super
gb/sˈupɚ/ us/sˈupɚ/
A2
English
~ 1300
szuper, nagyon, tök, házmester, gondnok, szuper-
A2
INFORMAL
1
szuper
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is super
The movie was super fun to watch.
Szuper jó volt megnézni a filmet.
This cake tastes super delicious.
Ez a torta szuper finom.
She’s a super talented singer.
We had a super time at the festival.
It’s super easy to use this app.
Learner examples
The game is super fun.
A játék szuper jó.
My teacher is super nice.
A tanárom szuper kedves.
This book is super easy to read.
He is super tall.
The park is super clean.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'super' as an adjective with 'super' as a prefix (e.g., 'supermarket').
Meaning
Extremely good or excellent
Collocations
super fun
|super easy
|super cool
|super important
|super nice
Synonyms
excellent (More formal; used in both spoken and written contexts.)
|
fantastic (Informal and enthusiastic; similar level of intensity.)
Antonyms
terrible (Indicates something is very bad, opposite of 'super' in this sense.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very, very good or great.
Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable.
A2
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
super [adjective/adverb]
I’m super tired after that workout.
Nagyon fáradt vagyok az edzés után.
He ran super fast and won the race.
Nagyon gyorsan futott, és megnyerte a versenyt.
We arrived super late to the party.
The kids were super excited about the trip.
Learner examples
I am super happy today.
Ma nagyon boldog vagyok.
She walks super quickly.
Nagyon gyorsan sétál.
We are super busy this week.
He is super strong.
Common mistake:
Some learners incorrectly use 'super' after an adjective instead of before it.
Meaning
Very; to a great extent
Collocations
super fast
|super quickly
|super tired
|super late
Synonyms
very (More neutral; less emphatic in tone.)
|
really (Informal emphasis similar to 'super' but more common in general speech.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite in intensity.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used before an adjective or adverb to mean 'very'.
Used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or adverb.
NOUN
B1
3
The super fixed the leaking faucet.
A házmester megjavította a csöpögő csapot.
If you have a problem with your apartment, talk to the super.
Ha gond van a lakásoddal, szólj a házmesternek.
Our building’s super is very friendly and helpful.
Learner examples
The super came to fix my door.
A házmester jött megjavítani az ajtómat.
I called the super about the heater.
Felhívtam a házmestert a fűtés miatt.
The super cleans the hall every day.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'super' (noun) with 'super' as slang for 'very good'. Context is key.
Meaning
Building superintendent
Collocations
call the super
|talk to the super
|building super
Synonyms
caretaker (More common in British English; broader range of duties.)
|
manager (General term for someone in charge; less specific to buildings.)
Antonyms
tenant (A person who rents and lives in the building, opposite role to the super.)
Themes
housing
|jobs
|work
Definition
A person who takes care of a building and fixes problems for people living there.
A person responsible for the maintenance and management of an apartment building.
B2
4
szuper-
B1
The superhero had superhuman abilities.
A szuperhősnek emberfeletti képességei voltak.
This telescope can detect supermassive black holes.
Ez a távcső szupermasszív fekete lyukakat is képes észlelni.
We drove down a newly built superhighway.
Learner examples
He has superhuman speed.
Emberfeletti sebessége van.
A whale is a superlarge animal.
A bálna szupernagy állat.
We saw a superhero in the movie.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the prefix 'super-' with the standalone adjective 'super'. They are different uses.
Meaning
Above, beyond, or greater than normal
Collocations
superhuman strength
|supernatural powers
|superhighway
Synonyms
ultra- (Similar meaning but often used in more technical or formal contexts.)
Antonyms
sub- (Means below or under, opposite of 'super-' as a prefix.)
Themes
core_vocabulary
Definition
Added to a word to mean bigger, better, or more than normal.
Added to words to mean above, beyond, or greater than normal in size, quality, or degree.
Grammar
Dictionary form
super
IPA
GB/sˈupɚ/
US/sˈupɚ/
Syllables & stress
su - per (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (su)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: super
Noun
- Base: super
- Plural: supers
Word family
Expressions
look super
1/lˈʊk sˈupɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Appear very good or attractive
To look very nice or attractive.
Examples
- You look super in that dress!
- He looks super after his vacation.
super cool
1/sˈupɚ kˈul/
fixed phrase
informal
Extremely fashionable or impressive
Very stylish or amazing.
Examples
- That new phone is super cool!
- Her shoes are super cool.
super-duper
1/sˈupɚ dˈupɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Extremely good (playful)
Very, very good; said in a fun way.
Examples
- That ice cream was super-duper tasty!
- You did a super-duper job on your homework.