scroll
gb/skɹˈoʊl/ us/skɹˈoʊl/
A2
Inglés
~ 6900
görget, tekercs, görgetés, ciráda, indadísz, tekeredik, indadísszel díszít, indázik
VERBO
A2
1
görget
B1
Patrón de uso:
to scroll [through something] / to scroll [something] up/down
I scrolled down to the bottom of the page to read the comments.
Legörgettem az oldal aljára, hogy elolvassam a hozzászólásokat.
She spent an hour scrolling through her social media feed.
Egy órán át a közösségi média hírfolyamát görgette.
Scroll up to see the instructions again.
He scrolled back to find the message I had sent yesterday.
If you scroll to the right, you can see more columns in the table.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please scroll down to see the next picture.
Kérlek, görgess le, hogy lásd a következő képet.
I like to scroll through news on my phone in the morning.
Szeretek reggelente híreket görgetni a telefonomon.
Scroll up if you want to read the first part again.
He slowly scrolled through the photos from his trip.
You have to scroll to the end to find the answer.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *slide the page* or *move the page* instead of *scroll*. Use *scroll* when talking about moving what you see on a digital screen to show more content.
Significado
move content on a screen
Colocaciones
scroll up
|scroll down
|scroll through
|scroll back
|scroll to the bottom
|endless scrolling
Sinónimos
browse (Focuses on looking through content, especially online, not specifically on the screen movement.)
Antónimos
pause (You pause or stop looking at new content instead of continuing to move the screen.)
Temas
technology
|internet
|daily life
|communication
Definición
To move text or pictures on a phone or computer screen up, down, or across so you can see more.
To move text, images, or other content up, down, or sideways on a screen so that different parts of it become visible.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
tekercs
B1
The archaeologists discovered an ancient scroll hidden in the cave.
A régészek egy ókori tekercset fedeztek fel a barlangban.
He carefully unrolled the scroll to reveal the faded writing.
Óvatosan kigöngyölítette a tekercset, és feltárult a kifakult írás.
Religious leaders gathered to read from the sacred scroll.
The wizard pulled a scroll from his robe and began to chant.
Each scroll in the library contained laws written thousands of years ago.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They found a very old scroll in the desert.
Egy nagyon régi tekercset találtak a sivatagban.
The king read the new law from a long scroll.
A király egy hosszú tekercsről olvasta fel az új törvényt.
She slowly opened the scroll on the table.
The scroll was made of yellow, dry paper.
This museum keeps an important scroll in a glass box.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *scroll* with *screen* because of the verb *to scroll* on phones and computers. As a noun, this meaning refers to a physical, rolled-up document, usually historical or religious.
Significado
rolled document, often ancient
Colocaciones
ancient scroll
|holy scroll
|parchment scroll
|unroll a scroll
|discover a scroll
|scroll of paper
Sinónimos
manuscript (A handwritten text in general; it does not have to be long and rolled up like a scroll.)
Antónimos
codex (A bound book form used historically, contrasting with a rolled scroll format.)
Temas
history
|religion
|literature
|education
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A long piece of paper or similar material with writing on it, kept rolled up, often from very old times.
A long piece of paper, parchment, or similar material that is written on and rolled up, especially in ancient or historical times.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
3
görgetés
B1
Patrón de uso:
to have a quick scroll through [something]
I had a quick scroll through the news before bed.
Lefekvés előtt gyorsan átgörgettem a híreket.
Her evening scroll often turns into hours on social media.
Az esti görgetés nála gyakran órákig tart a közösségi médiában.
He picked up his phone for a casual scroll during the break.
My morning scroll usually starts with email and ends on video apps.
Put the phone down; that late-night scroll is keeping you awake.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like to have a short scroll after work.
Munka után szeretek egy kicsit görgetni.
She did a quick scroll through the photos.
Gyorsan végiggörgette a fotókat.
My nightly scroll often takes too long.
He picked up his phone for a scroll in the bus.
I stopped my scroll and went to sleep.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this noun use is informal. In formal writing, it is more natural to say *browse social media* or *spend time on social media* instead of *have a scroll*.
Significado
act of scrolling content
Colocaciones
have a scroll
|quick scroll
|endless scroll
|late-night scroll
|scroll through Instagram
|scroll through your feed
Sinónimos
browse (Focuses on looking through content rather than the physical scrolling action; slightly more neutral and general.)
Antónimos
switch off (Emphasizes stopping phone or screen use instead of continuing to scroll.)
Temas
technology
|internet
|daily life
|communication
Definición
A time when you move up and down on a screen to look at things on your phone or computer.
An act, period, or instance of moving through content on a screen by scrolling.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
The doorframe was decorated with delicate wooden scrolls.
Az ajtókeretet finom, fából faragott cirádák díszítették.
She loved the elegant scroll pattern along the edge of the mirror.
