fun
gb/fˈʌn/ us/fˈʌn/
A1
English
~ 2800
szórakozás, szórakoztató, viccelődés, viccből
NOUN
A1
1
szórakozás
A2
Usage pattern:
have [fun]
We had so much fun at the party.
Nagyon jól szórakoztunk a bulin.
Skiing is great fun in the winter.
Télen a síelés nagyon jó szórakozás.
The kids are having fun playing in the yard.
It was fun to try something new.
They know how to make learning fun.
Learner examples
I had fun at the park.
Jól szórakoztam a parkban.
This game is fun.
Ez a játék jó móka.
We have fun together.
It is fun to swim.
The party was fun.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fun' with 'funny'. 'Fun' means enjoyable, while 'funny' means causing laughter.
Meaning
enjoyable activity or feeling
Collocations
have fun
|good fun
|a lot of fun
|make fun
|fun to be with
Synonyms
enjoyment (More formal; focuses on the state of enjoying something)
|
amusement (Slightly formal; emphasizes entertainment or laughter)
Antonyms
boredom (The opposite feeling of being uninterested or not entertained)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|leisure
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of happiness and enjoyment, often when doing something you like.
Pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement, often from engaging in activities that are entertaining or playful.
A1
INFORMAL
2
szórakoztató
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is fun
That was a really fun movie to watch.
Nagyon szórakoztató film volt.
She’s a fun teacher who makes classes exciting.
Szórakoztató tanár, aki izgalmassá teszi az órákat.
It’s a fun way to learn new skills.
This park is a fun place for children.
Learner examples
This book is fun.
Ez a könyv szórakoztató.
The game is fun.
A játék szórakoztató.
She is a fun person.
It is a fun trip.
Common mistake:
Some learners mistakenly use 'funny' instead of 'fun'. 'Funny' means amusing in a humorous way, not generally enjoyable.
Meaning
enjoyable or amusing
Collocations
fun activity
|fun game
|fun time
|fun place
Synonyms
enjoyable (Neutral; slightly more formal)
|
entertaining (Emphasizes being amusing or holding attention)
Antonyms
boring (Causing no interest or excitement)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making people happy or entertained.
Causing enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure.
NOUN
B1
3
viccelődés
B1
viccből
A2
Usage pattern:
in [fun]
He only said that in fun.
Csak viccből mondta.
It was just for fun, not to upset anyone.
Csak viccnek szántuk, nem akartunk vele senkit megbántani.
Their comments were all in good fun.
Learner examples
I said it in fun.
Viccből mondtam.
It was just for fun.
Csak vicc volt.
We play games for fun.
Meaning
playful teasing or joking
Collocations
in fun
|just for fun
Synonyms
joke (More general term for humorous remark or act)
Antonyms
seriousness (Opposite in tone; lacking playfulness)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
Something said or done to be playful and not serious.
Playful speech or actions meant as a joke without serious intent.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fun
IPA
GB/fˈʌn/
US/fˈʌn/
Syllables & stress
fun (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fun)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fun
Noun
- Base: fun
- Plural: fun
Word family
Expressions
have fun
1/hˈæv fˈʌn/
fixed phrase
enjoy yourself doing something
To enjoy yourself when doing something.
Examples
- Have fun at the concert tonight!
- We had so much fun on our trip.
in good fun
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd fˈʌn/
fixed phrase
playful and not meant to hurt feelings
Done in a playful way and not meant to be hurtful.
Examples
- Their teasing was all in good fun.
- It was just a prank in good fun.
just for fun
1/d͡ʒˈʌst fɚ fˈʌn/
fixed phrase
do something without serious reason
To do something only because it is enjoyable, not for any serious reason.
Examples
- I joined the dance class just for fun.
- They built the robot just for fun.
make fun of
1/mˈeɪk fˈʌn əv/
idiom
mock or tease someone playfully or unkindly
To laugh at someone or something, sometimes in a mean way.
Examples
- Don’t make fun of his accent.
- They made fun of my shoes.