scene
gb/sˈin/ us/sˈin/
A2
English
~ 1200
jelenet, helyszín, jelenetet rendez, színtér, élet
NOUN
A2
1
jelenet
A2
Usage pattern:
a scene in [a movie/play/book]
The car chase scene was the most exciting part of the film.
Az autós üldözéses jelenet volt a film legizgalmasabb része.
She cried during the final scene of the play.
A darab utolsó jelenete alatt sírt.
They had to reshoot the opening scene due to bad lighting.
This scene takes place in Paris.
The director cut a violent scene from the movie.
Learner examples
I like the last scene in the movie.
Tetszik a film utolsó jelenete.
The first scene is very funny.
Az első jelenet nagyon vicces.
We watched a sad scene.
The scene is in a small room.
He plays in a short scene.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'scene' with 'scenery'; 'scene' is about an event or part of a story, while 'scenery' is about the view or background.
Meaning
part of a film, play, or book
Collocations
opening scene
|dramatic scene
|love scene
|action scene
|final scene
Synonyms
segment (A neutral term for a section of a whole, but less tied to theatrical or cinematic works.)
|
sequence (Often refers to a series of related shots or events in film, broader than a single scene.)
Antonyms
whole story (Refers to the complete work rather than one part of it.)
Themes
entertainment
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Definition
One part of a movie, play, or book that shows one event or place.
A section of a movie, play, or book in which the action happens in one place and time.
NOUN
B1
2
helyszín
B1
Usage pattern:
the scene of [an event/crime/accident]
Police arrived quickly at the scene of the crime.
A rendőrök gyorsan kiértek a bűntény helyszínére.
The reporters gathered at the scene of the accident.
A riporterek összegyűltek a baleset helyszínén.
Firefighters worked at the scene until midnight.
Tourists visited the historic battle scene.
He left the scene before anyone noticed.
Learner examples
We went to the scene of the fire.
Elmentünk a tűzeset helyszínére.
The police are at the crime scene.
A rendőrök a bűntény helyszínén vannak.
He left the scene fast.
The accident scene was busy.
They came to the scene quickly.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'scene' with 'place' without realizing that 'scene' often implies something notable or significant happened there.
Meaning
place where something happens
Collocations
crime scene
|scene of the accident
|at the scene
|leave the scene
Synonyms
site (A formal term for a place where something happens; less emotional than 'scene'.)
Antonyms
elsewhere (Refers to any place other than the location of an event.)
Themes
daily life
|news
|space
|core_vocabulary
|law
Definition
The place where something happens.
The location where an event occurs, especially one that is notable or dramatic.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to make/cause a scene
She made a scene when the waiter got her order wrong.
Jelenetet rendezett, amikor a pincér összekeverte a rendelését.
Please don’t cause a scene at the meeting.
Kérlek, ne rendezz jelenetet a megbeszélésen.
He created a big scene in front of everyone.
I hate it when people make scenes in public.
They caused a scene at the wedding reception.
Learner examples
She made a scene at the shop.
Jelenetet rendezett a boltban.
Please do not make a scene here.
Kérlek, ne rendezz itt jelenetet.
He made a big scene in class.
They made a scene at dinner.
I do not want to make a scene.
Common mistake:
Learners may take 'make a scene' literally as creating a stage set instead of causing public drama.
Meaning
display of emotion in public
Collocations
make a scene
|cause a scene
|public scene
Synonyms
outburst (Focuses more on sudden emotion; less about public setting.)
|
drama (Informal term for exaggerated emotional behavior.)
Antonyms
composure (Maintaining calm and control instead of drawing attention.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A loud or emotional action in public that makes people look.
A loud, emotional, or dramatic display, often in public and considered embarrassing or inappropriate.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
the [music/fashion/art] scene
He’s well known in the local music scene.
Jól ismert a helyi zenei színtéren.
The art scene in this city is thriving.
Ebben a városban virágzik a művészeti élet.
She left the fashion scene years ago.
They are part of the underground club scene.
The theater scene attracts many young actors.
Learner examples
He is in the music scene.
Benne van a zenei életben.
She knows many people in the art scene.
Sok embert ismer a művészeti életből.
The fashion scene is big here.
I like the local food scene.
They join the club scene.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with a physical location instead of a social environment or network.
Meaning
community or environment of activity
Collocations
music scene
|art scene
|fashion scene
Synonyms
community (General term for people with shared interests; less tied to trends.)
|
subculture (Focuses on cultural identity within a larger culture.)
Antonyms
mainstream (Refers to widely accepted culture rather than niche groups.)
Themes
culture
|lifestyle
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of people and activities about one kind of interest or culture.
A community, setting, or sphere of activity related to a specific interest, culture, or lifestyle.
Grammar
Dictionary form
scene
IPA
GB/sˈin/
US/sˈin/
Syllables & stress
scene (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (scene)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: scene
- Plural: scenes
Word family
Expressions
behind the scenes
1/bɪhˈaɪnd ðə sˈinz/
idiom
in private, out of public view
Happening secretly or without people seeing it.
Examples
- A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make this show happen.
- Behind the scenes, negotiations were taking place.
make a scene
1/mˈeɪk ə sˈin/
idiom
cause public embarrassment emotionally
To behave in an emotional way in public that attracts attention and may embarrass others.
Examples
- She made a scene at the restaurant after they got her order wrong.
- Please don't make a scene during the ceremony.
scene of the crime
1/sˈin əv ðə kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
place where crime happened
The place where a crime happened.
Examples
- Detectives examined the scene of the crime for clues.
- Many reporters gathered at the scene of the crime.
set the scene
1/sˈɛt ðə sˈin/
idiom
give background before main event
To describe things so that people understand what will happen next in a story or event.
Examples
- The author set the scene with a description of Paris in spring.
- Before we start, let me set the scene for you.
steal the scene
1/stˈil ðə sˈin/
idiom
unexpectedly attract most attention
To get more attention than anyone else in a performance or event, without planning it.
Examples
- The child actor stole the scene with her charm.
- His joke completely stole the scene from the main speaker.