jam
gb/d͡ʒˈæm/ us/d͡ʒˈæm/
A2
Englisch
~ 5300
lekvár, dzsem, dugó, forgalmi dugó, zsúfol, begyömöszöl, eltorlaszol, elakad, beszorul, elakadás, papírelakadás, szorult helyzet, bajba kerül, pácban van, zavar, blokkol, örömzenél, jammel, dzsemmelés, örömzenélés, ez az én számom, kedvenc szám
NOMEN
A2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
jam on [bread/ toast/ something]
She spread strawberry jam on her toast.
Eperlekvárt kent a pirítósára.
We bought a jar of homemade apricot jam at the market.
A piacon vettünk egy üveg házi baracklekvárt.
Do you want jam or honey on your pancake?
This recipe uses raspberry jam in the middle of the cake.
He prefers marmalade, but I like berry jam better.
Beispiele für Lernende
I eat bread with jam for breakfast.
Reggelire lekváros kenyeret eszem.
There is no jam left in the fridge.
Nincs több lekvár a hűtőben.
She likes strawberry jam on her toast.
He put too much jam on the bread.
This jam tastes very sweet.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes mix up 'jam', 'jelly', and 'marmalade'. In many places, 'jam' is the general word for a sweet fruit spread, while 'marmalade' is usually made from citrus fruit.
Bedeutung
sweet spread made from fruit
Wortverbindungen
strawberry jam
|jar of jam
|jam sandwich
|spread jam
|homemade jam
|toast and jam
Synonyme
jelly (In some English varieties, especially American, 'jelly' can be similar but is usually smoother and made from fruit juice rather than whole fruit.)
Antonyme
plain bread (Refers to bread without any sweet spread on it, contrasting with bread covered in jam.)
Themen
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A sweet, thick food made from cooked fruit and sugar that you put on bread or desserts.
A sweet, thick spread made by cooking fruit with sugar, usually eaten on bread or with desserts.
NOMEN
A2
2
dugó
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
a traffic jam on [road/ highway]
We were late because there was a huge traffic jam on the bridge.
Késtünk, mert hatalmas dugó volt a hídon.
An accident on the motorway caused a long jam.
Egy baleset az autópályán hosszú dugót okozott.
I try to leave early to avoid the morning jam.
The protest created a jam that lasted for hours.
There was a five-mile jam after the tunnel.
Beispiele für Lernende
We sat in a traffic jam for one hour.
Egy órát ültünk a dugóban.
There is always a big traffic jam at 5 p.m.
Délután ötkor mindig nagy dugó van.
An accident made a long traffic jam.
We were stuck in a jam on the highway.
The rain caused a bad traffic jam.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes say *'the traffic is jam'* instead of 'there is a traffic jam' or 'the traffic is jammed'. Also, 'traffic jam' is a fixed phrase; do not say *'cars jam'* as a noun.
Bedeutung
heavy, slow-moving road traffic
Wortverbindungen
traffic jam
|get stuck in a jam
|rush-hour jam
|huge traffic jam
|cause a jam
|avoid a jam
Synonyme
gridlock (Stronger and often used for complete standstill, especially in city centers.)
Antonyme
free-flowing traffic (Describes traffic moving smoothly without delays, the opposite of a jammed road.)
Themen
travel
|daily life
|transportation
Definition
A situation when there are too many cars on a road, so the cars move very slowly or stop.
A line or mass of vehicles that are moving very slowly or not moving because the road is too crowded.
VERB
B1
3
Verwendungsmuster:
to jam [something] into [something]
He jammed his clothes into the suitcase at the last minute.
Az utolsó pillanatban begyömöszölte a ruháit a bőröndbe.
Someone has jammed the door with a chair so it won't open.
Valaki egy székkel eltorlaszolta az ajtót, hogy ne lehessen kinyitni.
Fans jammed the entrance as they tried to get inside.
She jammed the books back onto the shelf.
Commuters jammed the train during rush hour.
Beispiele für Lernende
He jammed all his things into one bag.
Minden holmiját begyömöszölte egyetlen táskába.
People jammed the small bus.
Az emberek zsúfolásig megtöltötték a kis buszt.
She jammed the door with a heavy box.
They jammed the room with chairs.
The crowd jammed the narrow street.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the noun 'traffic jam'. As a verb, 'jam' usually needs an object: 'They jammed the bus' or 'They jammed into the bus', not *'They were jam in the bus.'
Bedeutung
pack or push tightly
Wortverbindungen
jam something into
|jam the door
|jam the drawer
|jam the suitcase
|people jammed into
|jam the hallway
Synonyme
cram (Very close in meaning; 'cram' is slightly more informal and commonly used for putting too many things into a space or studying hard.)
