true
gb/tɹˈu/ us/tɹˈu/
A2
English
~ 600
igaz, hű, hitelesség, valódi, eredeti, hiteles, megbízható, valódiság, pontosan beállított, egyenes
A2
1
igaz
A1
Usage pattern:
[something] is true
Her statement was completely true.
Az állítása teljesen igaz volt.
It is true that the company is facing challenges.
Igaz, hogy a cég nehézségekkel néz szembe.
The rumor turned out to be true.
What he said about the weather was true.
The report is true according to official data.
Learner examples
This story is true.
Ez a történet igaz.
It is true that cats sleep a lot.
Igaz, hogy a macskák sokat alszanak.
My name is true on the list.
The news is true.
Her answer is true.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'true' with 'truth', using 'true' as a noun. 'True' is an adjective; the noun form is 'truth'.
Meaning
Accurate or real
Collocations
true statement
|true story
|true fact
|come true
|hold true
Synonyms
accurate (Focuses on correctness in detail or measurement.)
|
correct (Emphasizes being free from mistakes.)
Antonyms
false (Indicates something is untrue or incorrect.)
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incorrect (Means not correct; wrong.)
Themes
communication
|logic
|knowledge
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Matching the facts; not wrong.
Accurately reflecting facts or reality; not false or incorrect.
B1
2
hű
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is true to [someone/something]
He has always been a true friend to me.
Mindig hű barátom volt.
She stayed true to her principles despite pressure.
A nyomás ellenére is hű maradt az elveihez.
They remained true to their promise.
A true partner supports you in hard times.
He proved himself to be a true ally.
Learner examples
She is a true friend.
Ő hű barát.
He is true to his family.
Hű a családjához.
I am true to my promise.
He stayed true to his team.
She is true to her word.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'real' meaning 'genuine', but here it means 'loyal'. Context determines meaning.
Meaning
Loyal and faithful
Collocations
true friend
|true love
|true to your word
Synonyms
loyal (Highlights consistent support and allegiance.)
|
faithful (Emphasizes devotion and reliability.)
Antonyms
disloyal (Indicates betrayal or lack of loyalty.)
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unfaithful (Suggests breaking trust or commitment.)
Themes
relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Always supporting someone or something; not changing loyalty.
Showing loyalty and faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is true [noun]
This is the one true version of the painting.
Ez a festmény egyetlen eredeti változata.
We finally learned her true identity.
Végre megtudtuk a valódi személyazonosságát.
The signature is true and verified.
He showed his true colors during the crisis.
That’s a true diamond, not glass.
Learner examples
This bag is true leather.
Ez a táska valódi bőrből készült.
Her name is her true name.
Ez a valódi neve.
This is a true story.
This coin is true gold.
The photo shows his true face.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'true' meaning 'real' with 'truth' meaning 'fact'. They are different parts of speech.
Meaning
Genuine; not fake
Collocations
true identity
|true colors
|true copy
Synonyms
genuine (Stresses authenticity over imitation.)
|
authentic (Implies verified originality.)
Antonyms
fake (Indicates something made to look real but not genuine.)
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counterfeit (Refers to illegal imitation, especially of money or goods.)
Themes
objects
|authenticity
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Real and not a copy or fake.
Real, authentic, or genuine; not imitation or counterfeit.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
egyenes
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is true
The wheels must be set true before tightening the bolts.
A kerekeket pontosan be kell állítani, mielőtt meghúzzuk a csavarokat.
Make sure the frame is perfectly true before welding.
Hegesztés előtt győződj meg róla, hogy a keret tökéletesen egyenes.
The carpenter checked if the board was true.
A bicycle wheel needs to be kept true for smooth riding.
The machine’s axis is now running true.
Learner examples
The table legs are true.
Az asztal lábai egyenesek.
The wheel is not true.
A kerék nem fut egyenesen.
Keep the door frame true.
This wall is not true.
The picture hangs true on the wall.
Meaning
Precisely aligned or positioned
Collocations
hold true
|ring true
Synonyms
aligned (Emphasizes correct positioning relative to a reference point.)
|
level (Focuses on horizontal correctness.)
Antonyms
misaligned (Not correctly aligned.)
|
crooked (Not straight; bent or twisted.)
Themes
engineering
|construction
|work
|technology
Definition
Straight or in the correct position or alignment.
Accurately aligned, level, or positioned as intended, often in technical contexts like carpentry or engineering.
Grammar
Dictionary form
true
IPA
GB/tɹˈu/
US/tɹˈu/
Syllables & stress
true (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (true)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: true
- Comparative: trueer
- Superlative: truest
Word family
Highlights
- Irregular comparative: trueer Adjective
Expressions
ring true
1/ɹˈɪŋ tɹˈu/
idiom
Seem believable or authentic
To sound like it could be true or real.
Examples
- His excuse didn’t ring true to me.
- The details of her story ring true based on what we know.
true colors
1/tɹˈu kˈʌlɚz/
idiom
Real character revealed
The kind of person someone really is, shown by their actions over time.
Examples
- He showed his true colors when he refused to help.
- In difficult times, people reveal their true colors.
true love
1/tɹˈu lˈʌv/
fixed phrase
Genuine romantic affection
Real and deep romantic feelings between two people.
Examples
- They believe they have found their true love.
- True love can be hard to find.
true to form
1/tɹˈu tə fˈɔɹm/
idiom
Behaving as expected
Doing something in the way you usually do it, often not surprising anyone.
Examples
- True to form, he arrived late again.
- She, true to form, brought homemade cookies.
come true
1/kˈʌm tɹˈu/
fixed phrase
Happen as hoped or imagined
When something you hope for really happens.
Examples
- Her dream of becoming a singer finally came true.
- Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came true.
- I hope your wishes come true.
- The prediction came true just as he said it would.