható.
It was a fair day for a picnic.
Derült nap volt a piknikezéshez.
They set sail under fair skies.
Beispiele für Lernende
The weather is fair today.
Ma derült az idő.
We have fair weather now.
Most derült időnk van.
It is a fair day for walking.
Bedeutung
Clear and sunny weather
Wortverbindungen
fair weather
Synonyme
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
Antonyme
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
Themen
weather
Definition
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
(Of weather) bright and clear, without rain or clouds.
Grammatik
Grundform
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
Silben & Betonung
fair (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
a fair shake
1/ə fˈɛɹ ʃˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Equal opportunity to succeed
A chance to do something that is the same as what others get.
Beispiele
- Everyone deserves a fair shake in life.
- He didn’t get a fair shake in the competition.
by fair means or foul
1/bˈaɪ fˈɛɹ mˈinz ˈɔɹ fˈaʊl/
idiom
Using any method to succeed
Doing something by using either honest ways or dishonest ways.
Beispiele
- They were determined to win, by fair means or foul.
- He got the promotion by fair means or foul.
fair and square
1/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Done honestly without cheating or lying
Done in an honest way, following all rules.
Beispiele
- He won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square—no excuses.
fair and square
2/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Achieved honestly without cheating
Winning or succeeding in an honest way without cheating.
Beispiele
- She won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square.
fair enough
1/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
That’s reasonable or acceptable
Used to say that you accept or understand what someone says.
Beispiele
- "I can’t come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe another time."
- "We’ll need to start early." "Fair enough."
fair enough
2/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Accepting something as reasonable
Used to say you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.
Beispiele
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."