quiz
gb/kwˈɪz/ us/kwˈɪz/
A2
English
~ 5500
röpdolgozat, rövid teszt, kikérdez, kvíz, vetélkedő, faggat, kihallgat, fura figura, csodabogár
NOUN
A2
1
röpdolgozat
B1
rövid teszt
A2
Usage pattern:
a quiz on [topic]
We have a quiz on chapter three tomorrow.
Holnap röpdolgozatot írunk a harmadik fejezetből.
The teacher gave us a surprise quiz at the start of class.
A tanár az óra elején váratlan röpdolgozatot íratott velünk.
You need to pass a short quiz before you can move on to the next lesson.
I forgot to study for the math quiz and did badly.
Each quiz counts for ten percent of your final grade.
Learner examples
We will have a quiz next Monday.
Jövő hétfőn röpdolgozatunk lesz.
I studied hard for the English quiz.
Sokat tanultam az angoltesztre.
Our teacher gives a short quiz every week.
This quiz is only five questions long.
The quiz today was very easy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quiz' with 'exam'. A 'quiz' is usually shorter and less important than an 'exam'. For big, final tests, 'exam' or 'test' is more natural than 'quiz'.
Meaning
short test, especially in class
Collocations
take a quiz
|give a quiz
|pop quiz
|short quiz
|quiz on [topic]
|online quiz
Synonyms
test (The most general word; can be longer and more formal than a quiz.)
|
assessment (More formal and often used in educational or professional contexts.)
Themes
education
|school
|exams
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short test that a teacher gives to students to see what they know.
A short, often informal test, especially in school or college, used to check how well students understand a topic.
VERB
B1
2
kikérdez
B1
Usage pattern:
to quiz [someone] on [topic]
The teacher quizzed us on the new vocabulary.
A tanár kikérdezett minket az új szavakból.
Before the exam, they quizzed each other using flashcards.
A vizsga előtt tanulókártyákkal kikérdezték egymást.
Our coach likes to quiz players on the rules of the game.
Parents often quiz their children on times tables at home.
I’m going to quiz you on last week’s lesson.
Learner examples
The teacher will quiz you on this tomorrow.
A tanár holnap kikérdez titeket ebből.
We quizzed each other before the test.
A dolgozat előtt kikérdeztük egymást.
My friend quizzed me on new words.
He quizzes his students every Friday.
Can you quiz me on these questions?
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'make a quiz to someone'* instead of 'quiz someone'. Use the verb directly with an object: 'She quizzed me', not *'She made a quiz to me'.*
Meaning
to test someone with questions
Collocations
quiz students
|quiz the class
|quiz [someone] on [topic]
|quiz each other
|quiz regularly
Synonyms
test (Broader verb that can include written, practical, or oral testing, not only question-and-answer style.)
|
question (More general; can mean simply asking for information, not necessarily as a test.)
Antonyms
answer (Describes giving responses rather than asking testing questions, the opposite role in a quiz situation.)
Themes
education
|school
|communication
Definition
To ask someone test questions to see what they know.
To give someone a short test or series of questions to check what they know or remember.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
a quiz about [topic]
We go to a pub quiz every Thursday night.
Minden csütörtök este pubkvízre járunk.
The TV quiz offers a huge cash prize for the winner.
A tévés vetélkedő hatalmas pénznyereményt kínál a győztesnek.
I created an online quiz about movie history for my friends.
Each team in the quiz had five players.
The charity quiz raised over a thousand dollars.
Learner examples
Our local bar has a pub quiz every week.
A helyi bárunkban minden héten van pubkvíz.
We played a fun quiz at the party.
Egy jó kis kvízt játszottunk a bulin.
I took a music quiz on my phone.
They won the quiz and got free drinks.
She wrote a quiz about animals for the children.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'quiz' always means something serious for school. In this sense, a quiz can be only for fun, like a 'pub quiz' or an 'online quiz' about movies or music.
Meaning
question-and-answer game or contest
Collocations
pub quiz
|TV quiz
|online quiz
|quiz team
|host a quiz
|quiz show
Synonyms
trivia game (Emphasizes questions about general or unusual facts; always for fun.)
|
game show (A broader term for TV shows with games; not all game shows are quizzes.)
Themes
entertainment
|media
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A game or contest where people answer questions for fun or to win something.
A game or competition in which people answer questions, often to win a prize or get a score, especially for fun on TV, online, or in social settings.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to quiz [someone] about [something]
Police quizzed the suspect for over three hours.
A rendőrök több mint három órán át faggatták a gyanúsítottat.
Reporters quizzed the minister about the new policy.
Az újságírók az új intézkedésről faggatták a minisztert.
She quizzed me about every detail of the trip.
The manager quizzed the applicant on his previous experience.
After the meeting, journalists quizzed company executives on the deal.
Learner examples
The police quizzed him about the crime.
A rendőrök a bűncselekményről faggatták.
