subtitle
gb/sˈʌbtˌaɪtəl/ us/sˈʌbtˌaɪtəl/
B1
English
~ 8600
felirat, feliratoz, alcím, alcímet ad
NOUN
B1
1
felirat
A2
Usage pattern:
to watch [something] with [language] subtitles
I always watch Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Mindig angol felirattal nézem a koreai sorozatokat.
The subtitles are out of sync with the audio, so it’s hard to follow the story.
A feliratok nincsenek szinkronban a hanggal, ezért nehéz követni a történetet.
Can you turn on the subtitles? I can’t hear very well on this train.
The movie only has French and Spanish subtitles available.
The hearing-impaired viewer relied on the subtitles to enjoy the film.
Learner examples
She reads the subtitles while she watches the movie.
A feliratot olvassa, miközben nézi a filmet.
The video has subtitles in three languages.
A videóhoz három nyelven van felirat.
He turns on the subtitles when the sound is low.
These subtitles help me learn new words.
Without subtitles, I do not understand this show.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'subtitles' with 'dubbing'. 'Subtitles' are written words on the screen, while 'dubbing' is replacing the original speech with a different recorded voice in another language.
Meaning
text of speech on screen
Collocations
English subtitles
|with subtitles
|add subtitles
|turn on subtitles
|subtitles for the hearing impaired
|subtitle track
Synonyms
captions (Often used for same-language onscreen text, especially for accessibility; in some regions it overlaps with 'subtitles'.)
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closed captions (More technical; usually refers to subtitles that include sound effects and are made for deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers.)
Themes
media
|technology
|language
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
Words at the bottom of a movie or video that show what people say, often in another language.
Text displayed at the bottom of a screen that shows what people are saying in a film, TV show, or video, usually as a translation or transcription.
VERB
B2
2
feliratoz
B1
Usage pattern:
to subtitle [a film / video] (in [language])
The company hired freelancers to subtitle the series in ten languages.
A cég szabadúszókat bízott meg azzal, hogy tíz nyelvre feliratozzák a sorozatot.
We need to subtitle this training video before sending it to our offices abroad.
Feliratoznunk kell ezt az oktatóvideót, mielőtt elküldjük a külföldi irodáinknak.
The documentary was subtitled in English for the international festival.
Many creators now automatically subtitle their content for social media.
They are subtitling the film to make it accessible to a wider audience.
Learner examples
She will subtitle the movie in English.
Angolul fogja feliratozni a filmet.
They subtitled the video so more people can understand it.
Feliratozták a videót, hogy többen megérthessék.
This clip is subtitled in three languages.
The team is subtitling the show for TV.
He wants to learn how to subtitle videos.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'translate subtitles a film'* instead of 'subtitle a film'. The verb 'subtitle' already includes the idea of translating and adding text, so say 'subtitle a film', not 'translate subtitles a film'.
Meaning
to add subtitles to video
Collocations
subtitle a film
|subtitle a video
|subtitled in English
|professionally subtitled
|automatically subtitled
Synonyms
caption (In video production contexts, 'caption' can mean to provide onscreen text, but it is more associated with accessibility features.)
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translate (Focuses on changing the language; does not specifically mean adding text to a screen.)
Themes
media
|technology
|work
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
To put the spoken words of a movie or video on the screen as text, usually in another language.
To add subtitles to a film, TV show, or video by creating and synchronizing the onscreen text of the spoken dialogue.
NOUN
C1
3
alcím
B1
Usage pattern:
the subtitle '[phrase]' of [a book / film]
The full subtitle of the book is 'A Brief History of Humankind'.
A könyv teljes alcíme: „Az emberiség rövid története”.
On the cover, the subtitle makes it clear that the book is a practical guide.
A borítón az alcím egyértelművé teszi, hogy a könyv gyakorlati útmutató.
The article’s subtitle summarizes the main argument in one sentence.
The film’s subtitle, 'The Final Chapter', suggests it is the last in the series.
Designers debated how large the subtitle should appear under the main title.
Learner examples
The book has a long subtitle on the cover.
A könyv borítóján hosszú alcím van.
Please read the title and the subtitle of the article.
Kérlek, olvasd el a cikk címét és alcímét.
The subtitle tells you what the book is really about.
Her thesis title is very short but the subtitle is detailed.
I like how the subtitle explains the main title.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with screen subtitles and may say things like *'I read the subtitle during the movie'* when they mean the onscreen text of the dialogue. For books and articles, 'subtitle' is the extra line of the title, usually printed on the cover or first page.
