skin
gb/skˈɪn/ us/skˈɪn/
A1
English
~ 1300
bőr, héj, meghámoz, lebőröz, megnyúz, skin, téma
NOUN
A1
1
bőr
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s skin
Her skin was sunburned after the day at the beach.
Leégett a bőre a strandon töltött nap után.
He has very sensitive skin and needs special soap.
Nagyon érzékeny a bőre, ezért speciális szappanra van szüksége.
The doctor examined the rash on my skin.
His skin turned pale when he heard the news.
Learner examples
My skin is very dry in winter.
Télen nagyon száraz a bőröm.
I have brown skin.
Barna a bőröm.
She has soft skin.
His skin feels cold.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'skin' with 'flesh'; remember that 'skin' is only the outside layer.
Meaning
Outer layer of body
Collocations
soft skin
|dry skin
|skin care
|skin color
|skin condition
Synonyms
epidermis (More technical term used in biology and medicine.)
Antonyms
flesh (Refers to the soft tissue beneath the skin, contrasting with the outer layer.)
Themes
biology
|health
|daily life
|body
Definition
The outside layer that covers a person’s or animal’s body.
The thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal.
NOUN
A2
2
héj
A2
Usage pattern:
[fruit/vegetable] skin
You should wash the apple skin before eating it.
Mosd meg az alma héját, mielőtt megeszed.
The potato skins were crispy and delicious.
A krumplihéjak ropogósak és finomak voltak.
She slipped on a banana skin.
Orange skins can be used to make zest.
Learner examples
I eat the apple skin.
Megeszem az alma héját.
Please take off the orange skin.
Kérlek, hámozd meg a narancsot.
The banana skin is yellow.
I wash the potato skin.
Common mistake:
Some learners say 'shell' instead of 'skin' for fruit; 'shell' is for nuts or eggs.
Meaning
Outer layer of fruit/vegetable
Collocations
potato skin
|banana skin
|apple skin
Synonyms
peel (Usually refers to the act of removing or the removed covering; often interchangeable for fruit.)
Antonyms
flesh (The edible inner part of a fruit or vegetable, opposite to the skin.)
Themes
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
The outside part of a fruit or vegetable.
The thin outer layer of certain fruits or vegetables.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to skin [something]
He learned how to skin a rabbit on the farm.
A farmon megtanulta, hogyan kell megnyúzni egy nyulat.
Skin the potatoes before boiling them.
Hámozd meg a krumplit, mielőtt megfőzöd.
The hunter skinned the animal carefully.
Learner examples
I will skin the apple.
Meghámozom az almát.
They skin the fish before cooking it.
Főzés előtt lebőrözik a halat.
He can skin a rabbit.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'skin' with 'peel'; 'peel' is usually for fruit and vegetables, while 'skin' can also mean removing animal hide.
Meaning
Remove outer covering
Collocations
skin a rabbit
|skin an apple
|skin potatoes
Synonyms
peel (Commonly used for fruits and vegetables; 'skin' can include animals and hides.)
Antonyms
cover (To put a layer over something instead of removing it.)
Themes
food
|hunting
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
To take off the outside part of something like fruit or an animal.
To remove the skin from an animal, fruit, vegetable, or object.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
He downloaded a new skin for his music player.
Letöltött egy új skint a zenelejátszójához.
Gamers can buy character skins in the store.
A játékosok skineket vásárolhatnak a boltban.
The phone app offers several free skins.
Learner examples
I use a dark skin on my phone.
Sötét témát használok a telefonomon.
This game has many skins.
Ebben a játékban sok skin van.
I like this blue skin.
Meaning
Software appearance theme
Collocations
game skin
|app skin
|custom skin
Synonyms
theme (More general term for design and appearance; 'skin' often implies quick changeability.)
Antonyms
default interface (The original, unchanged look of software before applying a skin.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
A special design that changes how a program or device looks.
A customized appearance or theme applied to a software interface, website, or device.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
5
bőr
A2
The bag was made from crocodile skin.
A táska krokodilbőrből készült.
He wore a jacket lined with rabbit skin.
Nyúlbőrrel bélelt kabátot viselt.
Snake skins are popular for making belts.
Learner examples
This coat is made from sheepskin.
Ez a kabát birkabőrből készült.
The bag is snake skin.
A táska kígyóbőrből van.
We use cow skin for leather.
Meaning
Animal hide material
Collocations
sheepskin coat
|snake skin boots
Synonyms
hide (Commonly used for untreated animal skins; 'skin' can refer to treated or untreated.)
Antonyms
fabric (Man-made or woven material, opposite to natural animal hide.)
Themes
fashion
|materials
|animals
|clothing
Definition
The outside of an animal, used to make leather or fur.
The hide of an animal, especially when treated for leather or fur.
Grammar
Dictionary form
skin
IPA
GB/skˈɪn/
US/skˈɪn/
Syllables & stress
skin (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (skin)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: skin
- Plural: skin, skins
Verb
- Base: skin
- 3rd Person Singular: skins
- Present Participle: skinning
- Past: skinned
Word family
Forms
skins
noun
skinning
verb
skinned
verb
Related words
skinny
adjective
skincare
noun
Negative and opposite forms
skinless
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: skinning Verb
- Irregular past: skinned Verb
Expressions
get under someone's skin
1/ɡˈɛt ˈʌndɚ sˈʌmwˌʌnz skˈɪn/
idiom
informal
Irritate or affect deeply
To make someone feel annoyed for a long time, or to affect them emotionally in a strong way.
Examples
- Her constant criticism really gets under my skin.
- He has a way of getting under people's skin without trying.
in someone's skin
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz skˈɪn/
idiom
Be in someone's position
To be in the same situation as another person.
Examples
- I wouldn't want to be in your skin right now.
- Imagine being in her skin when she heard the news.
no skin off my nose
1/nˈoʊ skˈɪn ˈɔf mˈaɪ nˈoʊz/
idiom
informal
Not affecting me at all
Used to say that something does not cause you any trouble or loss.
Examples
- If you don't want to come, it's no skin off my nose.
- It's no skin off my nose if they decide to cancel.
save your own skin
1/sˈeɪv jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn skˈɪn/
idiom
informal
Protect oneself from harm/trouble
To do something to protect yourself from danger, even if it harms others.
Examples
- He lied in court to save his own skin.
- They abandoned their friends to save their own skins.
by the skin of your teeth
1/bˈaɪ ðə skˈɪn əv jˈʊɹ tˈiθ/
idiom
informal
Succeed narrowly/avoid failure
To succeed at something but only just, with almost no time or chance left.
Examples
- He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
- They escaped by the skin of their teeth.
by the skin of your teeth
2/bˈaɪ ðə skˈɪn əv jˈʊɹ tˈiθ/
idiom
informal
Barely succeed at something
To succeed in doing something, but only just.
Examples
- He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
- We caught the train by the skin of our teeth.