hardness
gb/hˈɑɹdnəs/ us/hˈɑɹdnəs/
B1
Englisch
~ 9300
keménység, nehézség, ridegség, vízkeménység, a víz keménysége, merevség, a merevedés keménysége
NOMEN
B1
1
keménység
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
the hardness of [material]
The hardness of the countertop makes it ideal for heavy kitchen work.
A munkalap keménysége miatt ideális a nehezebb konyhai munkákhoz.
You can tell the quality of the steel by its hardness.
Az acél minőségére a keménységéből lehet következtetni.
The geologist compared the hardness of different rocks at the site.
This pencil lead has a greater hardness, so it makes lighter lines.
The ball’s hardness affects how high it bounces on the court.
Beispiele für Lernende
The hardness of the table makes it good for writing.
Az asztal keménysége miatt jól lehet rajta írni.
We checked the hardness of the metal before using it.
Felhasználás előtt ellenőriztük a fém keménységét.
This rock has more hardness than that one.
The knife cannot cut the glass because of its hardness.
I like the hardness of this mattress; it feels strong and firm.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use *strong* instead of *hardness* when talking about materials, saying things like *the strong of the metal* instead of *the hardness of the metal*. Use *hardness* to talk about how difficult something is to press, cut, or scratch.
Bedeutung
firm, solid quality of something
Wortverbindungen
the hardness of the wood
|surface hardness
|rock hardness
|varying hardness
|measure the hardness
|test the hardness
Synonyme
firmness (Focuses on how solid or stable something feels, not specifically on cutting or scratching.)
Antonyme
softness (Describes a material that is easy to press, cut, or deform.)
Themen
science
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How hard and firm something is when you touch or try to press or cut it.
The quality of a substance being firm and difficult to press, cut, bend, or scratch.
NOMEN
B2
2
nehézség
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
the hardness of [task / problem / situation]
Students complained about the hardness of the final exam.
A diákok a záróvizsga nehézségére panaszkodtak.
The hardness of the training program surprised many new recruits.
A kiképzési program nehézsége sok újoncot meglepett.
We underestimated the hardness of implementing the new software system.
Researchers evaluated the hardness of the puzzles used in the study.
The game lets you adjust the hardness of each level.
Beispiele für Lernende
The hardness of the test was too high for me.
A teszt nehézsége túl nagy volt számomra.
They talked about the hardness of life in the big city.
A nagyvárosi élet nehézségeiről beszélgettek.
We did not expect the hardness of the work.
You can change the hardness of the game in the menu.
The teacher explained the hardness of the project at the start.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners usually say *difficulty* instead of *hardness*, which is fine and more common. However, do not say *the hard of the exam*; use *the hardness of the exam* or simply *the exam was hard*.
Bedeutung
degree of difficulty of something
Wortverbindungen
the hardness of the exam
|the hardness of the training
|the hardness of the questions
|assess the hardness
|varying levels of hardness
Synonyme
difficulty (Most common general term; *hardness* is slightly more formal and less frequent in this sense.)
Antonyme
ease (Describes when something can be done with little effort or difficulty.)
Themen
education
|work
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How difficult a task, problem, or situation is.
The level of difficulty involved in doing, solving, or coping with something.
NOMEN
C1
3
Verwendungsmuster:
the hardness of [someone / someone's voice / someone's heart]
There was a new hardness in his voice when he spoke to them.
Újfajta ridegség volt a hangjában, amikor beszélt velük.
Despite her reputation for hardness, she quietly helped many people.
Bár ridegségéről volt ismert, csendben sok embernek segített.
The film explores the hardness of his character beneath a charming surface.
Over the years, his experiences gave him a certain hardness toward strangers.
Her hardness in negotiations left the other side with little room to move.
Beispiele für Lernende
I heard a hardness in his voice when he said my name.
Ridegséget hallottam a hangjában, amikor kimondta a nevemet.
Her hardness makes it difficult to talk about my problems.
A ridegsége miatt nehéz beszélnem vele a problémáimról.
The teacher’s hardness surprised the new students.
He tried to hide the hardness in his heart.
People did not like the hardness she showed to her team.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse *hardness* with *strength* in this context. *Hardness* here means being cold or unkind, not being strong or brave.
Bedeutung
harsh, unkind quality in people
Wortverbindungen
the hardness of his heart
|a certain hardness in her voice
|emotional hardness
|a cold hardness
|hardness towards others
Synonyme
harshness (Often used for tone of voice or treatment of others; *hardness* suggests emotional coldness or lack of pity.)
Antonyme
kindness (Highlights warm, caring behavior, the opposite of emotional hardness.)
Themen
emotions
|character
|relationships
Definition
The quality of being cold and not kind or gentle toward other people.
A cold, strict, or unfeeling quality in a person’s character, behavior, or way of speaking.
NOMEN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
vízkeménység
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
the hardness of [water]
The hardness of the tap water leaves white marks on the shower door.
A csapvíz keménysége fehér nyomokat hagy a zuhanyajtón.
We installed a filter to reduce the hardness of our well water.
Szűrőt szereltünk be, hogy csökkentsük a kútvizünk keménységét.
Water hardness can shorten the life of household appliances.
The report shows that water hardness in this area is quite high.
They tested the hardness of the water before choosing a softener.
Beispiele für Lernende
The hardness of the water makes it difficult to wash my hair.
A víz keménysége miatt nehéz megmosnom a hajamat.
We checked the water hardness in our new home.
Ellenőriztük a víz keménységét az új otthonunkban.
High water hardness can damage the washing machine.
A water softener can lower the hardness of the water.
