tissue
gb/tˈɪʃu/ us/tˈɪʃu/
A1
English
~ 2900
papír zsebkendő, szövet, fátyolszövet
NOUN
A1
1
Usage pattern:
to use [a tissue] to wipe [something]
She pulled a tissue from the box and blew her nose.
Kivett egy papír zsebkendőt a dobozból, és kifújta az orrát.
Do you have a tissue? I spilled some coffee.
Van nálad papír zsebkendő? Kiöntöttem egy kis kávét.
He handed her a tissue to wipe her tears.
Learner examples
I need a tissue for my nose.
Kell egy papír zsebkendő az orromhoz.
Please give me a tissue.
Kérlek, adj egy papír zsebkendőt.
She uses a tissue to clean her face.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tissue' with 'napkin', but 'tissue' is softer and used mainly for the nose or face.
Meaning
Soft paper for wiping
Collocations
box of tissues
|facial tissue
|paper tissue
|grab a tissue
Synonyms
napkin (Usually refers to cloth or thicker paper used at meals; not as soft as tissues.)
|
handkerchief (A reusable cloth for wiping the nose or face; not disposable.)
Antonyms
cloth (A reusable fabric material, unlike disposable tissues.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|hygiene
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small piece of soft paper that you use to clean your nose or face.
A piece of soft, thin paper used for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
NOUN
B1
2
szövet
B2
Usage pattern:
[type of] tissue in [part of body]
Muscle tissue helps the body move.
Az izomszövet segíti a test mozgását.
Scar tissue formed after the injury healed.
A sérülés gyógyulása után hegszövet képződött.
The disease damages brain tissue over time.
Learner examples
Muscle tissue helps us move.
Az izomszövet segít mozognunk.
Skin is made of different tissues.
A bőr különböző szövetekből áll.
Doctors study brain tissue.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'tissue' here means paper; in biology it means living material in bodies.
Meaning
Group of similar body cells
Collocations
muscle tissue
|brain tissue
|scar tissue
|connective tissue
Synonyms
cell group (A general phrase meaning a cluster of cells; less precise in biology.)
Antonyms
organ (An organ is made of different tissues; it is larger and more complex.)
Themes
science
|biology
|medicine
|body
|health
Definition
A group of the same kind of cells in a body that do a special job.
A group of similar cells in an animal or plant that work together to perform a specific function.
NOUN
C1
3
fátyolszövet
C1
The dress was made from gold tissue.
A ruha aranyszövetből készült.
She wore a scarf of delicate silk tissue.
Finom selyemfátyolból készült sálat viselt.
The costume included layers of colorful tissue.
Learner examples
The dress has gold tissue in it.
A ruhában aranyszövet is van.
She wears a scarf of fine tissue.
Finom fátyolszövetből készült sálat visel.
The shop sells silk tissue.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with paper tissue; here it refers to cloth.
Meaning
Thin delicate fabric
Collocations
tissue silk
|gold tissue
Synonyms
gauze (A thin, open-weave fabric, often used for medical purposes; not decorative like tissue fabric.)
Themes
fashion
|textiles
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very thin and light cloth, sometimes with shiny threads.
A fine, light, often transparent fabric, sometimes woven with gold or silver threads.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tissue
IPA
GB/tˈɪʃu/
US/tˈɪʃu/
Syllables & stress
tis - sue (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tissue
- Plural: tissue, tissues
Word family
Forms
tissues
noun
Expressions
soft as tissue
1/sˈɔft ˈæz tˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
Extremely soft texture comparison
Very soft, like delicate paper or cloth called tissue.
Examples
- His skin was soft as tissue after the treatment.
- The bread was fresh and soft as tissue.
tissue paper
1/tˈɪʃu pˈeɪpɚ/
fixed phrase
Thin wrapping or cushioning paper
Very thin paper used to wrap or protect things.
Examples
- The gift was wrapped in pink tissue paper.
- She placed the glassware in a box with tissue paper to keep it safe.