tag
gb/tˈæɡ/ us/tˈæɡ/
A2
English
~ 2500
címke, felcímkéz, megjelöl, betaggel, fogócska
NOUN
A2
1
címke
A2
Usage pattern:
a tag on [something]
The price tag says the shirt costs $25.
Az árcédula szerint az ing 25 dollárba kerül.
She wore a name tag at the conference.
Névtáblát viselt a konferencián.
Attach the luggage tag before checking your bag.
Each plant had a tag with its species name.
The dog's collar has a metal ID tag.
Learner examples
The price tag is on the bag.
Az árcédula a táskán van.
I see a name tag on her shirt.
Egy névtáblát látok az ingjén.
Put a tag on your suitcase.
This flower has a tag with its name.
The dog has a tag on its neck.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tag' with 'ticket'; a ticket usually allows entry or proves payment, while a tag identifies something.
Meaning
a label for identification
Collocations
price tag
|name tag
|luggage tag
|clothing tag
|ID tag
Synonyms
label (Most common synonym; can be used in all contexts where 'tag' means a label.)
Antonyms
unmarked (Indicates that something has no identifying label or mark.)
Themes
daily life
|commerce
|technology
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small label on something that gives information about it.
A small piece of paper, cloth, metal, or other material attached to an object to provide information about it.
VERB
B1
2
felcímkéz
B1
Usage pattern:
to tag [something]
They tagged all the products before putting them on the shelves.
Minden terméket felcímkéztek, mielőtt kitették őket a polcokra.
Please tag your luggage before boarding.
Kérjük, címkézze fel a csomagját beszállás előtt.
We need to tag each file with the correct code.
The museum tagged the artifacts for cataloging.
She tagged her clothes with her initials.
Learner examples
I will tag my bag.
Fel fogom címkézni a táskámat.
Please tag the box before sending it.
Kérlek, címkézd fel a dobozt, mielőtt elküldöd.
He tagged each photo with the date.
We must tag the books.
Tag your coat so you don't lose it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'tag' in games or online contexts; here it means physically attaching a label.
Meaning
to attach a label to something
Collocations
tag items
|tag luggage
|tag products
Synonyms
label (Often interchangeable when referring to attaching identifying information.)
Antonyms
remove (In this context, means to take off a label or tag.)
Themes
daily life
|commerce
|daily_life
|business
Definition
To put a small label on something to give information about it.
To attach a tag to something to provide identification or information.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to tag [someone] in [something]
She tagged me in her vacation photos on Facebook.
Megjelölt a Facebookon a nyaralási fotóin.
Don't forget to tag your friends in the group picture.
Ne felejtsd el megjelölni a barátaidat a csoportképen.
I was tagged in a funny meme yesterday.
He tagged his coworker in the project update post.
They tagged several people in the comment thread.
Learner examples
Please tag me in the photo.
Kérlek, jelölj meg a fotón.
He tagged his friend in the post.
Megjelölte a barátját a bejegyzésben.
I want to tag you in this picture.
She tagged me in her story.
They tagged us in the video.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'tag' here with physically attaching a label. In this context, it's digital and interactive.
Meaning
to mention someone online by link
Collocations
tag friends
|tag someone in a photo
|tag users
Synonyms
mention (In social media, 'mention' can refer to naming someone, but tagging often includes linking to their profile.)
Antonyms
untag (To remove an online link between content and a person's profile.)
Themes
technology
|social media
|communication
Definition
To add someone's name in an online post or picture so people can click and see their profile.
To identify someone in an online post, photo, or comment by linking to their profile.
NOUN
B1
4
címke
B1
Use relevant tags so your blog post is easier to find.
Használj releváns címkéket, hogy könnyebb legyen megtalálni a blogbejegyzésedet.
The video has several tags related to cooking.
A videón több főzéssel kapcsolatos címke van.
He added tags like 'travel' and 'adventure' to his photos.
Tags help users discover similar content.
The app lets you create custom tags for your files.
Learner examples
Add tags to your photo.
Adj címkéket a fényképedhez.
I use tags for my videos.
Címkéket használok a videóimhoz.
This post has many tags.
Tags make it easy to find things.
I write tags for my blog.
Meaning
keyword for categorizing online content
Collocations
hashtag tag
|search tag
|category tag
Synonyms
keyword (Used similarly in search and categorization, though 'tag' often refers specifically to user-assigned labels.)
Antonyms
uncategorized (Refers to content without any labeling for search or grouping.)
Themes
technology
|social media
|communication
Definition
A keyword you add to online posts so people can find them easily.
A word or phrase assigned to online content to help categorize and make it searchable.
NOUN
A2
5
fogócska
A2
The kids played tag in the park all afternoon.
A gyerekek egész délután fogócskáztak a parkban.
We used to play tag during recess at school.
Régebben fogócskáztunk az iskolai szünetben.
Tag is a simple game that needs no equipment.
He was tired after playing tag with his little sister.
They played freeze tag until it got dark.
Learner examples
We play tag at school.
Fogócskázunk az iskolában.
The children play tag in the yard.
A gyerekek fogócskáznak az udvaron.
He plays tag with his friends.
I like playing tag outside.
They play tag every day.
Meaning
children's chasing game
Collocations
play tag
Synonyms
it ('It' is used as the name of the game or the role of the chaser.)
Themes
games
|children
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A game where one person runs after others and touches one, who then becomes 'it'.
A children's game in which one player chases others and tries to touch them, making them 'it'.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tag
IPA
GB/tˈæɡ/
US/tˈæɡ/
Syllables & stress
tag (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (tag)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tag
- Plural: tag, tags
Verb
- Base: tag
- 3rd Person Singular: tags
- Present Participle: tagging
- Past: tagged
Word family
Forms
tags
noun
tagging
verb
tagged
verb
Related words
hashtag
noun
tagger
noun
Negative and opposite forms
tagless
adjective
Advanced or less common
tagline
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: tagging Verb
- Irregular past: tagged Verb
Expressions
freeze tag
1/fɹˈiz tˈæɡ/
fixed phrase
chasing game where players freeze when tagged
A kind of tag game where you must stop moving when someone touches you until another player frees you.
Examples
- The kids played freeze tag until dinner time.
- Freeze tag is my favorite game at recess.
name tag
1/nˈeɪm tˈæɡ/
fixed phrase
label with person's name for ID purposes
A small sign you wear that shows your name so people know who you are.
Examples
- Everyone at the meeting wore name tags.
- My name tag fell off during the event.
price tag
1/pɹˈaɪs tˈæɡ/
fixed phrase
label showing item's cost
A small label that shows how much something costs.
Examples
- The price tag says $50.
- She cut off the price tag before wearing the dress.
tag along
1/tˈæɡ əlˈɔŋ/
phrasal verb
go somewhere with someone uninvited
To go somewhere with someone, even if they did not ask you to come.
Examples
- I didn't have plans, so I decided to tag along with them to the concert.
- She asked if she could tag along on our trip.
tag on
1/tˈæɡ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
add something extra at the end
To add something at the end of something else.
Examples
- They tagged on an extra chapter at the end of the book.
- He tagged on a few more comments after finishing his speech.