clash
gb/klˈæʃ/ us/klˈæʃ/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 10000
összecsap, összecsapás, konfliktus, ütközés, nem illik össze, elüt, csattanás, összecsattan, ütközik, rangadó
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
1
összecsap
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] clashes with [someone/something] (over [something])
Demonstrators clashed with police outside the parliament building.
A tüntetők összecsaptak a rendőrökkel a parlament épülete előtt.
The two leaders have often clashed over immigration policy.
A két vezető gyakran összecsapott a bevándorlási politika miatt.
Residents clashed with the company at the meeting about the new factory.
Parents are clashing with the school board over the proposed changes.
Her views on climate change clash with those of many in her party.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Students clashed with security guards after the game.
A diákok a meccs után összecsaptak a biztonsági őrökkel.
The two candidates clashed during the TV debate.
A két jelölt összecsapott a tévévitában.
My parents often clash about money.
Workers clashed with managers over long working hours.
The group clashed with local people about the new road.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *clash* like a direct verb with an object (e.g., *He clashed him*). In this sense, *clash* is intransitive and usually followed by *with*: *He clashed with him*. Another confusion is with *crash*, which is used for accidents, especially with vehicles.
Σημασία
to come into serious conflict
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clash with police
|clash with protesters
|clash with rivals
|clash over policy
|clash over values
Συνώνυμα
conflict (More general and slightly more formal; can be quieter or longer-term than a clash.)
|
fight (More physical or emotional; less often used for abstract disagreements between ideas or policies.)
Αντώνυμα
cooperate (Emphasizes working together instead of being in strong opposition.)
Θέματα
conflict
|politics
|society
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To strongly fight or disagree with someone or something, sometimes in a loud or violent way.
To be in serious opposition or conflict, especially between people, groups, or their opinions, often involving a strong argument or even violence.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
összecsapás
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a clash between [group] and [group]
Several people were injured in clashes between protesters and police.
Többen megsérültek a tüntetők és a rendőrök közötti összecsapásokban.
Border clashes have continued for a third day.
A határ menti összecsapások immár harmadik napja folytatódnak.
The government warned that further clashes would not be tolerated.
Tensions led to clashes outside the stadium after the match.
The report described a series of violent clashes in the capital.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
There were clashes between fans after the game.
Összecsapások voltak a szurkolók között a meccs után.
Police tried to stop clashes in the city center.
A rendőrség megpróbálta megakadályozni az összecsapásokat a belvárosban.
Two groups had a clash outside the bar.
The news showed clashes in the streets.
The clash left many people hurt.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *a clash with* when they mean both sides (e.g., *a clash with police and protesters*). More natural is *clashes between police and protesters* when talking about two sides.
Σημασία
a serious fight or confrontation
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
violent clashes
|clashes between protesters and police
|deadly clashes
|street clashes
|border clashes
Συνώνυμα
confrontation (Focuses more on the face-to-face meeting and strong disagreement; not always violent.)
Αντώνυμα
truce (Refers to stopping fighting or conflict, the opposite situation of a clash.)
Θέματα
conflict
|society
|news
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A strong fight or battle between people or groups, sometimes with violence.
A serious fight or violent confrontation between people or groups, often in the street or during protests, matches, or wars.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
3
konfliktus
B2
ütközés
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a clash between [abstract thing] and [abstract thing]; a clash of [plural abstract noun]
The film explores the clash between tradition and modern life.
A film a hagyomány és a modern élet közötti konfliktust vizsgálja.
There was a clear culture clash when the company opened its first office abroad.
Egyértelmű kulturális konfliktus alakult ki, amikor a cég megnyitotta első külföldi irodáját.
A personality clash between the two managers affected the whole team.
The project failed because of a clash of interests between investors and local residents.
Her decision reflects a growing clash of values within the community.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Moving abroad, he felt a culture clash at his new school.
Külföldre költözve kulturális konfliktust érzett az új iskolájában.
There is a clash between my work life and family life.
Konfliktus van a munkám és a családi életem között.
We had a personality clash and could not work together.
The clash of interests stopped the business deal.
The book is about a clash of cultures.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *culture crash* instead of *culture clash*. Also, remember to use *of* with some phrases (*a clash of cultures*, *a clash of interests*) and *between* when naming two sides (*a clash between old and new ideas*).
Σημασία
strong conflict of ideas or styles
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
culture clash
|clash of cultures
|personality clash
|clash of interests
|clash of values
Συνώνυμα
conflict (General word for disagreement; *clash* often feels stronger or more sudden.)
Αντώνυμα
harmony (Suggests things fit well together without conflict, the opposite of a clash between ideas or styles.)
Θέματα
society
|culture
|work
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A strong problem or disagreement when ideas, beliefs, or ways of life are very different.
A strong and often long-lasting conflict between different ideas, beliefs, personalities, or ways of life, usually not involving physical violence.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
4
elüt
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[color/style/sound] clashes with [color/style/sound]
Her bright pink shoes clash with the orange dress.
Az élénk rózsaszín cipője nem illik a narancssárga ruhához.
