dub
gb/dˈʌb/ us/dˈʌb/
B2
English
~ 7800
nevez, kikiált, szinkronizál, utólag felvesz, rájátszik, rákever, átmásol, másolatot készít, lovaggá üt, kitüntető címet adományoz, dub, győzelem, lepattint, figyelmen kívül hagy, levegőnek néz
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] dub[s] [someone/something] [something]
The press dubbed her 'the people's princess' after her charity work.
Jótékonysági munkája után a sajtó „a nép hercegnőjének” nevezte.
Critics quickly dubbed the film a modern classic.
A kritikusok hamar modern klasszikusnak nevezték a filmet.
Fans have dubbed the young player the future of the team.
The city was once dubbed the silicon valley of the east.
Social media users dubbed the incident the worst PR move of the year.
Learner examples
The newspapers dubbed him a hero.
Az újságok hősnek nevezték.
People dubbed the new phone a big success.
Az emberek nagy sikernek nevezték az új telefont.
Fans dubbed the singer the queen of pop.
The town was dubbed the safest place in the country.
They dubbed the project a failure.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"dub a name"* (e.g., *"They dubbed him a name"*). Use *"dub"* directly with the new name or title (e.g., *"They dubbed him king"* or *"They dubbed him 'King Leo'"*). Learners also confuse *"dub"* with *"call"*; *"dub"* is usually used for how the public or media name someone, often in headlines or formal writing.
Meaning
to give a name or title
Collocations
dub someone a hero
|dubbed the 'something'
|dubbed a success
|popularly dubbed
|media dubbed him
|dubbed the king of
Synonyms
nickname (often more informal and playful; commonly used for personal, friendly names)
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label (focuses more on categorizing or judging rather than simply naming)
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call (more general and common; does not suggest anything special or official about the name)
Themes
communication
|media
|social
Definition
to give a person or thing a special name or title that people use
To give someone or something a particular name, title, or label, especially one used by the public or the media.
VERB
B2
2
szinkronizál
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] dub[s] [a film/show] into [a language]
The film was dubbed into Spanish for its Latin American release.
A filmet spanyolra szinkronizálták a latin-amerikai bemutatóhoz.
I prefer to watch anime in the original Japanese rather than dubbed in English.
Jobban szeretem az animéket eredeti japán nyelven nézni, mint angol szinkronnal.
The series was quickly dubbed into several European languages.
Some jokes were lost when the show was dubbed into French.
The poorly dubbed dialogue made the movie hard to enjoy.
Learner examples
The movie was dubbed into English.
A filmet angolra szinkronizálták.
They will dub the Korean drama into Italian.
A koreai sorozatot olaszra fogják szinkronizálni.
Do you want the dubbed version or the original version?
This cartoon is dubbed in my language.
I usually watch foreign films dubbed in English.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *"dub"* with *"translate"*. *"Translate"* is about changing the words from one language to another, while *"dub"* is specifically recording new voices over a film or show, usually after translating the script. Also, do not say *"dub to English"*; the usual pattern is *"dub into English"*.
Meaning
to replace film sound in another language
Collocations
dub a movie
|dubbed into English
|dubbed version
|badly dubbed
|foreign-dubbed
|English-dubbed
Synonyms
revoice (more technical; focuses on recording new voice tracks, not necessarily in a different language)
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localize (broader; includes translation and cultural adaptation, not just changing voices)
Antonyms
subtitle (keeps the original audio and adds written translation instead of replacing the voices)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
to change the speaking voices in a movie or TV show into another language
To replace the original spoken soundtrack of a film, TV show, or other video with a new recording, typically in another language.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] dub[s] [sound/effect] onto [a track/film]
The director decided to dub in the final line after the shoot.
A rendező úgy döntött, hogy a forgatás után utólag veszik fel az utolsó mondatot.
They dubbed extra crowd noise onto the stadium scene to make it feel bigger.
A stadionjelenetre plusz tömegzajt kevertek rá, hogy nagyobbnak hasson.
We still need to dub the sound effects before the commercial airs.
The actor re-recorded his lines, and the studio dubbed them over the original track.
The team spent all night dubbing in background ambience for the documentary.
Learner examples
They will dub in more crowd noise.
Több tömegzajt fognak rákeverni a felvételre.
The studio dubbed new music onto the video.
A stúdió új zenét kevert rá a videóra.
The film crew dubbed a new line into the scene.
He dubbed a second voice onto the song.
We must dub in the sound effects later.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this sense is about sound recording and not about giving names. In sentences like *"They dubbed in more crowd noise"*, *"dub"* means *"add sound"*, not *"give a name"*.
