fur
gb/fˈɚ/ us/fˈɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 8200
szőr, bunda, szőrme, prém, szőrmekabát, lepedék, vízkő, szőrmével bélel, szőrmével borít, elvízkövesedik, eltömít, elvízkövesít
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[animal] has thick/soft [fur]
The cat's fur was so soft that the children loved to stroke it.
A macska szőre olyan puha volt, hogy a gyerekek imádták simogatni.
Polar bears have thick fur to keep them warm in the Arctic cold.
A jegesmedvéknek vastag bundájuk van, hogy melegen tartsa őket a sarkvidéki hidegben.
In spring, the dog sheds a lot of fur all over the house.
The rabbit's white fur made it easy to see in the snow.
She brushed the horse to keep its fur clean and shiny.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The dog has long black fur.
A kutyának hosszú fekete szőre van.
Cat fur is on the sofa again.
Megint macskaszőr van a kanapén.
My gloves are covered in cat fur.
This animal has very thick fur.
He cleaned the fur of his pet rabbit.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "hairs" instead of "fur" when talking about the body covering of animals. Use "fur" for the overall covering (e.g., "The dog has thick fur"), and use "hair" mainly for humans or when talking about single strands.
Significado
thick soft hair of animals
Colocaciones
thick fur
|soft fur
|animal fur
|cat fur
|fur pattern
|shed fur
Sinónimos
coat (Often used for the natural covering of an animal's body; slightly more general than "fur".)
Antónimos
bare skin (Describes skin with no hair or fur on it, the opposite of being covered in fur.)
Temas
animals
|nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals, like cats or rabbits.
The thick, soft hair that covers the skin of certain mammals, such as cats, rabbits, or foxes.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is made of [fur]
Many fashion brands have stopped using real fur in their collections.
Sok divatmárka már nem használ valódi szőrmét a kollekcióiban.
The hood is edged with fake fur to make the coat look warmer.
A kapucnit műszőrmével szegélyezték, hogy a kabát melegebbnek tűnjön.
She ran her fingers over the soft fur on the jacket's collar.
The protesters were holding signs against the fur trade.
This blanket is lined with thick fur for extra warmth.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her winter coat has a fur hood.
A télikabátjának szőrmés kapucnija van.
Some people do not buy real fur.
Vannak, akik nem vesznek valódi szőrmét.
These boots have fur inside.
The collar is made of fake fur.
He works for a company that sells fur products.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the animal's natural fur with fur as a clothing material. When talking about fashion or products (coats, collars, trims), "fur" usually means the prepared material from animal skin, not the living animal's body.
Significado
animal skin with hair for clothing
Colocaciones
fur coat
|real fur
|fake fur
|fur trim
|fur collar
|fur industry
Sinónimos
pelt (More technical or trade-focused; often used for the whole animal skin including fur, especially before it is made into clothing.)
Antónimos
synthetic fabric (A man‑made material used instead of animal fur for clothes or decoration.)
Temas
clothing
|fashion
|commerce
|animals
Definición
Animal skin with the hair still on it, used to make clothes or to decorate things.
The skin and hair of an animal, treated and prepared as a material used for clothing or decoration.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
bunda
B1
szőrmekabát
B2
Patrón de uso:
wear [a] fur
She took her fur out of the wardrobe when the weather turned cold.
Elővette a bundáját a szekrényből, amikor hidegre fordult az idő.
The old lady arrived at the theater in a long fur.
Az idős hölgy hosszú bundában érkezett a színházba.
He inherited several furs from his grandmother.
The celebrity stepped out of the car wearing a white fur.
She sold her furs to a vintage clothing store.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is wearing a fur today.
Ma bundát visel.
My aunt keeps her fur in a special box.
A nagynéném különleges dobozban tartja a bundáját.
These furs were very popular many years ago.
He bought a new fur for the winter.
Her old fur is still very warm.
Error frecuente:
Some learners think "fur" is always uncountable, but when it means a fur coat or similar garment, it can be countable (e.g., "She owns three furs").
Significado
a coat or garment of fur
Colocaciones
wear a fur
|expensive fur
|full-length fur
|designer fur
|vintage fur
Sinónimos
fur coat (More specific; clearly refers to a coat, while "fur" alone can also mean other types of fur clothing.)
Antónimos
light jacket (A typical contrasting clothing item that is not heavy, warm, or made of fur.)
Temas
clothing
|fashion
|daily life
|daily_life
Definición
A coat or other piece of clothing made from animal fur.
A coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing made mainly of animal fur.
B2
4
lepedék
B2
Patrón de uso:
a fur on [someone's] tongue/teeth
I woke up with a horrible fur on my tongue after the fever.
A láz után borzalmas lepedékkel a nyelvemen ébredtem.
Smoking gave him a constant furred feeling on his teeth.
