sharp
gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2
Inglés
~ 2100
éles, hegyes, sivító, éles eszű, éleslátó, szúró, csípős, magas, felfelé hamis
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
a sharp [object]
Be careful, the knife is very sharp.
Vigyázz, a kés nagyon éles.
The tailor used a pair of sharp scissors.
A szabó éles ollót használt.
He stepped on a sharp piece of glass.
The chef sharpened his sharp kitchen knives.
A sharp needle is needed for this fabric.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This knife is sharp.
Ez a kés éles.
The scissors are sharp.
Az olló éles.
The glass is sharp.
The pencil is sharp.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
Significado
having a fine cutting edge
Colocaciones
sharp knife
|sharp blade
|sharp scissors
|sharp edge
Sinónimos
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
Antónimos
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
Temas
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.
Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce something easily.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a sharp [sound/noise]
She let out a sharp cry when she saw the spider.
Éles sikolyt hallatott, amikor meglátta a pókot.
The referee's whistle gave a sharp blast.
A játékvezető sípja éles hangon szólalt meg.
A sharp scream echoed through the hallway.
His voice took on a sharp tone.
The alarm emitted a sharp beep.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I heard a sharp cry.
Éles kiáltást hallottam.
The whistle made a sharp sound.
A síp éles hangon szólt.
The baby made a sharp scream.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
Significado
high-pitched or piercing sound
Colocaciones
sharp cry
|sharp tone
|sharp whistle
|sharp scream
Sinónimos
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
Antónimos
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
Temas
daily life
|sound
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Making a short, high sound that can hurt the ears.
Having a sudden, high-pitched, and often unpleasant sound.
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
a sharp [mind/person]
She has a sharp mind and learns new skills quickly.
Éles az esze, és gyorsan sajátít el új készségeket.
He made a sharp observation about the meeting.
Éleslátó megfigyelést tett a megbeszéléssel kapcsolatban.
Her wit is as sharp as ever.
The detective's sharp instincts solved the case.
You need to stay sharp during negotiations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has a sharp mind.
Éles esze van.
He is very sharp in class.
Az órán nagyon éles az esze.
You must be sharp in this game.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
Significado
quick to notice or understand
Colocaciones
sharp mind
|sharp wit
|sharp observation
|sharp memory
Sinónimos
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
Antónimos
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
Temas
emotions
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Able to think and understand things quickly.
Quick to notice, understand, and respond to things; mentally alert.
B1
4
Patrón de uso:
a sharp [pain] in [body part]
He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
Éles fájdalmat érzett a mellkasában.
A sharp twinge in my back made me stop running.
Futás közben éles nyilallást éreztem a hátamban, ezért megálltam.
She had a sharp headache after the noise.
I experienced a sharp ache in my knee while climbing stairs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have a sharp pain in my leg.
Éles fájdalmat érzek a lábamban.
He felt a sharp pain in his arm.
Éles fájdalmat érzett a karjában.
She has a sharp pain in her head.
Significado
causing sudden strong pain
Colocaciones
sharp pain
|sharp ache
|sharp twinge
Sinónimos
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
Antónimos
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
Temas
health
|body
Definición
Giving a quick and strong hurt in the body.
Causing sudden, strong, and often localized physical pain.
A2
5
éles
B1
Patrón de uso:
a sharp [turn/bend]
The car made a sharp turn to avoid the dog.
Az autó éles kanyart vett, hogy kikerülje a kutyát.
Be careful of the sharp bend ahead.
Vigyázz, éles kanyar következik.
Cyclists slowed down for the sharp corner.
The path takes a sharp curve near the river.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The road has a sharp turn.
Az úton van egy éles kanyar.
He made a sharp turn left.
Élesen balra kanyarodott.
There is a sharp bend here.
Significado
sudden change in direction or angle
Colocaciones
sharp turn
|sharp bend
|sharp corner
Sinónimos
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
Antónimos
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
Temas
travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Turning quickly or suddenly at an angle.
Having an abrupt or steep change in direction or angle.
B2
6
Patrón de uso:
a sharp [remark/rebuke]
She gave him a sharp reply when he interrupted her.
Éles választ adott neki, amikor a férfi a szavába vágott.
His teacher's sharp criticism hurt his feelings.
A tanára éles kritikája megbántotta.
There was a sharp edge to her voice during the argument.
He received a sharp rebuke for being late.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She gave him a sharp answer.
Éles választ adott neki.
He heard a sharp remark from his boss.
Csípős megjegyzést hallott a főnökétől.
Her voice was sharp.
Significado
severe or critical in tone/manner
Colocaciones
sharp remark
|sharp reply
|sharp criticism
Sinónimos
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
Antónimos
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definición
Speaking or acting in an angry or critical way.
Expressing disapproval or criticism in a severe or cutting way.
B2
TECHNICAL
7
magas
B2
You're singing slightly sharp on that note.
Ezt a hangot egy kicsit túl magasra énekled.
The violin was tuned too high and sounded sharp.
A hegedű túl magasra volt hangolva, és felfelé hamisan szólt.
Her voice tends to go sharp when she gets nervous.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You are singing too sharp.
Túl magasra énekelsz.
The guitar sounds sharp.
A gitár felfelé hamisan szól.
That note is sharp.
Significado
slightly higher pitch than correct note (music)
Colocaciones
singing sharp
|note is sharp
Sinónimos
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
Antónimos
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
Temas
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In music, playing or singing a little too high in pitch.
In music, having pitch slightly higher than the correct note.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sharp
AFI
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
Sílabas y acento
sharp (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: sharp
- Comparative: sharper
- Superlative: sharpest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
look sharp
1/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom
informal
hurry up and pay attention
Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.
Ejemplos
- Look sharp! The bus is coming.
- We need to look sharp if we're going to finish on time.
sharp as a tack
1/ʃˈɑɹp ˈæz ə tˈæk/
idiom
informal
very intelligent and quick thinking
Very smart and able to think quickly.
Ejemplos
- Even at 80 years old, she's still as sharp as a tack.
- He's new here but already as sharp as a tack.
turn on one's heel sharply
1/tˈɚn ˈɔn wˈʌnz hˈil ʃˈɑɹpli/
fixed phrase
turn suddenly on one's heel/foot forcefully
Turn around very quickly and strongly on one foot.
Ejemplos
- She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
- He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.