coach
gb/kˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
A2
English
~ 2500
edző, edz, felkészít, korrepetál, távolsági busz, turistaosztály, economy osztály, kocsi
NOUN
A2
1
edző
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s coach
The basketball coach called a timeout to give instructions.
A kosárlabdaedző időt kért, hogy eligazítást adjon.
She was hired as the new head coach of the national team.
Őt szerződtették a válogatott új vezetőedzőjének.
Our coach motivates us before every game.
The coach developed a new strategy for the season.
Learner examples
The coach talks to the team.
Az edző beszél a csapattal.
Our coach is very kind.
Az edzőnk nagyon kedves.
I like my tennis coach.
The coach helps us win.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'coach' with 'referee', but a referee controls the game, not the training.
Meaning
Person who trains athletes
Collocations
head coach
|assistant coach
|football coach
|team coach
|coach and players
Synonyms
trainer (Often used for individual sports or fitness; less about team strategy.)
|
instructor (More general; not always related to sports.)
Antonyms
player (A participant in the sport rather than a leader or trainer.)
Themes
sports
|education
|daily life
Definition
A person who helps players or teams get better at a sport.
A person who trains, instructs, and leads athletes or sports teams to improve their performance.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to coach [someone] in [something]
He coaches the local youth soccer team.
Ő edzi a helyi ifjúsági focicsapatot.
She coached me in how to give a presentation.
Felkészített arra, hogyan tartsak előadást.
They were coached to improve their acting skills.
Learner examples
My father coaches my school team.
Apám edzi az iskolai csapatomat.
She coaches me in English.
Angolból korrepetál.
He coaches young swimmers.
I want to coach children.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'coach' (verb) with 'train' — 'train' can also mean physical exercise for oneself, but 'coach' is about helping others improve.
Meaning
To train or instruct someone
Collocations
coach a team
|coach young players
|coach in public speaking
Synonyms
teach (More general; not necessarily about performance improvement.)
|
mentor (Implies long-term personal guidance beyond skills training.)
Antonyms
ignore (To give no guidance or help.)
Themes
sports
|education
Definition
To help someone learn and get better at a skill or sport.
To train, instruct, and guide a person or group to develop skills or achieve goals, especially in sports or performance.
NOUN
A2
3
Usage pattern:
travel by coach
We took a coach from London to Manchester.
Távolsági busszal mentünk Londonból Manchesterbe.
The coach was equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
A távolsági busz légkondicionálóval és Wi-Fi-vel volt felszerelve.
The last coach leaves at 10 p.m.
Learner examples
I go to Paris by coach.
Távolsági busszal megyek Párizsba.
The coach stops in many towns.
A távolsági busz sok városban megáll.
We wait for the coach at the station.
The coach is full of passengers.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'coach' means any bus, but in British English it usually means a long-distance bus, not a city bus.
Meaning
Long-distance passenger bus
Collocations
coach station
|coach service
|travel by coach
Synonyms
bus (General term; not necessarily for long distances or comfort.)
Antonyms
car (A private vehicle rather than public transport.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|transportation
Definition
A bus that takes people on long trips between cities or towns.
A comfortable bus used for long-distance travel between cities or towns.
NOUN
B1
4
We booked seats in coach to save money.
Hogy pénzt spóroljunk, turistaosztályra foglaltunk helyet.
The train's second coach was nearly empty.
A vonat második kocsija szinte üres volt.
She prefers flying in coach to save on airfare.
Learner examples
We sit in coach on the plane.
A repülőn turistaosztályon ülünk.
Coach is cheaper than first class.
A turistaosztály olcsóbb, mint az első osztály.
I travel in coach on the train.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'coach' here with 'bus'; in American English air travel context, it means economy class seating.
Meaning
Passenger car or economy class section
Collocations
coach class
|ride in coach
Synonyms
economy class (Specifically refers to seating on airplanes; 'coach' is used in American English for the same idea.)
Antonyms
first class (A more expensive and comfortable travel section.)
Themes
travel
|transportation
Definition
A part of a train or plane where passengers sit, usually the cheapest seats.
A passenger car on a train, or the economy class section on an airplane.
Grammar
Dictionary form
coach
IPA
GB/kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
coach (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (coach)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: coach
- Plural: coach, coaches
Verb
- Base: coach
- 3rd Person Singular: coaches
- Present Participle: coaching
- Past: coached
Word family
Forms
coaches
noun
coaching
verb
coached
verb
Related words
coachee
noun
coachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncoachable
adjective
Expressions
coach class
1/kˈoʊt͡ʃ klˈæs/
fixed phrase
Economy seating section in transport
The cheapest seats on an airplane or train.
Examples
- We flew in coach class to save money.
- Coach class seats have less legroom than first class.
head coach
1/hˈɛd kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Main leader of a sports team
The main person who trains and leads a sports team.
Examples
- The head coach announced the starting lineup.
- She became the head coach after five years as an assistant.
life coach
1/lˈaɪf kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Trainer for personal growth and goals
A person who helps others make plans and improve their lives.
Examples
- He hired a life coach to help him set career goals.
- Life coaches often work with clients one-on-one.