Nagyon tetszett neki a tükör szélén futó elegáns cirádás minta.
The violin’s scroll was beautifully carved by hand.
The designer added subtle scrollwork to the corners of the invitation.
Classical columns often include scroll motifs at the top.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The old chair has nice scroll designs on the legs.
A régi szék lábain szép cirádák vannak.
There is a gold scroll pattern around the mirror.
A tükör körül aranyszínű cirádás minta fut.
The top of the violin has a carved scroll.
The gate has metal scrolls that look like waves.
He drew a simple scroll shape on the paper.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that *scroll* here is about a shape, not about reading or screens. Context about art, design, or instruments usually makes this clear.
Significado
spiral decorative shape
Colocaciones
decorative scroll
|scroll pattern
|scroll design
|carved scroll
|scrollwork detail
|violin scroll
Sinónimos
volute (A more technical term mainly used in architecture and art history for a spiral form similar to a scroll.)
Antónimos
straight line (Contrasts with the curved, spiral nature of a scroll design.)
Temas
art
|design
|music
|arts_entertainment
|housing
Definición
A curved, spiral shape used as decoration, for example in buildings, furniture, or on violins.
A curved or spiral ornamental design, often used in architecture, furniture, typography, or as the carved end of a stringed musical instrument.
VERBO
C1
LITERARY
5
Patrón de uso:
to scroll [something] into a curl / to let [something] scroll over [something]
Vines scrolled gracefully around the window frame.
Az indák kecsesen tekeredtek az ablakkeret köré.
Her hair scrolled over her shoulders in loose waves.
Haja laza hullámokban omlott a vállára.
The artist scrolled the metal into delicate patterns for the gate.
Gold letters scrolled across the top of the invitation.
Mist scrolled over the hills as the sun came up.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her hair scrolled softly around her face.
Haja lágy hullámokban omlott az arca köré.
Green plants scrolled up the side of the house.
Zöld növények tekeredtek fel a ház oldalán.
The metal bars were scrolled into nice shapes.
Thin lines scrolled across the page as decoration.
Smoke scrolled slowly across the lake.
Error frecuente:
This meaning is rare and mostly literary. Learners may try to use it instead of more common verbs like *curl* or *twist*; in everyday speech, those are usually better choices.
Significado
form into a spiral shape
Colocaciones
scrolling vines
|hair scrolled over her shoulders
|scroll the edges
|scrolling script
Sinónimos
curl (A more common, general word for forming a curved shape; does not suggest decorative or artistic style as strongly as *scroll*.)
Antónimos
straighten (Means to remove curves or spirals, the opposite of forming a scroll-like shape.)
Temas
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make something into a curved, spiral shape, or to move or lie in a spiral shape.
To form, shape, or decorate something into a spiral or scroll-like form, or to curve in such a way.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
scroll
AFI
GB/skɹˈoʊl/
US/skɹˈoʊl/
Sílabas y acento
scroll (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scroll)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: scroll
- Plural: scrolls
Verb
- Base: scroll
- 3rd Person Singular: scrolls
- Present Participle: scrolling
- Past: scrolled
Familia de palabras
Forms
scrolls
noun
scrolling
verb
scrolled
verb
Related words
scrollable
adjective
scrollbar
noun
Expresiones
scroll back
1/skɹˈoʊl bˈæk/
phrasal verb
scroll to earlier content
To move the screen in the opposite direction so you can see things you already passed.
Ejemplos
- Scroll back to check what he wrote before.
- I had to scroll back a long way to find her first message.
scroll down
1/skɹˈoʊl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
move screen content downward
To move the page or screen so that you can see things that are lower down.
Ejemplos
- Scroll down to read the rest of the story.
- You need to scroll down to find the download button at the bottom.
scroll through
1/skɹˈoʊl θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
move through content by scrolling
To move up and down on a screen so you can look at many items, such as photos, messages, or posts.
Ejemplos
- She spent the train ride scrolling through her emails.
- I like to scroll through old photos when I can’t sleep.
scroll to the bottom
1/skɹˈoʊl tə ðə bˈɑtəm/
fixed phrase
scroll until the bottom is visible
To move the screen so you go all the way to the last part of the page or list.
Ejemplos
- Scroll to the bottom to see the comments.
- When you scroll to the bottom of the email, you’ll find the link.
scroll to the top
1/skɹˈoʊl tə ðə tˈɑp/
fixed phrase
scroll until the top is visible
To move the screen so you go all the way to the first part of the page or list.
Ejemplos
- Scroll to the top to see the title again.
- The app has a button that lets you scroll to the top instantly.
scroll up
1/skɹˈoʊl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move screen content upward
To move the page or screen so that you can see things that are higher up.
Ejemplos
- Scroll up to see the beginning of the article.
- If you scroll up, you’ll find the settings menu just above the photo.