splash
gb/splˈæʃ/ us/splˈæʃ/
A2
English
~ 9700
fröcsköl, lefröcsköl, pancsol, csobbanás, loccsanás, egy kevés, löttyintésnyi, színfolt, nagy feltűnést kelt, nagyot szól, feltűnően közöl, címlapon hoz, ott virít
VERB
A2
1
fröcsköl
B1
lefröcsköl
B1
Usage pattern:
to splash [liquid] on/onto [someone/something]
She splashed cold water on her face to wake up.
Hideg vizet fröcskölt az arcára, hogy felébredjen.
A passing car splashed muddy water all over my jeans.
Egy elhaladó autó sáros vízzel fröcskölte tele a farmeromat.
He accidentally splashed paint onto the carpet while decorating.
The children splashed each other with water balloons.
Steam rose as the chef splashed wine into the hot pan.
Learner examples
The boy splashed water on his sister.
A fiú vizet fröcskölt a lánytestvérére.
A car drove by and splashed me with dirty water.
Egy autó elhajtott mellettem, és piszkos vízzel lefröcskölt.
She splashed some cold water on her face.
He splashed paint on the wall by mistake.
I splashed juice on my shirt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "splash" with "spill." "Splash" is usually about liquid flying in drops, often onto someone or something, while "spill" is about liquid falling out of a container, often by accident, without the idea of flying drops hitting a target.
Meaning
cause liquid to fly around
Collocations
splash water
|splash paint
|splash mud
|splash [water] on your face
|splash [something] onto the floor
|splash the walls
Synonyms
spray (Suggests a finer mist of liquid, often more controlled than a splash.)
Antonyms
wipe (To remove liquid from a surface, which is the opposite of putting it on with a splash.)
Themes
daily life
|nature
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make water or another liquid fly in small drops so that it hits someone or something.
To cause liquid to move or fly in drops so that it hits a surface or person, often in a sudden or messy way.
VERB
A2
2
pancsol
A2
Usage pattern:
to splash in [water/a pool/a puddle]
The kids spent the afternoon splashing in the pool.
A gyerekek egész délután a medencében pancsoltak.
Ducks were splashing in the pond near the bridge.
Kacsák pancsoltak a híd melletti tóban.
She rolled up her jeans and splashed in the shallow waves.
Tourists laughed and splashed around under the waterfall.
The baby giggled as he splashed in the bath.
Learner examples
The children are splashing in the pool.
A gyerekek a medencében pancsolnak.
The little boy likes to splash in puddles.
A kisfiú szeret pocsolyákban pancsolni.
The baby sits in the bath and splashes.
We went to the beach and splashed in the water.
Two dogs ran into the lake and splashed around.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to say "play the water" instead of "splash in the water." In English, we usually say "splash in the water" when talking about noisy or playful movement in water.
Meaning
play or move noisily in water
Collocations
splash in the pool
|splash in puddles
|splash around
|splash about
|children splashing
Synonyms
paddle (Often suggests gently moving feet or hands in shallow water, with less noise or force than splashing.)
Antonyms
float (To rest on the surface of water without active movement or making it fly around.)
Themes
daily life
|leisure
|daily_life
|nature
Definition
To move in water so that it goes up in the air in drops, usually for fun.
To move around in water or another liquid so that it flies in drops and makes noise, often in a playful way.
NOUN
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] with a splash
There was a loud splash as the rock hit the water.
Hangos csobbanás hallatszott, amikor a kő a vízbe csapódott.
She jumped into the pool with a huge splash.
Óriási csobbanással ugrott a medencébe.
I heard a splash behind me and turned around.
The frog disappeared into the pond with a soft splash.
Raindrops made a gentle splash on the windowpane.
Learner examples
The stone hit the lake with a big splash.
A kő nagy csobbanással esett a tóba.
He fell into the pool with a loud splash.
Hangos csobbanással esett a medencébe.
We heard a splash and saw the fish jump.
The child jumped in the puddle and made a splash.
I dropped the spoon in the water and it made a splash.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "noise" instead of a specific sound word. While "noise" is possible, using "splash" makes it clear that the sound comes from liquid hitting something.
Meaning
sound or action of liquid hitting
Collocations
a loud splash
|a big splash
|with a splash
|hear a splash
|fall with a splash
Synonyms
plop (Describes a softer, duller sound of something falling into liquid, often smaller or quieter than a splash.)
