dip
gb/dˈɪp/ us/dˈɪp/
A2
Inglés
~ 9100
belemárt, mártogat, mártogatós, dip, mártás, csökken, visszaesik, visszaesés, csökkenés, biccent, tompít, belenyúl, hozzányúl, beleolvas, belelapoz, csobbanás, mártózás, mélyedés, gödör, lelép, lép
VERBO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
to dip [something] in/into [liquid]
She dipped her fries in ketchup before taking a bite.
A sült krumpliját ketchupba mártotta, mielőtt beleharapott.
Dip the brush in the paint and wipe off the extra on the edge of the can.
Mártsd az ecsetet a festékbe, és a doboz szélén húzd le róla a felesleget.
He dipped his hand into the bucket to test the water temperature.
The baker dipped each donut in glaze while it was still warm.
Dip the cloth into the soapy water and then scrub the floor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like to dip my bread in soup.
Szeretem a kenyeret levesbe mártogatni.
Dip the cookie in milk and then eat it.
Mártsd a kekszet tejbe, aztán edd meg.
He dipped his fingers in the water to feel how cold it was.
Please dip the mop in the bucket before you clean the floor.
She dipped the brush into the blue paint.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say 'soak' when the action is very quick. 'Dip' is short and fast, while 'soak' means to leave something in liquid for a long time. Learners also forget the preposition and say *dip it the water* instead of *dip it in the water*.
Significado
put briefly into liquid
Colocaciones
dip bread in
|dip chips in
|dip a brush in
|dip your fingers in
|dip strawberries in chocolate
Sinónimos
dunk (Used especially for putting food or objects briefly into liquid; slightly more informal.)
Temas
daily life
|food
|crafts
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definición
to put something into liquid for a short time and then take it out
To put something quickly into a liquid and then take it out again, usually to wet, coat, or taste it.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
[food] with [a/some] dip
We brought chips and salsa dip to the party.
Chipset és salsamártogatóst vittünk a buliba.
This garlic yogurt dip goes really well with raw vegetables.
Ez a fokhagymás-joghurtos mártogatós nagyon jól illik a nyers zöldségekhez.
She made a spicy cheese dip for the nachos.
There was a selection of dips on the table, including hummus and guacamole.
He scooped some dip onto his plate and then added a handful of crackers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like carrot sticks with cheese dip.
Szeretem a réparudakat sajtos mártogatóssal.
We ate chips and dip while we watched the game.
Chipset és mártogatóst ettünk, miközben néztük a meccset.
She made a tomato dip for the bread.
This dip is very hot, but it tastes good.
They served vegetables with a cold yogurt dip.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'dip' (a specific thick sauce for dipping) with 'sauce' in general. In English, 'dip' usually suggests you hold the food in your hand and put it into the sauce, while 'sauce' can also be poured over food.
Significado
thick sauce for dipping food
Colocaciones
chips and dip
|serve with dip
|cheese dip
|yogurt dip
|creamy dip
Sinónimos
sauce (A more general word; not all sauces are used specifically for dipping.)
Temas
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definición
a thick sauce for putting chips, bread, or vegetables into before you eat them
A thick, often creamy sauce that you put small pieces of food into before eating them.
VERBO
B2
3
csökken
B1
visszaesik
B2
Patrón de uso:
[amount/level] dips
Temperatures will dip below freezing tonight.
Ma éjjel a hőmérséklet fagypont alá csökken.
The company's share price dipped slightly after the announcement.
A bejelentés után a cég részvényárfolyama kissé csökkent.
Sales usually dip in the winter months.
His energy levels dipped in the afternoon, so he took a short break.
Unemployment figures dipped to their lowest level in five years.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The price of oil dipped last week.
Az olaj ára múlt héten csökkent.
Our sales dipped in May but went up again in June.
Májusban visszaestek az eladásaink, de júniusban megint nőttek.
The temperature dipped at night and it was cold.
Her mood dipped after she heard the bad news.
The number of visitors dipped for a short time.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'fall' or 'go down' and not realize that 'dip' suggests the change is small or temporary. Saying 'Prices dipped a lot' sounds strange, because 'dip' is usually for a small change.
