root
gb/ɹˈut/ us/ɹˈut/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2100
gyökér, alapvető ok, szótő, meggyökerezik, gyökeret ereszt, gyökerezik, kotorászik, turkál
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
gyökér
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] has deep roots
The tree's roots spread wide beneath the soil.
A fa gyökerei messzire szétterjednek a föld alatt.
Carrots are edible roots.
A sárgarépa ehető gyökér.
Strong roots help the plant survive strong winds.
The gardener trimmed the roots before replanting.
Some plants develop thick roots to store food.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The tree has long roots.
A fának hosszú gyökerei vannak.
Carrots grow as roots.
A sárgarépa gyökérként fejlődik.
Roots take water from the soil.
We cut the roots before planting again.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'root' with 'route' due to similar pronunciation in some accents.
Σημασία
Underground part of a plant
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
deep roots
|shallow roots
|root system
|pull up roots
Συνώνυμα
rhizome (More technical botanical term; not interchangeable in all contexts)
Αντώνυμα
shoot (The part of a plant that grows above ground, opposite to the root)
Θέματα
nature
|biology
|gardening
Ορισμός
The part of a plant under the ground that takes in water and food.
The part of a plant, usually underground, that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
2
alapvető ok
B2
gyökér
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the root of [something]
We must address the root cause of poverty.
A szegénység alapvető okát kell kezelnünk.
Jealousy was at the root of their argument.
A vitájuk gyökere a féltékenység volt.
The root of the problem is poor communication.
Scientists are studying the root causes of climate change.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The root of the problem is money.
A probléma gyökere a pénz.
We found the root cause of the fire.
Megtaláltuk a tűz kiváltó okát.
Bad planning is the root of many problems.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'root' in this sense with 'reason', though 'root' suggests a deeper, more fundamental cause.
Σημασία
Origin or cause of something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
root cause
|root problem
|get to the root
Συνώνυμα
origin (General term for where something begins; may be less analytical)
Αντώνυμα
result (An outcome that follows from a cause, rather than the cause itself)
Θέματα
ideas
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The main reason or beginning of something.
The fundamental source or reason for something, especially a problem or situation.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
3
'Act' is the root of 'action'.
Az „act” az „action” szótöve.
Many English words have Latin roots.
Sok angol szónak latin gyökerei vannak.
Understanding word roots can help you guess meanings.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
'Happy' is the root of 'unhappy'.
A „happy” az „unhappy” szótöve.
Many words come from Latin roots.
Sok szó latin gyökerekből ered.
Learn the root to know the meaning.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'root' with 'route' when spoken, or with 'base' without understanding the linguistic nuance.
Σημασία
Base form of a word
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
word root
|Latin root
|Greek root
Συνώνυμα
stem (In linguistics, can mean a slightly broader category than 'root')
Θέματα
language
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Ορισμός
The main part of a word that gives its basic meaning.
The most basic form of a word, from which other words are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to root [something] in [something]
The plant rooted quickly in the new soil.
A növény gyorsan gyökeret eresztett az új talajban.
These traditions are rooted in ancient history.
Ezek a hagyományok a régmúltban gyökereznek.
She rooted her beliefs in personal experience.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The tree rooted in the garden.
A fa gyökeret eresztett a kertben.
This custom is rooted in history.
Ez a szokás a történelemben gyökerezik.
He rooted his ideas in facts.
Σημασία
To establish firmly in place or habit
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
root deeply
|root firmly
|root tradition
Συνώνυμα
embed (Implies fixing deeply but not necessarily with growth)
Αντώνυμα
uproot (To remove completely from where it is fixed)
Θέματα
growth
|development
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To make something strong and lasting in place or in someone's mind.
To cause to grow or develop deeply and firmly, either physically in the ground or figuratively in habits or beliefs.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
INFORMAL
5
kotorászik
B2
turkál
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to root through [something] for [something]
She rooted through her purse for her keys.
A táskájában kotorászott a kulcsai után.
He rooted around in the fridge for a snack.
A hűtőben kotorászott valami harapnivaló után.
I rooted through old boxes in the attic.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I rooted through my bag for my phone.
A táskámban kotorásztam a telefonom után.
He rooted around in the desk for a pen.
Az íróasztal fiókjában kotorászott egy toll után.
She rooted through her clothes for a shirt.
Σημασία
Search by moving things around
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
root through a drawer
|root around in a bag
Συνώνυμα
rummage (Very similar meaning; slightly more formal)
Θέματα
daily life
|daily_life
Ορισμός
To look for something by moving things around and making a mess.
To look for something by turning things over or pushing things aside, often in a messy way.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
root
IPA
GB/ɹˈut/
US/ɹˈut/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
root (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (root)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: root
- Plural: roots
Verb
- Base: root
- 3rd Person Singular: roots
- Present Participle: rooting
- Past: rooted
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
roots
noun
rooting
verb
rooted
verb
Negative and opposite forms
rootless
adjective
uproot
verb
Advanced or less common
rootlessness
noun
Εκφράσεις
at the root of
1/ˈæt ðə ɹˈut əv/
fixed phrase
Main cause or origin of something
Being the main reason why something happens.
Παραδείγματα
- Lack of trust is at the root of their problems.
- At the root of this issue is poor planning.
put down roots
1/pˈʊt dˈaʊn ɹˈuts/
idiom
Settle and become established somewhere
To start living in one place and plan to stay there for a long time.
Παραδείγματα
- After moving many times, they finally put down roots in a small town.
- She put down roots near her family.
root for
1/ɹˈut fɚ/
phrasal verb
informal
Support someone or something to succeed
To show that you want someone or something to win or succeed.
Παραδείγματα
- I'm rooting for you to get the job!
- We rooted for our team during the game.
take root
1/tˈeɪk ɹˈut/
idiom
Begin to grow or become established
To start to grow or to become fixed and accepted.
Παραδείγματα
- New ideas take root quickly in this community.
- We hope our project will take root and expand.