mega
gb/mˈɛɡə/ us/mˈɛɡə/
B2
English
~ 6600
hatalmas, iszonyúan, óriási, fantasztikus, szuper, király, nagyszerű, remek, mega-, mega, megabájt
B2
INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
mega [adjective] / mega [noun]
They’re planning a mega expansion of the airport next year.
Jövőre a repülőtér hatalmas bővítését tervezik.
I was mega tired after working a double shift.
Iszonyúan fáradt voltam a dupla műszak után.
There was mega traffic on the highway because of the accident.
This project is going to cost a mega amount of money.
She became mega famous after the video went viral.
Learner examples
We had a mega problem with our car on the trip.
Óriási problémánk volt az autónkkal az út során.
I am mega excited about my new job.
Iszonyúan lelkes vagyok az új munkám miatt.
The company is building a mega factory near the city.
There was mega noise from the party next door.
He made a mega mistake in the report.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'mega' in formal writing (essays, emails to a boss), where it sounds too casual. In formal contexts, use 'very', 'extremely', or a stronger adjective instead. They may also think 'mega' can stand alone like 'very' in all positions, but it is mainly used directly before another word in informal speech.
Meaning
very big or extremely strong
Collocations
mega project
|mega problem
|mega storm
|mega rich
|mega famous
Synonyms
very (More neutral and much more common in both spoken and written English.)
|
extremely (Stronger and more formal; can be used in serious or written contexts.)
|
huge (Usually describes physical size or amount, while 'mega' can modify many types of words.)
Antonyms
slightly (Shows a small degree, the opposite of the very high degree expressed by 'mega'.)
Themes
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used before another word to mean very, very big or very strong in some way.
Used before adjectives or nouns to mean extremely large, powerful, serious, or to a very high degree.
B2
SLANG
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is mega
The concert last night was mega – I loved every minute.
A tegnap esti koncert szuper volt – minden percét imádtam.
That burger place is mega; we should go again.
Az a hamburgerező szuper; menjünk el megint.
Our holiday was mega, even better than we expected.
The new game is mega and everyone is talking about it.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely mega.
Learner examples
The movie was mega and we all clapped at the end.
A film szuper volt, és a végén mindannyian tapsoltunk.
That pizza was mega; I want to eat there again.
Az a pizza szuper volt; újra ott akarok enni.
The party was mega, with music and dancing all night.
Our trip to the beach was mega for the kids.
Your idea is mega; let’s try it.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this slang in situations where it sounds childish or unprofessional, such as in exams or work emails. In those cases, use words like 'excellent', 'great', or 'very good' instead. They may also confuse this with the 'extremely large' meaning and use it where only size, not quality, is intended.
Meaning
excellent; really great
Collocations
that was mega
|mega fun
|mega party
|mega show
|mega weekend
Synonyms
awesome (Very close in meaning and register; common North American slang of similar strength.)
|
fantastic (Slightly less slangy and more widely acceptable in semi-formal speech.)
|
epic (Slangy like 'mega', often used for impressive or memorable events.)
Antonyms
terrible (Expresses that something is very bad, the opposite of 'mega' in this positive slang sense.)
Themes
emotions
|entertainment
|conversation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something is very, very good or very fun.
Used especially by younger speakers to describe something as excellent, very enjoyable, or very impressive.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
mega-
B2
Usage pattern:
mega [unit of measurement]
A megawatt is equal to one million watts.
Egy megawatt egymillió wattnak felel meg.
Digital camera resolution is often measured in megapixels.
A digitális fényképezőgépek felbontását gyakran megapixelben adják meg.
The file size is about 25 megabytes.
The earthquake released energy equivalent to several megatons of TNT.
Internet speeds are commonly advertised in megabits per second.
Learner examples
My phone camera has 12 megapixels.
A telefonom kamerája 12 megapixeles.
The hard drive can store 500 gigabytes, which is many megabytes.
A merevlemez 500 gigabájtot tud tárolni, ami rengeteg megabájtnak felel meg.
A megawatt is one million watts of power.
We need at least 10 megabits per second for good video streaming.
The bomb was measured in megatons of force.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'megabyte' (MB) with 'megabit' (Mb), not realizing that a bit and a byte are different units. They may also think 'mega' always means exactly one million in computer storage, but in practice it is often based on powers of two (1,048,576 bytes) in older systems.
Meaning
SI prefix meaning one million
Collocations
megabyte
|megawatt
|megapixel
|megahertz
|megaton
Synonyms
millionfold (Describes the same size relationship, but is a general English word, not a standard SI prefix.)
Antonyms
micro (An SI prefix meaning one millionth, the opposite scale to 'mega'.)
Themes
science
|technology
|mathematics
|education
Definition
Used before a unit word to mean one million of that unit.
Used as a prefix with units of measurement to indicate a factor of one million (10^6) times the base unit.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
[number] mega
This photo is only about two mega, so it will upload quickly.
Ez a fotó csak körülbelül két mega, ezért gyorsan fel lehet tölteni.
The app is tiny, just a few mega to download.
Az app nagyon kicsi, csak pár megát kell letölteni hozzá.
They give you 500 mega of free storage on the basic plan.
