moment
gb/mˈoʊmənt/ us/mˈoʊmənt/
A2
English
~ 400
pillanat, alkalom, időpont, fordulópont, mérföldkő, nyomaték, forgatónyomaték
NOUN
A2
1
pillanat
A2
Usage pattern:
for a moment
She paused for a moment before answering.
Egy pillanatnyi szünetet tartott, mielőtt válaszolt.
I'll be with you in a moment.
Egy pillanat, és máris segítek.
That was the happiest moment of my life.
Can you wait just a moment?
The noise lasted only a moment.
Learner examples
I will be there in a moment.
Egy pillanat múlva ott leszek.
Please wait a moment.
Kérem, várjon egy pillanatot.
She stopped for a moment.
It will take only a moment.
We talked for a moment.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'moment' with 'minute', but 'moment' is less precise and can mean much shorter than 60 seconds.
Meaning
A brief period of time
Collocations
at the moment
|in a moment
|just a moment
|wait a moment
Synonyms
instant (Stresses a single point in time, often even shorter than 'moment'.)
|
second (Refers to a precise unit of time but can be used informally like 'moment'.)
Antonyms
eternity (An extremely long or endless period of time, opposite of a moment's brevity.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very short amount of time.
A very short, specific period of time.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the moment [something happens]
At that moment, the lights went out.
Abban a pillanatban kialudtak a fények.
This is the perfect moment to ask her.
Ez a tökéletes pillanat, hogy feltedd neki a kérdést.
He knew the moment had come to speak up.
From the moment we met, we became friends.
It was a tense moment in the game.
Learner examples
At that moment, it started to rain.
Abban a pillanatban elkezdett esni az eső.
This is a good moment to eat.
Ez jó alkalom arra, hogy együnk.
I remember the moment we met.
It was a happy moment for me.
From that moment, I knew her.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'moment' instead of 'time' in general contexts; 'moment' implies specificity or significance.
Meaning
A specific point in time during an event
Collocations
the moment of truth
|at that moment
|from the moment
Synonyms
time (A broad term for any point in time; less specific to events than 'moment'.)
|
occasion (A particular time something happens, often with special significance.)
Antonyms
duration (Refers to the length of time something lasts, rather than a single point.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A certain point in time when something happens.
A specific point in time during an event or process.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a moment of [emotion/event]
Winning the award was a proud moment for her.
A díj elnyerése az egyik legbüszkébb pillanata volt.
The signing of the treaty was a historic moment.
A szerződés aláírása történelmi pillanat volt.
It was the defining moment of his career.
Graduation day is a big moment in life.
That meeting was a key moment in the negotiations.
Learner examples
It was a big moment for me.
Nagy pillanat volt számomra.
My wedding was a happy moment.
Az esküvőm életem egyik legboldogabb pillanata volt.
This is an important moment for our team.
Graduation was my proudest moment.
The birth of my child was my best moment.
Meaning
An important occasion or turning point
Collocations
historic moment
|defining moment
|proud moment
Synonyms
milestone (Marks an important stage in development, often used formally.)
|
turning point (An event marking a significant change in direction or outcome.)
Antonyms
triviality (An unimportant event or detail, opposite of an important moment.)
Themes
emotions
|history
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An important time when something changes or happens.
An occasion or event of great importance or significance.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
nyomaték
C1
The engineer calculated the bending moment on the beam.
A mérnök kiszámította a gerendában ébredő hajlítónyomatékot.
A longer wrench increases the moment applied to the bolt.
A hosszabb csavarkulcs növeli a csavarra kifejtett nyomatékot.
Moment is measured in newton-meters.
The diagram shows how the moment changes along the beam.
Learner examples
The wheel turns because of the force's moment.
A kerék az erő nyomatéka miatt forog.
We learned about moments in physics class.
Fizikaórán tanultunk a nyomatékokról.
A longer arm gives more moment.
The machine uses torque, which is like a moment.
Meaning
Turning effect of a force (physics)
Collocations
bending moment
|moment arm
|moment of force
Synonyms
torque (More common term in mechanics for rotational force.)
Themes
science
|engineering
Definition
In science, the push or pull that makes something turn around a point.
In physics and engineering, the turning effect produced by a force acting at a distance from a pivot or axis (torque).
Grammar
Dictionary form
moment
IPA
GB/mˈoʊmənt/
US/mˈoʊmənt/
Syllables & stress
mo - ment (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: moment
- Plural: moment, moments
Word family
Forms
moments
noun
Core family
momentary
adjective B2
momentarily
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
momentously
adverb
Expressions
at the moment
1/ˈæt ðə mˈoʊmənt/
fixed phrase
Right now at this time
Now; at this exact time.
Examples
- I’m busy at the moment, can I call you back?
- She’s not home at the moment.
from the moment (that) ...
1/fɹˈʌm ðə mˈoʊmənt ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
Starting at that specific time and continuing after it happened
Starting at the exact time something happens and continuing after that.
Examples
- From the moment we met, we were friends.
- He loved her from the moment he saw her.
in a moment
1/ˈɪn ə mˈoʊmənt/
fixed phrase
In a very short time from now
Very soon; after a short time from now.
Examples
- I’ll be ready in a moment.
- Dinner will be served in a moment.
just a moment
1/d͡ʒˈʌst ə mˈoʊmənt/
fixed phrase
Wait for a short time
Please wait for a short time.
Examples
- Just a moment, I’m almost done.
- Could you hold on for just a moment?
the moment of truth
1/ðə mˈoʊmənt əv tɹˈuθ/
idiom
Critical time when outcome is revealed
The important time when you see what will happen or if something works.
Examples
- The test results are back – it’s the moment of truth.
- When the curtain went up, it was the actor’s moment of truth.