Antonyme
clear (To remove things so a space is open or unblocked, opposite of making it full or blocked.)
Themen
daily life
|movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To push something into a small space so it is very full, or to block a place by putting too many things or people there.
To push or pack something into a space so that it is very full, or to block a place by crowding it.
VERB
B2
4
Verwendungsmuster:
[machine] jams / [machine] gets jammed
The printer keeps jamming every time I try to print the report.
A nyomtató minden alkalommal elakad, amikor megpróbálom kinyomtatni a jelentést.
My camera jammed and wouldn't open.
Besorult a fényképezőgépem, és nem nyílt ki.
The lock jammed, and we couldn't get the door open.
Her sewing machine jammed in the middle of the project.
The gun jammed after the first shot.
Beispiele für Lernende
The printer jammed again today.
A nyomtató ma megint elakadt.
My key is stuck because the lock is jammed.
A kulcsom nem mozdul, mert beragadt a zár.
The door jammed and would not open.
The copy machine jammed during the exam.
His old camera jammed all the time.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes say *'the paper is jam'* instead of 'the paper is jammed' or 'there is a paper jam'. Remember to use the past participle 'jammed' for the machine or paper.
Bedeutung
machine stops because of blockage
Wortverbindungen
the printer jammed
|the machine jammed
|gun jammed
|camera jammed
|gears jammed
|door jammed shut
Synonyme
stick (In this sense, 'stick' means to become fixed and not move, similar to 'jam', but 'jam' often suggests a mechanical problem.)
Antonyme
run smoothly (Describes a machine working well without problems, opposite of being jammed.)
Themen
technology
|daily life
|work
Definition
When a machine or part of a machine stops working because something is stuck inside.
To stop moving or working properly because something is stuck inside or blocking the moving parts.
NOMEN
B2
5
elakadás
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
a [paper/ printer] jam in [machine]
There's a paper jam in the photocopier.
Papírelakadás van a fénymásolóban.
A coin caused a jam in the vending machine.
Egy érme elakadást okozott az automatában.
The technician cleared the jam and restarted the press.
We had to stop production because of a jam on the line.
Frequent jams are a sign that the machine needs maintenance.
Beispiele für Lernende
There is a paper jam in the printer.
Papírelakadás van a nyomtatóban.
He fixed the jam in the copy machine.
Megszüntette a fénymásoló elakadását.
We stopped work because of a jam in the machine.
She called IT to clear the jam.
This old printer has many jams.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes say *'there is a jam of paper'* instead of 'there is a paper jam'. Put the type of thing (paper) before 'jam' as a noun compound.
Bedeutung
blockage that stops a machine
Wortverbindungen
paper jam
|printer jam
|clear a jam
|fix a jam
|cause a jam
|jam in the machine
Synonyme
blockage (General word for something that blocks; 'jam' is often used specifically for machines like printers.)
Antonyme
smooth operation (Describes a machine working without any problems, opposite of having a jam.)
Themen
technology
|work
Definition
A problem when something is stuck inside a machine, so the machine cannot work.
A situation in which a machine stops working because something is stuck inside it or blocking its moving parts.
NOMEN
B1
INFORMAL
6
Verwendungsmuster:
be in a jam
I'm in a bit of a jam and need some advice.
Egy kicsit szorult helyzetben vagyok, és tanácsra van szükségem.
He got himself into a legal jam after the fight.
A verekedés után jogi pácba került.
She helped me out of a financial jam last year.
Call me if you're ever in a jam.
Without my phone, I was really in a jam.
Beispiele für Lernende
I am in a jam and need help.
Szorult helyzetben vagyok, és segítségre van szükségem.
He got into a jam with the police.
Bajba került a rendőrséggel.
She helped her friend out of a jam.
They are in a money jam right now.
If you are in a jam, call me.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes try to use this meaning without the fixed phrase and say *'I have a jam.'* It is usually used in set phrases like 'in a jam' or 'get into a jam'.
Bedeutung
difficult or troublesome situation
Wortverbindungen
in a jam
|get into a jam
|help someone out of a jam
|financial jam
|legal jam
Synonyme
fix (Informal; 'in a fix' means in a difficult situation, very close in meaning to 'in a jam'.)
Antonyme
clear situation (Being free of problems or difficulties, opposite of being in a jam.)
Themen
problems
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A problem or bad situation that is hard to fix.
