snap
gb/snˈæp/ us/snˈæp/
A2
English
~ 2900
elreccsen, kettétör, ráförmed, felcsattan, lekap, lő egy fotót, elveszíti az önuralmát, bekattan, összeroppan, reccsenés, csattanás, patent
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to snap [something]
She accidentally snapped the pencil in half.
Véletlenül kettétörte a ceruzát.
The branch snapped under his weight.
Az ág reccsenve letört alatta.
I heard the rope snap and then fall to the ground.
He snapped the lid shut with one hand.
Learner examples
I snapped the stick.
Kettétörtem a botot.
The branch snapped in the wind.
Az ág reccsenve eltört a szélben.
She snapped the toy in two.
I heard the door snap shut.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'snap' with 'crack' — 'snap' often implies a deliberate or quick action.
Meaning
Make a sharp cracking sound
Collocations
snap a twig
|snap a pencil
|snap in half
|snap shut
Synonyms
break (General term for separating into pieces; may not imply the sharp sound.)
Antonyms
mend (Means to repair or fix something broken, opposite of breaking it.)
Themes
daily life
|sounds
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a short, loud sound like something breaking.
To produce a sudden, sharp cracking sound, often by breaking, bending, or quickly moving something.
VERB
B1
2
ráförmed
B2
felcsattan
B2
Usage pattern:
to snap at [someone]
She snapped at her brother for interrupting.
Ráförmedt a testvérére, amiért félbeszakította.
'Don't touch that!' he snapped.
„Ne nyúlj hozzá!” – csattant fel.
I didn't mean to snap at you, I'm just tired.
Learner examples
He snapped at me when I asked a question.
Rám förmedt, amikor feltettem egy kérdést.
She snapped at her friend.
Ráförmedt az egyik barátjára.
Dad snapped at us because we were late.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'snap at' with 'yell at', but 'snap' is often quieter and quicker.
Meaning
Speak sharply in anger
Collocations
snap at someone
|snap back
|snap angrily
Synonyms
retort (Implements a quick, often clever reply; 'snap' is more emotional and abrupt.)
Antonyms
reply calmly (Responding without irritation contrasts with snapping in anger.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
Definition
To speak in a short, angry way.
To say something quickly and sharply, often showing annoyance or anger.
VERB
A2
3
lekap
B2
lő egy fotót
B1
Usage pattern:
to snap [a photo/picture] of [something]
She snapped a photo of the sunset.
Lőtt egy fotót a naplementéről.
He snapped a picture of the kids playing.
Lekapta a játszó gyerekeket.
Tourists were snapping selfies in front of the monument.
Learner examples
I snapped a photo of my dog.
Lőttem egy fotót a kutyámról.
She snapped a picture of the cake.
Lőtt egy képet a tortáról.
He snapped a selfie with his phone.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'snap' always involves sound; in this sense it means taking a photo.
Meaning
Take a quick photograph
Collocations
snap a photo
|snap a picture
|snap a selfie
Synonyms
photograph ('Photograph' is more formal and doesn't necessarily imply speed.)
Antonyms
ignore (Not capturing an image at all is the opposite action.)
Themes
photography
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Definition
To take a photo quickly without much planning.
To take a photograph quickly and informally.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to snap [mentally/emotionally]
After hours of questioning, he finally snapped.
Órákig tartó faggatás után végül elveszítette az önuralmát.
She snapped under the pressure of work.
Összeroppant a munkahelyi nyomás alatt.
He seemed fine all day, then suddenly snapped.
Learner examples
He snapped after many problems.
A sok probléma után végül elveszítette az önuralmát.
She snapped at work because she was tired.
A munkahelyén elveszítette az önuralmát, mert fáradt volt.
I will snap if this noise continues.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'snap at someone', but here it may not involve words — just losing control.
Meaning
Lose self-control suddenly
Collocations
finally snap
|about to snap
Synonyms
break down ('Break down' can be slower and more emotional; 'snap' is sudden.)
Antonyms
keep calm (Maintaining composure is opposite to snapping emotionally.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|health
Definition
To suddenly get very angry or upset after being calm before.
To suddenly lose control of one's emotions or mental stability, often due to stress or pressure.
NOUN
A2
5
There was a loud snap as the branch broke.
Hangos reccsenés hallatszott, amikor letört az ág.
The door closed with a snap.
Az ajtó csattanással csukódott be.
I heard the snap of the rope giving way.
Learner examples
I heard a snap from the tree.
Reccsenést hallottam a fa felől.
The door shut with a snap.
Az ajtó csattanással csukódott be.
There was a snap when it broke.
Meaning
Short sharp cracking sound
Collocations
with a snap
|the snap of a twig
Synonyms
crack ('Crack' can refer to both sound and line; 'snap' is purely the sound here.)
Antonyms
silence (Lack of any sound is the opposite.)
Themes
sounds
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short loud sound like something breaking quickly.
A sudden, short, sharp sound like something breaking or closing quickly.
NOUN
B1
6
patent
B1
The jacket has snaps instead of buttons.
A dzsekin gombok helyett patentok vannak.
She fixed the broken snap on her purse.
Megjavította a kézitáskáján a törött patentot.
The baby’s onesie closes with snaps.
Learner examples
My coat has snaps on it.
A kabátomon patentok vannak.
The bag closes with a snap.
A táska patenttal záródik.
The shirt has metal snaps.
Meaning
Fastener that clicks together
Collocations
metal snap
|press stud snap
Synonyms
press stud ('Press stud' is more common in British English; same object.)
Antonyms
zipper (Different type of clothing fastener.)
Themes
clothing
|daily_life
Definition
A small button-like thing on clothes or bags that clicks when closed.
A type of fastener that closes when two parts are pressed together and opens when pulled apart, making a clicking sound.
Grammar
Dictionary form
snap
IPA
GB/snˈæp/
US/snˈæp/
Syllables & stress
snap (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (snap)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: snap
- Plural: snap, snaps
Verb
- Base: snap
- 3rd Person Singular: snaps
- Present Participle: snapping
- Past: snapped
Word family
Forms
snaps
noun
snapping
verb
snapped
verb
Core family
snappy
adjective
Related words
snapshot
noun B1
Advanced or less common
snappily
adverb
snappish
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: snapping Verb
- Irregular past: snapped Verb
Expressions
in a snap
1/ˈɪn ə snˈæp/
idiom
informal
Happen very quickly and easily
Happening very fast and without trouble.
Examples
- She finished her homework in a snap.
- This app lets you edit photos in a snap.
like snapping your fingers
1/lˈaɪk snˈæpɪŋ jˈʊɹ fˈɪŋɡɚz/
idiom
informal
Extremely easy or quick action/event
Something that is very easy or happens very fast, just like making a snapping sound with your fingers.
Examples
- For her, solving that puzzle was like snapping her fingers.
- The change happened like snapping your fingers.
snap out of it
1/snˈæp ˈaʊt əv ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Stop being upset quickly
To quickly stop feeling sad, angry, or not paying attention, and return to normal thinking or behavior.
Examples
- You need to snap out of it and focus on your work.
- He finally snapped out of it after we talked to him.
snap to it
1/snˈæp tə ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Start working quickly now
To begin working hard or moving fast right away.
Examples
- Come on, snap to it — we’re late!
- He told the team to snap to it before the boss arrived.
snap up
1/snˈæp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Quickly get something desirable
To get something quickly before other people can get it.
Examples
- Tickets for the concert were snapped up within minutes.
- She snapped up the last piece of cake.