convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
English
~ 2400
átalakít, konvertál, megtérít, megnyer, megtért, áttért személy, átvált, átszámít
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to convert [something] into [something else]
The factory was converted into a museum.
A gyárat múzeummá alakították át.
You can convert this file into a PDF.
Ezt a fájlt PDF-be tudod konvertálni.
They converted the old warehouse into apartments.
The program converts text into speech.
Learner examples
I converted the money into dollars.
Átváltottam a pénzt dollárra.
We converted the garage into a small room.
A garázst egy kis szobává alakítottuk át.
She converted the video to a smaller file.
The app converts words into pictures.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
Meaning
Change into a different form
Collocations
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
Synonyms
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
Antonyms
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To change something into a different form or system.
To cause something to change from one form, system, or use to another.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
Utazásai során áttért a buddhizmusra.
They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
Megpróbálták megnyerni a barátaikat a politikai ügyüknek.
Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
Learner examples
She converted her friend to her religion.
Megtérítette a barátját a saját vallására.
He converted many people to his ideas.
Sok embert megnyert az eszméinek.
They converted the villagers to their faith.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
Meaning
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
Collocations
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
Synonyms
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
Antonyms
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
Themes
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
Definition
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
To cause someone to change their religious faith, political views, or other strongly held beliefs.
NOUN
B2
3
megtért
B2
As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
Frissen megtértként nagyon lelkes volt új hite iránt.
The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
A szervezet szeretettel fogadta az új megtérteket.
He is a convert to vegetarianism.
Learner examples
She is a convert to this religion.
Ő erre a vallásra tért át.
He is a new convert in our group.
Ő a csoportunk egyik újonnan megtért tagja.
They are converts to our ideas.
Meaning
Person who changed beliefs
Collocations
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
Synonyms
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
Antonyms
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
Themes
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
A person who has changed their religious faith, political views, or other strongly held beliefs.
VERB
A2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
You need to convert inches into centimeters for this project.
A projekthez a hüvelykben megadott értékeket centiméterre kell átváltanod.
The bank will convert your dollars into yen.
A bank átváltja a dollárjaidat jenre.
This tool converts Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius.
Learner examples
I converted 10 dollars into euros.
Átváltottam 10 dollárt euróra.
She converted the length from meters to feet.
Átszámította a hosszúságot méterről lábra.
We converted pounds into kilograms.
Meaning
Change units or currency
Collocations
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
Synonyms
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
Antonyms
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
Themes
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
Definition
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
To change a measurement from one unit to another, or money from one currency to another.
Grammar
Dictionary form
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
Syllables & stress
con - vert (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
Word family
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Expressions
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
Examples
- They converted the spare room into an office.
- Water can be converted into steam when heated.
convert to
1/kˈɑnvɚt tə/
phrasal verb
Adopt new belief/system
To begin using a new belief, religion, method, or system.
Examples
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.