star
gb/stˈɑɹ/ us/stˈɑɹ/
A2
English
~ 1300
csillag, sztár, főszerepet játszik, kiemelkedő tehetség
NOUN
A2
1
csillag
A1
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] star
The North Star has guided travelers for centuries.
A Sarkcsillag évszázadokon át segítette az utazókat a tájékozódásban.
Many stars are much larger than our Sun.
Sok csillag sokkal nagyobb, mint a Napunk.
Through the telescope, we saw a red giant star.
Learner examples
The Sun is a star.
A Nap egy csillag.
I can see many stars at night.
Éjszaka sok csillagot látok.
That star is very bright.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'star' with 'planet'; planets do not make their own light.
Meaning
A luminous celestial body
Collocations
bright star
|distant star
|star cluster
|shooting star
|binary star
Synonyms
sun (Refers to the specific star at the center of our solar system.)
Antonyms
planet (A large celestial body that does not produce its own light.)
Themes
astronomy
|space
|nature
|science
Definition
A huge ball of very hot gas in space that gives off light, like the Sun.
A massive, self-luminous sphere of hot gases, primarily hydrogen and helium, visible in the night sky.
NOUN
A2
2
sztár
A2
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] star
She became a Hollywood star after her breakout role.
Áttörést hozó szerepe után hollywoodi sztár lett.
The soccer star scored three goals in the match.
A futballsztár három gólt szerzett a meccsen.
He's a rising star in the music industry.
Learner examples
She is a movie star.
Ő filmsztár.
The football star is very popular.
A futballsztár nagyon népszerű.
He is a big pop star.
Common mistake:
Sometimes confused with 'celebrity', but 'star' often implies exceptional skill as well as fame.
Meaning
A celebrated entertainer or sports figure
Collocations
movie star
|pop star
|sports star
|Hollywood star
Synonyms
celebrity (A general term for a famous person, not limited to performance.)
Antonyms
unknown (Someone who is not famous or recognized.)
Themes
entertainment
|sports
|celebrity
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is very famous and skilled in acting, singing, sports, or similar activities.
A person who is widely known and admired for their talent in entertainment, sports, or another public field.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to star in [something]
She will star in the new action film.
Az új akciófilmben ő játssza majd a főszerepet.
The play stars two award-winning actors.
A darabban két díjnyertes színész játszik főszerepet.
He starred alongside his brother in the comedy series.
Learner examples
She will star in the new film.
Ő játssza majd a főszerepet az új filmben.
He stars in that TV show.
Abban a tévéműsorban ő játssza a főszerepet.
They star together in the play.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'star' as a verb with 'feature'; 'feature' can include less prominent roles.
Meaning
To be the main performer
Collocations
star in a movie
|star alongside
|star opposite
Synonyms
headline (Used more for events or shows, meaning to be the main attraction.)
Antonyms
support (To play a secondary role rather than the lead.)
Themes
entertainment
|performing arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be the most important actor or performer in a movie, play, or show.
To perform the principal part in a film, play, television show, or other entertainment event.
NOUN
A2
4
csillag
A1
The teacher put a gold star on my homework.
A tanár egy aranycsillagot tett a házi feladatomra.
Hotels are rated on a five-star scale.
A szállodákat egytől öt csillagig terjedő skálán minősítik.
An asterisk is sometimes called a star.
Learner examples
The paper has a gold star on it.
A papíron van egy aranycsillag.
That hotel has five stars.
Annak a szállodának öt csillaga van.
I drew a big star on the card.
Meaning
A star-shaped symbol or mark
Collocations
gold star
|five-star rating
Synonyms
asterisk (Specifically refers to the typographic symbol *.)
Themes
writing
|symbols
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small shape with points that looks like a star, used in writing or decoration.
A shape or symbol with points radiating from a center, often used for decoration or to indicate importance or quality.
NOUN
B1
5
sztár
B1
She's the star of the engineering team.
Ő a mérnökcsapat kiemelkedő tehetsége.
Our new chef is a rising star in the culinary world.
Az új séfünk feltörekvő csillag a gasztronómia világában.
That student is a real star in mathematics.
Learner examples
He is the star of the class.
Ő az osztály sztárja.
She is a rising star at work.
A munkahelyén feltörekvő tehetségnek számít.
Our teacher says I am a math star.
Meaning
An exceptionally skilled person (figurative)
Collocations
rising star
|star employee
Synonyms
standout (Informal term for someone who is noticeably better than others.)
Antonyms
mediocrity (Someone who is only average and not outstanding.)
Themes
achievement
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who is very good at something and admired by others.
A person who is exceptionally talented or admired in their field, not necessarily in entertainment or sports.
Grammar
Dictionary form
star
IPA
GB/stˈɑɹ/
US/stˈɑɹ/
Syllables & stress
star (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (star)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: star
- Plural: stars
Verb
- Base: star
- 3rd Person Singular: stars
- Present Participle: starring
- Past: starred
Word family
Forms
stars
noun
starring
verb
starred
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
starless
adjective
Advanced or less common
stardom
noun
stellar
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: starring Verb
- Irregular past: starred Verb
Expressions
a star is born
1/ə stˈɑɹ ˈɪz bˈɔɹn/
fixed phrase
Someone talented becomes known publicly
When someone new becomes famous because they are very talented.
Examples
- After her first big concert, a star was born.
- When he scored that winning goal, a star was born.
see stars
1/sˈi stˈɑɹz/
idiom
informal
Experience flashes of light after impact or dizziness
To see bright spots of light because you hit your head or feel dizzy.
Examples
- I hit my head on the door and saw stars.
- After spinning too fast, he started to see stars.
thank your lucky stars
1/θˈæŋk jˈʊɹ lˈʌki stˈɑɹz/
idiom
informal
Be thankful for good luck
To feel happy and lucky about something good that happened.
Examples
- You should thank your lucky stars you weren't hurt in that accident.
- I thank my lucky stars every day for my family.
under the stars
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə stˈɑɹz/
fixed phrase
Outdoors at night beneath the sky
Outside at night when you can see the stars above you.
Examples
- We camped under the stars by the lake.
- They enjoyed dinner under the stars on the rooftop.
reach for the stars
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ fɚ ðə stˈɑɹz/
idiom
Aim for something very ambitious
To try to do something that is very hard or special.
Examples
- She always tells her students to reach for the stars.
- She told her students to always reach for the stars.
- If you want to reach for the stars, you must work hard every day.
- If you reach for the stars, you might get further than you think.