Significado
decrease slightly or temporarily
Colocaciones
prices dipped
|temperatures dipped
|sales dipped
|profits dipped slightly
|dip below zero
Sinónimos
drop (Often suggests a bigger or more noticeable fall than a 'dip'.)
Antónimos
rise (Used when an amount or level becomes higher instead of lower.)
Temas
business
|science
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to go down a little, usually for a short time
To fall or become a little lower, especially for a short or temporary period.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
visszaesés
B2
csökkenés
B1
Patrón de uso:
a dip in [something]
There was a noticeable dip in visitor numbers over the weekend.
A hétvégén érezhető visszaesés volt a látogatók számában.
The chart shows a sharp dip in profits last year.
A grafikon éles profitvisszaesést mutat a tavalyi évben.
Apart from a brief dip in the 1990s, the population has continued to grow.
We saw a slight dip in demand during the holiday period.
After a small dip early in the day, the market recovered strongly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The company had a dip in sales last month.
A cégnek volt egy visszaesése az eladásokban múlt hónapban.
There was a small dip in the number of students this year.
Idén kisebb visszaesés volt a diákok számában.
We can see a dip in the line on the graph.
Apart from one dip, our results were good.
After a dip in price, the product became popular again.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *a little down* instead of 'a dip'. In graphs or charts, 'a dip' is a natural noun for a small downward movement in a line.
Significado
small temporary decrease
Colocaciones
a dip in sales
|a slight dip
|a temporary dip
|a dip in prices
|a dip in demand
Sinónimos
drop (A general word for a decrease; 'dip' often suggests a smaller or shorter change.)
Antónimos
rise (Refers to an increase instead of a decrease.)
Temas
business
|statistics
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definición
a small and usually short decrease in a number, price, or level
A small, often short-lived fall in the level or amount of something.
VERBO
B2
5
Patrón de uso:
to dip [something]
She dipped her head politely as he walked past.
Udvariasan biccentett, ahogy a férfi elment mellette.
Drivers are asked to dip their headlights when approaching oncoming traffic.
A járművezetőket arra kérik, hogy szembejövő forgalomnál tompítsák a fényszórót.
The flag was dipped in respect as the procession passed.
He dipped his shoulder and slipped past the defender.
Clouds dipped low over the hills, hiding their tops.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He dipped his head to say thank you.
Biccentett, hogy megköszönje.
Please dip your lights when you see another car.
Kérlek, tompítsd a fényszórót, ha meglátsz egy másik autót.
The pilot dipped the plane's wing to greet the crowd.
She dipped her head when the teacher spoke to her.
The flag was dipped during the ceremony.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *drop your head* when they mean a controlled, brief movement; 'dip your head' sounds more polite and intentional than 'drop your head'.
Significado
lower something briefly and slightly
Colocaciones
dip your head
|dip the flag
|dip your headlights
|dip his shoulder
Sinónimos
lower (A more general word; 'dip' suggests a small, brief movement down.)
Antónimos
raise (Means to move something upward instead of downward.)
Temas
daily life
|transport
|daily_life
|transportation
Definición
to move something down a little for a short time
To move something downwards a short distance for a short time, often as a sign or in order to reduce brightness.
VERBO
B2
6
Patrón de uso:
to dip into [money/funds/savings]
We had to dip into our savings to pay for the repairs.
A javítások kifizetéséhez bele kellett nyúlnunk a megtakarításainkba.
The charity dipped into its emergency fund after the floods.
Az árvizek után a jótékonysági szervezet belenyúlt a vészhelyzeti alapjába.
To cover the extra costs, the team dipped into next year's budget.
She occasionally dips into her retirement account, which worries her adviser.
The company dipped into its cash reserves during the downturn.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I had to dip into my savings to buy a new phone.
Új telefont kellett vennem, ezért bele kellett nyúlnom a megtakarításaimba.
We dipped into our travel fund to fix the car.
Az autó megjavítására belenyúltunk az utazási alapunkba.
They dipped into the emergency money after the storm.
He does not want to dip into his pension yet.
The school dipped into its funds to buy new computers.