Our old email system only allowed messages up to 10 mega.
The document is less than one mega, so you can send it by email.
Learner examples
The file is three mega, so it is not very big.
A fájl három mega, tehát nem túl nagy.
You can download ten mega for free every day.
Naponta tíz megát tölthetsz le ingyen.
My plan gives me 500 mega of data each month.
This song is only one mega, so it is easy to send.
The photo is many mega, so it takes time to upload.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that 'mega' here is shorthand for 'megabyte' and may confuse it with the general slang use meaning 'very big'. In many regions, speakers actually say 'megs' more often than 'mega'. In careful technical speech and writing, 'megabyte' is preferred.
Meaning
informal unit: a megabyte
Collocations
20 mega
|5 mega file
|a few mega
|download 100 mega
Synonyms
megabyte (The full and standard technical term; 'mega' is a shortened, more casual version.)
Antonyms
kilobyte (A much smaller unit of data, contrasting with a megabyte in size.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|science
|education
Definition
A short way to say 'megabyte', a unit of computer data.
An informal or shorthand term for a megabyte of digital data.
B2
SLANG
5
“We got front-row tickets.” – “Mega!”
„Első soros jegyeket szereztünk.” – „Szuper!”
“I passed all my exams.” – “Mega, I knew you would!”
„Minden vizsgámon átmentem.” – „Szuper, tudtam, hogy sikerülni fog!”
“The festival is adding an extra day.” – “Mega, that’s brilliant news!”
“They’re giving us an extra holiday.” – “Mega! When is it?”
“I just got the job.” – “Mega, congratulations!”
Learner examples
“We can go to the concert.” – “Mega!”
„Elmehetünk a koncertre.” – „Szuper!”
“I got a new phone.” – “Mega, let me see it.”
„Új telefonom van.” – „Szuper, hadd nézzem meg!”
“No homework today.” – “Mega!”
“We are going on a trip.” – “Mega, I am so happy.”
“I won the game.” – “Mega!”
Common mistake:
Learners might try to use 'mega' as an interjection in formal situations, where it sounds childish or out of place. It is best kept for casual speech with friends.
Meaning
exclamation meaning “Great!”
Synonyms
awesome (Also used as a one-word exclamation of approval; slightly more common in global English.)
|
cool (A softer exclamation of approval, often less intense than 'mega'.)
Antonyms
lame (Slang exclamation to show that something is boring or disappointing, the opposite reaction to 'mega'.)
Themes
emotions
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
Said alone to show you think something is great or very exciting.
Used as a short exclamation to show that you think something is very good, exciting, or impressive.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mega
IPA
GB/mˈɛɡə/
US/mˈɛɡə/
Syllables & stress
mega (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mega)
Word forms
Noun
- Plural: mega
Word family
Expressions
mega bucks
1/mˈɛɡə bˈʌks/
idiom
slang
a lot of money
A very large amount of money.
Examples
- He makes mega bucks working in finance.
- You can earn mega bucks if your app becomes popular.
- They spent mega bucks on that advertising campaign.
mega church
1/mˈɛɡə t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
very large Christian church
A very big Christian church that has services for thousands of people.
Examples
- He is the pastor of a mega church in Texas.
- Mega churches often have their own TV and online services.
- Some people feel more comfortable in small churches than in mega churches.
mega city
1/mˈɛɡə sˈɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
very large city (10M+ people)
A very large city, usually with more than ten million people living in it.
Examples
- Tokyo is often described as a mega city.
- Many mega cities face serious problems with traffic and pollution.
- Urban planners study how mega cities grow and change.
mega deal
1/mˈɛɡə dˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
very big or important deal
A very big or very important agreement in business, or a very big discount offer.
Examples
- The two companies signed a mega deal worth billions of dollars.
- We got a mega deal on our holiday package.
- The club is close to agreeing a mega deal for a new player.
mega hit
1/mˈɛɡə hˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely successful song or film
A song, film, or product that is very, very successful and popular.
Examples
- Their latest single was a mega hit around the world.
- The movie became a mega hit and broke box office records.
- The company is hoping this new game will be their next mega hit.
mega mall
1/mˈɛɡə mˈɔl/
fixed phrase
very large shopping center
A huge shopping center with many stores, often on several floors.
Examples
- They opened a new mega mall just outside the city.
- The mega mall has a cinema, a food court, and hundreds of shops.
- Tourists spend hours in the mega mall buying gifts.
mega project
1/mˈɛɡə pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
very large complex project
A very large project that costs a lot of money and takes many years, like building a big bridge or airport.
Examples
- The government announced a new mega project to build high-speed rail.
- Managing risks in mega projects is very difficult.
- The city has several mega projects under construction at the same time.
mega rich
1/mˈɛɡə ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely rich
Having a huge amount of money; very, very rich.
Examples
- Only the mega rich can afford to live in that area.
- The new tax mainly affects the mega rich.
- He became mega rich after selling his company.
mega sale
1/mˈɛɡə sˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
very big discount sale
A sale in a store with many items and very big discounts.
Examples
- The store is having a mega sale this weekend.
- I bought these shoes at the end-of-season mega sale.
- Online shops often run mega sales on Black Friday.