A dohányzástól állandóan lepedékesnek érezte a fogait.
After the long flight, she complained that her mouth felt furry and dry.
The dentist said the furry coating on my tongue would go away after a few days.
Brushing your teeth will help remove that furred feeling in your mouth.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have a fur on my tongue this morning.
Ma reggel lepedékes a nyelvem.
My teeth feel furry when I do not brush them.
Lepedékesnek érzem a fogaimat, ha nem mosom meg őket.
After the medicine, his tongue felt furred.
My mouth feels furry after sleeping.
Brushing helped remove the fur from my tongue.
Error frecuente:
Learners may misunderstand this sense as referring to real animal fur in the mouth. In this usage it is metaphorical: it describes an unpleasant, thick feeling or coating, not actual hair.
Significado
unpleasant coating on tongue or teeth
Colocaciones
a furred tongue
|morning fur
|fur on my teeth
|furry feeling in my mouth
Sinónimos
coating (More general; does not specifically suggest the rough, unpleasant mouth feeling that "fur" does.)
Antónimos
clean tongue (Describes the opposite condition, without the unpleasant coating or feeling.)
Temas
health
|body
|daily life
|daily_life
Definición
A thick or rough feeling or layer on your teeth or tongue, usually when your mouth is not clean or you are sick.
A thick or rough coating on the teeth or tongue, often felt after sleeping, smoking, or illness.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
5
vízkő
B1
Patrón de uso:
remove [the] fur from [a kettle/pipe]
The inside of the old kettle was covered in fur from years of use.
A régi vízforraló belsejét az évek során teljesen beborította a vízkő.
You need a special cleaner to remove the fur from the heating element.
Speciális tisztítószer kell ahhoz, hogy eltávolítsd a vízkövet a fűtőszálról.
Over time, fur can block the pipes and reduce water flow.
The plumber showed us how much fur had built up in the boiler.
Hard water causes more fur to form in kettles and washing machines.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is a lot of fur in the kettle.
Sok vízkő van a vízforralóban.
We must clean the fur from the pipe.
El kell távolítanunk a vízkövet a csőből.
Hard water makes fur inside the boiler.
He scraped the fur off the metal.
The plumber said the pipes had fur inside.
Significado
hard deposit inside kettles or pipes
Colocaciones
kettle fur
|pipes full of fur
|fur build-up
|scrape off the fur
|fur in the boiler
Sinónimos
limescale (Technical and more precise term; commonly used in cleaning and water treatment contexts.)
Antónimos
clean surface (Describes the inside of pipes or kettles when there is no hard deposit.)
Temas
home
|technology
|housing
|science
|daily_life
Definición
A hard layer that forms inside kettles and pipes because of minerals in water.
A hard, rough deposit formed inside kettles, pipes, or boilers by minerals in water, especially in hard-water areas.
VERBO
C1
6
Patrón de uso:
to fur [something]
They decided to fur the hood to make the coat warmer.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy szőrmével bélelik a kapucnit, hogy melegebb legyen a kabát.
The designer planned to fur the boots with soft rabbit skin.
A tervező azt tervezte, hogy puha nyúlprémmel béleli ki a csizmákat.
In the past, tailors would fur the cuffs of winter garments.
She had the inside of the gloves furred for extra comfort.
The cloak was furred around the edges with fox.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The company will fur the coat for you.
A cég kérésre szőrmével béleli ki a kabátot.
They fur the hood to keep your head warm.
Szőrmével bélelik a kapucnit, hogy melegen tartsa a fejedet.
A worker furs the boots by hand.
The dressmaker furred the collar.
He wants to fur the jacket inside.
Error frecuente:
Learners rarely use this as a verb and may instead say "put fur on" or "line with fur," which are both more common and acceptable. The verb "fur" is mainly found in more formal or older descriptions of clothing.
Significado
cover or line with fur
Colocaciones
fur the hood
|fur the collar
|fur-lined boots
|fur-trimmed coat
Sinónimos
line (More general; can be used for any inner covering, not only fur.)
Antónimos
strip (Means to remove a covering from something, the opposite of adding fur to it.)
Temas
clothing
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
Definición
To put fur on the inside or outside of something, usually clothes, to make it warmer or look nice.
To cover the inside or outside of something with fur, especially as part of making or decorating clothing.
VERBO
C2
7
Patrón de uso:
[pipes/kettles] fur (up)
In hard-water areas, kettles fur up very quickly.
A kemény vizű területeken a vízforralók nagyon gyorsan elvízkövesednek.
Over the years, the old pipes had furred so badly that the water barely flowed.
Az évek során a régi csövek annyira elvízkövesedtek, hogy alig folyt bennük a víz.
The boiler furred up again and had to be cleaned.
If the heating element furs, the machine becomes less efficient.
