diet
gb/dˈaɪət/ us/dˈaɪət/
A2
English
~ 2200
étrend, diéta, parlament, országgyűlés, rendi gyűlés
NOUN
A2
1
étrend
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s diet
Her diet is rich in vegetables and whole grains.
Az étrendje sok zöldséget és teljes kiőrlésű gabonafélét tartalmaz.
The traditional Japanese diet includes a lot of fish and rice.
A hagyományos japán étrend sok halat és rizst tartalmaz.
A poor diet can lead to health problems.
He changed his diet after being diagnosed with high cholesterol.
Learner examples
I eat rice and vegetables in my diet.
Az étrendemben rizs és zöldség is szerepel.
Her diet has a lot of fruit.
Sok gyümölcs szerepel az étrendjében.
My diet is not healthy.
We have meat in our diet every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'diet' (habitual food) with 'diet' (special eating plan to lose weight). Context determines the meaning.
Meaning
the food and drink someone usually eats
Collocations
balanced diet
|healthy diet
|poor diet
|Mediterranean diet
|traditional diet
Synonyms
nutrition (Refers more broadly to nourishment and dietary needs, not just habitual intake.)
Antonyms
malnutrition (A state of poor nutrition, often due to an inadequate or unbalanced diet.)
Themes
health
|nutrition
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
The food and drinks that a person usually eats.
The kinds of food and drink that a person or group habitually consumes.
NOUN
A2
2
diéta
B1
Usage pattern:
go on [a/an] diet
I'm on a low-carb diet to lose weight.
Szénhidrátszegény diétán vagyok, hogy lefogyjak.
The doctor put her on a special diet for her condition.
Az orvos speciális diétát írt elő neki az állapota miatt.
He tried several diets before finding one that worked.
After the holidays, many people go on a diet.
Learner examples
I am on a diet to lose weight.
Diétán vagyok, hogy lefogyjak.
She is on a special diet for her health.
Az egészsége érdekében speciális diétán van.
He started a new diet last week.
My friend is on a low-fat diet.
Common mistake:
Learners may say 'make a diet' instead of 'go on a diet' or 'start a diet'.
Meaning
special eating plan for health or weight
Collocations
go on a diet
|crash diet
|low-carb diet
|strict diet
|fad diet
Synonyms
regimen (A more formal term for a prescribed plan, often medical or fitness-related.)
Antonyms
binge eating (The opposite of restricting food intake; involves overeating.)
Themes
health
|fitness
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A special plan for what you eat to be healthy or lose weight.
A planned selection of food and drink designed for health, medical, or weight-loss purposes.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
The Japanese Diet passed a new environmental law.
A japán parlament új környezetvédelmi törvényt fogadott el.
In medieval Europe, the Diet was an important political institution.
A középkori Európában a rendi gyűlés fontos politikai intézmény volt.
Delegates gathered at the Diet to discuss trade policies.
Learner examples
The Japanese Diet makes laws.
A japán parlament törvényeket hoz.
The Diet met to talk about new rules.
Az országgyűlés összeült, hogy az új szabályokról tárgyaljon.
He works for the Diet in Tokyo.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the food-related meanings; context is key.
Meaning
formal meeting of lawmakers or delegates
Collocations
Imperial Diet
|Japanese Diet
Synonyms
parliament (Similar in function but specific to certain political systems.)
Themes
government
|history
|politics
|law
Definition
A formal meeting of people who make laws, used in some countries.
A formal meeting or assembly of lawmakers, often used historically or in reference to certain countries' legislatures.
Grammar
Dictionary form
diet
IPA
GB/dˈaɪət/
US/dˈaɪət/
Syllables & stress
diet (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (diet)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: diet
- Plural: diets
Word family
Forms
diets
noun
Core family
dietary
adjective
Related words
dieter
noun
dietitian
noun
Advanced or less common
dietetic
adjective
Expressions
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
eating all needed nutrients in right amounts
Eating different types of food in the right amounts to be healthy.
Examples
- A balanced diet is important for children’s growth.
- She tries to maintain a balanced diet even when traveling.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
healthy mix of foods
a healthy way of eating with a good mix of foods.
Examples
- Doctors recommend a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- After the holidays, he tried to get back to a balanced diet.
- A balanced diet can help you feel more energetic.
Learner examples
- I try to eat a balanced diet.
crash diet
1/kɹˈæʃ dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
extreme short-term weight-loss eating plan
A very strict and short plan to eat less food to lose weight fast.
Examples
- Crash diets can be dangerous for your health.
- He lost ten pounds in a week on a crash diet.
fad diet
1/fˈæd dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
trendy but unproven eating plan
A popular eating plan that is not proven to work well for long-term health.
Examples
- Many fad diets promise quick results but are not healthy.
- She tried several fad diets before consulting a nutritionist.
go on a diet
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ə dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
start eating less or differently for health/weight goals
To start eating in a special way to lose weight or be healthy.
Examples
- After the holidays, I decided to go on a diet.
- He went on a diet to prepare for the marathon.
on a strict diet
1/ˈɔn ə stɹˈɪkt dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
following very limited eating rules strictly
Eating only certain foods because of health or weight rules.
Examples
- He's on a strict diet after his surgery.
- She has been on a strict diet for months.