hash
gb/hˈæʃ/ us/hˈæʃ/
B1
English
~ 9200
kettőskereszt, húsos-krumplis serpenyős étel, hash, hash-érték, zagyvaság, hasis, hash-értéket számít, hashel, felaprít
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the hash [symbol/key/sign]
Enter your PIN and then press the hash key.
Adja meg a PIN-kódját, majd nyomja meg a kettőskereszt gombot.
On many websites, words with a hash in front of them are clickable hashtags.
Sok weboldalon a kettőskereszttel kezdődő szavak kattintható hashtagek.
In this configuration file, lines that start with a hash are comments and are ignored.
Learner examples
Press the hash button on your phone.
Nyomd meg a telefonodon a kettőskereszt gombot.
Type a hash before the word to make a tag.
Tegyél kettőskeresztet a szó elé, hogy címke legyen belőle.
Every line that starts with a hash is not read by the program.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse “hash” and “hashtag”. “Hash” is the symbol # itself, while “hashtag” is a word or phrase that starts with #, especially on social media.
Meaning
the # symbol in text or on devices
Collocations
hash symbol
|hash sign
|hash key
|press hash
|hash character
Synonyms
pound sign (Common American name for the same symbol #, especially on phones.)
Antonyms
space (A blank area with no printed symbol, the opposite of typing a visible character like #.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
The sign # that you see in text or on a phone or computer keyboard.
The symbol # used in writing, phone keypads, and computing, for example in social media tags or to mark special lines in code.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
eat [hash] for [meal]
I ordered corned beef hash with two fried eggs on top.
Sózott marhahúsos-krumplis serpenyős ételt rendeltem, két tükörtojással a tetején.
We used the leftover roast to make a simple hash for dinner.
A maradék sültből egyszerű húsos-krumplis serpenyős ételt készítettünk vacsorára.
The café is famous for its vegetarian hash with sweet potatoes and peppers.
Learner examples
He eats corned beef hash for breakfast.
Reggelire sózott marhahúsos-krumplis serpenyős ételt eszik.
She cooked a hash with meat and potatoes in a pan.
Serpenyőben felaprított húsból és krumpliból készített ételt.
We made a quick hash from the leftover chicken.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse “hash” the food with “hash browns”. Hash is usually meat and potatoes mixed together, while hash browns are normally only potatoes.
Meaning
dish of chopped meat and potatoes
Collocations
corned beef hash
|breakfast hash
|homemade hash
|serve hash
|leftover hash
Synonyms
stew (Another mixed meat dish, but usually wetter and cooked in liquid, not chopped and fried.)
Antonyms
steak (A whole piece of meat, the opposite of meat chopped and mixed with potatoes.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
Definition
A hot dish of small pieces of meat and potato cooked together, often fried in a pan.
A dish made from chopped or diced meat, potatoes, and often onions or other ingredients, usually fried together in a pan.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
hash-érték
C1
Usage pattern:
compute a hash of [data]
The installer compares the file’s hash with the published hash to ensure it was not corrupted.
A telepítőprogram összehasonlítja a fájl hash-értékét a közzétett hash-értékkel, hogy ellenőrizze, nem sérült-e meg.
We store only the password hash in the database, not the password itself.
Az adatbázisban csak a jelszó hash-értékét tároljuk, magát a jelszót nem.
Each block in the blockchain contains the hash of the previous block.
Learner examples
The program makes a hash of the file to check it.
A program hash-értéket készít a fájlról az ellenőrzéshez.
They save the password hash, not the real password.
A jelszó hash-értékét mentik el, nem a valódi jelszót.
If the file changes, the hash is different.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse a “hash” with “encryption”. A hash is a one-way code made from data, usually cannot be turned back into the original data, while encryption is designed to be reversed with a key.
Meaning
code produced from data
Collocations
compute a hash
|store the hash
|verify the hash
|hash value
|cryptographic hash
Synonyms
checksum (A similar technical term; a checksum is also a value used to check data, but not all checksums are cryptographic hashes.)
Antonyms
plaintext (The original readable data, as opposed to the derived numerical hash value.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
In computing, a number or code that a program makes from data, used to check or find the data quickly.
In computing, a value or code produced by a hash function from input data, typically used for fast lookup, data integrity checks, or security.
NOUN
B2
4
zagyvaság
B2
Usage pattern:
make a hash of [something]
The report was a hash of half-understood statistics and random quotes.
A jelentés félig megértett statisztikák és véletlenszerű idézetek zagyvasága volt.
He made a complete hash of the presentation and forgot his main points.
Teljesen elrontotta az előadást, és elfelejtette a fő mondanivalóját.
Without clear planning, the meeting notes quickly became an unreadable hash.
Learner examples
She made a hash of her exam.
Teljesen elrontotta a vizsgáját.
The article was a hash of facts and opinions.
