jersey
gb/d͡ʒˈɚzi/ us/d͡ʒˈɚzi/
A2
English
~ 1700
mez, pulóver, Jersey, jersey szarvasmarha
NOUN
A2
1
mez
A2
Usage pattern:
to wear [a jersey]
He wore his favorite team's jersey to the game.
A kedvenc csapata mezét viselte a meccsen.
The player signed a jersey for one lucky fan.
A játékos aláírt egy mezt egy szerencsés szurkolónak.
You can buy replica jerseys at the stadium store.
Her basketball jersey has the number 12 on the back.
Learner examples
I wear my soccer jersey every Saturday.
Minden szombaton felveszem a focimezemet.
She bought a new red jersey for the match.
Vett egy új piros mezt a meccsre.
He gave me his old team jersey.
My jersey has my name on it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jersey' with 'sweater', but in sports contexts they are different items.
Meaning
Sports team shirt
Collocations
football jersey
|basketball jersey
|team jersey
|replica jersey
|wear a jersey
Synonyms
uniform top (More formal term for the upper garment of a sports uniform.)
Antonyms
casual shirt (Refers to non-sports, everyday shirts.)
Themes
sports
|clothing
|daily life
Definition
A shirt that players wear for sports, usually with a number and team colors.
A shirt, often made of knitted or synthetic fabric, worn as part of a sports team uniform, typically displaying a number, name, or team colors.
NOUN
B1
2
pulóver
A1
She knitted a blue jersey for her grandson.
Kötött egy kék pulóvert a fiúunokájának.
He wore a thick wool jersey on the cold day.
A hideg napon vastag gyapjúpulóvert viselt.
The shop sells handmade cotton jerseys.
Learner examples
I have a green jersey for winter.
Van egy zöld pulóverem télre.
She wears a warm jersey in the cold weather.
Meleg pulóvert hord hideg időben.
This jersey is soft and light.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'jersey' always means a sports shirt; in some regions it means 'sweater'.
Meaning
Knitted pullover sweater
Collocations
wool jersey
|knitted jersey
|wear a jersey
|striped jersey
Synonyms
sweater ('Sweater' is more common in American English; 'jersey' is more common in British English for this meaning.)
Antonyms
T-shirt (A light, short-sleeved shirt contrasts with a warm knitted jersey.)
Themes
clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A warm piece of clothing made from wool or similar material that you wear on your upper body.
A close-fitting knitted garment, usually with long sleeves, worn on the upper body for warmth.
NOUN
B1
3
Jersey
B2
We spent our summer holiday in Jersey.
A nyári vakációnkat Jersey szigetén töltöttük.
Jersey is famous for its dairy products and scenic coastline.
Jersey híres a tejtermékeiről és festői partvidékéről.
Ferries run daily between Jersey and the mainland.
Learner examples
Jersey is a small island near France.
Jersey egy kis sziget Franciaország közelében.
I want to go to Jersey next year.
Jövőre szeretnék elutazni Jersey szigetére.
Many people visit Jersey in summer.
Meaning
Island in the English Channel
Collocations
visit Jersey
|Jersey tourism
|Jersey coast
|Jersey heritage
Synonyms
Channel Island of Jersey (Full descriptive form specifying its location.)
Themes
geography
|travel
|nature
Definition
An island between England and France, part of the Channel Islands.
The largest of the Channel Islands, located between southern England and northern France, known for its beaches and historic sites.
NOUN
4
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Jersey cattle
Themes
animals
|food_drink
Definition
A breed of small dairy cattle originally from the island of Jersey, valued for milk production.
Grammar
Dictionary form
jersey
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɚzi/
US/d͡ʒˈɚzi/
Syllables & stress
jer - sey (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (jer)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: jersey
- Plural: jersey, jerseys
Word family
Forms
jerseys
noun
Expressions
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