sketch
gb/skˈɛt͡ʃ/ us/skˈɛt͡ʃ/
A2
English
~ 4300
vázlat, skicc, humoros jelenet, szkeccs, vázlatot készít, felvázol, skiccel
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a sketch of [something]
She made a quick sketch of the view from her window.
Gyors vázlatot készített az ablakából nyíló kilátásról.
The architect showed us a sketch of the new building.
Az építész megmutatta nekünk az új épület vázlatát.
He keeps a notebook full of sketches and ideas.
The police released a sketch of the suspect.
I drew a rough sketch to explain my idea.
Learner examples
I drew a sketch of my dog.
Vázlatot rajzoltam a kutyámról.
She made a sketch of the house.
Vázlatot készített a házról.
He showed me a sketch of the car.
The artist made a quick sketch.
This is a simple sketch of a tree.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sketch' with 'painting' or 'photo', but a sketch is usually quick and simple, not detailed or colored.
Meaning
A quick, simple drawing
Collocations
pencil sketch
|rough sketch
|draw a sketch
|sketch artist
|quick sketch
Synonyms
drawing (A more general term that can refer to both detailed and simple illustrations.)
Antonyms
painting (A finished, often detailed artwork, usually using paint rather than pencil or ink.)
Themes
art
|design
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
A quick drawing that shows the main parts of something, without many details.
A rough or unfinished drawing that shows only the main features of something.
NOUN
B1
2
szkeccs
C1
Usage pattern:
a sketch about [something]
The show opened with a hilarious comedy sketch.
A műsor egy fergetegesen vicces jelenettel kezdődött.
They performed a short sketch about life in the city.
Előadtak egy rövid jelenetet a városi életről.
That sketch on Saturday Night Live was trending online.
The actors rehearsed their sketch several times before the performance.
He wrote a sketch for the school's talent show.
Learner examples
We watched a funny sketch on TV.
Megnéztünk egy vicces jelenetet a tévében.
The actors did a short sketch.
A színészek előadtak egy rövid jelenetet.
They wrote a comedy sketch.
The class made a short sketch for the show.
I saw a sketch about school life.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'sketch' always means drawing. In entertainment, it means a short performance.
Meaning
A short comedic or dramatic scene
Collocations
comedy sketch
|TV sketch
|live sketch
|short sketch
Synonyms
scene (A portion of a play or movie; may not be humorous.)
Antonyms
full-length play (A long, complete theatrical production rather than a short scene.)
Themes
entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A short and often funny scene in a play or TV show.
A short, often humorous performance or scene in a play, show, or broadcast.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to sketch [something/someone]
She sketched the mountains while waiting for the bus.
Amíg a buszra várt, vázlatot készített a hegyekről.
He sketched out his design on a napkin.
Felvázolta a tervét egy szalvétára.
I like to sketch people in cafes.
The artist sketched the old church before it was demolished.
She sketched from memory after her trip.
Learner examples
I sketched my cat.
Vázlatot készítettem a macskámról.
He sketched the park.
Vázlatot készített a parkról.
She sketched her friend quickly.
I like to sketch flowers.
They sketched the house before building it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'sketch' when they mean 'write notes'; 'sketch' as a verb is specifically about drawing.
Meaning
To make a quick drawing
Collocations
sketch out
|sketch quickly
|sketch from memory
Synonyms
draw (More general and can refer to both detailed and quick illustrations.)
Antonyms
paint (To create a detailed artwork using paint rather than pencil or pen.)
Themes
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
To draw something quickly without many details.
To make a rough or unfinished drawing of something, showing only its main features.
VERB
B1
4
felvázol
B2
Usage pattern:
to sketch [a plan/idea/story]
She sketched out her proposal during the meeting.
Az értekezleten felvázolta a javaslatát.
The witness sketched the events of that night.
A tanú röviden felvázolta annak az éjszakának az eseményeit.
He sketched the company's history in his introduction.
The coach sketched out the strategy on the board.
They sketched their travel itinerary for us.
Learner examples
I will sketch my idea for you.
Felvázolom neked az ötletemet.
She sketched the plan quickly.
Gyorsan felvázolta a tervet.
He sketched the story in two minutes.
The teacher sketched the lesson points.
We sketched our trip plan.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physically drawing; here it means describing briefly.
Meaning
To give a brief outline or description
Collocations
sketch out a plan
|sketch the main points
|sketch briefly
Synonyms
outline (Emphasizes listing main points in order without detail.)
Antonyms
detail (To describe something fully with all information.)
Themes
communication
|planning
|education
Definition
To talk or write about something in only a few main points.
To describe something quickly and without giving all the details.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sketch
IPA
GB/skˈɛt͡ʃ/
US/skˈɛt͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
sketch (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (sketch)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sketch
- Plural: sketches
Verb
- Base: sketch
- 3rd Person Singular: sketches
- Present Participle: sketching
- Past: sketched
Word family
Forms
sketches
noun
sketching
verb
sketched
verb
Related words
sketchbook
noun B1
sketchy
adjective
Advanced or less common
sketcher
noun
Expressions
comedy sketch
1/kˈɑmədi skˈɛt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Short humorous performance or scene
A short and funny act in a show or on TV.
Examples
- We watched a hilarious comedy sketch on TV last night.
- The group performed a comedy sketch about office life.
rough sketch
1/ɹˈʌf skˈɛt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
An unfinished basic drawing
A simple drawing that is not finished and has little detail.
Examples
- This is just a rough sketch of the new logo.
- He gave me a rough sketch to work from.
sketch out
1/skˈɛt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Give an outline or rough version
To make or show the main parts of something without much detail.
Examples
- She sketched out her proposal on a piece of paper.
- We need to sketch out our marketing plan before the meeting.
- He sketched out the plot for his next book.
- She sketched out her idea on a napkin.