Antonyms
silence (The complete lack of sound, which contrasts with the noisy action of a splash.)
Themes
nature
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
The sudden noise or movement when water or another liquid hits something or when something falls into water.
The sudden sound or action made when liquid hits a surface or when something falls into liquid.
NOUN
B1
4
egy kevés
A2
Usage pattern:
a splash of [liquid]
I like a splash of milk in my coffee.
Én egy kevés tejjel szeretem a kávémat.
Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
Adj hozzá egy kevés citromlevet, hogy élénkebb legyen az íze.
She put a splash of soy sauce into the pan.
He finished the dish with a splash of olive oil.
Pour in a splash of cold water if the sauce is too thick.
Learner examples
He puts a splash of milk in his tea.
Egy kevés tejet tesz a teájába.
Add a splash of water to the soup.
Adj egy kevés vizet a leveshez.
She likes a splash of lemon in her drink.
The recipe says to add a splash of oil.
I put a splash of cream on the fruit.
Common mistake:
Learners may say "a little water" instead of "a splash of water." This is not wrong, but "a splash of" is very natural in recipes and drink orders when the amount is small and quickly added.
Meaning
small amount of liquid
Collocations
a splash of milk
|a splash of water
|a splash of lemon
|a splash of cream
|a splash of vinegar
Synonyms
dash (Often used in cooking and drinks; very close in meaning but "dash" can sound slightly more formal or recipe-like.)
Antonyms
flood (Suggests a very large amount of liquid, the opposite of a small splash.)
Themes
cooking
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A little bit of liquid that you add to something, often quickly.
A small quantity of liquid, especially one that is quickly poured or added to something else.
NOUN
B1
5
színfolt
B2
Usage pattern:
a splash of [color/light]
The artist added a splash of red to the canvas.
A művész egy vörös színfoltot vitt fel a vászonra.
A yellow pillow gives a nice splash of color to the grey sofa.
Egy sárga párna kellemes színfolt a szürke kanapén.
Sunlight created splashes of light on the wall.
She wore a blue scarf as a splash of color with her black coat.
Wildflowers added bright splashes of purple along the path.
Learner examples
The room is white, but there is a splash of blue on one wall.
A szoba fehér, de az egyik falon van egy kék színfolt.
He added a splash of red paint to the picture.
Egy piros festékfoltot vitt fel a képre.
Her green bag is a splash of color with her black clothes.
Flowers gave a splash of color to the garden.
The lights made splashes of yellow on the floor.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes translate directly from their own language and say "point of color" or "small color." In English, the common phrase is "a splash of color" for a small but strong area of color.
Meaning
patch of bright color or light
Collocations
a splash of color
|a splash of paint
|bright splashes of red
|splashes of light
|add a splash of blue
Synonyms
streak (Suggests a long, thin line of color rather than a more irregular patch like a splash.)
Antonyms
drabness (Describes dull, plain appearance without bright colors, the opposite effect of a splash of color.)
Themes
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small, bright part of color or light that makes something look less boring.
A small, noticeable area of bright color or light on a surface, often used to make something look less plain.
NOUN
B2
6
Usage pattern:
make a splash (with [something])
Her first film made a big splash at the festival.
Első filmje nagy feltűnést keltett a fesztiválon.
The new startup made a splash in the tech world.
Az új startup nagy feltűnést keltett a technológiai világban.
His bold speech created a splash in the media.
The brand is trying to make a splash with its latest campaign.
The designer’s collection caused quite a splash on social media.
Learner examples
Her new song made a big splash online.
Új dala nagy feltűnést keltett az interneten.
The company wants to make a splash with its new phone.
A cég nagy feltűnést akar kelteni az új telefonjával.
His book did not make a splash; few people read it.
The young actor made a splash in his first movie.
They hope their new app will make a splash in the market.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "make a splash" is about real water. In modern English this phrase usually means to get a lot of attention or success, not literally to jump into water, unless the context clearly shows a physical meaning.
Meaning
strong public impact or success
Collocations
make a splash
|big splash
|media splash
|a splash in the market
|a splash in the industry
Synonyms
sensation (Stronger and more dramatic; suggests something extremely exciting or shocking that many people talk about.)
Antonyms
non-event (Something that fails to attract attention or interest, the opposite of making a splash.)
Themes
media
|business
|culture
|communication
Definition
A situation where something becomes very noticed and talked about by many people, often suddenly.