Error frecuente:
Learners may say *break my savings* or *open my savings* instead of 'dip into my savings'. The phrase 'dip into' is the natural way to talk about using a small part of money you have saved.
Significado
take from a supply or reserve
Colocaciones
dip into your savings
|dip into company funds
|dip into our reserves
|dip into the budget
Sinónimos
draw on (Emphasizes using a resource that is available; slightly more formal than 'dip into'.)
Antónimos
replenish (Means to fill up a supply again, the opposite of taking from it.)
Temas
business
|daily life
|finance
Definición
to use a small amount from money or another thing you are keeping
To take and use a small amount from a supply, especially money or saved resources.
VERBO
C1
7
Patrón de uso:
to dip into [a book/topic/resource]
I like to dip into this poetry book whenever I have a spare moment.
Szeretek bele-beleolvasni ebbe a verseskötetbe, amikor van egy kis szabadidőm.
Researchers can dip into the online archives from anywhere in the world.
A kutatók a világ bármely pontjáról bele tudnak nézni az online archívumokba.
If you want an overview of the subject, just dip into the first few chapters.
She dipped into several articles before starting her own report.
You can dip into the course at any point; the lessons are independent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I sometimes dip into this book before sleep.
Néha beleolvasok ebbe a könyvbe elalvás előtt.
You can dip into the magazine and read only the parts you like.
Belelapozhatsz a magazinba, és csak azokat a részeket olvasd el, amik tetszenek.
He dipped into a few websites to get ideas.
She dipped into the report but did not read it all.
Students can dip into the online course when they have time.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dip into a book' with 'dive into a book'. 'Dip into' means to read only a little; 'dive into' means to start something with strong energy or interest.
Significado
use or read briefly and lightly
Colocaciones
dip into a book
|dip into the archives
|dip into the topic
|dip into the material
Sinónimos
skim (Focuses on reading quickly; 'dip into' emphasizes brief or light involvement rather than speed.)
Antónimos
study (Implies careful, deep, and continuous reading or work.)
Temas
education
|daily life
|communication
Definición
to look at or use a small part of a book or subject for a short time
To read, look at, or use parts of something in a casual way, without doing it fully or continuously.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
8
Patrón de uso:
take/have a dip in [water]
We went for a quick dip in the lake before dinner.
Vacsora előtt gyorsan csobbantunk egyet a tóban.
The children took a dip in the pool to cool off.
A gyerekek csobbantak egyet a medencében, hogy lehűljenek.
After the run, a dip in the ocean felt amazing.
She likes to have a morning dip, even when the water is cold.
They stopped at a small beach for a refreshing dip.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Let's take a dip in the pool.
Menjünk csobbanni egyet a medencébe.
He went for a quick dip in the sea.
Elment egy gyorsat csobbanni a tengerben.
We had a short dip before lunch.
She enjoys a dip in the river on hot days.
After work, they took a dip in the lake.
Error frecuente:
Learners may say *take a short swimming* instead of the fixed phrase 'take a dip'. In this meaning, 'dip' is almost always used in set phrases like 'take a dip' or 'have a dip'.
Significado
short swim in water
Colocaciones
take a dip
|have a quick dip
|a dip in the pool
|go for a dip
Sinónimos
swim (A general word; a 'dip' is usually short and often more casual.)
Temas
leisure
|daily life
|daily_life
Definición
a short swim, usually for fun or to get cool
A short swim or a brief time spent in water, especially for pleasure or to cool down.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
9
Patrón de uso:
a dip in [surface/road]
The car bounced as it hit a dip in the road.
Az autó megugrott, amikor belehajtott az úton lévő mélyedésbe.
There is a slight dip in the path, so watch your step.
Az ösvényen van egy kisebb mélyedés, úgyhogy figyelj a lépésedre.
After the dip, the trail climbs steeply up the hill.
Rainwater collected in a shallow dip in the field.
The cyclist lost control when he rode through a deep dip.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Be careful, there is a dip in the road ahead.
Vigyázz, az úton előrébb van egy mélyedés.
The bike went down into a small dip and up again.
A bicikli legurult egy kis mélyedésbe, aztán feljött megint.