The city measures water hardness every year.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes say *strong water* instead of *hard water*. Use *water hardness* to talk about the level of minerals, and *hard water* for water with high hardness.
Bedeutung
mineral content of water
Wortverbindungen
water hardness
|high hardness
|low hardness
|measure water hardness
|test for hardness
Synonyme
mineral content (A broader scientific term; *hardness* is the specific effect of those minerals in water.)
Antonyme
softness (Refers to water with low mineral content, the opposite of hard water.)
Themen
science
|environment
|home
|daily_life
Definition
How much mineral, like calcium and magnesium, is in water, making it ‘hard’ or ‘soft’.
The amount of dissolved minerals, especially calcium and magnesium, in water, which affects how it behaves with soap and in pipes.
NOMEN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
keménység
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
the hardness of [metal / material]
The alloy was selected for its high hardness and wear resistance.
Az ötvözetet nagy keménysége és kopásállósága miatt választották.
According to the Rockwell hardness test, this steel is suitable for cutting tools.
A Rockwell-keménységvizsgálat szerint ez az acél alkalmas vágószerszámokhoz.
The Mohs scale compares the hardness of different minerals.
Heat treatment significantly increased the hardness of the sample.
Engineers measured the hardness at several points on the surface.
Beispiele für Lernende
We tested the hardness of the metal in the lab.
A laborban megvizsgáltuk a fém keménységét.
This tool needs a very high hardness.
Ennek a szerszámnak nagyon nagy keménységűnek kell lennie.
The Mohs scale shows the hardness of minerals from 1 to 10.
Heat can change the hardness of steel.
They used a machine to check the hardness of the surface.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse everyday *hardness* (how something feels) with technical hardness, which is a measured property using specific tests like Rockwell or Brinell.
Bedeutung
measured hardness of materials
Wortverbindungen
Brinell hardness
|Rockwell hardness
|Vickers hardness
|Mohs hardness
|hardness scale
|hardness test
Synonyme
scratch resistance (Describes one important aspect of hardness but does not always include resistance to indentation.)
Antonyme
softness (In materials science, indicates a low resistance to scratching or indentation.)
Themen
science
|engineering
|technology
Definition
In science and engineering, a number that shows how much a material can resist scratching or a small dent on its surface.
In science and engineering, a measured property that shows how strongly a material resists being scratched, dented, or otherwise permanently deformed at its surface.
NOMEN
C1
VULGAR
6
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone]’s hardness
He spoke to his doctor about problems maintaining hardness during sex.
Beszélt az orvosával arról, hogy szex közben nehezen tudja fenntartani a merevséget.
Some medications can affect hardness and sexual performance.
Egyes gyógyszerek befolyásolhatják a merevséget és a szexuális teljesítményt.
The study measured changes in hardness over several minutes.
Stress and anxiety may reduce hardness even when desire is present.
They advertised a product claiming to improve hardness and stamina.
Beispiele für Lernende
He had trouble keeping his hardness, so he went to a doctor.
Nehezen tudta megtartani a merevségét, ezért orvoshoz fordult.
Some men worry about their hardness as they get older.
Egyes férfiak az életkor előrehaladtával aggódnak a merevségük miatt.
The medicine is used to help men reach normal hardness.
Smoking can have a bad effect on hardness.
The doctor asked questions about his hardness during sex.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may not realize this sense is sexual and can sound vulgar in casual conversation. In medical or polite talk, phrases like *erectile function* or *firmness* are usually preferred.
Bedeutung
rigidity during sexual arousal
Wortverbindungen
maintain hardness
|loss of hardness
|achieve hardness
|full hardness
|improve hardness
Synonyme
firmness (In sexual or medical contexts, *firmness* is more neutral and less vulgar than *hardness*.)
Antonyme
flaccidity (Technical term for a soft, non-erect state, the opposite of hardness in this context.)
Themen
health
|sexuality
|body
Definition
How firm or hard the penis becomes during sexual arousal.
The degree of firmness or rigidity of a penis when it is erect.
Grammatik
Grundform
hardness
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹdnəs/
US/hˈɑɹdnəs/
Silben & Betonung
hard - ness (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (hard)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: hardness
- Plural: hardness, hardnesses
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
hardness of heart
1/hˈɑɹdnəs əv hˈɑɹt/
idiom
literary
lack of compassion or pity
A strong lack of kindness or pity in a person.
Beispiele
- The story shows the king’s hardness of heart toward his people.
- She could not understand his hardness of heart in the face of such suffering.
hardness test
1/hˈɑɹdnəs tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
test of a material’s hardness
A test used in science or engineering to see how well a material resists a scratch or a small dent.
Beispiele
- The engineer performed a hardness test on the new alloy.
- Different hardness tests are used for metals, plastics, and ceramics.
Mohs hardness scale
1/mˈɑs hˈɑɹdnəs skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
scale for mineral hardness
A numbered list from 1 to 10 that shows how hard different minerals are by how easily they can be scratched.
Beispiele
- Quartz has a value of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.
- Geology students must memorize the Mohs hardness scale for their lab work.
Rockwell hardness test
1/ɹˈɑkwˌɛl hˈɑɹdnəs tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
Rockwell method for hardness
A special test that pushes a small object into a material with force to find out how hard the material is.
Beispiele
- The parts were checked with a Rockwell hardness test before shipping.
- Standards specify which Rockwell hardness test should be used for each metal.
water hardness
1/wˈɔtɚ hˈɑɹdnəs/
fixed phrase
technical
level of minerals in water
How much mineral (like calcium and magnesium) is in water, making it ‘hard’.
Beispiele
- High water hardness can cause scale to build up in pipes.
- We installed a system to reduce water hardness in our house.