They replaced the furred pipes with new plastic ones.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our kettle furs up every few months.
A vízforralónk néhány havonta elvízkövesedik.
The pipes furred up and needed repair.
A csövek elvízkövesedtek, és javításra szorultak.
In this city, boilers fur very fast.
The machine furs up because the water is hard.
He cleaned the furred pipe.
Significado
become coated with deposits inside
Colocaciones
pipes fur up
|kettle furred up
|arteries fur up
|furred-up boiler
Sinónimos
clog (More general; means to block or fill with something, not only with mineral deposits.)
Antónimos
clear (Means to remove blockages or deposits, the opposite of becoming furred.)
Temas
home
|technology
|housing
|science
|daily_life
Definición
When a kettle, pipe, or other thing gets a hard layer inside from minerals in water.
Of kettles, pipes, or similar objects: to become lined or coated on the inside with hard mineral deposits from water.
VERBO
C2
8
eltömít
B1
elvízkövesít
B2
Patrón de uso:
to fur [something] (up)
A diet high in saturated fat can fur up your arteries.
A telített zsírokban gazdag étrend eltömítheti az artériákat.
Mineral-rich water slowly furred the pipes and reduced the water pressure.
Az ásványi anyagokban gazdag víz lassan elvízkövesítette a csöveket, és csökkentette a víznyomást.
The doctor warned him that smoking could fur up his arteries.
Hard water furs up household appliances over time.
They installed a filter to stop limescale from furrowing the pipes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Fatty food can fur your arteries.
A zsíros ételek eltömíthetik az artériáidat.
Hard water furs up the pipes.
A kemény víz elvízkövesíti a csöveket.
The drink furred his teeth and throat.
The old water system is furred up now.
This water will fur the kettle quickly.
Significado
cause deposits to form inside
Colocaciones
fur up the arteries
|fatty foods fur up
|cholesterol furred his arteries
|water furs the pipes
Sinónimos
clog (General term for blocking or filling with something, used in many contexts beyond mineral deposits.)
Antónimos
clear (Means to remove what is blocking or lining the inside, the opposite of fur up.)
Temas
health
|home
|technology
|science
|housing
Definición
To make something get a hard layer inside, like pipes or arteries, so it can block or slow flow.
To cause something, such as pipes, kettles, or arteries, to become coated or blocked inside with hard deposits.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
fur
AFI
GB/fˈɚ/
US/fˈɚ/
Sílabas y acento
fur (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fur)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: fur
- Plural: fur, furs
Verb
- Base: fur
- 3rd Person Singular: furs
- Present Participle: furring
- Past: furred
Familia de palabras
Forms
furs
noun
furring
verb
furred
verb
Core family
furry
adjective
Related words
furriness
noun
furrier
noun
Negative and opposite forms
furless
adjective
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular present participle: furring Verb
- Irregular past: furred Verb
Expresiones
fur baby
1/fˈɚ bˈeɪbi/
fixed phrase
informal
pet treated like a child
An informal, cute way to say a pet, especially a dog or cat, that someone loves and cares for like their child.
Ejemplos
- They don’t have kids yet, but they have two fur babies.
- She posts pictures of her fur baby on social media every day.
- Our fur babies sleep in our bed every night.
fur coat
1/fˈɚ kˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
coat made of animal fur
A warm coat made mostly from animal fur.
Ejemplos
- She wore a long fur coat to the winter party.
- Many people now choose fake fur coats instead of real ones.
- He stored his fur coat in a cold room during the summer.
fur trade
1/fˈɚ tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
business of buying and selling fur
The business activity of catching, buying, and selling animal furs and products made from them.
Ejemplos
- The fur trade has a long and controversial history.
- Several countries have placed restrictions on the fur trade.
- In that region, the fur trade once supported many families.
fur-lined
1/fˈɚ lˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
having inside lined with fur
Describes clothes or other things that have fur on the inside or around the edges to make them warm or decorative.
Ejemplos
- She bought a pair of fur-lined boots for the trip.
- His coat has a fur-lined hood.
- The cabin was small but had fur-lined blankets on every bed.
make the fur fly
1/mˈeɪk ðə fˈɚ flˈaɪ/
idiom
informal
cause noisy anger or conflict
To do or say something that will cause a lot of loud arguing, anger, or trouble.
Ejemplos
- The new manager came in ready to make the fur fly with strict new rules.
- His speech at the meeting really made the fur fly.
- Publishing those emails will make the fur fly in the company.
the fur flies
1/ðə fˈɚ flˈaɪz/
idiom
informal
people start fighting angrily
Used to say that people suddenly start shouting, arguing, or fighting in a very angry and noisy way.
Ejemplos
- If you criticize his work in front of others, the fur will really fly.
- The fur was flying in the meeting after the bad sales results were announced.
- Whenever politics comes up at dinner, the fur flies.