subject
gb/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt/ us/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt/
A1
English
~ 400
téma, tárgy, tantárgy, alany, alávet, kitesz, függ, alávetett, kötött
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[subject] of [discussion/study]
Climate change was the main subject of the conference.
A klímaváltozás volt a konferencia fő témája.
She quickly changed the subject to avoid the question.
Gyorsan témát váltott, hogy kitérjen a kérdés elől.
The article's subject is the history of jazz.
He became the subject of gossip after the incident.
Mathematics was always her favorite subject at school.
Learner examples
This book is about the subject of space.
Ez a könyv az űr témájával foglalkozik.
The subject of the movie is friendship.
A film témája a barátság.
My favorite subject is science.
We talk about many subjects in class.
The teacher told us the subject for today.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'subject' with 'object' in grammar, using one in place of the other.
Meaning
person or thing discussed
Collocations
main subject
|change the subject
|subject of discussion
|subject matter
|subject area
Synonyms
topic (Refers specifically to the theme or matter being considered, often interchangeable in casual contexts.)
Antonyms
object (In grammar, 'object' is the receiver of an action, opposite to 'subject' as the doer.)
Themes
education
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person or thing that people talk about or study.
A person, topic, or thing that is being talked about, described, or studied.
NOUN
A1
2
Usage pattern:
[subject] in [school/university]
Mathematics is a difficult subject for many students.
A matematika sok diák számára nehéz tantárgy.
History was my favorite subject in high school.
A történelem volt a kedvenc tantárgyam a középiskolában.
She decided to major in biology as her main subject.
Art is not a compulsory subject at this level.
We have six different subjects this semester.
Learner examples
Math is a hard subject for me.
Számomra a matematika nehéz tantárgy.
English is my favorite subject.
Az angol a kedvenc tantárgyam.
I study three subjects at school.
Science is an important subject.
We learn many subjects each year.
Meaning
area of study
Collocations
school subject
|favorite subject
|study a subject
|major subject
Synonyms
discipline (More formal and academic term for an area of study.)
Antonyms
extracurricular activity (Activities outside formal academic subjects.)
Themes
education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A type of class or study in school or university.
An area of knowledge that is taught and studied in school, college, or university.
NOUN
A2
TECHNICAL
3
alany
B1
In the sentence 'The cat sleeps,' 'the cat' is the subject.
Az „A macska alszik” mondatban az „a macska” az alany.
Every sentence needs a subject and a verb.
Minden mondatban kell alany és ige.
The teacher asked us to underline the subject in each sentence.
Learner examples
In this sentence, 'I' is the subject.
Ebben a mondatban az „én” az alany.
The subject comes before the verb.
Az alany az ige előtt áll.
We must write a subject in every sentence.
Meaning
doer in a sentence
Collocations
grammatical subject
|subject and predicate
Synonyms
agent (In linguistic terms, agent refers to the doer of an action; similar but not identical to grammatical 'subject'.)
Antonyms
object (In grammar, the receiver of an action.)
Themes
grammar
|education
|communication
Definition
The word in a sentence that shows who or what does something.
In grammar, the part of a sentence that performs the action or is described.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
to subject [someone] to [something]
Prisoners were subjected to harsh treatment.
A foglyokat kegyetlen bánásmódnak vetették alá.
The proposal will be subjected to careful review before approval.
A javaslatot jóváhagyás előtt alapos felülvizsgálatnak vetik alá.
He subjected his team to long working hours.
Learner examples
They subjected him to many tests.
Sok vizsgálatnak vetették alá.
The law subjects us to strict rules.
A törvény szigorú szabályoknak vet alá minket.
She was subjected to cold weather.
Meaning
force to experience something
Collocations
subject someone to abuse
|subject to review
|subject to change
Synonyms
expose (Implies putting someone in a situation where they experience something, not always by force.)
Antonyms
protect (To keep someone safe from experiencing harm.)
Themes
law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone have to face something bad or hard.
To cause someone to undergo or be affected by something, often unpleasant or restrictive.
B2
FORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
[something] is subject to [condition/rule]
All bookings are subject to availability.
Minden foglalás a szabad helyek függvényében lehetséges.
The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Az ütemterv előzetes értesítés nélkül változhat.
Participation is subject to approval by the committee.
Learner examples
This price is subject to tax.
Ezt az árat adó terheli.
The plan is subject to change.
A terv változhat.
Your idea is subject to approval.
Meaning
dependent on conditions
Collocations
subject to approval
|subject to change
Synonyms
conditional (Emphasizes dependence on certain conditions being met.)
Antonyms
unconditional (Not dependent on any condition.)
Themes
law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Depending on something else; possible to change because of it.
Likely to be affected by or dependent on certain conditions or authority.
Grammar
Dictionary form
subject
IPA
GB/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt/
US/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt/
Syllables & stress
sub - ject (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sub)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: subject
Noun
- Base: subject
- Plural: subjects
Verb
- Base: subject
- 3rd Person Singular: subjects
- Present Participle: subjecting
- Past: subjected
Word family
Forms
subjects
noun
subjecting
verb
subjected
verb
Core family
subjective
adjective B2
Related words
subjectively
adverb
Advanced or less common
subjectivity
noun C1
Expressions
be subject to change
1/bˈi sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
may be altered later
It might change later if things are different.
Examples
- The schedule is subject to change depending on the weather.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
change the subject
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt/
fixed phrase
switch conversation topic
To start talking about something different from before.
Examples
- I didn’t want to talk about it, so I changed the subject.
- He quickly changed the subject when politics came up.
subject to approval
1/səbd͡ʒˈɛkt tə əpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
formal
needs permission first
It will happen only if someone official says yes first.
Examples
- Your request is subject to approval by the board.
- The sale is subject to approval from management.