A strong, noticeable effect that something has on public attention, especially when it is new or different.
VERB
C1
7
Usage pattern:
to splash [something] across [a page/a screen]
The scandal was splashed across the front pages of every major newspaper.
A botrány minden jelentős újság címlapján ott virított.
Her photo was splashed all over the gossip sites.
A fotója minden pletykaoldalon ott virított.
The website splashed the breaking news across its homepage.
They splashed the company’s logo on giant billboards downtown.
The story was splashed across the tabloids the next morning.
Learner examples
The newspaper splashed the story across the front page.
Az újság a címlapon, feltűnő helyen hozta le a hírt.
Her picture was splashed all over the internet.
A képe az egész interneten ott virított.
The website splashed the news on its main page.
The magazine splashed his face on the cover.
They splashed the ad on big screens in the city.
Common mistake:
Learners may only know the physical water meaning of "splash" and misunderstand headlines like "Scandal splashed across front pages." Here, it means "shown very big and clearly" in the media, not covered with water.
Meaning
display something very prominently
Collocations
splash a headline
|splash the story across the front page
|splashed across the screen
|splashed across the tabloids
|splash the news
Synonyms
headline (Often used as a verb meaning to give something the main title or top position, usually slightly more neutral and technical than "splash.")
Antonyms
bury (Journalistic term meaning to place a story in a position where few people will see it, the opposite of splashing it across the front page.)
Themes
media
|journalism
|communication
|business
Definition
To show words or pictures in a very big and clear way so that people notice them, for example on a website or the front page of a newspaper.
To present text, images, or a story in a very large, eye-catching way in newspapers, online media, or advertising.
Grammar
Dictionary form
splash
IPA
GB/splˈæʃ/
US/splˈæʃ/
Syllables & stress
splash (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (splash)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: splash
- Plural: splashes
Verb
- Base: splash
- 3rd Person Singular: splashes
- Present Participle: splashing
- Past: splashed
Word family
Forms
splashes
noun
splashing
verb
splashed
verb
Related words
splashy
adjective
Expressions
a splash of color
1/ə splˈæʃ əv kˈʌlɚ/
fixed phrase
small added bright color
A small amount of bright color that makes something look more interesting or less plain.
Examples
- The red cushions add a splash of color to the grey sofa.
- She wore a yellow scarf as a splash of color with her black dress.
- Plants can bring a splash of color to an office.
make a splash
1/mˈeɪk ə splˈæʃ/
idiom
attract a lot of attention
To do something new or impressive so that many people notice and talk about you or it.
Examples
- The young singer made a splash with her debut album.
- The company hopes its new electric car will make a splash in the market.
- He made quite a splash when he joined the team and scored three goals in his first game.
splash across the front page
1/splˈæʃ əkɹˈɔs ðə fɹˈʌnt pˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
show very big on front page
To print or show a story or picture very large on the main page of a newspaper or website.
Examples
- The scandal was splashed across the front page of every major newspaper.
- Her photo was splashed across the front page the next morning.
- The victory was splashed across the front page of the sports section.
splash around
1/splˈæʃ ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
move and play in water
To move and play in water so that it goes up in the air in drops.
Examples
- The children spent hours splashing around in the pool.
- We splashed around in the shallow water to cool off.
- Ducks were splashing around near the riverbank.
splash down
1/splˈæʃ dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
technical
land in water from above
(Usually for a spacecraft or aircraft) to land in the sea or another body of water.
Examples
- The capsule is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean.
- After orbiting Earth, the spacecraft splashed down safely.
- The escape pod splashed down just off the coast.
splash out
1/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
spend a lot of money freely
To spend a lot of money on something, especially something nice that you do not really need.
Examples
- We decided to splash out on a luxury hotel for our anniversary.
- He splashed out on a new phone even though his old one still worked.
- They rarely eat out, but when they do, they like to splash out.
splash out on
1/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
spend a lot on something
To spend a lot of money on a particular thing, often as a special treat.
Examples
- She splashed out on designer shoes for the wedding.
- They splashed out on a new TV for the living room.
- We splashed out on first-class tickets for once.
splash screen
1/splˈæʃ skɹˈin/
fixed phrase
technical
introductory software screen
A picture or page that you see for a short time when a program or website is starting.
Examples
- The app shows its logo on a blue splash screen while it loads.
- The new splash screen appears for only two seconds now.
- Designers updated the splash screen to match the company’s new branding.