fatigue
gb/fətˈiɡ/ us/fətˈiɡ/
B1
English
~ 4300
fáradtság, kimerültség, anyagfáradás, fémfáradás, kifáraszt, elfáraszt, kimerít
NOUN
B1
1
fáradtság
A2
kimerültség
B1
Usage pattern:
to feel [fatigue]
After the long hike, she was overcome with fatigue.
A hosszú túra után eluralkodott rajta a fáradtság.
Jet lag can cause severe fatigue for travelers.
Az időeltolódás súlyos fáradtságot okozhat az utazóknál.
The doctor noted signs of fatigue in the patient after the surgery.
He pushed through his fatigue to finish the project on time.
Fatigue made it hard for him to concentrate in class.
Learner examples
I feel fatigue after running a long time.
Hosszú futás után fáradtságot érzek.
Fatigue makes it hard to work.
A fáradtság megnehezíti a munkát.
She had fatigue after working all day.
The trip gave him great fatigue.
He rested to remove his fatigue.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fatigue' with 'sleepiness'. Fatigue is not always solved by sleeping; it can also result from stress, illness, or overwork.
Meaning
Extreme physical or mental tiredness
Collocations
chronic fatigue
|mental fatigue
|combat fatigue
|physical fatigue
|suffer from fatigue
Synonyms
exhaustion (Often implies complete depletion of energy, sometimes stronger than 'fatigue'.)
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weariness (Slightly softer and more literary than 'fatigue', can suggest boredom as well as tiredness.)
Antonyms
energy (Represents the opposite state of having strength and vitality.)
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vigor (Implies physical strength and good health, the opposite of fatigue.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of being very tired in body or mind, often after working hard or being sick.
A state of extreme tiredness or exhaustion caused by mental or physical effort, illness, or lack of rest.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
anyagfáradás
C1
fémfáradás
C1
The bridge collapsed due to metal fatigue.
A híd fémfáradás miatt omlott össze.
Engineers tested the component for signs of fatigue before approval.
A mérnökök a jóváhagyás előtt megvizsgálták az alkatrészt, hogy láthatók-e rajta anyagfáradás jelei.
Aircraft parts are regularly inspected for fatigue to prevent accidents.
Learner examples
The car part broke because of metal fatigue.
Az autóalkatrész fémfáradás miatt tört el.
Metal fatigue can make machines unsafe.
A fémfáradás veszélyessé teheti a gépeket.
We test for fatigue in the lab.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with the everyday meaning of feeling tired; in engineering it refers to materials, not people.
Meaning
Weakening of material under stress
Collocations
metal fatigue
|fatigue testing
|fatigue failure
Synonyms
wear (General term for gradual damage to a material over time; not limited to repeated stress.)
Antonyms
durability (The ability of a material to resist wear and damage over time.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|technology
Definition
When a material, like metal, becomes weak or breaks because it has been used many times under stress.
The weakening or failure of a material, such as metal or plastic, caused by repeated stress, strain, or load over time.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to fatigue [someone]
The long march fatigued the soldiers.
A hosszú menetelés kifárasztotta a katonákat.
Intense study sessions can fatigue the mind.
Az intenzív tanulás kimerítheti az elmét.
He was fatigued by the constant demands of his job.
Learner examples
The long walk fatigued me.
A hosszú séta kifárasztott.
Loud noise can fatigue people.
A hangos zaj kifáraszthatja az embereket.
Running too much will fatigue your legs.
Meaning
To make someone very tired
Collocations
fatigue the body
|fatigue muscles
Synonyms
exhaust (Common everyday term meaning to use up someone's energy completely.)
Antonyms
energize (To give someone more energy or strength.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a person very tired in body or mind.
To cause someone to become extremely tired or exhausted.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fatigue
IPA
GB/fətˈiɡ/
US/fətˈiɡ/
Syllables & stress
fa - tigue (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tigue)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fatigue
- Plural: fatigue
Verb
- Base: fatigue
- 3rd Person Singular: fatigues
- Present Participle: fatiguing
- Past: fatigued
Word family
Forms
fatigues
verb
fatiguing
verb
fatigued
verb
Expressions
battle fatigue
1/bˈætəl fətˈiɡ/
fixed phrase
Psychological stress from combat
Mental and emotional tiredness in soldiers caused by fighting in battles.
Examples
- Battle fatigue affected troop morale during the conflict.
- He was diagnosed with battle fatigue after months on the front line.
combat fatigue
1/kˈɑmbæt fətˈiɡ/
fixed phrase
War-related psychological exhaustion
Extreme tiredness and stress in soldiers caused by fighting in war.
Examples
- Many soldiers suffered from combat fatigue during the long campaign.
- The army provided counseling for those showing signs of combat fatigue.
metal fatigue
1/mˈɛtəl fətˈiɡ/
fixed phrase
technical
Metal weakening from repeated stress
When metal becomes weak or breaks because it has been stressed many times.
Examples
- The crash was caused by metal fatigue in the wing structure.
- They replaced the part to prevent metal fatigue.