passion
gb/pˈæʃən/ us/pˈæʃən/
B1
English
~ 5000
szenvedély, szexuális vágy, indulat, hirtelen felindulás, passió, Krisztus szenvedéstörténete
NOUN
B1
1
szenvedély
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a passion for [something]
She has a passion for painting that keeps her up all night.
A festés iránti szenvedélye egész éjjel ébren tartja.
His passion for helping others led him to become a doctor.
Mások segítése iránti szenvedélye vitte arra, hogy orvos legyen.
They share a passion for travel and adventure.
Cooking is not just a job for him; it's his passion.
Her passion for the environment inspires many young activists.
Learner examples
I have a passion for music.
Szenvedélyem a zene.
He has a passion for football.
Szenvedélye a futball.
She shows great passion for her work.
My brother has a passion for reading books.
They both have a passion for animals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'passion' (strong feeling) with 'fashion' (style of clothing).
Meaning
Strong enthusiasm or love
Collocations
passion for music
|burning passion
|lifelong passion
|share a passion
|pursue a passion
Synonyms
enthusiasm (Generally refers to eager interest; may be less intense than 'passion'.)
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devotion (Implies deep commitment, often with loyalty; less about excitement.)
Antonyms
indifference (Lack of interest or concern, the opposite of strong enthusiasm.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|arts
Definition
A very strong feeling of liking or excitement for something or someone.
A very strong feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or love for something or someone.
NOUN
B2
2
szenvedély
B2
Usage pattern:
feel passion for [someone]
They were swept away by a sudden passion.
Magával ragadta őket a hirtelen fellángoló szenvedély.
The novel tells the story of forbidden passion between two lovers.
A regény két szerelmes tiltott szenvedélyének történetét meséli el.
He kissed her with an intensity driven by passion.
Their relationship was full of both joy and passion.
Learner examples
They felt a strong passion for each other.
Erős szenvedélyt éreztek egymás iránt.
The movie showed the passion between the two characters.
A film megmutatta a két szereplő közötti szenvedélyt.
He kissed her with passion.
There was great passion in their love story.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'passion' in this sense in formal situations where it may be inappropriate; context is important.
Meaning
Strong sexual desire
Collocations
sexual passion
|physical passion
|aroused by passion
|overcome by passion
Synonyms
lust (Often refers to physical desire without emotional connection; can sound more negative.)
Antonyms
frigidity (Lack of sexual desire or responsiveness.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|health
Definition
A strong feeling of wanting someone in a sexual way.
A strong feeling of sexual attraction or desire between people.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
act in a fit of passion
In a fit of passion, he quit his job without thinking.
Hirtelen felindulásában gondolkodás nélkül felmondott.
Her speech was full of passion and conviction.
Beszéde tele volt szenvedéllyel és meggyőződéssel.
The artist painted with great passion, pouring his soul into the work.
Learner examples
He spoke with great passion about the problem.
Nagy szenvedéllyel beszélt a problémáról.
She acted in a moment of passion.
Hirtelen felindulásból cselekedett.
The writer wrote with much passion.
Meaning
Strong emotion causing action
Collocations
fit of passion
|acted out of passion
|moved by passion
Synonyms
fervor (Intense and passionate feeling, often for a cause.)
Antonyms
calmness (State of being peaceful and without strong emotions.)
Themes
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very strong feeling that makes someone act in an intense way.
A strong and barely controllable emotion that drives intense action or behavior.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
4
The church staged a reenactment of the Passion during Easter.
A templomban húsvétkor passiójátékot adtak elő.
He studied medieval paintings depicting the Passion of Christ.
Középkori festményeket tanulmányozott, amelyek Krisztus szenvedéstörténetét ábrázolják.
Learner examples
We learned about the Passion in church.
A templomban Jézus szenvedéstörténetéről tanultunk.
The Passion is an important story in the Bible.
Jézus szenvedéstörténete fontos bibliai történet.
They watched a play about the Passion of Christ.
Meaning
Suffering and death of Jesus Christ
Collocations
the Passion of Christ
|Passion plays
Synonyms
crucifixion (Specifically refers to the execution method; 'Passion' includes all suffering before death.)
Themes
religion
Definition
The story of how Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross.
The suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as recorded in Christian tradition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
passion
IPA
GB/pˈæʃən/
US/pˈæʃən/
Syllables & stress
pas - sion (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pas)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: passion
- Plural: passion, passions
Word family
Forms
passions
noun
Core family
passionate
adjective B1
passionately
adverb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
passionless
adjective
dispassionate
adjective
Advanced or less common
impassioned
adjective
dispassionately
adverb
Expressions
passion for [something]
1/pˈæʃən fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Strong liking for something
To like something very much and feel excited about it.
Examples
- She has a passion for photography and spends hours taking pictures.
- His passion for history led him to become a teacher.
with passion
1/wˈɪθ pˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
Do with strong feeling or enthusiasm
To do something with great energy or strong feelings.
Examples
- She spoke with passion about protecting the environment.
- He paints with passion, bringing life to every canvas.
crime of passion
1/kɹˈaɪm əv pˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
Crime caused by strong emotion
A violent act done suddenly because of strong feelings like anger or jealousy.
Examples
- The murder was ruled a crime of passion.
- The murder was ruled a crime of passion after evidence showed it happened in a jealous rage.
- Crimes of passion often happen without planning.
- He was acquitted because the killing was considered a crime of passion.