chat
gb/t͡ʃˈæt/ us/t͡ʃˈæt/
A2
English
~ 1000
beszélget, cseveg, beszélgetés, csevegés, csetel
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to chat [with someone] [about something]
We chatted for hours about our childhood memories.
Órákig beszélgettünk a gyerekkori emlékeinkről.
Let's chat after the meeting about your project.
Beszélgessünk a megbeszélés után a projektedről.
They were chatting happily in the corner of the café.
I enjoy chatting with my neighbors on weekends.
Learner examples
I like to chat with my friends.
Szeretek beszélgetni a barátaimmal.
We chat about school every day.
Mindennap beszélgetünk az iskoláról.
She chats with her mother on the phone.
They chat in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chat' with 'argue', but 'chat' is friendly and relaxed, not a disagreement.
Meaning
Talk in a casual way
Collocations
chat online
|chat with friends
|chat about work
|chat over coffee
Synonyms
talk (A general term for speaking; less specific about being casual or friendly.)
|
converse (More formal than 'chat' and often implies a deeper or more structured exchange.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not talk to someone, the opposite of engaging in friendly conversation.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
To speak with someone in a friendly and relaxed way.
To talk with someone in an informal and friendly manner, often about everyday topics.
NOUN
A2
2
beszélgetés
A2
csevegés
B1
Usage pattern:
have a chat [with someone] [about something]
We had a nice chat over lunch.
Ebéd közben jót beszélgettünk.
Can we have a quick chat after class?
Beszélhetnénk pár szót óra után?
Our chat made me feel much better about the situation.
Learner examples
I had a chat with my teacher.
Beszélgettem a tanárommal.
We had a short chat at the bus stop.
Röviden beszélgettünk a buszmegállóban.
She wants to have a chat about the plan.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'chat' always means online messaging, but it can also mean talking face-to-face.
Meaning
Informal friendly conversation
Collocations
have a chat
|casual chat
|friendly chat
|quick chat
Synonyms
conversation (General term for spoken exchange; can be formal or informal.)
|
talk (Broad term; may be formal or casual, depending on context.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of speaking or conversation.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
A short, friendly talk.
An informal and friendly talk between people.
VERB
A2
3
csetel
B1
Usage pattern:
to chat [with someone] [online]
We chatted online until midnight.
Éjfélig cseteltünk online.
She chats with her friends on social media every evening.
Minden este csetel a barátaival a közösségi médiában.
I prefer to chat via the company messaging app.
Learner examples
I chat with my friends online.
Online csetelek a barátaimmal.
We chat on the computer every day.
Mindennap csetelünk a számítógépen.
He chats with his family using an app.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chat' with 'email', but email is not usually instant or conversational.
Meaning
Exchange messages online live
Collocations
chat online
|chat via app
|chat in real time
Synonyms
message (More general; can be instant or delayed.)
|
IM (instant message) (Specifically refers to real-time typed communication over the internet.)
Antonyms
disconnect (To end or not be connected for communication online.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
To talk to someone by typing messages on the internet in real time.
To communicate with someone by sending and receiving text messages instantly over the internet.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chat
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈæt/
US/t͡ʃˈæt/
Syllables & stress
chat (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (chat)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chat
- Plural: chat, chats
Verb
- Base: chat
- 3rd Person Singular: chats
- Present Participle: chatting
- Past: chatted
Word family
Forms
chats
noun
chatting
verb
chatted
verb
Core family
chatty
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: chatting Verb
- Irregular past: chatted Verb
Expressions
chat away
1/t͡ʃˈæt əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Talk without stopping casually
To keep talking in a friendly and easy way for some time.
Examples
- They chatted away all afternoon.
- We sat by the fire and chatted away until midnight.
chat room
1/t͡ʃˈæt ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
Online place for instant messaging
A place on the internet where people can talk by typing messages in real time.
Examples
- I met him in a music chat room.
- Many people join chat rooms to discuss hobbies.
chat up
1/t͡ʃˈæt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Talk to flirt or attract
To talk to someone because you are interested in them in a romantic way.
Examples
- He tried to chat her up at the bar.
- She was chatting up the new guy at work.
have a chat
1/hˈæv ə t͡ʃˈæt/
fixed phrase
Engage in informal talk
To talk in a friendly and relaxed way with someone.
Examples
- Let’s have a chat about your progress.
- I had a chat with my neighbor this morning.