The new building completely clashes with the historic town center.
Az új épület egyáltalán nem illik a történelmi városközponthoz.
The colors on that website really clash and are hard to look at.
His tie clashes with his shirt, making the outfit look strange.
The loud music clashes with the quiet atmosphere of the restaurant.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
These two colors clash.
Ez a két szín nem illik össze.
My red shirt clashes with these green pants.
A piros ingem nem illik ehhez a zöld nadrághoz.
The modern house clashes with the old street.
The music clashes with the soft lights.
Her bag clashes with her coat.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *clash* here to mean simply *be different*. It usually implies the difference is unpleasant or ugly, not just different. Also, avoid *clash to*; use *clash with*: *The curtains clash with the sofa.*
Σημασία
to look or sound bad together
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
colors that clash
|clashing colors
|clash with the curtains
|clash with the furniture
|clash badly
Συνώνυμα
mismatch (General term for not going well together; *clash* often suggests a stronger, more unpleasant effect.)
Αντώνυμα
complement (Means to go very well with something, often in color or style, the opposite of clashing.)
Θέματα
appearance
|art
|daily life
|daily_life
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
Ορισμός
To not look or sound good together because they are very different.
To look or sound unpleasant together because the colors, styles, or sounds are too different or do not go well with each other.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
5
csattanás
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the clash of [plural hard objects]
The only sound was the clash of swords in the courtyard.
Az udvaron csak a kardok csattanása hallatszott.
There was a sudden clash of cymbals as the orchestra reached the finale.
Amikor a zenekar elérte a finálét, hirtelen felhangzott a cintányérok csattanása.
She jumped at the clash of metal as the door slammed shut.
We heard the clash of dishes breaking in the kitchen.
The clash of shields echoed across the battlefield.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I heard the clash of two cars hitting each other.
Hallottam két autó összeütközésének csattanását.
The clash of cymbals filled the concert hall.
A cintányérok csattanása betöltötte a koncerttermet.
There was a loud clash in the kitchen when the plates fell.
We listened to the clash of metal in the factory.
The clash of swords was very loud.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with the verb and say *a sound clashed* when they need the noun *a clash*. Use *a clash* to name the sound itself and the verb *clash* to describe the action of making it.
Σημασία
a loud harsh metallic sound
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clash of cymbals
|clash of swords
|with a loud clash
|the clash of metal
|a sudden clash
Συνώνυμα
clang (Also a loud metallic sound; *clash* can feel more violent or chaotic.)
Αντώνυμα
silence (Represents the absence of sound, opposite of a loud clash.)
Θέματα
sound
|music
|war
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A loud, sharp sound when two hard things hit each other.
A loud, sharp, and often metallic sound made when hard objects hit or strike each other.
ΡΉΜΑ
C1
6
összecsattan
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[hard objects] clash; [someone] clashes [objects]
Cymbals clashed as the band marched down the street.
Miközben a zenekar végigvonult az utcán, a cintányérok összecsattantak.
We could hear swords clashing in the movie scene.
A filmjelenetben hallani lehetett, ahogy a kardok összecsattannak.
The metal gates clashed shut behind him.
Pots and pans clashed on the floor when the shelf broke.
In the distance, shields clashed as the battle began.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The cymbals clashed very loudly.
A cintányérok nagyon hangosan összecsattantak.
Their swords clashed again and again.
A kardjaik újra meg újra összecsattantak.
The big door clashed shut.
Metal parts clashed in the machine.
Two plates clashed and then broke.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *clash* for any loud sound. It is most natural for hard or metallic sounds, like metal, dishes, or cymbals hitting each other.
Σημασία
to make a loud metallic sound
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
cymbals clashed
|swords clashed
|clash loudly
|clash together
|clash in the distance
Συνώνυμα
clang (Also means to make a loud metallic sound; *clash* often suggests repeated or chaotic hitting.)
Αντώνυμα
fall silent (Describes sound stopping, the opposite of producing a loud clash.)
Θέματα
sound
|music
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To make a loud, sharp sound when two hard things hit each other.
To make a loud, sharp, and often metallic sound by hitting or striking something, or by two hard objects hitting each other.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
7
ütközik
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[event] clashes with [event/appointment]
I can't come to the training because it clashes with another meeting.
Nem tudok elmenni az edzésre, mert ütközik egy másik megbeszéléssel.
The concert date clashes with my final exam.
A koncert időpontja ütközik a záróvizsgámmal.
Their wedding plans clashed with a big family holiday.
The two conferences clash, so we have to choose one.
Our schedules clash, which is why we rarely meet.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The class clashes with my job.
Az óra ütközik a munkámmal.
My meeting clashes with my doctor's visit.
A megbeszélésem ütközik az orvosi időpontommal.
Our plans clash with the school trip.
The two games clash, so I must choose one.
His work times clash with my free time.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *clash at the same time*. *Clash* already includes the idea of happening at the same time, so *The meeting clashes with my exam* is enough. This usage is especially common in British English.
