judge
gb/d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ/ us/d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 2000
megítél, bíró, zsűrizik, bíráskodik, zsűritag, versenybíró
VERB
B1
1
megítél
B2
Usage pattern:
to judge [someone/something] by [something]
You shouldn't judge people by their looks.
Nem szabadna az embereket a külsejük alapján megítélned.
The committee will judge each project on its originality.
A bizottság minden projektet az eredetisége alapján ítél majd meg.
It's hard to judge how much time this will take.
She tried not to judge him too quickly.
Learner examples
Do not judge a book by its cover.
Ne ítélj meg egy könyvet a borítója alapján.
We judge the game by the rules.
A játékot a szabályok alapján ítéljük meg.
He will judge the contest.
I cannot judge without more facts.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'judge' with 'guess'; 'judge' involves more evidence and evaluation.
Meaning
Form an opinion or conclusion
Collocations
judge fairly
|judge harshly
|judge by appearance
|judge wrongly
Synonyms
evaluate (More formal and implies a systematic assessment.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not consider or assess something.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To decide what you think about someone or something after looking at the facts.
To form an opinion or make a decision about someone or something after careful thought or consideration.
NOUN
A2
2
bíró
A2
The judge sentenced the criminal to five years in prison.
A bíró öt év börtönbüntetésre ítélte a bűnözőt.
Judges must remain impartial during trials.
A bíróknak pártatlannak kell maradniuk a tárgyalások során.
She was appointed as a federal judge last year.
Learner examples
The judge works in the court.
A bíró a bíróságon dolgozik.
The judge listens to the lawyers.
A bíró meghallgatja az ügyvédeket.
A judge makes the final decision.
The judge is very fair.
Meaning
Court official who decides cases
Collocations
trial judge
|Supreme Court judge
|appoint a judge
Synonyms
magistrate (A lower-level judicial officer, especially in certain legal systems.)
Antonyms
defendant (The person accused in a case, opposite role to a judge.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
Definition
A person who controls a court and decides legal questions.
A public official with the authority to hear and decide legal cases in a court of law.
VERB
A2
3
zsűrizik
B2
bíráskodik
B2
Usage pattern:
to judge [a competition/event]
She was asked to judge the singing competition.
Felkérték, hogy zsűrizze az énekversenyt.
Three experts will judge the cooking contest.
Három szakértő fogja zsűrizni a főzőversenyt.
He has judged several art exhibitions.
Learner examples
I will judge the race.
Én fogok bíráskodni a versenyen.
They judge the dance show.
Ők fogják zsűrizni a táncműsort.
She judges the photo contest.
Two people will judge the game.
Meaning
Decide results in competition
Collocations
judge a contest
|judge a show
|panel of judges
Synonyms
referee (Usually for sports; may enforce rules rather than score quality.)
Antonyms
compete (To take part as a participant rather than deciding results.)
Themes
sports
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To choose the winner or give scores in a competition.
To officially decide the results or quality of a competition, performance, or event.
NOUN
A2
4
zsűritag
B1
versenybíró
B2
The judges gave her a perfect score.
A zsűritagok maximális pontszámot adtak neki.
He served as a judge for the talent show.
Zsűritagként vett részt a tehetségkutatóban.
Each entry was reviewed by five judges.
Learner examples
The judges watch the race.
A versenybírók figyelik a versenyt.
She is a judge in the game.
A játékban ő az egyik zsűritag.
The judge gives the prize.
The judges score the songs.
Meaning
Person deciding competition results
Collocations
competition judge
|celebrity judge
Synonyms
adjudicator (More formal and often used for official decisions beyond competitions.)
Antonyms
contestant (A participant competing rather than deciding results.)
Themes
sports
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A person who gives scores or chooses the winner in a competition.
A person who evaluates and decides the outcome of a competition, contest, or performance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
judge
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ/
US/d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
judge (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (judge)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: judge
- Plural: judges
Verb
- Base: judge
- 3rd Person Singular: judges
- Present Participle: judging
- Past: judged
Word family
Expressions
pass judgment (on) someone/something
1/pˈæs d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Give an often critical opinion
To say what you think about someone or something, often in a negative way.
Examples
- It's not fair to pass judgment without knowing all the facts.
- The critics were quick to pass judgment on the new play.
sit in judgment (on/over) someone
1/sˈɪt ˈɪn d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt ənˌoʊvɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
Act as a moral or legal judge
To be in a position to decide if someone did right or wrong, often formally or morally.
Examples
- He had no right to sit in judgment over her choices.
- Only the court can sit in judgment on such matters.
don't judge a book by its cover
1/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom
Don't decide by appearance only
Do not decide what something or someone is like just by how they look.
Examples
- He seems unfriendly, but don't judge a book by its cover.
- The hotel looked small, but it was beautiful inside—don't judge a book by its cover.
don't judge a book by its cover
2/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom
Don't judge by looks alone
Don't decide what something is like only from how it looks outside.
Examples
- She seems quiet, but don't judge a book by its cover.
- The restaurant looks small, but don't judge a book by its cover.