Water stayed in the dip after the rain.
The path has a dip and then a hill.
The bus shook when it passed over the dip.
Error frecuente:
Learners may only know 'hole' and use it for every change in a road surface. 'Dip' is used when the road or path goes down and then up again, not for a sharp, deep hole.
Significado
small hollow or downward bend
Colocaciones
a dip in the road
|a slight dip
|a shallow dip
|a dip in the ground
Sinónimos
hollow (A general word for a low place; 'dip' often refers to a smaller or less deep hollow, especially on a road.)
Antónimos
bump (A raised area on a surface, the opposite of a hollow or low point.)
Temas
transport
|geography
|nature
|travel
Definición
a small low place in a road or in the ground
A small hollow or downward bend in a surface, road, or area of land.
VERBO
C2
SLANG
10
Patrón de uso:
to dip
It's getting late, so I'm gonna dip.
Késő van, úgyhogy lelépek.
We should dip before the traffic gets bad.
Lépjünk le, mielőtt bedugul a forgalom.
They dipped right after the concert ended and missed the encore.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have to dip; I work early tomorrow.
Lelépek; holnap korán dolgozom.
Let's dip before the place gets too busy.
Lépjünk le, mielőtt túl zsúfolt lesz a hely.
They dipped after dinner and went home.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this slang in formal situations. 'Dip' meaning 'leave' is very informal and is not suitable for emails, business meetings, or exams.
Significado
slang: leave or go quickly
Colocaciones
gotta dip
|we should dip
|let's dip
Sinónimos
bounce (Slang with a similar meaning, often used in the same contexts.)
Antónimos
stay (Means not to leave, the opposite of going away.)
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|travel
Definición
slang: to go away from a place, usually fast or early
Slang: to leave, especially to leave quickly or before something ends.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
dip
AFI
GB/dˈɪp/
US/dˈɪp/
Sílabas y acento
dip (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (dip)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: dip
- Plural: dip, dips
Verb
- Base: dip
- 3rd Person Singular: dips
- Present Participle: dipping
- Past: dipped
Familia de palabras
Forms
dips
noun
dipping
verb
dipped
verb
Related words
dipper
noun
dipstick
noun
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular present participle: dipping Verb
- Irregular past: dipped Verb
Expresiones
buy the dip
1/bˈaɪ ðə dˈɪp/
idiom
informal
buy after a price drop
to buy stocks, coins, or other investments when their price goes down, hoping the price will go up again
Ejemplos
- Some investors saw the market crash as a chance to buy the dip.
- He lost money because he tried to buy the dip too early.
- Before you buy the dip, make sure you understand the risks.
dip into something
1/dˈɪp ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
use a little of a supply
to use a small amount of money or another thing that you have saved or kept
Ejemplos
- We had to dip into our savings to pay the rent this month.
- I like to dip into this grammar book whenever I have a question.
- The museum dipped into its endowment to fund the new exhibition.
- Students can dip into the online course materials whenever they need them.
- Parents sometimes dip into their retirement accounts to help their children.
- On the train, she dipped into a novel but did not finish any chapter.
dip your toe in the water
1/dˈɪp jˈʊɹ tˈoʊ ˈɪn ðə wˈɔtɚ/
idiom
try something carefully at first
to try something new in a small and careful way before you fully do it
Ejemplos
- If you're not sure about moving abroad, you could dip your toe in the water with a short trip first.
- She dipped her toe in the water of online teaching before quitting her full-time job.
- The company is dipping its toe in the water of electric vehicles with this first model.
have a dip
1/hˈæv ə dˈɪp/
fixed phrase
take a short swim
to take a short swim, usually for fun or to feel fresh
Ejemplos
- We had a quick dip before breakfast.
- Do you want to have a dip in the sea before we leave?
- They changed into their swimsuits and had a dip in the hotel pool.
take a dip
1/tˈeɪk ə dˈɪp/
fixed phrase
have a short swim
to have a short swim, usually for fun or to get cool
Ejemplos
- It's so hot today; let's take a dip in the pool.
- We stopped by the lake to take a quick dip before driving home.
- After the hike, they took a dip in the river to cool down.