rich
gb/ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/ us/ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
A2
English
~ 1300
gazdag, mély, telt, pont te mondod?, ez azért erős
A2
1
gazdag
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is rich
She became rich after selling her company.
Meggazdagodott, miután eladta a cégét.
Many rich people live in that neighborhood.
Sok gazdag ember él azon a környéken.
He was born into a rich family.
The rich businessman donated millions to charity.
Learner examples
She is rich.
Ő gazdag.
He is a rich man.
Ő gazdag ember.
They are rich now.
My uncle is rich.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rich' (money) with 'delicious' when describing food; use 'tasty' for food flavor unless referring to richness in texture or taste.
Meaning
Having a lot of money
Collocations
rich and famous
|extremely rich
|rich businessman
|rich family
Synonyms
wealthy (Slightly more formal and often used in writing.)
Antonyms
poor (Lacking money or basic resources.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having a lot of money or things worth much money.
Possessing great wealth or abundant valuable resources.
B1
2
gazdag
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is rich in [substance]
This cake is very rich in flavor.
Ennek a süteménynek nagyon gazdag az íze.
The region has rich soil perfect for farming.
A térség talaja tápanyagban gazdag, tökéletes a gazdálkodáshoz.
Spinach is rich in iron.
The sauce has a rich, creamy texture.
Learner examples
Milk is rich in calcium.
A tej kalciumban gazdag.
The soup is rich in taste.
A levesnek gazdag az íze.
The land is rich in oil.
This fruit is rich in vitamin C.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'full of' instead of 'rich in'; while similar, 'rich in' is more idiomatic for nutrients and qualities.
Meaning
Containing much of something valuable
Collocations
rich in flavor
|rich soil
|rich in vitamins
Synonyms
abundant (General term for being present in large amounts; less specific to quality.)
Antonyms
poor (Used to describe something lacking a quality or substance, e.g., 'poor soil'.)
Themes
food
|science
|food_drink
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having a lot of something good inside it, like vitamins, color, or taste.
Containing a large quantity of a valuable or desirable substance, such as nutrients, color, or flavor.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] has a rich [color/sound/smell]
The wine has a rich aroma.
A bornak gazdag aromája van.
Her voice was warm and rich.
Meleg, telt hangja volt.
The painting uses rich shades of blue.
The coffee's rich smell filled the room.
Learner examples
The soup has a rich smell.
A levesnek gazdag illata van.
He has a rich voice.
Telt hangja van.
The dress is a rich red color.
I love the rich sound of the piano.
Meaning
Deep and strong in color or sound
Collocations
rich voice
|rich red color
|rich aroma
Synonyms
vivid (More about brightness and clarity of color.)
Antonyms
dull (Lacking brightness, depth, or intensity.)
Themes
arts
|sensory
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having a strong and pleasant color, sound, or smell.
Having a deep, strong, and pleasing quality of color, sound, or smell.
B2
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
'That's rich' [when reacting to irony]
You telling me to be punctual—that’s rich!
Pont te mondod, hogy legyek pontos? Na, ez azért erős!
That's rich coming from you after what you did.
Ez azért erős tőled azok után, amit tettél.
He said I should save money—that's rich!
Learner examples
You say I talk too much? That’s rich!
Pont te mondod, hogy túl sokat beszélek?!
He says I am lazy? That’s rich!
Ő mondja, hogy lusta vagyok? Pont ő?!
Meaning
Amusingly ironic or hypocritical
Synonyms
ironic (More formal term for expressing the opposite of what is expected.)
Themes
humor
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Said when something someone does is funny because it is not what you expect from them.
Used ironically to describe something as amusingly hypocritical or absurd given the circumstances.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rich
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
US/ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
rich (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (rich)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: rich
- Comparative: richer
- Superlative: richest
Word family
Expressions
rich in history
1/ɹˈɪt͡ʃ ˈɪn hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
Full of historical significance
Having many interesting things from the past.
Examples
- The city is rich in history and culture.
- This region is rich in history dating back centuries.
that's rich
1/ðˈæts ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
Amusingly hypocritical remark
Said when someone criticizes you for something they also do.
Examples
- You say I’m late? That’s rich!
- She tells me to relax—that’s rich coming from her.
filthy rich
1/fˈɪlθi ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
extremely rich person
Very, very rich; having much more money than most people.
Examples
- After that app went viral, the creators became filthy rich.
- Only the filthy rich can afford to live in that part of town.
- He jokes that marrying her would be a good idea because her family is filthy rich.
filthy rich
2/fˈɪlθi ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
Extremely wealthy person
Having a lot more money than most people.
Examples
- They became filthy rich after winning the lottery.
- He’s filthy rich but still drives an old car.