breeze
gb/bɹˈiz/ us/bɹˈiz/
A2
English
~ 1800
szellő, gyerekjáték, sétagalopp, simán átjut, lazán besétál, simán megcsinál
NOUN
A2
1
szellő
A2
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] breeze
A cool breeze came in through the open window.
Hűvös szellő áradt be a nyitott ablakon.
We enjoyed the sea breeze while walking along the shore.
Élveztük a tengeri szellőt, miközben a parton sétáltunk.
The morning breeze carried the smell of fresh flowers.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the park.
The summer breeze made the hot day more comfortable.
Learner examples
I feel a cool breeze on my face.
Hűvös szellőt érzek az arcomon.
The breeze moves the leaves.
A szellő mozgatja a leveleket.
There is a nice breeze today.
We sat outside in the breeze.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breeze' with 'wind', not realizing that 'breeze' refers specifically to a light wind.
Meaning
A light wind
Collocations
cool breeze
|sea breeze
|gentle breeze
|summer breeze
|morning breeze
Synonyms
zephyr (More literary or poetic term for a light wind.)
Antonyms
gale (Refers to a very strong wind, opposite in strength to a breeze.)
Themes
weather
|nature
|daily life
Definition
A soft and light wind that you can feel on your skin.
A light and gentle movement of air, usually felt outdoors.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
2
gyerekjáték
B1
sétagalopp
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a breeze
The test was a breeze for her.
Neki gyerekjáték volt a teszt.
Fixing the leak was a breeze with the right tools.
A megfelelő szerszámokkal gyerekjáték volt megszüntetni a szivárgást.
Once you know the recipe, cooking it is a breeze.
Learning to ride a bike was a breeze for him.
The interview turned out to be a breeze.
Learner examples
The exam was a breeze.
A vizsga gyerekjáték volt.
This homework is a breeze.
Ez a házi feladat gyerekjáték.
The game was a breeze for us.
Driving here was a breeze.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with the literal meaning of a light wind.
Meaning
Something very easy to do
Collocations
exam was a breeze
|job interview was a breeze
|assignment was a breeze
Synonyms
piece of cake (Informal idiom meaning something very easy, similar in tone.)
Antonyms
challenge (Refers to something difficult, the opposite of an easy task.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
Something that is very simple and not difficult to do.
Something that is very easy to do or accomplish.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
breeze into [a place]
She breezed into the meeting as if nothing had happened.
Lazán besétált a megbeszélésre, mintha mi sem történt volna.
They breezed through airport security in minutes.
Pár perc alatt simán átjutottak a repülőtéri biztonsági ellenőrzésen.
He breezed past his opponents to win the race.
We breezed into the café and found a table immediately.
She breezed out of the store with her purchase.
Learner examples
She breezed into the room.
Lazán besétált a szobába.
We breezed through the test.
Simán megcsináltuk a tesztet.
He breezed past me on his bike.
They breezed out of the house.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this verb for any quick movement, but it implies ease and lack of difficulty.
Meaning
Move quickly and easily
Collocations
breeze into the room
|breeze past security
|breeze through customs
Synonyms
sail (Informal use meaning to move smoothly and easily, often metaphorical.)
Antonyms
struggle (Implies moving with great difficulty or effort, opposite to breezing.)
Themes
daily life
|movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go somewhere fast and easily, without problems.
To move quickly, smoothly, and without difficulty, often in a casual or carefree way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
breeze
IPA
GB/bɹˈiz/
US/bɹˈiz/
Syllables & stress
breeze (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (breeze)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: breeze
- Plural: breezes
Verb
- Base: breeze
- 3rd Person Singular: breezes
- Present Participle: breezing
- Past: breezed
Word family
Forms
breezes
noun
breezing
verb
breezed
verb
Core family
breezy
adjective A2
Related words
breezily
adverb
Advanced or less common
breeziness
noun
Expressions
breeze through
1/bɹˈiz θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
informal
Do something very easily
To finish something quickly and with little effort.
Examples
- She breezed through her final exams.
- They breezed through the paperwork in no time.
shoot the breeze
1/ʃˈut ðə bɹˈiz/
idiom
informal
Chat casually with someone
To talk with someone about small, unimportant things.
Examples
- We sat on the porch and shot the breeze all afternoon.
- They were just shooting the breeze before the meeting started.