A cikk tények és vélemények zagyvasága volt.
He turned my clean essay into a hash with his changes.
Common mistake:
Many learners only know “hash” as food or the # symbol and do not recognize it in the idiom “make a hash of something”, which means to do something very badly.
Meaning
a confused, badly mixed mess
Collocations
a complete hash
|make a hash of
|turned into a hash
|a hash of ideas
|a hash of old stories
Synonyms
mess (A very general word for something badly done or disorganized; “hash” often suggests a confused mixture or very poor job.)
Antonyms
masterpiece (Something done extremely well and with great skill, the opposite of a confused, badly done hash.)
Themes
communication
|evaluation
Definition
A mess of many things put together in a confused way.
A badly organized and confusing mixture of different elements, especially in writing, plans, or explanations.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
5
hasis
B2
Usage pattern:
smoke hash
They were arrested for carrying several grams of hash across the border.
Letartóztatták őket, mert több gramm hasist vittek át a határon.
He said he only tried hash a few times when he was a student.
Azt mondta, csak néhányszor próbálta ki a hasist, amikor diák volt.
The café was shut down after police found people openly smoking hash inside.
Learner examples
He was caught with hash in his bag.
Elkapták, mert hasis volt a táskájában.
Some people smoke hash to relax.
Vannak, akik azért szívnak hasist, hogy ellazuljanak.
The police found hash and other drugs in the house.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse “hash” (a cannabis product) with “weed” (usually dried cannabis flowers). Both are from the same plant, but hash is made from the resin and is often stronger.
Meaning
cannabis resin drug
Collocations
smoke hash
|buy hash
|hash oil
|hash joint
|hash dealer
Synonyms
hashish (The full form of the word; “hash” is the short, more casual form used in speech.)
Antonyms
sobriety (The state of not using alcohol or drugs, the opposite of using a drug like hash.)
Themes
health
|society
Definition
A drug made from part of the cannabis plant, often smoked to feel relaxed or high.
A drug made from the compressed resin of the cannabis plant, usually smoked or eaten to produce a high.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
6
hashel
C1
Usage pattern:
hash [data/password/file]
We always hash user passwords before saving them to the database.
Mindig hash-értéket számítunk a felhasználói jelszavakból, mielőtt elmentjük őket az adatbázisba.
The system hashes each file and compares the hashes to detect changes.
A rendszer minden fájlról hash-értéket számít, és a hash-értékek összehasonlításával észleli a változásokat.
This library can hash strings using several different algorithms.
Learner examples
The website hashes your password for safety.
A weboldal a biztonság érdekében hash-értéket számít a jelszavadból.
First, the program hashes the file and then checks the result.
Először a program kiszámítja a fájl hash-értékét, majd ellenőrzi az eredményt.
They do not hash this data, so it is not very secure.
Common mistake:
Some learners think that if a password is hashed, it can be easily turned back into the original password. A good hash function is one-way: you can check a password against a hash, but you normally cannot get the password back from the hash.
Meaning
to create a hash from data
Collocations
hash a password
|hash the data
|hash the file
|securely hashed
|hashing algorithm
Synonyms
encode (A general word for changing data into another form; hashing is a specific kind of encoding.)
Antonyms
store in plain text (To keep data without turning it into a hash or other code, the opposite of hashing it.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
In computing, to run data through a program to make a hash code from it.
In computing, to apply a hash function to data in order to produce a hash value, often for storage, security, or quick lookup.
VERB
C1
7
felaprít
A2
Usage pattern:
hash [meat/vegetables] for [dish]
She quickly hashed the leftover beef to make dinner.
Gyorsan felaprította a maradék marhahúst, hogy vacsorát készítsen.
The recipe says to hash the potatoes before frying them with onions.
A recept szerint aprítsd fel a krumplit, mielőtt hagymával együtt megsütöd.
The chef hashed the roast and mixed it with herbs and vegetables.
Learner examples
First, hash the meat into small pieces.
Először aprítsd fel a húst kis darabokra.
He hashed the potatoes and cooked them in a pan.
Felaprította a krumplit, és serpenyőben megsütötte.
They hashed the leftovers to make a new meal.
Common mistake:
Learners often use only “chop” or “cut” and do not recognize “hash” as a cooking verb. Also, this verb is mainly used in recipes or older styles; in everyday speech, “chop up” is more common.
Meaning
to chop food into small pieces
Collocations
hash the meat
|hash the potatoes
|finely hashed
|hashed onions
|hash the leftovers
Synonyms
chop (A more common general word; “hash” often suggests chopping and mixing for a particular dish.)
Antonyms
leave whole (To not cut the food at all, the opposite of chopping it into small pieces.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
Definition
To cut food into many small pieces, usually to cook it in a mixed dish.
