iron
gb/ˈaɪɚn/ us/ˈaɪɚn/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2000
vas, vasaló, vasal, vasütő
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
vas
A2
The bridge was built using reinforced iron beams.
A hidat megerősített vasgerendák felhasználásával építették.
Iron is an essential element in the human diet.
A vas nélkülözhetetlen elem az emberi étrendben.
The blacksmith shaped the hot iron into a horseshoe.
They export large quantities of iron ore each year.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The gate is made of iron.
A kapu vasból van.
We need iron to make this machine.
Vasra van szükségünk ehhez a géphez.
Iron is very strong.
The chair has iron legs.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'iron' (the metal) with 'iron' (the appliance for pressing clothes). Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Σημασία
A strong, heavy metal
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
iron ore
|cast iron
|wrought iron
|iron bar
|iron pipe
Συνώνυμα
steel (An alloy of iron and carbon; stronger and less brittle than pure iron.)
Αντώνυμα
wood (A natural material from trees; opposite in hardness and composition to metal.)
Θέματα
science
|materials
|industry
|technology
Ορισμός
A hard, heavy metal that is used to make things like buildings, tools, and machines.
A strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal element used in construction, manufacturing, and tools.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
2
vasaló
A2
She bought a new steam iron for her shirts.
Vett egy új gőzvasalót az ingeihez.
Don't forget to unplug the iron after use.
Használat után ne felejtsd el kihúzni a vasalót.
He scorched his trousers with a hot iron.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I use an iron to make my shirt flat.
Vasalót használok, hogy sima legyen az ingem.
This iron is very hot.
Ez a vasaló nagyon forró.
Please turn off the iron.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'iron' as a verb with 'iron' as a noun. 'An iron' means the appliance, not the action.
Σημασία
A device for pressing clothes
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
electric iron
|steam iron
|clothes iron
Συνώνυμα
press (In this context, refers to a device for pressing clothes, though less common in everyday speech.)
Αντώνυμα
wrinkle (Not an object but an opposite result; wrinkles are what ironing removes.)
Θέματα
daily life
|household
|daily_life
|clothing
Ορισμός
A tool that gets hot and is used to make clothes smooth.
A handheld electrical appliance with a flat heated surface used to press and smooth clothes.
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
3
vasal
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to iron [clothing/fabric]
I need to iron my dress before the meeting.
Ki kell vasalnom a ruhámat a megbeszélés előtt.
He irons his clothes every Sunday night.
Minden vasárnap este kivasalja a ruháit.
She carefully ironed the tablecloth.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I iron my shirt every day.
Mindennap vasalom az ingemet.
Please iron these pants.
Kérlek, vasald ki ezt a nadrágot.
He irons his clothes in the morning.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 'iron' without an object ('I iron every day' is correct only if context makes clear what is being ironed).
Σημασία
Press clothes with heat
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
iron a shirt
|iron the wrinkles
|iron clothes
Συνώνυμα
press (In clothing care, 'press' can mean using an iron or other method to remove wrinkles, often more formal or professional.)
Αντώνυμα
crumple (To make something wrinkled or creased; opposite of ironing.)
Θέματα
daily life
|household
|daily_life
|clothing
Ορισμός
To make clothes flat by using a hot tool.
To press and smooth clothes or fabric using a heated device to remove wrinkles.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
4
He used a nine iron to approach the green.
Egy kilences vasütővel ütött a green felé.
Most golfers carry several irons in their bag.
A legtöbb golfozó több vasütőt tart a táskájában.
I prefer using an iron instead of a wood for short shots.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I hit the ball with an iron.
Vasütővel ütöttem el a labdát.
He uses an iron to play golf.
Vasütőt használ golfozáshoz.
This iron is good for short shots.
Σημασία
A golf club with metal face
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
long iron
|short iron
|pitching iron
Συνώνυμα
club (General term for any golf club, not specific to irons.)
Θέματα
sports
Ορισμός
A golf club with a flat metal part for hitting the ball.
A type of golf club with a flat angled metal head used for various shots on the course.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
TECHNICAL
5
vas
B1
Pregnant women often need extra iron.
A várandós nőknek gyakran több vasra van szükségük.
Iron deficiency can cause anemia.
A vashiány vérszegénységet okozhat.
Spinach is rich in iron.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Meat has a lot of iron.
A húsban sok vas van.
Iron is good for blood health.
A vas fontos az egészséges vérképhez.
He takes pills for more iron.
Σημασία
Mineral nutrient in diet
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
iron deficiency
|iron supplement
|dietary iron
Συνώνυμα
ferrum (Scientific/Latin term for elemental iron; rare in general speech.)
Θέματα
health
|nutrition
|science
Ορισμός
A mineral in food that helps your blood carry oxygen.
An essential mineral nutrient needed for producing hemoglobin in blood, found in foods like meat and spinach.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
iron
IPA
GB/ˈaɪɚn/
US/ˈaɪɚn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
iron (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (iron)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: iron
- Plural: iron, irons
Verb
- Base: iron
- 3rd Person Singular: irons
- Present Participle: ironing
- Past: ironed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
irons
noun
ironing
verb
ironed
verb
Related words
ironwork
noun
ironworker
noun
Advanced or less common
ferrous
adjective
Εκφράσεις
have irons in the fire
1/hˈæv ˈaɪɚnz ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪɚ/
idiom
Have several ongoing projects
To be working on several plans or jobs at the same time.
Παραδείγματα
- She has too many irons in the fire and can't focus on one thing.
- It's good to have a few irons in the fire in case one doesn't work out.
iron out
1/ˈaɪɚn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Resolve small problems
To fix small problems or remove difficulties by talking or working on them.
Παραδείγματα
- They met to iron out the details of the contract.
- We need to iron out our differences before moving forward.
pump iron
1/pˈʌmp ˈaɪɚn/
idiom
informal
Lift weights for exercise
To lift heavy weights as exercise to get stronger muscles.
Παραδείγματα
- He spends two hours every day pumping iron at the gym.
- He spends an hour every morning pumping iron at the gym.
- She started pumping iron to build muscle.
strike while the iron is hot
1/stɹˈaɪk wˈaɪl ðə ˈaɪɚn ˈɪz hˈɑt/
idiom
Act quickly on opportunity
To do something right away because it is the best time to do it.
Παραδείγματα
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and ask for a raise now.
- He struck while the iron was hot and sold his shares for a profit.
- They struck while the iron was hot and made the investment.
- The team struck while the iron was hot and scored another goal.