Meaning
secondary, explanatory title line
Collocations
book subtitle
|title and subtitle
|catchy subtitle
|under the subtitle
|a subtitle reading "..."
Synonyms
tagline (Often more promotional or catchy, especially for movies and advertising, rather than purely descriptive.)
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strapline (Mainly British English; similar to 'tagline' and sometimes used like a subtitle in marketing contexts.)
Themes
education
|media
|writing
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
Extra words under the main title of a book, film, or article that give more information about it.
A secondary line of title for a book, film, article, or other work that explains, expands, or comments on the main title.
VERB
C2
4
alcímet ad
B1
Usage pattern:
to subtitle [a work] '[phrase]'
The author subtitled the book 'A Journey Through Modern Europe'.
A szerző az „Utazás a modern Európán át” alcímet adta a könyvnek.
Her dissertation is subtitled 'Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Planning'.
Disszertációja a „Kihívások és lehetőségek a várostervezésben” alcímet viseli.
The director subtitled the documentary 'Voices from the North'.
The article is subtitled 'Why Small Habits Matter More Than Big Goals'.
Learner examples
She subtitled her book 'A True Story'.
Az „Igaz történet” alcímet adta a könyvének.
The movie is subtitled 'A Love Story'.
A film az „Egy szerelmi történet” alcímet viseli.
He subtitled his report 'Problems and Solutions'.
The article is subtitled 'Ten Simple Rules'.
Common mistake:
This use of 'subtitle' is quite formal and rare in speech. Learners may overuse it instead of simpler phrases like 'with the subtitle' or 'with the words ... under the title'.
Meaning
to give a work a subtitle
Collocations
subtitled "A Memoir"
|subtitled "A Novel"
|subtitled 'How We Got Here'
|subtitled 'A Beginner's Guide'
Synonyms
entitle (Broader; means to give a title in general, not specifically a secondary or explanatory one.)
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label (More general and less formal; can mean to name or categorize, not limited to book or film titles.)
Themes
education
|media
|writing
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
To give a book, film, or article extra words under the main title to explain it.
To provide a book, film, article, or other work with a subtitle that explains or adds information to the main title.
Grammar
Dictionary form
subtitle
IPA
GB/sˈʌbtˌaɪtəl/
US/sˈʌbtˌaɪtəl/
Syllables & stress
sub - title (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sub)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: subtitle
- Plural: subtitles
Verb
- Base: subtitle
- 3rd Person Singular: subtitles
- Present Participle: subtitling
- Past: subtitled
Word family
Expressions
English subtitles
1/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ sˈʌbtˌaɪtəlz/
fixed phrase
subtitles written in English
Subtitles that are written in English, used to help people understand a movie, show, or video.
Examples
- Does this Korean drama have English subtitles?
- I watched the French film with English subtitles.
- The YouTube video offers English subtitles for non-native speakers.
subtitled in English
1/sˈʌbtˌaɪtəld ˈɪn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
fixed phrase
video has English subtitles
Used to say that the subtitles on a movie or video are written in English.
Examples
- The original Japanese film is subtitled in English.
- All the lectures are subtitled in English for international students.
- The documentary was subtitled in English for the festival audience.
title and subtitle
1/tˈaɪtəl ˈænd sˈʌbtˌaɪtəl/
fixed phrase
main title plus secondary title
The full name of a book, film, or article, including both the main title and the extra words under it.
Examples
- Please write the title and subtitle of the book on your bibliography.
- The designer adjusted the spacing between the title and subtitle on the cover.
- On the slide, make the title and subtitle clearly different in size.
turn on the subtitles
1/tˈɚn ˈɔn ðə sˈʌbtˌaɪtəlz/
fixed phrase
activate subtitles on a device
To use the remote or settings to make subtitles appear on the screen while you watch something.
Examples
- Can you turn on the subtitles? The sound is too low.
- I always turn on the subtitles when I watch shows in English.
- If you turn on the subtitles, you’ll understand the dialogue better.
with subtitles
1/wˈɪθ sˈʌbtˌaɪtəlz/
fixed phrase
a film or video has subtitles
Used to say that a movie, show, or video has subtitles you can read on the screen.
Examples
- I prefer to watch foreign films with subtitles.
- Is this movie available with subtitles in English?
- The series is now streaming worldwide with subtitles in ten languages.