To cut food, especially meat and vegetables, into small pieces, often for making a mixed dish such as hash.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hash
IPA
GB/hˈæʃ/
US/hˈæʃ/
Syllables & stress
hash (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (hash)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: hash
- Plural: hash, hashes
Verb
- Base: hash
- 3rd Person Singular: hashes
- Present Participle: hashing
- Past: hashed
Word family
Forms
hashes
noun
hashing
verb
hashed
verb
Related words
hashtag
noun
hashish
noun
Expressions
corned beef hash
1/kˈɔɹnɪd bˈif hˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
dish of corned beef and potatoes
A cooked dish made from small pieces of corned beef and potatoes, usually fried together in a pan.
Examples
- He ordered corned beef hash with two eggs for breakfast.
- We used the leftover corned beef to make corned beef hash.
- Canned corned beef hash is quick, but homemade tastes better.
hash browns
1/hˈæʃ bɹˈaʊnz/
fixed phrase
fried shredded or diced potatoes
Small pieces or strips of potato that are fried until brown and crispy, often eaten for breakfast.
Examples
- I’d like scrambled eggs, toast, and hash browns, please.
- The diner serves delicious crispy hash browns every morning.
- She makes her hash browns with onions and cheese.
hash code
1/hˈæʃ kˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
numeric code used for hashing
In computing, a number made from an object or piece of data, used in hash tables or for quick comparison.
Examples
- In Java, every object has a hash code method.
- The hash code is used to decide where to put the item in the hash table.
- If two objects are equal, they must have the same hash code.
hash function
1/hˈæʃ fˈʌŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
function that creates hash values
In computing, a special kind of function that takes data and makes a hash value from it.
Examples
- A good hash function spreads values evenly across the table.
- They chose a cryptographic hash function to protect the passwords.
- The performance of the system depends heavily on the hash function.
hash house
1/hˈæʃ hˈaʊs/
fixed phrase
archaic
cheap restaurant serving simple food
An old-fashioned term for a cheap restaurant that serves simple, filling meals.
Examples
- They grabbed a quick meal at a little hash house by the station.
- The movie shows cowboys eating in a dusty hash house.
- He used to wash dishes in a downtown hash house.
hash key
1/hˈæʃ kˈi/
fixed phrase
# button on a phone keypad
The # button on a phone or keypad.
Examples
- Please enter your account number followed by the hash key.
- If you make a mistake, press the hash key to go back to the menu.
- On some phones, you can mute the call by holding down the hash key.
hash oil
1/hˈæʃ ˈɔɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
concentrated cannabis oil
A strong oil made from cannabis, used as a drug.
Examples
- Police seized several vials of hash oil during the raid.
- Hash oil is usually much stronger than regular cannabis.
- Some people vape hash oil instead of smoking joints.
hash out
1/hˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
discuss fully to reach agreement
To talk about something in detail so that you can solve a problem or agree on a plan.
Examples
- Let’s hash out the details of the contract before we sign anything.
- They spent the afternoon hashing out a new marketing strategy.
- The two sides finally hashed out a deal late last night.
hash over
1/hˈæʃ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
informal
discuss again in detail
To talk about something again, often for a long time, usually to think about it or decide what to do.
Examples
- We’ve already hashed this over; let’s move on.
- They met for coffee to hash over the latest office gossip.
- The lawyers hashed over the terms one more time before the meeting.
hash sign
1/hˈæʃ sˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
the # sign in written text
The sign # as it appears in writing or on a screen.
Examples
- Put a hash sign before the tag name.
- Lines starting with a hash sign are ignored by the program.
- On this website, user names cannot contain a hash sign.
hash symbol
1/hˈæʃ sˈɪmbəl/
fixed phrase
the # character on a keyboard
The character # on a computer or phone keyboard.
Examples
- In many programming languages, the hash symbol starts a comment.
- Type the hash symbol before the color code in CSS.
- Usernames may not include the hash symbol.
hash table
1/hˈæʃ tˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
data structure using hashes
In computing, a way of storing data where keys are turned into hash values so you can find items very fast.
Examples
- A hash table provides average constant-time lookups.
- Many programming languages implement dictionaries with a hash table.
- Collisions occur when different keys map to the same slot in the hash table.
hash value
1/hˈæʃ vˈælju/
fixed phrase
technical
result produced by hashing data
In computing, the number or code that you get after you run data through a hash function.
Examples
- If any bit in the file changes, the hash value will change.
- We compare the hash value of the download with the one on the website.
- Each password has a unique hash value stored in the database.
make a hash of [something]
1/mˈeɪk ə hˈæʃ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
do something very badly
To do something in a very poor or wrong way, so that it becomes a mess or a failure.
Examples
- He really made a hash of the interview and forgot most of his answers.
- They made a hash of the website redesign, and users were very angry.
- I tried to fix the printer, but I only made a hash of it.