gypsy
gb/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/
B2
Αγγλικά
roma, vándor, szabad szellem, bohém, romani, boho, vándorol
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
1
roma
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[a gypsy]; [Gypsy people/community]
Many style guides recommend using “Roma” or “Romani” instead of “gypsy,” because the older term can be offensive.
Sok nyelvi útmutató a „roma” vagy a „romani” használatát javasolja a „cigány” helyett, mert a régebbi megnevezés sértő lehet.
The museum worked with Romani community members to avoid stereotypical language such as “gypsy.”
A múzeum roma közösségek tagjaival dolgozott együtt, hogy elkerülje az olyan sztereotip nyelvezetet, mint a „cigány”.
She asked us to use “Romani,” not “gypsy,” when talking about her background.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Some people find the word “gypsy” offensive.
Vannak, akik sértőnek találják a „cigány” szót.
Many people say “Roma” or “Romani” instead.
Sokan inkább azt mondják, hogy „roma” vagy „romani”.
Συχνό λάθος:
Using it as a neutral label for Roma/Romani people; also confusing the spelling gypsy/gipsy.
Σημασία
Romani person (often offensive term)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Gypsy community
|Gypsy family
|Gypsy culture
|Gypsy and Traveller sites
|Gypsy Traveller
|Romani Gypsies (often avoided)
|Gypsy rights
|Gypsy history
Συνώνυμα
Romani (Preferred and more respectful term.)
|
Roma (Common preferred term, especially in Europe.)
Θέματα
people
|culture
|society
Ορισμός
a Romani person (but many people find this word offensive)
A person belonging to the Romani ethnic group; in modern English this word is often considered offensive, and many people prefer Roma or Romani.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
INFORMAL
2
vándor
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[a gypsy]; [a gypsy life/lifestyle]
After college he drifted from job to job, calling himself a gypsy, though the label can sound stereotyped.
Az egyetem után egyik munkából sodródott a másikba, és „cigánynak” nevezte magát, bár ez a megjelölés sztereotipnek hangozhat.
She didn’t want to settle down and joked about living a gypsy life for a few years.
Nem akart letelepedni, és viccelődve azt mondta, hogy néhány évig „cigányéletet” fog élni.
The novel portrays its hero as a restless traveler, described as a “gypsy” in a romanticized way.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He travels a lot and never stays long.
Sokat utazik, és sehol sem marad sokáig.
Some people call that a “gypsy life,” but it can sound stereotyped.
Néhányan ezt „cigányéletnek” nevezik, de ez sztereotipnek hangozhat.
Συχνό λάθος:
Using it to describe real ethnic groups or communities; it can sound insulting or stereotyped.
Σημασία
person living a nomadic life
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a gypsy life
|a gypsy lifestyle
|a gypsy existence
|a gypsy at heart
|a gypsy camp (stereotyped)
|a wandering gypsy (stereotyped)
Συνώνυμα
nomad (More neutral; focuses on traveling lifestyle.)
|
wanderer (Emphasizes moving around; not tied to ethnicity.)
Αντώνυμα
settler (Someone who lives permanently in one place.)
|
homebody (Someone who prefers staying at home.)
Θέματα
travel
|lifestyle
|society
Ορισμός
someone who keeps traveling and does not live in one place (often a stereotype)
A person who travels from place to place and does not have a permanent home; this use is often romanticized or negative and can be offensive because it draws on stereotypes.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
INFORMAL
3
bohém
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[be] a (bit of a) gypsy; [a] city gypsy
She’s a bit of a gypsy—she changes cities whenever she feels like it.
Kicsit szabad szellem: mindig akkor vált várost, amikor kedve tartja.
He described himself as a “gypsy” because he hates routine and loves meeting new people.
Azt mondta magáról, hogy „cigány”, mert utálja a rutint, és szeret új embereket megismerni.
They joked that their friend is a gypsy at heart, always looking for the next adventure.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She is a free spirit.
Ő szabad szellem.
He says he is a “gypsy” because he never stays in one place.
Azt mondja, „cigány”, mert sosem marad egy helyben.
Συχνό λάθος:
Using it as a compliment without realizing it may be culturally sensitive for some people.
Σημασία
free-spirited, unconventional person
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a bit of a gypsy
|a gypsy at heart
|a real gypsy
|a city gypsy
|a modern gypsy
Συνώνυμα
bohemian (Often used for an artistic, unconventional lifestyle.)
|
free spirit (More direct and generally safer wording.)
Αντώνυμα
conformist (Someone who follows conventional rules and habits.)
|
homebody (Someone who prefers staying at home.)
Θέματα
personality
|lifestyle
|relationships
Ορισμός
a free spirit who doesn’t like fixed routines
A person who lives freely and unconventionally, often moving between places or groups; this figurative use can still be criticized for relying on stereotypes.
C1
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
gypsy [culture/language/music]
The course focuses on Romani history rather than using the older label “gypsy.”
A kurzus a roma történelemre összpontosít, és nem a régebbi „cigány” megnevezést használja.
The exhibit includes Romani music and storytelling traditions that are sometimes described as “gypsy.”
A kiállítás roma zenét és történetmesélési hagyományokat mutat be, amelyeket néha „cigány”-ként emlegetnek.
She studies the Romani language, which older sources may call “Gypsy.”
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
It is better to say “Romani culture.”
Jobb azt mondani, hogy „roma kultúra”.
Συχνό λάθος:
Using it in formal writing where “Romani” is more appropriate; assuming it is always neutral.
