walker
gb/wˈɔkɚ/ us/wˈɔkɚ/
A2
English
~ 4700
gyalogos, sétáló, járókeret, rollátor, bébikomp, túrázó
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a walker
She's an early-morning walker who enjoys the park.
Korán reggel jár sétálni, és nagyon szereti a parkot.
The city is full of walkers during the summer festival.
A nyári fesztivál idején tele van a város gyalogosokkal.
As a slow walker, he often lags behind his friends.
Learner examples
I am a fast walker.
Gyorsan gyalogolok.
The street is busy with walkers.
Sok gyalogos van az utcán.
Many walkers use this path.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'walker' with 'walking stick' or think it only refers to people with disabilities.
Meaning
Person who travels on foot
Collocations
fast walker
|slow walker
|avid walker
|regular walker
Synonyms
pedestrian (Often used for someone walking along streets, especially in traffic contexts.)
Antonyms
driver (Refers to someone operating a vehicle instead of walking.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who goes from place to place by walking.
A person who moves about by walking, especially for exercise or as a habit.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] uses a walker
After her surgery, she needed a walker to get around.
A műtétje után járókeretre volt szüksége, hogy közlekedni tudjon.
The hospital provided him with a folding walker.
A kórház összecsukható járókeretet biztosított neki.
His grandmother uses a walker to move safely around the house.
Learner examples
My grandfather uses a walker.
A nagyapám járókeretet használ.
The nurse gives her a walker.
A nővér járókeretet ad neki.
He walks slowly with his walker.
Common mistake:
Some learners may confuse this with 'stroller', which is for carrying babies.
Meaning
Device for helping someone walk
Collocations
use a walker
|need a walker
|folding walker
Synonyms
walking frame (British English term for the same device.)
Antonyms
wheelchair (A device for people who cannot walk at all.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A special frame that helps people walk when they are weak or hurt.
A frame, often with wheels, used to support someone who has difficulty walking due to age, injury, or disability.
NOUN
B1
3
bébikomp
B2
They put their son in a walker to help him move around.
Bébikompba ültették a kisfiukat, hogy könnyebben mozoghasson.
The baby sped across the room in her new walker.
A baba az új bébikompjában száguldott át a szobán.
Walker use should always be supervised for safety.
Learner examples
The baby is in a walker.
A baba bébikompban van.
She moves fast in her walker.
Gyorsan mozog a bébikompjában.
The baby plays in the walker.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'stroller', which is used for pushing babies outside.
Meaning
Baby device for learning to walk
Collocations
baby walker
|put in a walker
Synonyms
baby walking frame (Less common term describing the same object.)
Themes
family
|childcare
|daily_life
|health
Definition
A small chair on wheels that helps a baby move before it can walk alone.
A wheeled frame that supports a baby who is learning to walk.
NOUN
B1
4
túrázó
B1
The trail was busy with walkers enjoying the sunny day.
Az ösvény tele volt túrázókkal, akik élvezték a napsütéses időt.
As an experienced hill walker, she knows how to prepare for all weather.
Tapasztalt hegyi túrázóként tudja, hogyan készüljön fel bármilyen időjárásra.
Walkers are advised to carry plenty of water on this route.
Learner examples
The walkers go into the hills.
A túrázók felmennek a hegyekbe.
Many walkers come here in summer.
Nyáron sok túrázó jön ide.
The walkers follow the trail.
Meaning
Person who hikes outdoors
Collocations
hill walker
|long-distance walker
Synonyms
hiker (Usually implies walking in more rugged terrain; 'walker' can be used for gentler routes.)
Themes
travel
|sports
Definition
A person who walks in nature for fun or exercise.
A person who walks long distances outdoors, especially in the countryside or on trails, for enjoyment or exercise.
Grammar
Dictionary form
walker
IPA
GB/wˈɔkɚ/
US/wˈɔkɚ/
Syllables & stress
walk - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (walk)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: walker
- Plural: walkers
Word family
Forms
walkers
noun
Core family
walk
verb A1
Related words
walkable
adjective
walkway
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unwalkable
adjective
Expressions
baby walker
1/bˈeɪbi wˈɔkɚ/
fixed phrase
Device helping baby learn to walk
A small chair with wheels that lets a baby move before it can walk alone.
Examples
- We bought a baby walker for our daughter.
- Baby walkers should be used on flat surfaces only.
hill walker
1/hˈɪl wˈɔkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person hiking in hilly areas
Someone who walks in hills for fun or exercise.
Examples
- Hill walkers are common in this national park.
- She is an experienced hill walker with good equipment.
use a walker
1/jˈuz ə wˈɔkɚ/
fixed phrase
Operate mobility aid frame for walking
To move with the help of a special frame when you have trouble walking.
Examples
- He has to use a walker after the accident.
- Many elderly people use a walker at home.