transparent
gb/tɹænspˈɛɹənt/ us/tɹænspˈɛɹənt/
B2
English
~ 7400
átlátszó, világos, áttekinthető, érthető, átlátható, nyílt, transzparens, észrevétlen
B2
1
átlátszó
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is transparent
The shower door is made of transparent glass.
A zuhanyajtó átlátszó üvegből készült.
Fish swam slowly in the transparent water of the lake.
A halak lassan úsztak a tó átlátszó vizében.
She wore a scarf so transparent that you could see the pattern of her shirt underneath.
A thin, transparent film covers the screen to protect it from scratches.
The jelly is almost transparent after it cools.
Learner examples
The bottle is transparent, so you can see the water.
A palack átlátszó, ezért látni benne a vizet.
We looked at the insect through a transparent sheet of plastic.
Egy átlátszó műanyag lapon keresztül néztük a rovart.
The lake was so transparent that we could see the rocks.
He put a transparent cover on his phone.
The box is transparent, and the toys are inside.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'transparent' with 'translucent'. 'Transparent' means you can see clearly through something, while 'translucent' means light passes through but the image is not clear.
Meaning
Allowing light to pass through
Collocations
transparent glass
|transparent plastic
|almost transparent
|transparent liquid
|thin transparent layer
|transparent film
Synonyms
see-through (More informal; strongly emphasizes that you can see clearly through the material.)
|
clear (Common for liquids or glass; can also mean 'not cloudy' without always being fully see-through.)
Antonyms
opaque (Cannot be seen through at all; the direct technical and everyday opposite.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Letting light go through so you can clearly see what is behind it.
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly and distinctly seen.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a transparent [system/process/explanation]
The contract is written in transparent language that anyone can follow.
A szerződést olyan világos nyelvezettel írták meg, amelyet bárki követni tud.
We need a more transparent process for choosing new suppliers.
Áttekinthetőbb folyamatra van szükségünk az új beszállítók kiválasztásához.
Her presentation was so transparent that even non-specialists could understand the main points.
The software has a transparent structure that makes it easy to maintain.
Good teachers make complex ideas transparent to their students.
Learner examples
The rules must be transparent for all workers.
A szabályoknak minden dolgozó számára világosnak kell lenniük.
He gave a transparent explanation of the plan.
Világos magyarázatot adott a tervről.
The new system is more transparent than the old one.
The book uses simple, transparent language.
We want a transparent process so no one is confused.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use only 'clear' in these cases and do not realize that 'transparent' can also describe language, processes, and systems that are easy to understand. 'Transparent' in this sense is slightly more formal than 'clear'.
Meaning
Easy to understand or interpret
Collocations
transparent process
|transparent system
|transparent rules
|transparent structure
|transparent explanation
|transparent language
Synonyms
clear (The most common word for easy to understand; slightly more general and basic than 'transparent'.)
|
straightforward (Emphasizes that something is simple and not complicated, often involving steps or instructions.)
Antonyms
confusing (Describes information or systems that are hard to understand; the practical opposite in comprehension.)
Themes
communication
|education
Definition
Very clear and easy to understand.
Easy to understand, interpret, or see the meaning of; not complicated or hidden.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is transparent about [something]
The company promised to be transparent about how it spends public money.
A vállalat megígérte, hogy átláthatóan számol be arról, hogyan költi el a közpénzt.
We try to keep our pricing transparent so customers know exactly what they are paying for.
Igyekszünk átláthatóvá tenni az árképzésünket, hogy az ügyfelek pontosan tudják, mit fizetnek ki.
Voters are demanding more transparent government procedures.
She was transparent about the risks involved in the project.
Nonprofits must be financially transparent to keep the trust of donors.
Learner examples
The manager was transparent about the job cuts.
A vezető nyíltan beszélt a leépítésekről.
They say their business is transparent with customers.
Azt mondják, hogy a vállalkozásuk átláthatóan működik az ügyfelek számára.
The school wants to be transparent with parents.
Our prices are transparent, with no extra fees.
The government should be transparent about how it uses taxes.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with simply 'easy to understand'. In business or politics, 'transparent' usually includes the idea of honesty and sharing full information, not just being easy to understand.
Meaning
Open and honest, not hiding information
Collocations
be transparent about
|transparent process
|financially transparent
|transparent governance
|transparent pricing
|transparent communication
Synonyms
open (Very common and slightly less formal; focuses on sharing information and not hiding things.)
|
accountable (Adds the idea that someone can be questioned or punished if they do something wrong, not just that they share information.)