Meaning
to add sounds to a recording
Collocations
dub in a line
|dub in sound effects
|dub extra dialogue
|dub music onto
|dub over a scene
|dub a voice track
Synonyms
overlay (general word for placing one thing over another; in audio, stresses one layer over another)
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mix (broader audio term; focuses on balancing and combining sounds, not just adding them later)
Themes
media
|technology
|music
|arts_entertainment
Definition
to record new sounds on top of sounds that are already recorded
To record or mix additional sounds, voices, or effects onto an existing audio or video track.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
átmásol
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] dub[s] [a tape/track/recording] onto [a medium]
He dubbed the old VHS tapes onto DVD before they wore out.
Átmásolta a régi VHS-kazettákat DVD-re, mielőtt tönkrementek volna.
The studio dubbed several copies of the demo for the band.
A stúdió több másolatot készített a demóból a zenekarnak.
We need to dub this audio onto a clean cassette for the archive.
The engineer dubbed the original soundtrack from tape to digital.
All the interviews were dubbed onto a single master file.
Learner examples
He dubbed the video onto a new tape.
Átmásolta a videót egy új kazettára.
They dubbed the songs onto a CD.
Átmásolták a dalokat egy CD-re.
The studio dubbed five copies of the film.
She dubbed the old cassette onto her computer.
We will dub this recording onto a new file.
Common mistake:
This meaning is somewhat old-fashioned and is mostly used with older media like tapes and VHS. Learners sometimes try to use *"dub"* for everyday digital copying (e.g., *"dub the file to my phone"*), but native speakers usually say *"copy"* or *"transfer"* now.
Meaning
to copy an audio or video recording
Collocations
dub a tape
|dub onto DVD
|dub a cassette
|dub copies
|audio dubbed from
|dubbed from the original
Synonyms
copy (general word; does not carry the older, technical feel associated with analog media)
|
transfer (focuses on moving data from one format or device to another)
Themes
technology
|media
Definition
to copy sound or video from one tape, disc, or file to another
To make a copy of an audio or video recording from one medium or device to another.
VERB
C1
LITERARY
5
Usage pattern:
[someone] dub[s] [someone] a knight
The queen dubbed him a knight in a ceremony at the palace.
A királynő a palotában tartott ceremónián lovaggá ütötte.
She was dubbed a dame for her services to theater.
Színházi munkásságáért Dame címet adományoztak neki.
Several community leaders were dubbed knights in recognition of their charity work.
He dreamed of being dubbed Sir Thomas one day.
The king personally dubbed the general a knight on the battlefield.
Learner examples
The queen dubbed him a knight.
A királynő lovaggá ütötte.
She was dubbed a dame for her work.
Munkájáért Dame címet adományoztak neki.
The king dubbed the soldier a knight after the war.
He was very proud when he was dubbed Sir James.
Many years later, the actor was dubbed a knight.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this ceremonial meaning with the common naming meaning. In *"She was dubbed a dame"*, *"dubbed"* refers to receiving an honor, not just getting a nickname.
Meaning
to make someone a knight
Collocations
dub someone a knight
|dubbed a knight
|dubbed a dame
|dubbed Sir
|formally dubbed
|ceremonially dubbed
Synonyms
knight (used as a verb meaning to make someone a knight; more straightforward and transparent)
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invest (formal word for giving a rank or honor; broader than just knighthood)
Antonyms
strip (to remove a title or honor that was previously given)
Themes
history
|ceremony
|politics
Definition
to make someone a knight in a special ceremony with a sword
To make someone a knight or give them an honorary title in a formal ceremony, traditionally by touching their shoulders with a sword.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
dub
C1
He's really into 1970s Jamaican dub.
Nagyon szereti az 1970-es évekbeli jamaicai dubot.
The album includes both vocal tracks and their dub versions.
Az albumon énekes számok és azok dubverziói is szerepelnek.
The DJ played a mix of reggae and dub all night.
You can hear the heavy bass typical of dub in this track.
Many electronic artists were influenced by classic dub producers.
Learner examples
She likes old reggae and dub.
Szereti a régi reggae-t és a dubot.
The DJ played a dub version of the song.
A DJ a dal dubverzióját játszotta le.
I listened to a dub remix with very strong bass.
Dub is popular with some electronic music fans.
They mixed reggae and dub at the party.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *"dub"* here means *"dubbing"* (changing movie voices). In music, *"dub"* is a style of remixing and sound, not about language.
Meaning
a style of remixed reggae music
Collocations
dub music
|classic dub
|dub remix
|dub version
|dub track
|dub producer
Synonyms
remix (a general term for a changed version of a song; not all remixes are dub, but many dub tracks are remixes)
Themes
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definition
a kind of music, related to reggae, where songs are remixed with very strong bass and many sound effects
A style of music that grew out of reggae, in which existing recordings are heavily remixed with strong bass, echo, and other effects, often removing most of the vocals.
NOUN
C1
SLANG
7
győzelem
A2
We got the dub last night, 3–1 over Chicago.
Tegnap este meglett a győzelem: 3–1-re vertük a Chicagót.
The team is hungry for another dub this weekend.
A csapat ki van éhezve egy újabb győzelemre a hétvégén.