A difficult or troublesome situation, especially one where it is hard to know what to do or how to get out of it.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
7
Verwendungsmuster:
to jam [signal/communications/radar]
They tried to jam the enemy's radar during the operation.
A művelet során megpróbálták megzavarni az ellenség radarját.
The government was accused of jamming independent radio stations.
A kormányt azzal vádolták, hogy zavarja a független rádióadók adását.
The signal is being jammed by another transmitter.
Electronic warfare systems can jam GPS signals over a wide area.
Protesters claimed that authorities jammed their mobile communications.
Beispiele für Lernende
The army can jam the enemy radio.
A hadsereg képes megzavarni az ellenség rádióját.
They jammed the TV signal during the war.
A háború alatt megzavarták a tévéjelet.
The radar was jammed and could not see the plane.
Someone is jamming our radio signal.
The system can jam GPS in this area.
Bedeutung
block radio or electronic signals
Wortverbindungen
jam the signal
|jam communications
|jam the radar
|jam the broadcast
|signal jammed
Synonyme
block (General word; 'jam' is more specific for electronic or radio disruption.)
Antonyme
protect (To keep signals safe and working, opposite of blocking them.)
Themen
technology
|military
|communications
Definition
To stop radio or other electronic signals by sending strong signals that block them.
To deliberately block, interfere with, or overpower radio, radar, or electronic signals so that they cannot be received or used.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
8
Verwendungsmuster:
to jam with [someone]
We used to jam in his garage after school.
Iskola után gyakran örömzenéltünk a garázsában.
The band stayed after the show to jam with some local musicians.
A zenekar a koncert után maradt, hogy együtt örömzenéljen néhány helyi zenésszel.
They love to jam on Sunday nights and try new ideas.
Grab your guitar and come jam with us.
The pianist and drummer started to jam during the break.
Beispiele für Lernende
The band likes to jam after practice.
A zenekar szeret próba után örömzenélni.
He jams with his friends every weekend.
Minden hétvégén a barátaival örömzenél.
They jam on guitar and drums in the garage.
She wants to jam with other musicians.
We just jam for fun, not for a concert.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the food meaning. As a verb about music, 'jam' is almost always used with musical context, like 'jam with friends' or 'jam on guitar'.
Bedeutung
play music informally together
Wortverbindungen
jam with friends
|jam together
|jam on guitar
|musicians jam
|just jam for fun
Synonyme
improvise (More formal and general; 'jam' is informal and strongly linked to group music-making.)
Antonyme
rehearse (To practice written or prepared music carefully, the opposite of casually jamming.)
Themen
music
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To play music with other people in a relaxed way, often making it up as you play.
To play music, especially with others, in a relaxed and often improvised way rather than following written music exactly.
NOMEN
B2
INFORMAL
9
dzsemmelés
B2
örömzenélés
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
have a jam / a jam session
They met for a late-night jam after the show.
A koncert után egy késő esti dzsemmelésre találkoztak.
The club hosts an open jam every Thursday.
A klub minden csütörtökön nyílt dzsemmelést tart.
That jam turned into a new song for the band.
We had a great jam in the studio yesterday.
Anyone can join the jam if they bring an instrument.
Beispiele für Lernende
We had a fun jam last night.
Tegnap este jó kis dzsemmelésünk volt.
The band started a jam after the concert.
A zenekar a koncert után dzsemmelésbe kezdett.
He joined a jam at the local bar.
They recorded the jam in the studio.
This song came from a long jam.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think 'jam session' is only for one music style. It can be used for many styles, including jazz, rock, and blues.
Bedeutung
informal musical session
Wortverbindungen
jam session
|have a jam
|join a jam
|late-night jam
|open jam
Synonyme
session (General word for a period of playing music; 'jam session' suggests more improvisation and informality.)
Antonyme
formal concert (A planned, structured performance, unlike a relaxed jam.)
Themen
music
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A time when musicians meet and play music together in a relaxed way.
An informal meeting or session where musicians play music together, often improvising and experimenting.
NOMEN
B2
SLANG
10
kedvenc szám
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
[song] is my jam
Turn it up, this is my jam!
Hangosítsd fel, ez az én számom!
That track was our jam all summer.
Az a szám volt a mi kedvencünk egész nyáron.
As soon as her jam started playing, she ran to the dance floor.
This old song is still my jam.
Every time his jam comes on, he sings along.
Beispiele für Lernende
This song is my jam.
Ez az én számom.
That track was our jam last year.
Tavaly az a szám volt a mi nagy kedvencünk.
When my jam plays, I dance.
Her jam is an old rock song.
