pant
gb/pˈænt/ us/pˈænt/
A2
English
~ 5000
liheg, lihegve mond, vágyik, sóvárog, lihegés, lihegő lélegzetvétel
VERB
A2
1
liheg
B1
Usage pattern:
to pant after [running/exercise]
She began to pant after climbing the long flight of stairs.
Miután felment a hosszú lépcsősoron, lihegni kezdett.
The dog was panting in the heat.
A kutya lihegett a hőségben.
He panted for breath after the sprint.
The runners crossed the finish line, panting heavily.
Learner examples
I panted after I ran to the bus stop.
Lihegtem, miután elfutottam a buszmegállóig.
The dog pants when it is hot.
A kutya liheg, amikor melege van.
He panted because he was tired.
She panted after the race.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pant' with 'paint' due to similar pronunciation, but they have completely different meanings.
Meaning
Breathe quickly and heavily
Collocations
pant heavily
|pant for breath
|pant with effort
|pant in exhaustion
Synonyms
gasp (Implies a sudden or desperate intake of breath, often due to shock or lack of air.)
Antonyms
breathe calmly (Describes steady, relaxed breathing without strain.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
Definition
To breathe fast and hard, usually after running or being very tired.
To breathe quickly and with difficulty, often after exercise, excitement, or stress.
VERB
B1
2
lihegve mond
B1
Usage pattern:
to pant [words]
'Wait for me!' she panted as she ran.
„Várj meg!” – mondta lihegve, miközben futott.
He panted out the news between breaths.
Két levegővétel között, lihegve mondta el a hírt.
'I can't go on,' he panted, leaning on the wall.
Learner examples
She panted, 'I am here.'
Lihegve mondta: „Itt vagyok.”
He panted out the words slowly.
Lihegve, lassan mondta ki a szavakat.
'Stop,' he panted after running.
Meaning
Speak while breathing heavily
Collocations
pant an answer
|pant out a reply
|pant with excitement
Synonyms
gasp out (Emphasizes difficulty in speaking due to lack of breath.)
Antonyms
speak clearly (To speak without physical strain or heavy breathing.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|health
Definition
To speak while breathing fast and hard.
To say something while breathing quickly and with effort.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to pant for [something]
He panted for glory on the battlefield.
A csatatéren nagyon vágyott a dicsőségre.
They were panting for a chance to prove themselves.
Nagyon vágytak egy lehetőségre, hogy bizonyíthassanak.
The fans panted for more of the series.
Learner examples
I pant for a holiday.
Nagyon vágyom egy nyaralásra.
She pants for good news.
Nagyon vágyik valami jó hírre.
They pant for freedom.
Meaning
Long eagerly for something
Collocations
pant for success
|pant for freedom
Synonyms
yearn (Implies a deep emotional longing rather than a physical expression.)
Antonyms
be indifferent to (Shows no desire or strong interest in something.)
Themes
emotions
|ambition
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To want something very much.
To desire something strongly, often shown physically or emotionally; sometimes used figuratively.
NOUN
B1
4
lihegés
B1
The dog's pants grew louder as it ran.
Ahogy futott, a kutya lihegése egyre hangosabb lett.
She spoke between pants.
Lihegő lélegzetvételek között beszélt.
A few pants later, he caught his breath.
Learner examples
The dog made short pants.
A kutya röviden, szaporán lihegett.
He spoke between pants.
Lihegő lélegzetvételek között beszélt.
After running, I had many pants.
Meaning
Short quick breath through mouth
Collocations
a heavy pant
|a quick pant
Synonyms
gasp (Often implies surprise or shock as well as physical exertion.)
Antonyms
steady breath (Breathing that is regular and calm.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|body
Definition
A short, fast breath from the mouth when tired or hot.
A short, quick breath taken through the mouth, often due to exertion or excitement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
pant
IPA
GB/pˈænt/
US/pˈænt/
Syllables & stress
pant (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (pant)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: pant
- Plural: pants
Verb
- Base: pant
- 3rd Person Singular: pants
- Present Participle: panting
- Past: panted
Word family
Forms
pants
noun
panting
verb
panted
verb
Expressions
pant for breath
1/pˈænt fɚ bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
Struggle to breathe normally
To try hard to breathe after running or working hard.
Examples
- He was panting for breath after the long run.
- The climber reached the top, panting for breath.
pant with excitement
1/pˈænt wˈɪθ ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
Breathe quickly from excitement
To breathe fast because you are very excited or happy.
Examples
- The children were panting with excitement before opening their presents.
- She panted with excitement as she waited for her turn.