Antonyms
secretive (Describes people or organizations that hide information or do not share what they are doing.)
Themes
business
|politics
|ethics
|communication
Definition
Showing all important information and not hiding anything, especially in business or government.
Open and honest about actions, decisions, and information, so that others can see and check what is happening.
C1
4
átlátszó
B2
Usage pattern:
a transparent [lie/attempt/excuse]
It was a transparent lie, but he told it anyway.
Átlátszó hazugság volt, de mégis elmondta.
Her praise was just a transparent attempt to get a promotion.
A dicsérete csak átlátszó próbálkozás volt arra, hogy előléptessék.
The apology was a transparent effort to avoid bad publicity.
Their sudden concern for the environment seemed rather transparent.
The politician's transparent excuse did little to calm the public.
Learner examples
Everyone knew it was a transparent lie.
Mindenki tudta, hogy átlátszó hazugság volt.
His smile was a transparent attempt to be liked.
A mosolya átlátszó próbálkozás volt arra, hogy kedveljék.
The reason he gave was a transparent excuse.
Her plan to get money from him was very transparent.
The ad is a transparent trick to make people buy more.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'transparent lie' means an honest or 'see-through' lie. In this context, it means a lie that is very obvious and not believable.
Meaning
So obvious that it fools no one
Collocations
transparent lie
|transparent attempt
|transparent excuse
|transparent ploy
|transparent trick
Synonyms
obvious (General word for easy to see or understand; does not always suggest dishonesty, while 'transparent' often does in this context.)
|
blatant (Stronger and more negative; suggests something is very obvious and shameless.)
Antonyms
subtle (Describes actions or motives that are not easy to notice; the opposite of being easy to see through.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
Definition
Very easy to see and not believable, especially when someone is trying to lie or to get something.
So obvious in its purpose or dishonesty that it is easy to notice and not at all convincing.
C2
TECHNICAL
5
transzparens
C1
észrevétlen
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is transparent to [someone/system]
The encryption process is transparent to the user and runs automatically in the background.
A titkosítási folyamat transzparens a felhasználó számára, és automatikusan fut a háttérben.
Ideally, the migration should be transparent to existing applications.
Ideális esetben az átállásnak transzparensnek kell lennie a meglévő alkalmazások számára.
The new caching layer is transparent, so developers do not need to change their code.
From the customer's point of view, the failover mechanism is completely transparent.
In a well-designed system, most security features are transparent during normal use.
Learner examples
The update is transparent to the user.
A frissítés transzparens a felhasználó számára.
The change should be transparent for the old programs.
A változásnak transzparensnek kell lennie a régi programok számára.
In this app, the backup is transparent and runs by itself.
The system makes the extra step transparent for workers.
Good software keeps hard work transparent to the user.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'transparent' here means 'easy to understand', but in technical English it usually means that a process happens automatically in the background, without the user having to do anything or even notice it.
Meaning
Working invisibly in the background
Collocations
transparent to the user
|network-transparent
|transparent proxy
|transparent layer
|transparent middleware
Synonyms
invisible (Common word for not able to be seen; in tech, it also suggests something works without being noticed.)
Antonyms
noticeable (Describes something that the user clearly sees or feels when using a system.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
In technology, working in the background so the user does not see it or need to do anything special.
In computing or technical contexts, operating in a way that is invisible to the user or system, not requiring changes or special action to work.
Grammar
Dictionary form
transparent
IPA
GB/tɹænspˈɛɹənt/
US/tɹænspˈɛɹənt/
Syllables & stress
trans - par - ent (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: transparent
Word family
Core family
transparency
noun C1
transparently
adverb
Related words
translucent
adjective
Expressions
be transparent about [something]
1/bˈi tɹænspˈɛɹənt əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Openly share information about something
To talk honestly and clearly about something and not hide any important information.
Examples
- The company needs to be transparent about how it uses customer data.
- I want to be transparent about the risks before you sign this form.
- Governments should be transparent about their spending decisions.
make [something] transparent
2/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ tɹænspˈɛɹənt/
fixed phrase
Cause something to be clear or open
To change or explain something so that other people can easily see or understand it.
Examples
- We need to make the decision-making process more transparent.
- The report was written to make the company’s finances transparent.
- Good diagrams can make complex ideas transparent.
transparent to the user
3/tɹænspˈɛɹənt tə ðə jˈuzɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Working without the user noticing
Used in technology to say that something works in the background and the user does not see it or need to do anything.
Examples
- The security check is transparent to the user and runs automatically.
- All updates should be transparent to the user to avoid confusion.
- In this system, data compression is transparent to the user.