expression
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
A2
English
~ 1200
kifejezés, véleménynyilvánítás, arckifejezés, szófordulat, matematikai kifejezés
NOUN
B1
1
kifejezés
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s expression of [something]
Her facial expression showed that she was surprised.
Az arckifejezése elárulta, hogy meglepődött.
Freedom of expression is a basic human right.
A véleménynyilvánítás szabadsága alapvető emberi jog.
Dance is a powerful form of artistic expression.
His expression of gratitude was very moving.
Learner examples
Her face had a happy expression.
Vidám arckifejezés ült az arcán.
Freedom of expression is important.
A véleménynyilvánítás szabadsága fontos.
Painting is her way of expression.
He gave an expression of thanks.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expression' with 'impression'. An 'expression' is what you show; an 'impression' is the feeling you give someone else.
Meaning
act of showing thoughts or feelings
Collocations
facial expression
|freedom of expression
|artistic expression
|self-expression
Synonyms
communication (A broader term for sharing information or ideas, not limited to feelings.)
Antonyms
suppression (The act of holding back or preventing the expression of thoughts or feelings.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of showing what you think or feel using words, looks, art, or actions.
The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, gestures, art, or other forms.
NOUN
A2
2
arckifejezés
B1
Usage pattern:
an expression on [someone]'s face
She had a worried expression on her face.
Aggódó arckifejezés ült az arcán.
His expression changed from happy to angry in seconds.
Az arckifejezése pillanatok alatt vidámból dühössé változott.
I recognized the expression of fear in his eyes.
Learner examples
She has a sad expression.
Szomorú az arckifejezése.
His face has a big smile expression.
Széles mosoly ül az arcán.
I see a surprised expression on her face.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'expression' here when they mean 'emotion'. The 'expression' is the visible sign, not the feeling itself.
Meaning
look on face showing emotion
Collocations
serious expression
|blank expression
|pained expression
Synonyms
look (More general; can refer to any appearance, not just the face showing emotion.)
Antonyms
poker face (A facial appearance that hides emotions completely.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way someone's face looks that shows their feelings or thoughts.
The appearance of someone's face that shows what they are feeling or thinking.
NOUN
B1
3
kifejezés
A2
szófordulat
B2
Usage pattern:
[a/an] [adjective] expression
'Break the ice' is a common English expression.
A „break the ice” gyakori angol kifejezés.
I don't know that expression—what does it mean?
Nem ismerem ezt a kifejezést – mit jelent?
She used an old-fashioned expression in her letter.
Learner examples
It is a common expression in English.
Ez egy gyakori kifejezés az angolban.
I like this funny expression.
Tetszik ez a vicces kifejezés.
Do you know this English expression?
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'expression' with 'sentence'. An 'expression' can be shorter than a sentence and is often idiomatic.
Meaning
particular phrase or wording
Collocations
common expression
|idiomatic expression
|slang expression
Synonyms
phrase (A small group of words; may not carry the same nuance about style or originality as 'expression'.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of spoken words.)
Themes
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A word or group of words that people use in a certain way to say something.
A word, phrase, or style of speech used to convey a particular idea.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Simplify the algebraic expression before solving the problem.
Egyszerűsítsd az algebrai kifejezést, mielőtt megoldod a feladatot.
The teacher wrote a long mathematical expression on the board.
A tanár egy hosszú matematikai kifejezést írt a táblára.
That formula contains several expressions within it.
Learner examples
This is a math expression.
Ez egy matematikai kifejezés.
We can make a new math expression.
Készíthetünk egy új matematikai kifejezést.
Please write the math expression on the paper.
Meaning
mathematical combination of symbols
Collocations
algebraic expression
|mathematical expression
|simplify an expression
Synonyms
equation (Similar but specifically includes an equals sign and two sides.)
Antonyms
number (A single numeric value without mathematical operations.)
Themes
mathematics
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Numbers and signs in math that show a value or idea.
A combination of numbers, symbols, and operators that represent a value or relationship in mathematics.
Grammar
Dictionary form
expression
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - pres - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: expression
- Plural: expression, expressions
Word family
Forms
expressions
noun
Core family
express
verb A2
expressive
adjective B2
Related words
expressively
adverb
expressiveness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
expressionless
adjective
inexpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
inexpressible
adjective
Expressions
freedom of expression
1/fɹˈidəm əv ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
right to express opinions freely
The right to say what you think and feel without being stopped by the government.
Examples
- Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.
- Many activists fight for freedom of expression around the world.
self-expression
1/sˈɛlf ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
expressing your own personality and ideas
Showing your own feelings and ideas in your own way.
Examples
- Art is a form of self-expression.
- Fashion can be a powerful tool for self-expression.
artistic expression
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
showing ideas or feelings through art
The way a person shows their ideas or feelings through painting, music, dance, writing, or other arts.
Examples
- Painting is her favorite form of artistic expression.
- Graffiti can be a form of artistic expression.
- The festival celebrates many kinds of artistic expression.
- The workshop gives teenagers a space for artistic expression.
- Artistic expression is strongly protected in many countries.
facial expression
1/fˈeɪʃəl ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Look on a face that shows feeling
The way someone’s face looks that shows how they feel or what they think.
Examples
- Her facial expression told me she was upset.
- Her facial expression changed from happy to worried in a second.
- You can read his mood from his facial expressions.
- His words were kind, but his facial expression was cold.
- Actors practice different facial expressions in front of a mirror.