Reporters quizzed the actor after the show.
Az újságírók az előadás után faggatták a színészt.
My parents quizzed me about where I was last night.
The doctor quizzed her about her medical history.
They quizzed the witness for a long time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simple 'ask'. 'Quiz' suggests many or detailed questions, often in a serious or intense way, not just a single normal question.
Meaning
to question closely for information
Collocations
quiz the suspect
|quiz witnesses
|quiz [someone] about [something]
|be quizzed by reporters
|officials quizzed him
Synonyms
interrogate (Stronger and more formal; often used for police or military questioning.)
|
grill (Informal; suggests very intense or aggressive questioning.)
Antonyms
ignore (Instead of asking questions or seeking information, you pay no attention to the person or issue.)
Themes
communication
|law
|work
Definition
To ask someone many strong questions to get information.
To ask someone many detailed or difficult questions, often for a long time, in order to get information from them.
NOUN
C2
ARCHAIC
5
fura figura
B2
csodabogár
B2
In the old novel, the hero is described as a bit of a quiz.
A régi regényben a hőst kissé fura figurának írják le.
He was regarded as quite the quiz by his classmates in those days.
Az osztálytársai akkoriban igazi csodabogárnak tartották.
Such expressions are now mostly found in historical texts where 'quiz' means an eccentric person.
Learner examples
This old use of 'quiz' is not common today.
A „quiz” szónak ez a régi használata ma már nem gyakori.
In some old books, 'quiz' means a strange person.
Néhány régi könyvben a „quiz” szó furcsa embert jelent.
You will usually only see this meaning of 'quiz' in very old novels.
Common mistake:
Learners rarely encounter this meaning, but they might misunderstand it in historical texts and think it refers to a test. Context and date of the text usually show it is an old usage.
Meaning
old use: odd or comical person
Synonyms
oddity (A neutral-to-slightly-negative word for a very unusual person or thing; 'quiz' in this sense is now rare.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An old word for someone who seems strange in a funny way.
An old-fashioned term for a person who looks or behaves in a strange or amusing way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
quiz
IPA
GB/kwˈɪz/
US/kwˈɪz/
Syllables & stress
quiz (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (quiz)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: quiz
- Plural: quizzes
Verb
- Base: quiz
- 3rd Person Singular: quizzes
- Present Participle: quizzing
- Past: quizzed
- Past Participle: quizzed
Word family
Forms
quizzes
noun
quizzing
verb
quizzed
verb
Related words
quizzer
noun
quizmaster
noun
Advanced or less common
quizzical
adjective
quizzically
adverb
Highlights
- Irregular 3rd person singular: quizzes Verb
- Irregular present participle: quizzing Verb
- Irregular past: quizzed Verb
- Irregular past participle: quizzed Verb
Expressions
online quiz
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn kwˈɪz/
fixed phrase
web- or app-based quiz
A quiz that you do on a website or an app using a computer or phone.
Examples
- I did an online quiz to test my English level.
- Many magazines offer online quizzes about health and lifestyle.
- Students must complete an online quiz before the next class.
personality quiz
1/pˌɚsənˈælɪti kwˈɪz/
fixed phrase
quiz about character or type
A quiz that says something about your personality or type after you answer the questions.
Examples
- She took a personality quiz to see what job might suit her.
- Those online personality quizzes are fun but not very scientific.
- The magazine includes a personality quiz in every issue.
pop quiz
1/pˈɑp kwˈɪz/
fixed phrase
sudden, unannounced short test
A short test in class that the teacher gives without telling students before.
Examples
- Our teacher loves giving pop quizzes, so we always have to be ready.
- There was a pop quiz in history today and half the class failed.
- The threat of a pop quiz keeps students up to date with their reading.
pub quiz
1/pˈʌb kwˈɪz/
fixed phrase
quiz game in a bar
A quiz game in a bar where teams answer questions and try to win.
Examples
- We formed a team for the pub quiz on Thursday night.
- The pub quiz was packed, with over twenty teams competing.
- She writes the questions for a local pub quiz every week.
quiz bowl
1/kwˈɪz bˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
team academic quiz competition
A team game, usually between schools, where students answer difficult questions on many school subjects.
Examples
- Our school won the regional quiz bowl last year.
- He joined the quiz bowl team because he loves history and science.
- The quiz bowl match will be streamed live online.
quiz night
1/kwˈɪz nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
evening event with a quiz
An evening event where people come together to play a quiz, often in a bar or hall.
Examples
- The community center holds a quiz night once a month.
- We’re organizing a quiz night to raise money for charity.
- Thursday is quiz night at our local pub.
quiz show
1/kwˈɪz ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
TV or radio question game show
A TV or radio program where people answer questions to win money or other prizes.
Examples
- He won a lot of money on a popular quiz show.
- Quiz shows are still some of the most watched programs on evening TV.
- She dreams of being a contestant on a big quiz show one day.