fat
gb/fˈæt/ us/fˈæt/
A1
English
~ 2900
zsír, túlsúlyos, kövér, zsíros
NOUN
A2
1
zsír
A2
Usage pattern:
[amount] of fat
Olive oil contains healthy unsaturated fat.
Az olívaolaj egészséges telítetlen zsírokat tartalmaz.
Too much saturated fat can increase cholesterol levels.
A túl sok telített zsír növelheti a koleszterinszintet.
The meat had a thick layer of fat around the edges.
Nuts are a good source of healthy fat.
Learner examples
Butter has a lot of fat.
A vajban sok zsír van.
Fish has less fat than beef.
A halban kevesebb zsír van, mint a marhahúsban.
She eats food with low fat.
Fat gives the body energy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fat' as a noun meaning the substance with 'fat' as an adjective meaning overweight.
Meaning
greasy substance from tissue
Collocations
body fat
|low-fat diet
|saturated fat
|burn fat
Synonyms
lipid (Technical term used in biology and chemistry for fats and related molecules.)
Antonyms
protein (Another main nutrient type, chemically and nutritionally different from fat.)
Themes
food
|health
|science
|food_drink
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A soft, greasy part of animals or plants used for energy or cooking.
A natural oily or greasy substance found in animal or plant tissue, often used for energy storage or cooking.
A1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is fat
He became fat after years of overeating.
Évekig túl sokat evett, és emiatt túlsúlyos lett.
The cat is getting fat because it eats too much.
A macska hízik, mert túl sokat eszik.
Some people are naturally thin, while others are fat.
Learner examples
The dog is very fat.
A kutya nagyon kövér.
I feel fat after eating a lot.
Sokat ettem, ezért kövérnek érzem magam.
She is fat but very happy.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'fat' to describe objects when 'thick' or 'wide' would be more accurate.
Meaning
overweight in body size
Collocations
fat person
|get fat
|too fat
Synonyms
overweight (More neutral and polite, often used in medical or formal contexts.)
Antonyms
thin (Describes someone with little body fat or slim build.)
Themes
health
|appearance
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Weighing too much because of extra body flesh.
Having more body weight or flesh than is considered healthy or normal.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
zsír
B1
Fat is essential for absorbing certain vitamins.
A zsír elengedhetetlen bizonyos vitaminok felszívódásához.
Nutritionists recommend limiting trans fats in your diet.
A dietetikusok azt javasolják, hogy korlátozzuk a transzzsírok fogyasztását az étrendünkben.
Dietary fat helps maintain healthy skin and hair.
Learner examples
Fat is one of three main nutrients.
A zsír a három fő tápanyag egyike.
Fat gives energy to the body.
A zsír energiát ad a szervezetnek.
We need some fat to be healthy.
Meaning
nutrient that provides energy
Collocations
dietary fat
|essential fat
|trans fat
Synonyms
macronutrient (General category for nutrients needed in large amounts, including fats.)
Antonyms
micronutrient (Nutrients needed in small amounts, such as vitamins and minerals.)
Themes
health
|science
|food_drink
Definition
A nutrient in food that gives the body energy, along with protein and carbohydrates.
One of the three main macronutrients in food, along with carbohydrates and protein, that provides energy to the body.
B2
INFORMAL
4
zsíros
B2
Usage pattern:
a fat [sum/deal/chance]
He landed a fat contract with the publishing company.
Sikerült zsíros szerződést kötnie a kiadóval.
They received a fat bonus at the end of the year.
Az év végén zsíros bónuszt kaptak.
Investors are chasing the next fat opportunity.
Learner examples
He got a fat prize.
Zsíros nyereményt kapott.
She won a fat sum of money.
Zsíros összeget nyert.
They signed a fat deal.
Meaning
large amount, valuable
Collocations
fat paycheck
|fat contract
|fat bonus
Synonyms
substantial (More formal term meaning large in amount.)
Antonyms
small (Describes an amount that is not large or profitable.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Big and rich in amount, often talking about money or prizes.
Large in amount, value, or profit, often used informally to describe money, contracts, or opportunities.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fat
IPA
GB/fˈæt/
US/fˈæt/
Syllables & stress
fat (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fat)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fat
- Comparative: fatter
- Superlative: fattest
Noun
- Base: fat
- Plural: fat, fats
Word family
Forms
fats
noun
fatter
adjective
fattest
adjective
Core family
fatten
verb
Related words
Highlights
- Irregular comparative: fatter Adjective
- Irregular superlative: fattest Adjective
Expressions
chew the fat
1/t͡ʃˈu ðə fˈæt/
idiom
informal
chat informally with someone
To talk in a relaxed way with someone for fun, not about serious topics.
Examples
- We sat on the porch and chewed the fat until midnight.
- Old friends love to meet and chew the fat over coffee.
cut the fat
1/kˈʌt ðə fˈæt/
idiom
remove excess or waste
To take away things that are not needed, especially to save time or money.
Examples
- The company cut the fat by reducing extra staff and expenses.
- We need to cut the fat from this project plan.
live off the fat of the land
1/lˈɪv ˈɔf ðə fˈæt əv ðə lˈænd/
idiom
literary
live richly from nature's bounty
To live well by using rich natural resources without working hard.
Examples
- They settled by the river and lived off the fat of the land.
- Farmers here live off the fat of the land thanks to fertile soil.
trim the fat
1/tɹˈɪm ðə fˈæt/
idiom
Remove unnecessary parts or costs
To remove things that are not needed, especially to save money, time, or effort.
Examples
- The editor trimmed the fat from the article to make it clearer.
- The new manager wants to trim the fat from the project budget.
- We need to trim the fat from our budget.
- We trimmed the fat from our schedule and focused on the most important tasks.