Fans poured into the streets to celebrate the big dub.
One more dub and they’ll make the playoffs.
They came back from behind to steal the dub in overtime.
Learner examples
Our team got the dub last night.
A csapatunk tegnap este megszerezte a győzelmet.
They need one more dub to win the series.
Még egy győzelem kell nekik, hogy megnyerjék a párharcot.
We played hard and took the dub.
The coach was happy with the dub.
Fans shouted after the big dub.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this is slang and may try to use it in formal writing or with people who do not follow sports. In most neutral or formal situations, use *"win"* instead of *"dub"*.
Meaning
a win, especially in sports
Collocations
get the dub
|take the dub
|secure the dub
|chase the dub
|pick up a dub
|big dub
Synonyms
win (standard word; neutral and used in all contexts, not just slang)
|
victory (more formal or dramatic; often used in news or serious talk)
Antonyms
loss (the opposite result of a game or match)
|
L (slang term for a loss; often contrasted with taking a 'dub')
Themes
sports
|slang
Definition
a win in a game or sport (from saying the letter W as 'dub')
A win, especially in sports or games, from pronouncing the letter W.
VERB
C1
SLANG
8
Usage pattern:
[someone] dub[s] [someone]
I texted her three times and she completely dubbed me.
Háromszor is írtam neki, ő pedig teljesen lepattintott.
He tried to say hi, but they just dubbed him and walked away.
Megpróbált köszönni, de a többiek egyszerűen levegőnek nézték, és elsétáltak.
She felt embarrassed after getting dubbed in front of all her friends.
He kept calling, but she dubbed every single call.
Nobody likes being dubbed when they reach out for help.
Learner examples
I wrote to him, but he dubbed me.
Írtam neki, de lepattintott.
She dubbed my message and did not answer.
Figyelmen kívül hagyta az üzenetemet, és nem válaszolt.
They tried to talk to her, but she dubbed them.
He felt sad because his friends dubbed him.
Please don't dub me when I call you.
Common mistake:
This is informal slang and can be unclear outside certain groups or regions. Learners sometimes confuse it with the formal or media meanings of *"dub"* (like *"dub a movie"*). In this sense, it is only about ignoring or rejecting someone.
Meaning
to ignore or reject someone
Collocations
dub someone
|got dubbed
|dubbed me
|dub a message
|dubbed my call
|dubbed his invite
Synonyms
ignore (neutral and common; does not have the playful or social-media feel that *"dub"* often has)
|
curve (slang; often used for gently rejecting romantic attention)
Antonyms
acknowledge (to notice or respond to someone instead of ignoring them)
|
reply (to answer a message or call, the opposite of ignoring it)
Themes
relationships
|slang
Definition
to ignore or reject a person, for example not answering messages or not wanting to talk to them
To ignore, reject, or brush someone off, especially in a social or romantic context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dub
IPA
GB/dˈʌb/
US/dˈʌb/
Syllables & stress
dub (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (dub)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: dub
- 3rd Person Singular: dubs
- Present Participle: dubbing
- Past: dubbed
Word family
Forms
dubs
verb
dubbing
verb
dubbed
verb
Related words
dubber
noun
Advanced or less common
overdub
verb
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: dubbing Verb
- Irregular past: dubbed Verb
Expressions
be dubbed a knight
1/bˈi dˈʌbd ə nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
literary
to be made a knight
to be given the title of knight in a special ceremony with a sword
Examples
- He was dubbed a knight by the king after many years of service.
- She hoped one day to be dubbed a knight for her achievements.
dub a tape
1/dˈʌb ə tˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
technical
to copy an audio tape
to copy the sound from one cassette tape to another cassette or device
Examples
- Can you dub a tape for me so I have my own copy?
- He used to dub tapes for his friends in the 1990s.
dub in
1/dˈʌb ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
technical
to insert new sound in a recording
to add a new sound or line to a recording that is already made
Examples
- We can dub in a laugh track later.
- The engineer will dub in the missing word before the ad goes on air.
dub into
1/dˈʌb ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
to dub something into a language
to change the speaking voices in a movie or show to another language
Examples
- The studio plans to dub the series into English for the international release.
- Was this cartoon originally in Japanese and then dubbed into Spanish?
dub over
1/dˈʌb ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
technical
to record new sound over existing sound
to put new recorded sound on top of sound that is already there
Examples
- They had to dub over the original dialogue because of background noise.
- The director decided to dub over the actor's line in post-production.
dub version
1/dˈʌb vˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
a dub-style remix of a song
a special remix of a song in dub style, with strong bass and many sound effects
Examples
- The album includes the original track and a dub version.
- DJs often play the dub version because it has more space for live mixing.
get the dub
1/ɡˈɛt ðə dˈʌb/
idiom
slang
to get a win
to win a game or match (slang)
Examples
- We just need to get the dub tonight and we’re in the finals.
- The coach told the team to stay focused and get the dub.