Σημασία
relating to Romani people
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Gypsy culture
|Gypsy language
|Gypsy music
|Gypsy traditions
|Gypsy communities
|Gypsy history
Συνώνυμα
Romani (More current and generally preferred.)
Θέματα
culture
|language
|society
Ορισμός
connected to Romani people (often better to say “Romani”)
Relating to the Romani people, their culture, or their languages; the term itself may be considered offensive, so Romani is often preferred.
B2
INFORMAL
5
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
gypsy [style/look/skirt/dress]
She wore a long, gypsy-style skirt with boots.
Hosszú, bohém stílusú szoknyát viselt csizmával.
The photos had a relaxed, gypsy look—scarves, layers, and bright patterns.
A fotóknak laza, boho hangulatuk volt: sálak, rétegek és élénk minták.
Some brands now avoid “gypsy” in product names and use “boho” instead.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She likes boho clothes.
Szereti a boho ruhákat.
He bought a gypsy-style scarf.
Vett egy bohém stílusú sálat.
Συχνό λάθος:
Using it in marketing or fashion contexts without realizing it can be culturally sensitive for some people.
Σημασία
bohemian or nomadic in style
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
gypsy style
|gypsy look
|gypsy dress
|gypsy skirt
|gypsy blouse
|gypsy jewelry
|gypsy earrings
Συνώνυμα
bohemian (More neutral and common in fashion contexts.)
|
boho (Very common informal short form in fashion.)
Αντώνυμα
formal (Not casual or bohemian in style.)
|
conventional (Not unconventional or ‘boho’.)
Θέματα
fashion
|arts
|lifestyle
Ορισμός
bohemian-looking; not formal
Describing a style that looks informal, colorful, or ‘bohemian,’ associated with travel and freedom; some people avoid this wording because it can draw on stereotypes.
ΡΉΜΑ
C1
INFORMAL
6
vándorol
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
gypsy (around) [place/region]
They spent their twenties gypsying around the country in a van.
A húszas éveikben egy furgonnal járták az országot, egyik helyről a másikra vándorolva.
After the breakup, he gypsied from job to job for a while.
A szakítás után egy ideig egyik munkából a másikba vándorolt.
She joked that she had been gypsying around Europe all summer.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We traveled around for months.
Hónapokig utazgattunk egyik helyről a másikra.
Συχνό λάθος:
Overusing it instead of common verbs like travel, move around, or backpack.
Σημασία
travel around from place to place
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
gypsy around
|gypsy through Europe
|gypsy up and down the coast
|gypsy from town to town
Συνώνυμα
roam (Common and neutral.)
|
wander (Common and neutral; emphasizes no fixed route.)
Αντώνυμα
settle (To start living permanently in one place.)
|
stay put (To remain in the same place.)
Θέματα
travel
|lifestyle
Ορισμός
to travel and live in different places (not common)
To travel from place to place, living in a wandering way; this verb is uncommon and can sound dated.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
gypsy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
gypsy (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (gypsy)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: gypsy
- Plural: gypsies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
gypsies
noun
Related words
romani
noun
roma
noun
Εκφράσεις
gypsy cab
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi kˈæb/
fixed phrase
informal
unlicensed taxi
an illegal or unofficial taxi
Παραδείγματα
- We couldn’t get a taxi, so someone offered us a gypsy cab outside the station.
- The city warned visitors not to use gypsy cabs at the airport.
- He was fined for operating a gypsy cab without a license.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Don’t take a gypsy cab.
- Use a licensed taxi instead.
gypsy caravan
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi kˈɛɹəvˌæn/
fixed phrase
traditional traveler wagon
a traditional wagon used for traveling and living
Παραδείγματα
- The film featured a brightly painted gypsy caravan in the background.
- The museum restored an old gypsy caravan and displayed it with historical notes.
- They rented a wagon-style cabin marketed as a “gypsy caravan,” though some people prefer different wording.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We saw a decorated caravan.
gypsy jazz
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi d͡ʒˈæz/
fixed phrase
Django-style swing jazz
a kind of jazz with acoustic guitars
Παραδείγματα
- They played gypsy jazz in a small club downtown.
- Her playlist is full of gypsy jazz guitar solos.
- The festival included a gypsy jazz workshop for beginners.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I like gypsy jazz.
- He plays gypsy jazz guitar.
gypsy moth
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi mˈɔθ/
fixed phrase
technical
invasive moth species
a moth whose caterpillars harm trees
Παραδείγματα
- The forestry department monitored gypsy moth outbreaks in the region.
- Gypsy moth caterpillars can strip leaves from large areas of woodland.
- Many agencies now use the name “spongy moth” instead of “gypsy moth.”
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The caterpillars can harm trees.
gypsy skirt
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi skˈɚt/
fixed phrase
long full boho skirt
a long, wide skirt in a boho style
Παραδείγματα
- She wore a gypsy skirt with a simple white T-shirt.
- The shop used to sell “gypsy skirts,” but now labels them “boho maxi skirts.”
- I’m looking for a long, flowy skirt—something like a gypsy skirt.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She bought a long skirt.
gypsy taxi
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi tˈæksi/
fixed phrase
informal
unlicensed taxi service
an illegal or unofficial taxi
Παραδείγματα
- The council ran a campaign against gypsy taxis operating late at night.
- He offered to drive us home like a gypsy taxi, but we declined.
- Police stopped several gypsy taxis near the stadium.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We used a licensed taxi, not a gypsy taxi.