fresh
gb/fɹˈɛʃ/ us/fɹˈɛʃ/
A1
English
~ 1400
friss, kezdő, tapasztalatlan, új, szemtelen
A1
1
friss
A1
Usage pattern:
[something] is fresh
The bakery sells fresh bread every morning.
A pékség minden reggel friss kenyeret árul.
I love the taste of fresh strawberries.
Imádom a friss eper ízét.
They brought in fresh supplies after the storm.
Fresh air filled the room when we opened the window.
The chef prefers to cook with fresh ingredients.
Learner examples
This is fresh bread.
Ez friss kenyér.
She eats fresh fruit every day.
Mindennap friss gyümölcsöt eszik.
We need fresh water to drink.
The window is open for fresh air.
I bought fresh milk from the store.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fresh' with 'raw'. 'Fresh' means new and good quality, not necessarily uncooked.
Meaning
Recently made or obtained
Collocations
fresh bread
|fresh fruit
|fresh air
|fresh produce
|fresh water
Synonyms
new (General term for something not old; 'fresh' often emphasizes quality or condition.)
Antonyms
stale (Describes food or air that is old and no longer good.)
Themes
daily life
|food
|shopping
|daily_life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definition
New or not used before.
Newly made, obtained, or produced; not old or previously used.
A2
2
friss
A1
Usage pattern:
[something] feels/smells fresh
The mountain air was fresh and invigorating.
A hegyi levegő friss és élénkítő volt.
After the rain, the garden smelled fresh.
Az eső után friss illat áradt a kertből.
She stepped outside for some fresh air.
Learner examples
I like fresh air.
Szeretem a friss levegőt.
The room smells fresh after cleaning.
Takarítás után friss illat van a szobában.
We walked in the fresh morning breeze.
Meaning
Clean and pleasantly cool
Collocations
fresh air
|fresh breeze
|fresh scent
Synonyms
crisp (Implies pleasantly cool and clean, often used for air or weather.)
Antonyms
stuffy (Describes air that is unpleasant and without freshness.)
Themes
daily life
|nature
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Clean and a little cool in a pleasant way.
Clean, pure, and often slightly cool in temperature or feeling.
B1
3
Usage pattern:
fresh [to/at] [something]
The company hired a fresh graduate from college.
A cég egy pályakezdő, frissen végzett diplomást vett fel.
She brought a fresh perspective to the project.
Új szemléletet hozott a projektbe.
He was fresh to the job but eager to learn.
Learner examples
I am fresh at this job.
Még kezdő vagyok ebben a munkában.
She is a fresh student here.
Ő új diák itt.
He has fresh ideas for the team.
Meaning
Inexperienced or new to something
Collocations
fresh graduate
|fresh recruit
|fresh perspective
Synonyms
inexperienced (Directly states lack of experience; 'fresh' can sound more positive.)
Antonyms
experienced (Has a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.)
Themes
work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
New to a job or activity and without much experience.
Having little or no experience in a particular activity or situation.
B2
INFORMAL
4
szemtelen
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is fresh [with/to someone]
Don't get fresh with me, young man!
Ne szemtelenkedj velem, fiatalember!
He made a fresh remark to the teacher.
Szemtelen megjegyzést tett a tanárnak.
She's known for being a bit fresh with her bosses.
Learner examples
Do not get fresh with me.
Ne szemtelenkedj velem.
He is fresh to his teacher.
Szemtelen a tanárával.
She was fresh with her boss.
Meaning
Bold or cheeky in behavior
Collocations
get fresh with someone
Synonyms
cheeky (Informal British English; playful but disrespectful boldness.)
Antonyms
polite (Shows respect and good manners.)
Themes
emotions
|social behavior
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Speaking or acting in a rude way that shows too much confidence.
Overly bold, rude, or disrespectfully forward in manner or speech.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fresh
IPA
GB/fɹˈɛʃ/
US/fɹˈɛʃ/
Syllables & stress
fresh (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fresh)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fresh
- Comparative: fresher
- Superlative: freshest
Word family
Expressions
fresh start
1/fɹˈɛʃ stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
A completely new beginning
A new chance to begin again after problems or mistakes.
Examples
- After losing his job, he moved to another city for a fresh start.
- The new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.
get fresh with someone
1/ɡˈɛt fɹˈɛʃ wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
informal
Act rudely or flirtatiously toward someone inappropriately
To talk or act in a rude way, sometimes in a way that is too friendly or sexual without permission.
Examples
- Don't get fresh with me, or you'll be sorry.
- He was fired after getting fresh with a customer.
look fresh as a daisy
1/lˈʊk fɹˈɛʃ ˈæz ə dˈeɪzi/
idiom
informal
Look healthy and energetic
To look full of energy and not tired at all.
Examples
- Even after the long flight, she looked fresh as a daisy.
- You’ve been working all night but you still look fresh as a daisy.