whirl
gb/wˈɚl/ us/wˈɚl/
B2
Inglés
~ 8500
pörög, kavarog, pörget, forgatag, kavalkád, nyüzsgés, hirtelen megfordul, megfordul, megperdül, pördülés, forgás, kavargás, tesz egy próbát, kipróbál, örvény, forgószél, porörvény
VERBO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
to whirl [something] / [something] whirls
Brown leaves whirled in the wind and covered the path.
Barna levelek kavarogtak a szélben, és beborították az ösvényt.
The dancers whirled across the stage in bright costumes.
Az élénk színű jelmezekbe öltözött táncosok forogva suhantak végig a színpadon.
She grabbed the child and whirled him around until they were both laughing.
Snowflakes whirled through the air outside the window.
The tiny motor whirled the fan blades at full speed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The wind made the dry leaves whirl in the street.
A szél felkavarta a száraz leveleket az utcán.
The girl took his hands and they whirled in a circle.
A lány megfogta a kezét, és körbe-körbe forogtak.
The toy car whirled around and around on the table.
Small pieces of paper whirled up into the air.
The machine whirled the water and soap together.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use only "spin" or "turn" and do not realize that "whirl" usually suggests faster, sometimes wilder circular movement, often caused by wind, dancing, or machines. They may also confuse it with "whirlwind", which is a noun for a strong spinning wind.
Significado
to spin or move rapidly around
Colocaciones
whirl around
|whirl in circles
|whirl through the air
|leaves whirled
|snow whirled
|whirl past
Sinónimos
spin (More common and neutral; does not always suggest the slightly wild or rapid feeling that "whirl" can have.)
Antónimos
stand still (Describes not moving at all, the opposite of the fast circular movement expressed by "whirl".)
Temas
movement
|nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to turn or move, or make something turn or move, around and around very fast
To spin or move, or make something spin or move, around a central point very quickly, often in circles.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
a whirl of [activity/events]
Moving to the city threw her into a whirl of new faces and invitations.
A városba költözés új arcok és meghívások forgatagába sodorta.
The last few weeks before the deadline were a whirl of meetings and late nights.
A határidő előtti utolsó hetek megbeszélések és éjszakázások forgatagában teltek.
He enjoys the social whirl of parties, openings, and weekend trips.
After the whirlwind of the campaign, the sudden silence felt strange.
Her life became a whirl of travel, interviews, and television appearances.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her first year at college was a whirl of new friends and classes.
Az első egyetemi éve új barátok és órák forgatagában telt.
The office was in a whirl of activity before the big event.
A nagy esemény előtt nagy volt a nyüzsgés az irodában.
After the wedding, their days were a whirl of family visits.
His life is a whirl of work and travel.
Last month was a whirl, and now he feels very tired.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "whirl" here means literal physical spinning. In this sense, it is figurative and describes how life or events feel busy and confusing, not that anything is actually turning around.
Significado
busy, often confusing activity or life
Colocaciones
a social whirl
|a whirl of activity
|a whirl of meetings
|caught up in the whirl
|life is a whirl
Sinónimos
rush (Focuses more on haste and pressure, and less on the mix of excitement and confusion implied by "whirl".)
Antónimos
calm (Describes a quiet, peaceful state, the opposite of the busy, confusing feeling of a "whirl".)
Temas
social life
|work
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
a time when many things happen quickly and it feels busy and confusing, often in your social or work life
A state or period of very busy, often exciting and slightly confusing activity, especially in social or work life.
VERBO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
to whirl around / to whirl to [face/look at] [someone/something]
She whirled around when she heard her name.
Amikor meghallotta a nevét, hirtelen megfordult.
He whirled to face the man standing in the doorway.
Gyorsan megfordult, hogy szembenézzen az ajtóban álló férfival.
At the sound of breaking glass, they whirled toward the kitchen.
The dog whirled around and barked at the stranger.
I whirled on him, ready to argue back.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He heard a loud shout and whirled around.
Hangos kiáltást hallott, és hirtelen megfordult.
She whirled to see who was behind her.
Hirtelen hátrafordult, hogy megnézze, ki van mögötte.
The boy whirled around when I called his name.
They whirled toward the door when it opened.
The woman whirled on the thief and grabbed his arm.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use only "turn" instead of "whirl" and lose the idea of speed and surprise. "Whirl" suggests a quick, almost sudden movement, often with strong feeling.
Significado
to turn around very quickly
Colocaciones
whirled around
|whirled to face
|whirled to see
|whirled on him
|whirled toward the sound
Sinónimos
spin around (Very close in meaning, but "spin around" can sound slightly more neutral, while "whirl" can suggest more sudden or emotional movement.)
Antónimos
turn slowly (Describes a gradual movement, the opposite of the fast, sudden turning in "whirl".)
Temas
movement
|emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to turn around very fast, usually because something surprises or upsets you
To turn your body, head, or the direction you are facing very quickly, often suddenly in reaction to something.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
a whirl of [movement]
With a sudden whirl, the skater changed direction.
A korcsolyázó egy hirtelen pördüléssel irányt váltott.
The children disappeared in a whirl of arms and legs as they played.
Játék közben a gyerekek eltűntek a kapálózó karok és lábak kavargásában.
The car pulled away in a whirl of dust and noise.
She finished the dance with a graceful whirl and a bow.
The room seemed to move in a slow whirl around him.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The dancer ended the show with a fast whirl.
A táncos egy gyors pördüléssel zárta az előadást.
The leaves rose from the ground in a small whirl.
A levelek egy kis örvényben emelkedtek fel a földről.
The car drove off in a whirl of dust.
He fell after one quick whirl on the ice.
