social
gb/sˈoʊʃəl/ us/sˈoʊʃəl/
A2
English
~ 300
társas, társasági, társaságkedvelő, társadalmi, szociális, közösségi média, közösségi médiás, összejövetel, társasági esemény
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is social
She has a busy social life and goes out several times a week.
Mozgalmas társasági életet él, és hetente többször is eljár otthonról.
Good social skills are important for making friends.
A jó társas készségek fontosak ahhoz, hogy barátokat szerezzünk.
The festival was a major social event in the town.
Learner examples
I have many social events this month.
Ebben a hónapban sok társasági programom van.
He is very social and likes to meet new people.
Nagyon társaságkedvelő, és szeret új emberekkel találkozni.
We need to improve our social skills.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'social' with 'sociable'. 'Social' often describes events or situations, while 'sociable' describes a person's nature.
Meaning
Relating to human interaction
Collocations
social life
|social skills
|social event
|social interaction
|social network
Synonyms
sociable (Describes someone who enjoys being with others; focuses more on personality.)
Antonyms
antisocial (Describes someone who avoids or dislikes being with others.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|relationships
Definition
About activities or situations where people talk or spend time together.
Relating to activities, relationships, or situations involving communication or interaction between people.
B1
2
társadalmi
B1
szociális
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is social
The government plans to address social inequality.
A kormány a társadalmi egyenlőtlenség kezelését tervezi.
Education can help solve many social problems.
Az oktatás sok társadalmi probléma megoldásában segíthet.
Social change often takes decades to achieve.
Learner examples
We must stop social problems like poverty.
Fel kell számolnunk az olyan társadalmi problémákat, mint a szegénység.
The city has many social programs for the poor.
A város sok szociális programot működtet a szegények támogatására.
Social justice is important for peace.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'sociable', which refers to personal friendliness, not society-wide issues.
Meaning
Concerning society or community
Collocations
social change
|social justice
|social problems
|social inequality
Synonyms
societal (More formal; often used in academic or policy contexts.)
Antonyms
individual (Focusing on one person rather than society as a whole.)
Themes
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
About how people live and work together in a community or country.
Relating to society, its organization, and the way it functions.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is social
Social media has changed how we get news.
A közösségi média megváltoztatta, hogyan jutunk hírekhez.
She works as a social media manager.
A közösségi médiáért felelős menedzserként dolgozik.
Many businesses use social networking sites to reach customers.
Learner examples
I post photos on social media.
Fotókat posztolok a közösségi médiában.
Social networking is popular with young people.
A közösségi média népszerű a fiatalok körében.
He is famous on many social platforms.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'social' here with general in-person interaction; this sense is specific to internet-based communication.
Meaning
Relating to social media platforms
Collocations
social media
|social networking site
Synonyms
networking (Often used in business or professional contexts for building contacts.)
Antonyms
offline (Not connected to the internet or online platforms.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
About websites or apps where people talk, share pictures, and connect online.
Relating to online platforms or websites where people share information and communicate.
NOUN
B1
4
Usage pattern:
attend [a/the] social
The club is hosting a social this Friday night.
A klub péntek este összejövetelt rendez.
I met her at a church social last year.
Tavaly egy templomi közösségi összejövetelen találkoztam vele.
They organized a small social for new members.
Learner examples
We went to a school social last week.
Múlt héten elmentünk egy iskolai összejövetelre.
I met new friends at the social.
Új barátokat szereztem az összejövetelen.
The social was fun and full of music.
Meaning
Informal gathering for enjoyment
Collocations
attend a social
|school social
Synonyms
gathering (A general word for people coming together; not always informal or fun.)
Antonyms
solitude (Being alone, away from others.)
Themes
daily life
|leisure
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
A friendly meeting or party where people talk and enjoy themselves.
An informal meeting or party where people spend time together for pleasure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
social
IPA
GB/sˈoʊʃəl/
US/sˈoʊʃəl/
Syllables & stress
so - cial (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (so)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: social
Noun
- Base: social
- Plural: socials
Word family
Forms
socials
noun
Related words
sociable
adjective B1
socialization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
antisocial
adjective
unsociable
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
social distancing
1/sˈoʊʃəl dˈɪstənsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Keeping distance to prevent illness spread
Staying away from other people so you don't catch or spread sickness.
Examples
- Social distancing became common during the pandemic.
- The guidelines recommend maintaining at least two meters of social distancing.
social life
1/sˈoʊʃəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Time spent with others socially
The part of your life when you meet and spend time with friends or other people for fun.
Examples
- Since moving to the city, her social life has improved a lot.
- Exams have taken over my schedule, leaving little room for a social life.
social media
1/sˈoʊʃəl mˈidiə/
fixed phrase
Websites/apps for online interaction
Websites or apps where people share information, pictures, and talk with each other online.
Examples
- Social media is a powerful tool for communication.
- Many young people spend hours on social media every day.
social skills
1/sˈoʊʃəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
Ability to interact well with others
The ability to talk and work well with other people in different situations.
Examples
- Good social skills are essential in customer service jobs.
- He took a course to improve his social skills.
social butterfly
1/sˈoʊʃəl bˈʌtɚflˌaɪ/
idiom
informal
Very outgoing, socially active person
A person who likes to meet many people and go to many events.
Examples
- She's such a social butterfly—always going from one party to another.
- He’s a real social butterfly at conferences.
- Even in a new city, he quickly became known as a social butterfly.
- At parties, Mia turns into a social butterfly.
- I’m not a social butterfly; I prefer small groups.