They all shouted when their jam started.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may use this slang in very formal situations, where 'favorite song' or 'a song I really like' would be better.
Bedeutung
person’s favorite or very liked song
Wortverbindungen
this is my jam
|favorite jam
|absolute jam
Synonyme
favorite song (Neutral phrase; 'jam' is slang and sounds more enthusiastic and casual.)
Antonyme
least favorite song (A song someone dislikes or does not enjoy, opposite of a 'jam'.)
Themen
music
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A song you like very much and enjoy listening to.
A song that someone really likes, especially at the moment; used to show strong enjoyment of a particular track.
Grammatik
Grundform
jam
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈæm/
US/d͡ʒˈæm/
Silben & Betonung
jam (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (jam)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: jam
- Plural: jam, jams
Verb
- Base: jam
- 3rd Person Singular: jams
- Present Participle: jamming
- Past: jammed
Wortfamilie
Forms
jams
noun
jamming
verb
jammed
verb
Related words
jammer
noun
jammy
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unjam
verb
Grammatik-Highlights
- Irregular present participle: jamming Verb
- Irregular past: jammed Verb
Ausdrücke
in a jam
1/ˈɪn ə d͡ʒˈæm/
idiom
informal
in trouble or difficulty
To be in trouble or in a difficult situation that is hard to fix.
Beispiele
- I'm really in a jam and could use your help.
- He found himself in a jam after losing his wallet.
- Call me if you're ever in a jam.
jam on the brakes
1/d͡ʒˈæm ˈɔn ðə bɹˈeɪks/
phrasal verb
informal
brake suddenly and hard
To press the brakes of a car very hard and suddenly.
Beispiele
- He had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the dog.
- She jammed on the brakes when the light turned red.
- The driver suddenly jammed on the brakes, throwing us forward.
jam out
1/d͡ʒˈæm ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
slang
play or enjoy music loudly
To play or listen to music in an energetic, excited way, often loudly.
Beispiele
- We jammed out in the garage all night.
- They were jamming out to their favorite songs.
- The band jammed out for an extra hour after the show.
jam session
1/d͡ʒˈæm sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
informal
informal musical get-together
A time when musicians meet and play music together in a relaxed and often improvised way.
Beispiele
- We had a great jam session in the studio last night.
- The bar hosts a weekly jam session for local musicians.
- After the concert, the band stayed for a late jam session.
jam to
1/d͡ʒˈæm tə/
fixed phrase
slang
enjoy listening to music
To listen to and enjoy music, often moving or dancing to it.
Beispiele
- We jammed to old hip-hop tracks all night.
- She loves to jam to this playlist when she runs.
- They're jamming to their favorite band in the living room.
jam up
1/d͡ʒˈæm ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
block or slow down something
To make something slow or stop by putting too many things or people in it.
Beispiele
- An accident jammed up traffic on the highway.
- Leaves have jammed up the drain.
- Don't jam up the hallway with all those boxes.
jam with
1/d͡ʒˈæm wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
informal
play music together informally
To play music together with someone in a relaxed way.
Beispiele
- I'd love to jam with you sometime.
- He often jams with different bands around the city.
- They invited some local musicians to jam with them on stage.
paper jam
1/pˈeɪpɚ d͡ʒˈæm/
fixed phrase
paper stuck in a machine
A problem when paper gets stuck inside a printer or copier and stops it from working.
Beispiele
- There's a paper jam in the photocopier again.
- I can't print your document because of a paper jam.
- The instructions explain how to clear a paper jam safely.
this is my jam
1/ðˈɪs ˈɪz mˈaɪ d͡ʒˈæm/
fixed phrase
slang
show strong liking for a song
Used to say that the song playing now is one you really like.
Beispiele
- Turn it up, this is my jam!
- As soon as she heard her jam, she started dancing.
- Everyone shouted 'This is my jam!' when the DJ played that track.
jam-packed
4/d͡ʒˈæm pˈækt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely full or crowded
Very, very full or crowded, with almost no space left.
Beispiele
- The train was jam-packed during rush hour.
- The train was jam-packed with commuters.
- Her schedule is jam-packed today.
- My schedule is jam-packed this week.
- The stadium was jam-packed for the final match.
traffic jam
1/tɹˈæfɪk d͡ʒˈæm/
fixed phrase
Line of stopped vehicles
A long line of cars that cannot move or move very slowly.
Beispiele
- We were late because of a huge traffic jam on the bridge.
- We got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the airport.
- An accident caused a major traffic jam during rush hour.
- There's always a traffic jam on this bridge during rush hour.
- Leave early if you want to avoid the traffic jam.