trot
gb/tɹˈɑt/ us/tɹˈɑt/
B1
English
~ 8300
üget, kocog, odasiet, szaladgál, tipeg, ügetés, kocogás, hasmenés, megy a hasa, vén nyanya, vén banya, ügettet
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to trot [somewhere]
The horse trotted around the field, ears pricked forward.
A ló körbeügetett a mezőn, füleit előreszegezve.
I like to trot slowly around the park before breakfast.
Szeretek reggeli előtt lassan kocogni a parkban.
The dog trotted ahead of us on the trail and kept looking back.
The pony trotted up to the fence to greet the children.
Learner examples
The horse trots around the ring.
A ló körbeüget a pályán.
I trot for twenty minutes every morning.
Minden reggel húsz percet kocogok.
The little dog trots beside me when I walk.
She trots to the bus stop every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'trot' is only for horses. In modern English it can also describe people and pets moving in a slow run. Many learners also treat 'trot' and 'jog' as identical; 'jog' is more common for people doing regular exercise, while 'trot' sounds slightly more descriptive or story-like.
Meaning
Run slowly in a steady way
Collocations
trot slowly
|trot around
|trot ahead
|trot back
|pony trots
|trot along beside
Synonyms
jog (Commonly used for people running for exercise; 'trot' is also frequent for horses and small animals.)
Antonyms
walk (Describes moving more slowly and less energetically than trotting.)
Themes
movement
|sports
|animals
Definition
To run slowly and evenly, not walking but not running fast.
To move at a speed between a walk and a run in a steady gait, especially used of horses, dogs, or people running slowly for exercise.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to trot [somewhere]
She trotted over to the window to see who was outside.
Odasietett az ablakhoz, hogy megnézze, ki van odakint.
The waiter trotted back and forth between the tables all evening.
A pincér egész este ide-oda szaladgált az asztalok között.
He trotted downstairs to answer the phone before it stopped ringing.
The children trotted into the classroom, laughing and talking loudly.
Learner examples
She trots over to my desk with the files.
Odasiet az íróasztalomhoz az iratokkal.
The boy trots back to his seat.
A fiú visszasiet a helyére.
The dog trots into the house when I call.
I trot downstairs when I hear the bell.
Common mistake:
Learners may translate any fast walking as 'run' and avoid 'trot'. In English, 'trot' is natural when the movement is quick but not a full run, especially over a short distance, like inside a house or office.
Meaning
Walk quickly with light steps
Collocations
trot over
|trot back
|trot upstairs
|trot into the room
|trot downstairs
|trot across the office
Synonyms
scurry (Suggests faster, more nervous movement; 'trot' can be calmer and more neutral.)
Antonyms
stroll (Means to walk slowly and in a relaxed way, opposite of the hurried feeling of 'trot'.)
Themes
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To walk quickly with small, light steps, often because you are busy or in a hurry.
To go somewhere with quick, light steps, often indoors or over a short distance, usually because you are in a hurry or feeling energetic.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
at a trot
The horse broke into a trot as it left the stable.
A ló ügetésre váltott, amikor elhagyta az istállót.
We set off at a gentle trot along the beach.
Könnyű kocogással indultunk el a tengerparton.
He finished the race at a steady trot, saving his energy for the next day.
The old man managed a short trot to catch the bus.
Learner examples
The horse moves at a trot.
A ló ügetésben halad.
They started at a walk and then went into a trot.
Először lépésben haladtak, aztán ügetésre váltottak.
I ran the last part of the race at a slow trot.
The dog followed us at a happy trot.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'trot' is only a verb. It is also a common noun in phrases like 'at a trot' or 'into a trot' describing the speed or style of movement.
Meaning
Slow steady gait between walk and run
Collocations
at a trot
|break into a trot
|keep up a trot
|slow trot
|steady trot
|into a trot
Synonyms
jog (Refers mainly to people running for exercise; 'trot' is also standard for horses and other animals.)
Antonyms
walk (Describes a slower gait than a trot.)
Themes
movement
|sports
|animals
Definition
A way of moving that is faster than walking but not as fast as running, used when a horse or person moves at a slow run.
A gait or pace that is faster than a walk but slower than a run or gallop, especially used of horses, dogs, or people jogging.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
hasmenés
A2
megy a hasa
B1
Usage pattern:
to have the trots
That seafood gave me the trots all night.
Attól a tengeri ételtől egész éjjel ment a hasam.
He missed the match because he had the trots.
Kihagyta a meccset, mert ment a hasa.
Be careful with street food; it can give you the trots.
After two days with the trots, she finally went to see a doctor.
Learner examples
I can't go out; I have the trots.
Nem tudok elmenni; hasmenésem van.
The bad milk gave her the trots.
A romlott tejtől ment a hasa.
He runs to the toilet again and again because he has the trots.
This tea is for people with the trots.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say just 'a trot' to mean diarrhea. In natural English this sense is almost always used as the fixed plural phrase 'the trots', and it is informal, so it is better not to use it in polite or medical contexts.
