raw
gb/ɹˈɑ/ us/ɹˈɑ/
A2
English
~ 3100
nyers, kisebesedett, kidörzsölt, hideg és nyirkos
A2
1
nyers
A2
Usage pattern:
[raw] [food/material]
The sushi is made with raw fish.
A sushi nyers halból készül.
He prefers eating raw carrots as a snack.
Inkább nyers sárgarépát eszik nassolnivalóként.
The factory imports raw materials from overseas.
Raw sugar has a light brown color.
They served a salad of raw vegetables.
Learner examples
I eat raw apples every day.
Mindennap nyers almát eszem.
The meat is raw, so cook it first.
A hús nyers, ezért előbb süsd meg.
She likes raw carrots.
We use raw sugar in our tea.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'raw' with 'fresh'. Fresh means recently harvested or made, while raw means not cooked or processed.
Meaning
Not cooked or processed
Collocations
raw meat
|raw vegetables
|raw fish
|raw sugar
|raw materials
Synonyms
uncooked (Directly refers to food that has not been cooked.)
Antonyms
cooked (Refers to food that has been prepared using heat.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not cooked or changed by heat or other processes.
Not having been cooked, processed, or prepared by heat or other methods.
B1
2
nyers
B1
Usage pattern:
[raw] [material/data]
The scientists analyzed the raw data from the experiment.
A tudósok elemezték a kísérlet nyers adatait.
The company exports raw cotton to textile mills.
A vállalat nyers gyapotot exportál textilüzemeknek.
The director reviewed the raw footage from the shoot.
His raw talent impressed the scouts immediately.
Learner examples
We have a lot of raw data to study.
Sok nyers adatot kell tanulmányoznunk.
This table is made from raw wood.
Ez az asztal nyers fából készült.
The film is still in raw form.
She has raw talent for music.
Meaning
In a natural unrefined state
Collocations
raw data
|raw talent
|raw materials
|raw footage
Synonyms
unprocessed (General term for something that has not been altered from its original state.)
Antonyms
refined (Indicates something has been purified or improved through processing.)
Themes
industry
|science
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In its natural state, not changed or made ready for use.
In its natural, unprocessed condition; not refined or finished.
B1
3
kisebesedett
B2
kidörzsölt
B2
Usage pattern:
[raw] [skin/body part]
His hands were raw from shoveling snow all day.
A keze kisebesedett az egész napos hólapátolástól.
The rope burned her palms raw.
A kötél sebesre dörzsölte a tenyerét.
After coughing for days, her throat felt raw.
Learner examples
My hands are raw from washing dishes.
Kisebesedett a kezem a mosogatástól.
The new shoes made my feet raw.
Az új cipő feltörte a lábamat.
His throat is raw from singing.
Meaning
Skin injured and sore
Collocations
raw skin
|raw throat
Synonyms
sore (General term for physical discomfort or pain in a part of the body.)
Antonyms
healed (Indicates that the skin or injury is no longer damaged.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When skin is hurt and feels sore because of rubbing or damage.
Having the surface of the skin sore, red, and painful due to injury, rubbing, or inflammation.
B2
4
Usage pattern:
[raw] [day/weather/air]
It was a raw, windy afternoon by the coast.
Hideg, nyirkos és szeles délután volt a tengerparton.
The raw air made her shiver as she stepped outside.
A nyirkos, hideg levegőtől megborzongott, amikor kilépett.
We stayed indoors on that raw January day.
Learner examples
It is a raw day today.
Ma hideg, nyirkos nap van.
The air feels raw near the sea.
A tenger mellett hidegnek és nyirkosnak érződik a levegő.
We had a raw winter this year.
Meaning
Strong unpleasant weather conditions
Collocations
raw wind
|raw day
Synonyms
chilly (Mildly cold; less intense than 'raw'.)
Antonyms
mild (Pleasantly warm and not extreme in temperature.)
Themes
weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Cold and wet in a way that feels unpleasant.
Uncomfortably cold, damp, and chilly, typically describing weather or air.
B2
5
nyers
B2
Usage pattern:
[raw] [emotion/performance]
Her speech was full of raw emotion.
A beszéde tele volt nyers érzelemmel.
The actor delivered a raw performance that moved the audience.
A színész nyers erejű alakítást nyújtott, amely meghatotta a közönséget.
He spoke with raw honesty about his past.
Learner examples
She showed raw anger at the news.
A hír hallatán nyers dühöt mutatott.
His song was full of raw feeling.
A dala tele volt nyers érzelmekkel.
He spoke with raw honesty.
Meaning
Strong honest uncontrolled emotion
Collocations
raw emotion
|raw anger
|raw grief
Synonyms
unfiltered (Without modification or restraint, often for emotions or reactions.)
Antonyms
restrained (Controlled and held back in expression.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing strong feelings in a way that is very open and not controlled.
Displaying intense and unfiltered emotion; lacking subtlety or polish.
Grammar
Dictionary form
raw
IPA
GB/ɹˈɑ/
US/ɹˈɑ/
Syllables & stress
raw (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (raw)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: raw
Word family
Core family
rawness
noun
Advanced or less common
rawly
adverb
Expressions
in the raw
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈɑ/
fixed phrase
In natural state or naked
In a completely natural state, or without clothes.
Examples
- The documentary shows life in the raw.
- He was caught swimming in the raw.
raw deal
1/ɹˈɑ dˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
Unfair treatment or outcome
An unfair situation or result for someone.
Examples
- He got a raw deal when they fired him without notice.
- That was a raw deal for the players who trained so hard.
raw talent
1/ɹˈɑ tˈælənt/
fixed phrase
Natural ability without training
A natural skill that someone has without practice or training.
Examples
- She has raw talent that needs guidance and practice.
- The coach spotted her raw talent immediately.
- The coach saw raw talent in the young player.
- His painting shows raw talent despite no formal lessons.