liquid
gb/lˈɪkwɪd/ us/lˈɪkwɪd/
A2
English
~ 3600
folyadék, folyékony, likvid, könnyen készpénzzé tehető, lágy, selymes
NOUN
A2
1
folyadék
A2
Usage pattern:
[liquid] in [container]
Water is the most common liquid on Earth.
A víz a leggyakoribb folyadék a Földön.
The bottle was filled with a bright red liquid.
Az üveg tele volt élénkpiros folyadékkal.
Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
She poured the liquid into a measuring cup.
Learner examples
Water is a clear liquid.
A víz átlátszó folyadék.
Milk is a white liquid.
A tej fehér folyadék.
The cup has some yellow liquid in it.
Juice is a sweet liquid.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liquid' with 'fluid'; remember, all liquids are fluids, but not all fluids are liquids (gases are also fluids).
Meaning
A substance that flows easily
Collocations
liquid form
|liquid state
|liquid nitrogen
|liquid soap
|clear liquid
Synonyms
fluid (A broader term for any substance that flows, including gases.)
Antonyms
solid (Has a fixed shape and volume, unlike a liquid.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A wet substance that is not solid or gas and can flow easily.
A substance that is neither solid nor gas, with a definite volume but no fixed shape, that flows freely.
B1
2
folyékony
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is liquid
At high temperatures, the metal becomes liquid.
Magas hőmérsékleten a fém folyékonnyá válik.
Liquid water can exist on Mars under certain conditions.
Bizonyos körülmények között folyékony víz is létezhet a Marson.
The chocolate was still liquid after heating.
Learner examples
Ice becomes liquid when it melts.
A jég folyékonnyá válik, amikor megolvad.
The soup is still liquid.
A leves még folyékony.
This metal is liquid when hot.
Meaning
In a fluid state
Collocations
liquid water
|liquid metal
|liquid form
Synonyms
fluid (Can also apply to gases; 'liquid' is more specific.)
Antonyms
solid (Not in fluid form; has fixed shape.)
Themes
science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In the form of a liquid, not solid or gas.
Being in the physical state of a liquid rather than solid or gas.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[asset/investment] is liquid
Stocks in large companies are generally very liquid.
A nagyvállalatok részvényei általában nagyon likvidek.
He keeps his savings in liquid assets for emergencies.
Megtakarításait vészhelyzetekre likvid eszközökben tartja.
Real estate is less liquid than stocks.
Learner examples
Money in the bank is liquid.
A bankszámlán lévő pénz likvid.
Gold is more liquid than land.
Az arany likvidebb eszköz, mint a földterület.
Shares in big companies are very liquid.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'liquid' in finance with physical liquids; context clarifies meaning.
Meaning
Easily turned into cash
Collocations
liquid assets
|highly liquid market
Synonyms
cashable (Informal; less common in finance contexts.)
Antonyms
illiquid (Difficult to convert into cash quickly without loss.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
Easy to sell or change into money quickly without losing much value.
(Finance) Readily convertible to cash without significant loss of value.
C1
4
Usage pattern:
[sound/voice] is liquid
She spoke with a liquid voice that calmed everyone.
Lágy, selymes hangon beszélt, amitől mindenki megnyugodott.
The flute produced a soft, liquid tone.
A fuvola lágy, selymes hangon szólt.
His words flowed in a liquid rhythm.
Learner examples
Her voice is soft and liquid.
A hangja lágy és selymes.
The music has a liquid sound.
A zenének lágy, áradó hangzása van.
He sings with a liquid tone.
Meaning
Smooth and flowing in sound
Collocations
liquid voice
|liquid tones
Synonyms
melodious (More general for pleasant sound; 'liquid' suggests flowing smoothness.)
Antonyms
harsh (Rough or unpleasant in sound.)
Themes
music
|emotions
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
When a voice or music sounds smooth and pleasant.
Having a smooth, clear, and flowing quality of sound or voice.
Grammar
Dictionary form
liquid
IPA
GB/lˈɪkwɪd/
US/lˈɪkwɪd/
Syllables & stress
li - quid (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (li)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: liquid
Noun
- Base: liquid
- Plural: liquid, liquids
Word family
Expressions
liquid crystal display
1/lˈɪkwɪd kɹˈɪstəl dɪsplˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
Screen using liquid crystals
A type of flat screen used in TVs, computers, and phones that uses special liquids to show images.
Examples
- Most modern laptops use a liquid crystal display.
- The new phone has a brighter liquid crystal display.
liquid assets
1/lˈɪkwɪd ˈæsˌɛts/
fixed phrase
technical
Cash or easily sold assets
Money or things you can quickly sell for money without losing much value.
Examples
- The company has enough liquid assets to pay its debts.
- The company has enough liquid assets to cover its debts.
- Liquid assets include cash and stocks.
- He converted his investments into liquid assets before the crisis.