frank
gb/fɹˈæŋk/ us/fɹˈæŋk/
B1
Englanti
őszinte, nyílt, egyértelmű, manifeszt, nyilvánvaló, hot dog, virsli, bérmentesítő jelzés, bérmentesít
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
a frank [conversation/answer/admission]
She gave a frank assessment of the team's chances.
Őszinte értékelést adott a csapat esélyeiről.
We need a frank conversation about money.
Őszinte beszélgetésre van szükségünk a pénzről.
His frank comments surprised everyone in the meeting.
Oppijaesimerkit
Please be frank with me.
Kérlek, légy őszinte velem.
He is frank and honest.
Ő őszinte és becsületes.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse frank (honest) with friendly; a frank comment can sound blunt or critical.
Merkitys
honest and direct in speech
Kollokaatiot
frank discussion
|frank conversation
|frank talk
|frank admission
|frank answer
|frank appraisal
|frank criticism
|frank remark
|frank warning
|refreshingly frank
Synonyymit
candid (Often suggests honest openness without trying to soften the truth.)
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straightforward (Emphasizes clarity and simplicity as well as honesty.)
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blunt (Suggests frankness that may sound harsh or rude.)
Antonyymit
guarded (Careful and not fully open about thoughts or feelings.)
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evasive (Avoiding a clear or direct answer.)
Teemat
communication
|relationships
|emotions
Määritelmä
honest and direct
Open, honest, and direct in what you say, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
C1
FORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
frank [pain/bleeding/signs]
The scan showed frank bleeding, so they moved quickly.
A vizsgálat egyértelmű vérzést mutatott ki, ezért gyorsan intézkedtek.
By the second day, there were frank signs of infection.
A második napra már a fertőzés egyértelmű jelei mutatkoztak.
The patient reported frank pain when walking.
Oppijaesimerkit
The doctor saw frank signs of infection.
Az orvos a fertőzés egyértelmű jeleit látta.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This sense is more formal and often used in medical/academic contexts; it does not mean 'honest' here.
Merkitys
clear and unmistakable
Kollokaatiot
frank pain
|frank bleeding
|frank symptoms
|frank signs
|frank infection
|frank malignancy
|frank blood
|frank weakness
Synonyymit
overt (Often used for something clearly seen or done openly.)
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clear (General word; less specialized than 'frank' in this sense.)
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unmistakable (Emphasizes that it cannot be confused with something else.)
Antonyymit
subtle (Not obvious; difficult to notice.)
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hidden (Not visible or not clearly shown.)
Teemat
health
|formal_writing
Määritelmä
very clear and easy to see
Clearly shown or plainly present; not hidden or doubtful.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
INFORMAL
3
Käyttömalli:
a [beef/chicken] frank
I’ll take a frank with mustard, please.
Kérek egy hot dogot mustárral, legyen szíves.
They grilled franks for the kids after the game.
A meccs után virslit sütöttek a gyerekeknek.
She cut up a frank and added it to the beans.
Oppijaesimerkit
I ate a frank for lunch.
Egy hot dogot ettem ebédre.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often used in American English; 'frank' is less common than 'hot dog' in many contexts.
Merkitys
a hot dog
Kollokaatiot
beef frank
|turkey frank
|a grilled frank
|a frank in a bun
|frank and bun
|eat a frank
|cook franks
Synonyymit
hot dog (The most common everyday term.)
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frankfurter (More formal or specific; often shortened to 'frank'.)
Teemat
food
|daily_life
Määritelmä
a hot dog sausage
A hot dog (a cooked sausage), especially as served in a bun.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Käyttömalli:
a frank on [a letter/envelope]
The envelope carried an official frank instead of a stamp.
A borítékon bélyeg helyett hivatalos bérmentesítő jelzés szerepelt.
Mail sent under a congressional frank does not require postage.
A kongresszusi bérmentesítéssel feladott küldemények után nem kell postaköltséget fizetni.
The clerk checked the frank before sorting the letters.
Oppijaesimerkit
This letter has a frank, not a stamp.
Ezen a levélen bérmentesítő jelzés van, nem bélyeg.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Not the same as a regular 'stamp'; a frank is an official authorization mark.
Merkitys
postal mark for free postage
Kollokaatiot
official frank
|congressional frank
|postal frank
|a franked envelope
|apply a frank
|free frank
Synonyymit
franking mark (More explicit term; used in postal contexts.)
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postmark (Related postal marking, but a postmark mainly shows date/place, not payment authorization.)
Teemat
mail
|business
|government
Määritelmä
an official mark that pays for mail
An official signature, stamp, or printed mark on mail showing that postage has been paid or that the item can be sent without payment.
VERBI
C1
TECHNICAL
5
bérmentesít
C2
Käyttömalli:
frank [a letter/envelope]
Staff members franked the envelopes before the mailing went out.
A munkatársak bérmentesítették a borítékokat, mielőtt feladták volna a küldeményeket.
The office is allowed to frank official correspondence.
Az iroda bérmentesítheti a hivatalos levelezést.
Each package must be franked and logged before pickup.
Oppijaesimerkit
They franked the letters at the office.
Az irodában bérmentesítették a leveleket.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This verb is specialized; in everyday English people usually say 'stamp a letter' or 'put a stamp on it.'
Merkitys
mark mail as postage paid
Kollokaatiot
frank a letter
|frank an envelope
|frank the mail
|frank correspondence
|machine-frank
Synonyymit
stamp (General verb for putting postage on mail; not always free/official.)
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endorse (Can mean to sign to authorize, but is broader than postal use.)
Antonyymit
refuse (Opposite action: not authorizing the mailing.)
Teemat
mail
|business
|government
Määritelmä
to put an official postage mark on mail
To stamp, sign, or otherwise mark mail to show that postage has been paid or that it can be sent free of charge.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
frank
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋk/
US/fɹˈæŋk/
Tavut ja painotus
frank (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (frank)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: frank
- Comparative: franker
- Superlative: frankest
Noun
- Base: frank
- Plural: franks
Verb
- Base: frank
- 3rd Person Singular: franks
- Present Participle: franking
- Past: franked
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
be frank with someone
1/bˈi fɹˈæŋk wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
tell someone the truth directly
to tell someone something honestly
Esimerkit
- I’ll be frank with you: we’re over budget.
- She was frank with her manager about needing time off.
- Be frank with me about what happened.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Please be frank with me.
- I was frank with my friend.
to be frank
1/tə bˈi fɹˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
speaking honestly and directly
I will say this honestly.
Esimerkit
- To be frank, I don’t think this plan will work.
- To be frank, your presentation needs more data.
- To be frank, I’m not comfortable with the timeline.
Oppijaesimerkit
- To be frank, I am tired.
- To be frank, I disagree.