angle
gb/ˈæŋɡəl/ us/ˈæŋɡəl/
A2
English
~ 2400
szög, nézőpont, szemszög, megdönt, beállít, irányít, kerülő úton próbál elérni, célozgat, ügyeskedik, horgászik
NOUN
A2
1
szög
A2
Usage pattern:
an angle of [number] degrees
The triangle has three equal angles.
A háromszögnek három egyenlő szöge van.
He drew a 90-degree angle on the paper.
Egy 90 fokos szöget rajzolt a papírra.
The roof slopes at a sharp angle.
A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.
Learner examples
The book is at a right angle to the table.
A könyv derékszöget zár be az asztallal.
A square has four right angles.
A négyzetnek négy derékszöge van.
This angle is smaller than 90 degrees.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angle' with 'corner' when referring to geometric figures; 'angle' is the correct term in math.
Meaning
Space between two lines
Collocations
right angle
|acute angle
|sharp angle
|wide angle
|angle measurement
Synonyms
corner (In geometry, 'corner' is informal and less precise; used more for everyday objects.)
Antonyms
straight line (A straight line has no angle because the lines do not meet at a turn.)
Themes
math
|geometry
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The shape made where two lines or surfaces meet, measured in degrees.
The figure formed by two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees or radians.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
from an angle of [viewpoint]
The photographer chose a low angle for the shot.
A fotós alacsony szögből készítette a felvételt.
Try to look at the problem from a different angle.
Próbáld meg más szemszögből nézni a problémát.
The story was told from the victim’s angle.
Learner examples
I saw the building from a new angle.
Új szögből láttam az épületet.
The film shows the scene from many angles.
A film több különböző szögből mutatja a jelenetet.
We can talk about this from another angle.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'angle' here with a physical geometric shape; in this sense, it is about viewpoint.
Meaning
Particular point of view
Collocations
camera angle
|different angle
|fresh angle
|political angle
Synonyms
perspective ('Perspective' is more formal and often broader in meaning.)
Antonyms
blind spot (A blind spot is something you fail to see or consider.)
Themes
photography
|communication
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
A specific way of looking at or thinking about something, or the direction from which something is observed.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to angle [something] toward [something]
She angled the lamp toward the desk.
Az íróasztal felé irányította a lámpát.
The photographer angled the camera to capture more light.
A fotós olyan szögbe állította a fényképezőgépet, hogy több fény jusson be.
He angled his body toward the door.
Learner examples
Please angle the fan toward me.
Kérlek, irányítsd felém a ventilátort.
He angled his head to hear better.
Oldalra döntötte a fejét, hogy jobban halljon.
I angled the chair to face the window.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'dangle', which means to hang loosely.
Meaning
Position at a slant
Collocations
angle the mirror
|angle the camera
|angle slightly
Synonyms
tilt ('Tilt' focuses more on leaning to one side, while 'angle' can include direction aiming.)
Antonyms
straighten (To make something not slanted or directed but straight.)
Themes
movement
|positioning
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move or turn something so it is not straight but points in a direction.
To place, move, or direct something so that it is not straight but at a slant or toward a particular point.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to angle for [something]
She’s angling for a raise by taking on extra work.
Pluszmunkát vállal, így próbálja elérni a fizetésemelést anélkül, hogy nyíltan kérné.
He angled for an invitation to the party.
Kerülő úton próbálta elérni, hogy meghívják a partira.
They were clearly angling for more favorable terms.
Learner examples
She is angling for a job offer.
Állásajánlatot próbál szerezni anélkül, hogy nyíltan kérné.
He angled for help without asking directly.
Segítségre célozgatott, de nem kérte közvetlenül.
They are angling for more time to finish.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this always relates to fishing; here it means trying to get something indirectly.
Meaning
Seek indirectly or strategically
Collocations
angle for attention
|angle for a promotion
|angle for praise
Synonyms
fish for ('Fish for' is informal and similar in meaning when seeking compliments or information.)
Antonyms
ask directly (To request something openly without indirect methods.)
Themes
communication
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try to get something by using hints or special methods instead of asking directly.
To try to obtain something, often by hinting, suggesting, or using a particular method rather than asking directly.
VERB
B2
5
horgászik
B1
Usage pattern:
to angle for [type of fish] in [place]
They angled for salmon in the cold river.
Lazacra horgásztak a hideg vizű folyóban.
He spends weekends angling in the lake near his home.
A hétvégéit azzal tölti, hogy az otthona közelében lévő tóban horgászik.
Many tourists come here to angle in summer.
Learner examples
My father likes to angle in this river.
Apám szeret ebben a folyóban horgászni.
They angled for big fish last weekend.
Múlt hétvégén nagy halakra horgásztak.
He went to angle by the sea.
Common mistake:
Learners may not know this verb is mainly used in British English and in formal/written contexts.
Meaning
Fish with hook and line
Collocations
angle for trout
|angle in the river
Synonyms
fish ('Fish' is more general; 'angle' is more specific and formal for sport fishing.)
Antonyms
release fish (To let the fish go instead of catching it.)
Themes
sports
|outdoors
|animals
|nature
Definition
To try to catch fish with a fishing rod and hook for fun or sport.
To catch fish using a rod, line, and hook, typically as a sport or hobby.
Grammar
Dictionary form
angle
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡəl/
US/ˈæŋɡəl/
Syllables & stress
angle (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (angle)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: angle
- Plural: angles
Verb
- Base: angle
- 3rd Person Singular: angles
- Present Participle: angling
- Past: angled
Word family
Forms
angles
noun
angling
verb
angled
verb
Core family
angular
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
angularity
noun C1
Expressions
angle for something
1/ˈæŋɡəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Indirect attempt to get something
To try to get something by using hints or special actions instead of asking directly.
Examples
- He was angling for an invitation all evening.
- She angled for praise by showing her work early.
at an angle
1/ˈæt ən ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
Not straight position
Not straight; slanted compared to something else.
Examples
- The picture hung at an angle on the wall.
- She parked the car at an angle to the curb.
camera angle
1/kˈæmɚə ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Position of camera relative to subject
The place and direction where a camera is set to film or take a photo.
Examples
- Changing the camera angle improved the shot dramatically.
- Directors use different camera angles to create mood.
from every angle
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɛvɹi ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
All viewpoints considered
Looking at something in all possible ways or directions.
Examples
- The problem was examined from every angle before making a decision.
- The sculpture looks beautiful from every angle.