The toy top made a bright whirl of color.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the idiom "give it a whirl", where "whirl" does not mean a physical spinning movement but a "try" or "attempt".
Significado
a quick spinning movement
Colocaciones
give [someone] a whirl
|in a single whirl
|with a whirl
|a dizzy whirl
|a whirl of dust
Sinónimos
spin (Almost the same meaning; "whirl" can sound slightly more vivid or dramatic.)
Antónimos
stillness (Refers to the complete absence of movement, the opposite of a spinning movement.)
Temas
movement
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definición
a fast movement in which something turns around and around
A quick spinning or turning movement, or the action of moving rapidly around a central point.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
5
kipróbál
A2
Patrón de uso:
to give [something] a whirl / to have a whirl at [something]
I’ve never played tennis, but I’d like to give it a whirl.
Még soha nem teniszeztem, de szívesen kipróbálnám.
He decided to give teaching a whirl before choosing a long-term career.
Úgy döntött, tesz egy próbát a tanítással, mielőtt végleg pályát választ.
If you’re not sure you’ll like it, just give the course a whirl for a week.
She gave the recipe a whirl and was surprised how easy it was.
Why not give online dating a whirl and see what happens?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I will give the new game a whirl.
Kipróbálom az új játékot.
He gave driving a whirl last weekend.
A múlt hétvégén tett egy próbát a vezetéssel.
They gave the new app a whirl on their phones.
She gave cooking Indian food a whirl.
Let’s give this idea a whirl and see if it works.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "whirl" still has the idea of spinning here. In this idiomatic use, especially in "give it a whirl", it simply means "try" and does not suggest any physical movement.
Significado
a short attempt or try
Colocaciones
give it a whirl
|give [something] a whirl
|have a whirl at
|take a whirl at
Sinónimos
try (More common, neutral word; "whirl" sounds casual and sometimes suggests curiosity or fun.)
Antónimos
avoid (Means choosing not to attempt something at all, the opposite of making a try.)
Temas
daily life
|informal
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
an informal word for a short try at something
An informal term for a short attempt at doing something, often to see what it is like or whether it works.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
6
Patrón de uso:
a whirl of [dust/snow/water]
The car disappeared in a whirl of dust on the dirt road.
Az autó eltűnt egy porörvényben a földúton.
A tiny whirl of wind lifted the dry leaves into the air.
Egy apró forgószél a levegőbe emelte a száraz leveleket.
The paddle cut through a whirl of foaming water.
Snow rose in a sudden whirl around their boots.
She watched a whirl of smoke twist up from the candle.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The truck left a whirl of dust behind it.
A teherautó porörvényt hagyott maga után.
A small whirl of snow moved across the field.
Egy kis hóörvény vonult végig a mezőn.
The wind made a whirl of dry leaves in the yard.
We saw a whirl of water near the rock in the river.
A whirl of smoke went up from the fire.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "whirlpool", which is a large, powerful spinning body of water. A "whirl" is usually smaller and can be made of air, dust, or other things, not only water.
Significado
a spinning mass, like wind or water
Colocaciones
a whirl of dust
|a whirl of snow
|a whirl of wind
|a whirl of water
Sinónimos
eddy (More technical and mainly used for water or wind; "whirl" is a bit more general and vivid.)
Antónimos
calm air (Describes air that is not moving, the opposite of spinning air in a whirl.)
Temas
nature
|weather
|science
Definición
a small, round shape of air, water, or dust that turns around very fast
A small mass of air, water, dust, or a similar substance that spins quickly in a circular motion.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
whirl
AFI
GB/wˈɚl/
US/wˈɚl/
Sílabas y acento
whirl (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (whirl)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: whirl
- Plural: whirls
Verb
- Base: whirl
- 3rd Person Singular: whirls
- Present Participle: whirling
- Past: whirled
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a whirl of activity
1/ə wˈɚl əv æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
a very busy situation
a place or time when many things are happening quickly and people are very busy
Ejemplos
- The kitchen was a whirl of activity before the guests arrived.
- The office became a whirl of activity as the deadline approached.
- The backstage area was a whirl of activity before the show started.
give something a whirl
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmθɪŋ ə wˈɚl/
idiom
informal
to try something in an informal way
to try something, often for the first time, to see if you like it or if it works
Ejemplos
- I’ve never used this software before, but I’ll give it a whirl tonight.
- If you’re not sure about yoga, just give it a whirl for a month.
- He decided to give public speaking a whirl and signed up for a class.
in a whirl
1/ˈɪn ə wˈɚl/
idiom
feeling confused and excited by events
feeling very busy, confused, or excited because many things are happening
Ejemplos
- After the move, I was in a whirl for weeks, trying to fix everything.
- Her thoughts were in a whirl as she tried to remember all the instructions.
- The day went by in a whirl, and suddenly it was midnight.
social whirl
1/sˈoʊʃəl wˈɚl/
fixed phrase
a very busy social life
a life with many parties, events, and social activities, often so many that it feels busy and tiring
Ejemplos
- After moving to London, she was quickly drawn into the social whirl.
- He enjoys the social whirl of dinners, parties, and gallery openings.
- They left the social whirl of the city for a quieter life in the countryside.
whirl around
1/wˈɚl ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
turn around very quickly
to turn your body or head very quickly, often because something surprises you
Ejemplos
- She heard a voice behind her and whirled around.
- He whirled around to see who had called his name.
- The dog whirled around when it heard the door open.
whirl by
1/wˈɚl bˈaɪ/
phrasal verb
move quickly past
to go past very quickly, often making the scene look like it is moving fast in front of you
Ejemplos
- Trees and houses whirled by as the train picked up speed.
- She watched the years whirl by without changing her routine.
- Cars whirled by on the highway while we stood on the bridge.