light
gb/lˈaɪt/ us/lˈaɪt/
A1
English
~ 2100
fény, könnyű, világos, meggyújt, felkapcsol, lámpa
NOUN
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1
fény
A1
Usage pattern:
[light] shines from [source]
The morning light streamed through the window.
A reggeli fény beáradt az ablakon.
She turned on the light to read her book.
Felkapcsolta a lámpát, hogy olvashassa a könyvét.
Plants need light to grow.
The city looked beautiful in the evening light.
Learner examples
The sun gives us light.
A Nap fényt ad nekünk.
I turn on the light at night.
Éjszaka felkapcsolom a villanyt.
There is no light in this room.
Light comes from the lamp.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (illumination) with 'light' meaning 'not heavy'. Context determines meaning.
Meaning
natural or artificial illumination
Collocations
bright light
|natural light
|artificial light
|turn on the light
|block the light
Synonyms
illumination (More formal or technical term for light as brightness.)
Antonyms
darkness (The complete absence of light.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, enabling sight.
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2
könnyű
A1
Usage pattern:
a light [object]
This suitcase is surprisingly light.
Ez a bőrönd meglepően könnyű.
She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
Tavaszias időre könnyű kabátot vett fel.
The box felt light in his hands.
Learner examples
The bag is very light.
A táska nagyon könnyű.
This box is not heavy.
Ez a doboz nem nehéz.
My coat is light for summer.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'light' meaning 'not heavy' with 'light' meaning 'pale in color'. Context is key.
Meaning
weighing very little
Collocations
light bag
|light jacket
|light load
|light meal
Synonyms
lightweight (Emphasizes low weight, often in product descriptions.)
Antonyms
heavy (Having much weight or difficult to lift.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not heavy; easy to lift or carry.
Having little weight; not heavy.
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3
világos
A2
Usage pattern:
a light [color]
She painted her room light blue.
Világoskékre festette a szobáját.
I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
Nyári ruhákban a világos színeket kedvelem.
His hair is a light brown.
Learner examples
My shirt is light blue.
Az ingem világoskék.
She has light hair.
Világos haja van.
The walls are light green.
Common mistake:
Learners may say 'clear blue' instead of 'light blue'. In English, 'clear' refers to transparency, not paleness of color.
Meaning
pale or not dark in color
Collocations
light blue
|light brown
|light green
Synonyms
pale (Suggests low intensity of color; sometimes connotes weakness or softness.)
Antonyms
dark (Having a deep or strong color.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Not dark in color; closer to white than black.
Having a pale shade or low color intensity.
VERB
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meggyújt
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felkapcsol
A2
Usage pattern:
to light [something]
He lit the campfire with a match.
Gyufával meggyújtotta a tábortüzet.
Please light the candles on the cake.
Kérlek, gyújtsd meg a gyertyákat a tortán.
She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
Learner examples
I will light the candle.
Meg fogom gyújtani a gyertyát.
He lights the fire at night.
Este meggyújtja a tüzet.
Please light the lamp.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (verb) with 'turn on' for electrical devices; 'turn on' is more common for lights that are electric.
Meaning
set fire to or make shine
Collocations
light a candle
|light a fire
|light a cigarette
Synonyms
ignite (More formal; often used for combustion processes.)
Antonyms
extinguish (To put out a flame or stop burning.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something start to burn or shine.
To cause something to start burning or to make it emit light.
NOUN
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lámpa
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The street lights came on at dusk.
Alkonyatkor felgyulladtak az utcai lámpák.
We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
Erősebb lámpára van szükségünk a konyhaasztal fölé.
The traffic light turned green.
Learner examples
The street light is broken.
Elromlott az utcai lámpa.
I have a desk light for reading.
Van egy asztali lámpám olvasáshoz.
The traffic light is red.
Meaning
lamp or other lighting device
Collocations
street light
|traffic light
|desk light
Synonyms
lamp (Specifically refers to a lighting fixture, often indoors.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|housing
Definition
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
A device or source that produces illumination.
Grammar
Dictionary form
light
IPA
GB/lˈaɪt/
US/lˈaɪt/
Syllables & stress
light (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: light
- Comparative: lighter
- Superlative: lightest
Noun
- Base: light
- Plural: light, lights
Verb
- Base: light
- 3rd Person Singular: lights
- Present Participle: lighting
- Past: lighted, lit
- Past Participle: lighted
Word family
Expressions
bring to light
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪt/
idiom
make known something hidden before
To make something known that was secret or hidden before.
Examples
- The investigation brought to light new evidence.
- These documents have brought to light some shocking facts.
in the light of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə lˈaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
considering new information or events
Because of new facts or events, you think about something differently.
Examples
- In the light of recent events, we have changed our policy.
- The decision was made in the light of new evidence.
light up
1/lˈaɪt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
become bright or happy looking
To become bright with light, or for someone's face to show excitement or happiness.
Examples
- The room lit up when she opened the curtains.
- Her face lit up when she saw him.
make light of [something]
1/mˈeɪk lˈaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
treat as unimportant or trivial
To talk about something as if it is not serious, even if it is important.
Examples
- He made light of his injuries, even though they were serious.
- Don't make light of her hard work.
see the light
1/sˈi ðə lˈaɪt/
idiom
suddenly understand something clearly
To finally understand something after not understanding it before.
Examples
- After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
- She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.