energy
gb/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ us/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
A2
English
~ 800
energia, lelkesedés, lendület
NOUN
A2
1
energia
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [energy] for [something]
She didn’t have enough energy to finish the race.
Nem volt elég energiája ahhoz, hogy befejezze a versenyt.
After the long meeting, I felt drained of all my energy.
A hosszú megbeszélés után úgy éreztem, minden energiám elszállt.
He’s always full of energy, even in the morning.
I need to save my energy for the big game.
Meditation can help restore your mental energy.
Learner examples
I have no energy after work.
Munka után nincs energiám.
She is full of energy today.
Ma tele van energiával.
He uses a lot of energy at the gym.
I need more energy to run.
We get energy from food.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'energy' with 'electricity' in contexts where it means personal strength or liveliness.
Meaning
capacity for physical or mental activity
Collocations
have energy
|lose energy
|full of energy
|burst of energy
|mental energy
Synonyms
vitality (Suggests liveliness and health, often with a positive tone.)
Antonyms
fatigue (Refers to tiredness or lack of energy.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The strength or power you need to do things.
The ability or capacity to do physical or mental work.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
energia
B1
Solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy.
A napelemek a napfényt felhasználható energiává alakítják.
Kinetic energy increases with the object's speed.
A mozgási energia a tárgy sebességével nő.
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Wind turbines generate renewable energy.
Chemical energy in food fuels our bodies.
Learner examples
The sun gives us energy.
A Nap energiát ad nekünk.
Moving water has a lot of energy.
A mozgó víznek sok energiája van.
We can save energy by turning off lights.
Batteries store energy.
Energy can change from one form to another.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'energy' in physics with everyday 'strength'. Clarify context.
Meaning
capacity of a system to do work
Collocations
kinetic energy
|potential energy
|renewable energy
|nuclear energy
|energy conservation
Synonyms
power (A general term for the ability to do work; less precise in physics.)
Antonyms
entropy (In physics, a measure of disorder; represents loss of usable energy.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
In science, the power that makes things move or change, like heat, light, or electricity.
In physics, the quantitative property that must be transferred to an object to perform work on it or to heat it.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] puts [energy] into [something]
She put all her energy into starting her own business.
Minden energiáját a saját vállalkozása elindításába fektette.
The campaign was fueled by the volunteers’ energy and passion.
A kampányt az önkéntesek lelkesedése és szenvedélye hajtotta.
We need to channel this energy into productive projects.
His creative energy seemed limitless.
The team’s energy was contagious.
Learner examples
He puts his energy into music.
Az energiáját a zenébe fekteti.
She has a lot of creative energy.
Rengeteg alkotóenergia van benne.
They use their energy to help people.
We must put our energy into study.
Her energy makes the work fun.
Common mistake:
Sometimes confused with 'power' when referring to influence rather than personal enthusiasm.
Meaning
enthusiasm and drive to act
Collocations
channel your energy
|direct energy into
|creative energy
|political energy
Synonyms
drive (Suggests motivation and determination toward goals.)
Antonyms
apathy (Lack of interest or enthusiasm.)
Themes
emotions
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A lot of interest and effort to do something well.
A strong feeling of interest and determination to achieve goals.
Grammar
Dictionary form
energy
IPA
GB/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
US/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
Syllables & stress
en - ergy (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (en)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: energy
- Plural: energies, energy
Word family
Expressions
burst of energy
1/bˈɚst əv ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
short sudden increase in strength/activity
A short time when you suddenly feel very active and strong.
Examples
- I had a sudden burst of energy and finished cleaning the house in an hour.
- The children had a burst of energy after eating ice cream.
channel your energy into [something]
1/t͡ʃˈænəl jˈʊɹ ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
direct effort toward specific goal/activity
To use your effort and attention for one thing in particular.
Examples
- He channels his energy into helping his community.
- You should channel your energy into learning new skills.
full of energy
1/fˈʊl əv ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
very lively and active
Having a lot of strength and liveliness.
Examples
- Even after a long day, he’s still full of energy.
- The puppy is always full of energy.
run out of energy
1/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
have no strength left
To use all your strength so you have none left.
Examples
- I ran out of energy halfway through the hike.
- She ran out of energy before finishing her project.
save your energy
1/sˈeɪv jˈʊɹ ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
avoid using strength now for later use
Do not use your strength now so you can use it later when needed.
Examples
- Save your energy for the last part of the race.
- You should save your energy for tomorrow’s big meeting.