deal
gb/dˈil/ us/dˈil/
A2
English
~ 900
megállapodás, egyezség, szerződés, oszt, kezel, foglalkozik, megbirkózik, jó ajánlat, akció, jó vétel
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
make [a deal] with [someone]
They finally reached a deal after weeks of negotiation.
Hetekig tartó tárgyalások után végül megállapodásra jutottak.
The two companies signed a deal worth millions.
A két vállalat milliós értékű szerződést írt alá.
She made a deal with her parents to improve her grades in exchange for more freedom.
Negotiators are close to striking a peace deal.
He refused to take the deal offered by prosecutors.
Learner examples
We made a deal to share the car.
Megállapodtunk, hogy közösen használjuk az autót.
They have a deal to work together.
Megállapodásuk van arról, hogy együtt dolgoznak.
I made a deal with my friend to help each other.
The two shops have a deal for lower prices.
She made a deal with her teacher.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deal' with 'offer'; an offer is one side’s proposal, but a deal is when both sides agree.
Meaning
An agreement between people or groups
Collocations
make a deal
|strike a deal
|close a deal
|business deal
Synonyms
agreement (A general term for a mutual decision, without implying negotiation or business context.)
|
contract (A legally binding agreement, often more formal than 'deal'.)
Antonyms
disagreement (A situation where parties do not reach a common decision or arrangement.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|negotiation
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An agreement between two or more people or groups about what each will do.
An arrangement, agreement, or contract made between two or more parties for mutual benefit.
VERB
A2
2
oszt
A2
Usage pattern:
deal [cards] to [players]
Whose turn is it to deal the cards?
Kinek kell most osztania a lapokat?
He dealt two cards to each player.
Minden játékosnak két lapot osztott.
The dealer deals clockwise around the table.
She shuffled and dealt the deck quickly.
Learner examples
It is my turn to deal the cards.
Most én osztom a lapokat.
He deals the cards very fast.
Nagyon gyorsan osztja a lapokat.
Please deal the cards to everyone.
She will deal the cards now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'give' instead of 'deal' in card games; 'deal' is the correct gaming term.
Meaning
To give out playing cards
Collocations
deal the cards
|deal out cards
|dealer deals
Synonyms
distribute (A more general term for giving out items, not specific to cards.)
Antonyms
collect (To gather cards back from players.)
Themes
games
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give cards to each player in a game.
To distribute playing cards to players in a game according to the rules.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
deal with [something/someone]
She had to deal with a lot of stress at work.
Sok munkahelyi stresszel kellett megbirkóznia.
How do you usually deal with angry customers?
Általában hogyan kezeled a dühös ügyfeleket?
We need to deal with this issue before it gets worse.
He dealt with the situation calmly and professionally.
Learner examples
I can deal with this problem.
Tudom kezelni ezt a problémát.
He deals with many emails every day.
Minden nap sok e-maillel foglalkozik.
We must deal with the noise.
She deals with many people at work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'with' when using this meaning; 'deal' must be followed by 'with' here.
Meaning
To handle or manage a situation
Collocations
deal with problems
|deal with customers
|deal with stress
Synonyms
handle (Similar meaning; 'handle' can sound slightly more formal or controlled.)
|
manage (Focuses on organizing and controlling rather than just coping.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not address or manage something.)
Themes
daily life
|problem solving
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try to manage or control a problem or person.
To take action in order to manage, control, or cope with something or someone.
NOUN
A2
INFORMAL
4
I got a great deal on my new phone.
Nagyon jó áron vettem meg az új telefonomat.
This store always has good deals during the holidays.
Ebben az üzletben az ünnepek alatt mindig jó akciók vannak.
That’s not much of a deal if it breaks in a week.
We found a special deal on flights to Paris.
Learner examples
This is a good deal.
Ez jó ajánlat.
We found a cheap deal online.
Olcsó ajánlatot találtunk az interneten.
It was not a good deal for me.
The shop has a special deal today.
Meaning
An advantageous offer or bargain
Collocations
good deal
|great deal
|special deal
Synonyms
bargain ('Bargain' often emphasizes low price; 'deal' can be about overall value.)
Antonyms
rip-off (An unfairly high price or poor value.)
Themes
shopping
|business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A good price or arrangement that helps you save money or get more value.
An arrangement or opportunity that offers good value or advantage, often in buying or selling.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deal
IPA
GB/dˈil/
US/dˈil/
Syllables & stress
deal (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (deal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: deal
- Plural: deals
Verb
- Base: deal
- 3rd Person Singular: deals
- Present Participle: dealing
- Past: dealt
- Past Participle: dealt
Word family
Highlights
- Irregular past: dealt Verb
- Irregular past participle: dealt Verb
Expressions
a big deal
1/ə bˈɪɡ dˈil/
idiom
informal
Something important or significant
Something important, special, or that matters a lot.
Examples
- Getting into that university is a big deal for her.
- It's not such a big deal; don't worry about it.
cut a deal
1/kˈʌt ə dˈil/
idiom
informal
Arrange a beneficial agreement quickly/often secretly
To make an agreement that helps both sides, sometimes done quickly or privately.
Examples
- The lawyers cut a deal before going to trial.
- They cut a deal with the supplier for better prices.
deal with it
1/dˈil wˈɪθ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Accept and handle something unpleasant
To accept something bad or difficult and continue without complaining too much.
Examples
- I know it's not fair, but you'll just have to deal with it.
- The weather is terrible, but we have to deal with it and move on.
make a deal
1/mˈeɪk ə dˈil/
fixed phrase
Reach an agreement after discussion
To agree on something after talking about it and deciding the terms.
Examples
- The two companies made a deal to share resources.
- Let's make a deal: I'll cook if you wash the dishes.
no big deal
1/nˈoʊ bˈɪɡ dˈil/
idiom
informal
Something unimportant or insignificant
Something that is not important and not worth worrying about.
Examples
- Don't worry about being late; it's no big deal.
- It was no big deal, really—just forget about it.