Meaning
Informal term for diarrhea
Collocations
have the trots
|get the trots
|gave me the trots
|suffer from the trots
|cure the trots
Synonyms
diarrhea (More standard and medical; 'the trots' is casual and should not be used in formal situations.)
Antonyms
constipation (Describes difficulty passing stools, the opposite problem to diarrhea.)
Themes
health
|daily life
Definition
An informal way to say diarrhea, usually said as 'the trots'.
An informal term, usually used in the plural as 'the trots', meaning diarrhea.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
5
vén nyanya
B2
vén banya
B2
Usage pattern:
an old trot
Some rude kid called her an old trot on the bus.
Valami neveletlen kölyök vén nyanyának nevezte a buszon.
He's always complaining about that nosy old trot next door.
Folyton arra a szomszédban lakó kíváncsiskodó vén nyanyára panaszkodik.
In the film, the teacher starts as a strict old trot but softens by the end.
Learner examples
He calls his neighbor a silly old trot.
Butus vén nyanyának hívja a szomszédját.
She does not like being called an old trot.
Nem szereti, ha vén nyanyának hívják.
The book shows the aunt as a strict old trot.
That old trot in the shop is always angry.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this word is rude and sounds dismissive. It should only be used with care, usually in British English, and not as a neutral word for 'old woman'.
Meaning
Rude term for an old woman
Collocations
old trot
|silly old trot
|miserable old trot
|grumpy old trot
Synonyms
hag (Stronger and more offensive; 'old trot' is insulting but can sound a bit lighter or old-fashioned.)
Antonyms
sweet old lady (A positive way to describe an older woman, opposite in feeling to 'old trot'.)
Themes
people
|insults
|relationships
Definition
A rude, informal word for an old woman who seems unpleasant or silly, usually said as 'old trot'.
A mildly insulting term for an older woman who is seen as annoying, fussy, or unpleasant, usually used in the phrase 'old trot'.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
6
ügettet
B2
Usage pattern:
to trot [a horse] [around / along]
The trainer trotted the horse around the ring to show its movement.
Az idomár körbeügettette a lovat a lovaspályán, hogy megmutassa a mozgását.
She trotted her pony up and down for the vet to examine its leg.
Fel-alá ügettette a póniját az állatorvos előtt, hogy az megvizsgálhassa a lábát.
They trotted the mare along the track to warm her up before the race.
Learner examples
The rider trots the horse around the field.
A lovas körbeügetteti a lovat a mezőn.
He trots the pony up and down for the doctor.
Fel-alá ügetteti a pónit az állatorvos előtt.
She learns how to trot her horse safely.
The girl trots her horse in a small circle.
Common mistake:
Learners may only know the intransitive use ('the horse trots') and not realize you can also use 'trot' transitively when talking about training or showing a horse.
Meaning
Make a horse move at a trot
Collocations
trot the horse
|trot the pony around
|trot him around the ring
|trot her up and down
Themes
animals
|sports
Definition
To make a horse move in a trot, faster than walking but not running fast.
To ride, lead, or train a horse so that it moves at a trot.
Grammar
Dictionary form
trot
IPA
GB/tɹˈɑt/
US/tɹˈɑt/
Syllables & stress
trot (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (trot)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: trot
- Plural: trots
Verb
- Base: trot
- 3rd Person Singular: trots
- Present Participle: trotting
- Past: trotted
Word family
Forms
trots
noun
trotting
verb
trotted
verb
Related words
trotter
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: trotting Verb
- Irregular past: trotted Verb
Expressions
hot to trot
1/hˈɑt tə tɹˈɑt/
idiom
informal
Very eager or excited to act
Very keen or ready to do something, sometimes also meaning sexually excited in informal speech.
Examples
- The new player is hot to trot and ready to prove himself.
- Everyone was hot to trot when the project finally got the green light.
- She seemed hot to trot about trying the new restaurant.
on the trot
1/ˈɔn ðə tɹˈɑt/
idiom
informal
Happening one after another
Used to say that something happens several times in a row, with no break between them.
Examples
- Their team has won six games on the trot.
- I've been on the trot all day getting ready for the party.
- I've worked three weekends on the trot and I'm exhausted.
- She was on the trot from one meeting to the next.
- She got two promotions on the trot in less than a year.
- He's been on the trot since early this morning, running errands for his parents.
trot along
1/tɹˈɑt əlˈɔŋ/
phrasal verb
informal
Be told to go away
Used to tell someone, often a child, to go away or go home, usually in a light or friendly way.
Examples
- You'd better trot along now or you'll miss your bus.
- The teacher told the children to trot along home.
- Off you trot along, I've got work to do.
trot off
1/tɹˈɑt ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Go away or leave quickly
To leave a place, often quickly and in a light, busy way, sometimes to do something specific.
Examples
- He finished his coffee and trotted off to work.
- She trotted off to the shops before the rain started.
- The children trotted off without even saying goodbye.
trot out
1/tɹˈɑt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Reuse a familiar excuse or idea
To show or use the same excuse, story, or opinion again, especially when people are tired of hearing it.
Examples
- Whenever he's late, he trots out the same excuse about traffic.
- The politician trotted out the usual promises about cutting taxes.
- They trotted out an old video to prove their point.