heroic
gb/hɪɹˈoʊɪk/ us/hɪɹˈoʊɪk/
B1
Englisch
~ 3900
hősies, emberfeletti, herkulesi, hősi, heroikus, hősköltemény, eposz, hőstett, hősködés
B1
1
hősies
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is heroic
The firefighter's heroic actions saved three children from the burning building.
A tűzoltó hősies tettei három gyermeket mentettek ki az égő épületből.
She made a heroic attempt to finish the marathon despite her injury.
Sérülése ellenére hősies erőfeszítést tett, hogy befejezze a maratont.
His heroic stand against injustice inspired many people.
The rescue team carried out a heroic mission in the mountains.
Beispiele für Lernende
The man was heroic when he saved the dog.
A férfi hősies volt, amikor megmentette a kutyát.
She was heroic during the storm.
Hősiesen viselkedett a vihar alatt.
He did a heroic thing by helping the old woman.
The team was heroic in the game.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'heroic' with 'hero', using 'He is a heroic' instead of 'He is heroic' or 'He is a hero'.
Bedeutung
Showing great courage
Wortverbindungen
heroic act
|heroic effort
|heroic rescue
|heroic deed
Synonyme
brave (More general; does not always imply extraordinary or noble action.)
|
valiant (Slightly more formal or literary than 'heroic'.)
Antonyme
cowardly (Lacking courage; opposite in terms of bravery.)
Themen
emotions
|character
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being very brave when facing danger or problems.
Displaying great bravery and determination, especially in dangerous or difficult situations.
B2
2
emberfeletti
B2
herkulesi
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] makes a heroic [effort/attempt]
It took a heroic effort to lift the fallen tree.
Emberfeletti erőfeszítés kellett ahhoz, hogy felemeljék a kidőlt fát.
Completing the project on time was a heroic achievement for the small team.
A kis csapat számára emberfeletti teljesítmény volt, hogy időben befejezték a projektet.
The climbers made a heroic attempt to reach the summit despite the weather.
Beispiele für Lernende
It was a heroic job to clean the beach.
Emberfeletti munka volt megtisztítani a tengerpartot.
She made a heroic effort to pass the test.
Emberfeletti erőfeszítést tett, hogy átmenjen a vizsgán.
They took a heroic trip across the desert.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with bravery, but here it can mean simply 'very big or challenging'.
Bedeutung
Extremely large or impressive
Wortverbindungen
heroic effort
|heroic attempt
|heroic struggle
Synonyme
monumental (Focuses more on size or significance; less about bravery.)
|
tremendous (Emphasizes intensity or size rather than courage.)
Antonyme
minor (Small in scale or importance; opposite in magnitude.)
Themen
effort
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very big or impressive; needing a lot of work or strength.
Extremely great in size, effort, or difficulty, often requiring unusual strength or determination.
C1
LITERARY
3
The novel adopts a heroic style reminiscent of ancient epics.
A regény az ókori eposzokat idéző hősi stílust használ.
Her character embodies the heroic ideals of loyalty and honor.
A szereplője a hűség és a becsület hősi eszményeit testesíti meg.
The painting depicts a heroic figure standing against the storm.
Beispiele für Lernende
The movie tells a heroic story from the past.
A film egy régi hősi történetet mesél el.
We read a heroic poem in class.
Az órán hőskölteményt olvastunk.
He plays a heroic man in the play.
Bedeutung
Relating to a hero in literature or myth
Wortverbindungen
heroic epic
|heroic poem
|heroic figure
Synonyme
epic (Often used for grand, long narratives about heroes.)
Themen
literature
|mythology
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
About a hero in stories or poems from long ago.
Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of the deeds, qualities, or style of a hero in traditional tales or epic poetry.
NOMEN
C1
4
hősköltemény
B2
eposz
B2
The Iliad is one of the greatest heroics of ancient Greece.
Az Iliász az ókori Görögország egyik legnagyobb hőskölteménye.
Medieval heroics often focus on knights and chivalry.
A középkori hősköltemények gyakran lovagokról és a lovagiasságról szólnak.
He devoted his career to studying Norse heroics.
Beispiele für Lernende
We learned about old heroics in history class.
Történelemórán régi hőskölteményekről tanultunk.
Heroics are common in old poems.
A régi költészetben gyakoriak a hősköltemények.
I like reading heroics about brave people.
Bedeutung
Literary work about a hero's deeds
Wortverbindungen
ancient heroics
|medieval heroics
Synonyme
epic (A long narrative poem about heroic deeds; overlaps in meaning.)
Themen
literature
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
A story or poem about what a hero does.
A poem, story, or other literary work that celebrates the adventures and qualities of a hero.
NOMEN
B2
5
The soldier's heroics were celebrated by his comrades.
A katona hőstetteit ünnepelték a bajtársai.
She dismissed his late-night rescue as unnecessary heroics.
Felesleges hősködésnek tartotta a férfi késő esti mentőakcióját.
Fans cheered at the striker's last-minute heroics.
Beispiele für Lernende
We saw his heroics during the fire.
A tűzesetnél láttuk a hőstetteit.
Her heroics saved many people.
Hőstetteivel sok embert mentett meg.
The heroics of the team won the game.
Bedeutung
Brave actions, often dramatic
Wortverbindungen
display of heroics
|military heroics
Synonyme
bravery (General term for courageous behavior; lacks dramatic connotation.)
Antonyme
cowardice (Lack of bravery; opposite behavior.)
Themen
emotions
|character
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Brave things someone does, often in danger.
Actions that display great courage, often in dangerous situations and sometimes seen as overly dramatic or unnecessary.
Grammatik
Grundform
heroic
IPA
GB/hɪɹˈoʊɪk/
US/hɪɹˈoʊɪk/
Silben & Betonung
hero - ic (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: heroic
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
heroic deed
1/hɪɹˈoʊɪk dˈid/
fixed phrase
A brave and selfless action in danger
Something brave that someone does to help others in danger.
Beispiele
- Saving the child from the river was truly a heroic deed.
- He was honored for his heroic deeds during the war.
heroic effort
1/hɪɹˈoʊɪk ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase
An extremely determined attempt
Very hard work to do something difficult, showing courage and strength.
Beispiele
- It took a heroic effort to finish the race after spraining her ankle.
- The team made a heroic effort to meet the deadline despite setbacks.
unsung heroics
1/ʌnsˈʌŋ hɪɹˈoʊɪks/
fixed phrase
Courageous acts not recognized publicly
Brave things that people do but no one talks about much.
Beispiele
- Her unsung heroics kept the company running smoothly behind the scenes.
- Many unsung heroics happen in hospitals every day.