remark
gb/ɹɪmˈɑɹk/ us/ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
B1
English
~ 2700
megjegyzés, megjegyez, megjegyzést tesz
NOUN
B1
1
megjegyzés
B1
Usage pattern:
a remark about [something]
She made a remark about the weather.
Megjegyzést tett az időjárásról.
His remark offended several people in the audience.
A megjegyzése több embert is megsértett a közönség soraiban.
The teacher's positive remark encouraged the students.
I didn’t understand her remark at first.
That was an interesting remark during the meeting.
Learner examples
He made a remark about my shoes.
Megjegyzést tett a cipőmre.
Her remark was kind.
Kedves volt a megjegyzése.
The man gave a short remark.
I heard his remark.
She made a nice remark.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'remark' with 'mark' (e.g., 'He made a mark about the problem' instead of 'remark').
Meaning
A comment or statement
Collocations
make a remark
|casual remark
|offhand remark
|rude remark
|positive remark
Synonyms
comment (Most common synonym; can be used in almost all the same situations.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any comment or statement.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you say or write to give your opinion or to say something about something.
A spoken or written comment about something or someone.
VERB
B2
2
megjegyez
B1
Usage pattern:
to remark that [clause]
She remarked that it was getting late.
Megjegyezte, hogy kezd késő lenni.
He remarked on the beauty of the sunset.
Megjegyezte, milyen szép a naplemente.
The manager remarked that sales had increased.
I remarked how quiet the city seemed.
They remarked upon the changes in the neighborhood.
Learner examples
She remarked that it was cold.
Megjegyezte, hogy hideg van.
He remarked on my new bag.
Megjegyzést tett az új táskámra.
I remarked on the big house.
They remarked that it was late.
We remarked on the nice food.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'remark' with 'remind' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Meaning
To say or write a comment
Collocations
remark casually
|remark pointedly
|remark drily
Synonyms
comment (General term for making a statement about something.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not say anything about something.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say or write something about something, often to give an opinion.
To say or write something as a comment about something or someone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
remark
IPA
GB/ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
US/ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
Syllables & stress
re - mark (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mark)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: remark
- Plural: remark, remarks
Verb
- Base: remark
- 3rd Person Singular: remarks
- Present Participle: remarking
- Past: remarked
Word family
Forms
remarks
noun
remarking
verb
remarked
verb
Core family
remarkable
adjective B1
remarkably
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unremarkable
adjective
unremarkably
adverb
Expressions
no further remarks
1/nˈoʊ fˈɚðɚ ɹɪmˈɑɹks/
fixed phrase
No more comments to make
Used to say that you have nothing more to say about a subject.
Examples
- I have no further remarks at this time.
- The witness said she had no further remarks before leaving.
remark on/upon
1/ɹɪmˈɑɹk ənəpən/
fixed phrase
Make a comment about something
To say something about a specific thing or person.
Examples
- He remarked on her excellent presentation skills.
- Many visitors remarked upon the beauty of the gardens.