Σημασία
to conflict in time
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clash with my schedule
|clash with an exam
|clash with another meeting
|schedules clash
|dates clash
Συνώνυμα
overlap (Focuses on times partly or fully covering each other; *clash* suggests a stronger problem or impossibility.)
Αντώνυμα
fit in (Means to work well within a schedule without causing problems, opposite of clashing in time.)
Θέματα
time
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To happen at the same time as something else, so you cannot do both.
To happen at the same time as another event in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to do both.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
8
rangadó
B2
összecsapás
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a clash between [team] and [team]
Fans are getting ready for Sunday's clash between the city rivals.
A szurkolók már készülnek a városi riválisok vasárnapi rangadójára.
The team faces a crucial clash with the league leaders this weekend.
A csapat sorsdöntő összecsapást játszik ezen a hétvégén a listavezetővel.
Their next clash could decide the championship.
Tickets for the derby clash sold out in minutes.
The two clubs have met in five previous clashes this season.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
There is a big clash between the two teams tonight.
Ma este nagy rangadó lesz a két csapat között.
The clash will decide who wins the cup.
Ez az összecsapás dönti el, ki nyeri a kupát.
They lost the last clash with their rivals.
Many people will watch the clash on TV.
The clash between the top two clubs was very exciting.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse *clash* for any game. It is normally used in news or sports writing for important or intense matches, not for every casual game.
Σημασία
an important sports match
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a clash between the two sides
|a top-of-the-table clash
|a title clash
|a derby clash
|a crucial clash
Συνώνυμα
match (The normal neutral term; *clash* adds a feeling of intensity or rivalry.)
Αντώνυμα
friendly (A non-competitive or less serious game, opposite in tone to an intense clash.)
Θέματα
sports
|news
Ορισμός
A sports game between two teams or players, usually an important or exciting one.
A competition or game between two opposing sports teams or players, especially when the contest is expected to be intense or closely fought.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
clash
IPA
GB/klˈæʃ/
US/klˈæʃ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
clash (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (clash)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: clash
- Plural: clashes
Verb
- Base: clash
- 3rd Person Singular: clashes
- Present Participle: clashing
- Past: clashed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
clashes
noun
clashing
verb
clashed
verb
Εκφράσεις
clash of civilizations
1/klˈæʃ əv sˌɪvəlɪzˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
large-scale conflict between civilizations
A big conflict between major cultural or religious groups, often used when talking about world politics and history.
Παραδείγματα
- Some writers warn of a possible clash of civilizations between the West and the Islamic world.
- The phrase 'clash of civilizations' became popular in political debates after the 1990s.
- Many scholars argue that a clash of civilizations is not unavoidable.
clash of cultures
1/klˈæʃ əv kˈʌlt͡ʃɚz/
fixed phrase
a conflict between two cultures
A strong conflict that happens when two cultures meet and their values or ways of life are very different.
Παραδείγματα
- The novel describes the clash of cultures between local people and foreign workers.
- Tourism can create a clash of cultures if visitors do not respect local traditions.
- The marriage brought a clash of cultures into the same home.
clash of interests
1/klˈæʃ əv ˈɪntɚˌɛsts/
fixed phrase
conflict between different interests
A problem that happens when two people or groups want different things that cannot easily happen at the same time.
Παραδείγματα
- There is a clear clash of interests between local residents and the company.
- A clash of interests made it hard to reach an agreement.
- The lawyer stepped down because of a potential clash of interests.
clash with police
1/klˈæʃ wˈɪθ pəlˈis/
fixed phrase
fight or confront police
To fight or have a serious violent problem with the police, often in the street.
Παραδείγματα
- Protesters clashed with police in the city center last night.
- Fans clashed with police after the final whistle.
- Several people were arrested after they clashed with police outside the stadium.
color clash
1/kˈʌlɚ klˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
unpleasant combination of colors
When two or more colors do not look good together because they are too different or strong.
Παραδείγματα
- The designer said there was an ugly color clash in the living room.
- Be careful to avoid a color clash when choosing your outfit.
- The website's bright background creates a serious color clash with the text.
culture clash
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ klˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
conflict between different cultures
A strong problem or conflict that happens when people from different cultures meet and their customs or ideas are very different.
Παραδείγματα
- Moving from a small village to New York was a real culture clash for her.
- The film deals with the culture clash between traditional parents and their modern children.
- International teams often experience culture clash when they first start working together.
schedule clash
1/skˈɛd͡ʒul klˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
two events at the same time
A problem when two meetings or events are at the same time, so you cannot go to both.
Παραδείγματα
- We had to cancel the interview because of a schedule clash.
- Due to a schedule clash, she was unable to attend the conference.
- Several students reported a schedule clash between the two classes.
personality clash
1/pˌɚsənˈælɪti klˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
conflict due to character differences
When two people cannot get along because their characters are too different.
Παραδείγματα
- They broke up because of a personality clash.
- Their breakup was mainly due to a personality clash.
- There was a personality clash between the two team members.
- There is a serious personality clash between the new manager and the team leader.
- Sometimes poor performance is really about a personality clash, not lack of skills.