spartan
gb/spˈɑɹtən/ us/spˈɑɹtən/
B2
Englanti
puritán, spártai
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
spartan [room/accommodation/lifestyle/meal]
The hotel room was spartan: a bed, a desk, and nothing else.
A szállodai szoba puritán volt: egy ágy, egy íróasztal, és semmi más.
They lived in a spartan cabin with no running water.
Egy puritán kunyhóban éltek, ahol nem volt vezetékes víz.
Her office is spartan, with white walls and minimal furniture.
Oppijaesimerkit
My room is spartan but clean.
A szobám puritán, de tiszta.
We ate a spartan meal.
Puritán ételt ettünk.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think it means 'from Spain' or confuse it with 'Spartacus'; it refers to simplicity and lack of comfort.
Merkitys
simple and lacking comfort
Kollokaatiot
spartan room
|spartan apartment
|spartan accommodation
|spartan conditions
|spartan surroundings
|spartan decor
|spartan furnishings
|spartan diet
|spartan meal
|spartan lifestyle
Synonyymit
austere (More formal and often suggests severity or lack of warmth.)
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bare-bones (Emphasizes only the essentials, nothing extra.)
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plain (More general; can be neutral rather than intentionally strict.)
Antonyymit
luxurious (Has many comforts and expensive features.)
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comfortable (Emphasizes ease and physical comfort.)
Teemat
daily_life
|housing
|lifestyle
Määritelmä
very simple, with almost no comfort
Very plain and simple, with few comforts or luxuries.
C1
2
spártai
B2
Käyttömalli:
spartan [training/regimen/routine/existence]
He follows a spartan training regime with early mornings and no days off.
Spártai edzésrendet követ: korán kel, és nincs pihenőnap.
She kept to a spartan routine while finishing her thesis.
A szakdolgozata befejezése közben spártai napirendhez tartotta magát.
Their spartan discipline impressed the whole team.
Oppijaesimerkit
He has a spartan routine.
Spártai napirendje van.
Her training is spartan.
Spártai az edzése.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This meaning overlaps with 'simple and lacking comfort', but it focuses more on discipline and toughness.
Merkitys
tough and self-disciplined
Kollokaatiot
spartan training
|spartan regimen
|spartan routine
|spartan discipline
|a spartan existence
|spartan self-control
|spartan upbringing
Synonyymit
ascetic (Often linked to religion or philosophy and avoiding pleasure.)
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rigorous (Focuses on being strict and demanding, especially for training or rules.)
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hard (More general; lacks the idea of deliberate minimalism.)
Antonyymit
indulgent (Allows oneself pleasures and comforts.)
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easygoing (Not strict or demanding.)
Teemat
lifestyle
|health
|sports
Määritelmä
strict and hard, requiring self-control
Involving strict self-control, hardship, or a deliberately hard way of living or training.
C1
3
spártai
B2
Käyttömalli:
Spartan [army/warrior/society/laws/customs]
The documentary explored Spartan society and its military focus.
A dokumentumfilm a spártai társadalmat és annak katonai szemléletét vizsgálta.
He wrote his thesis on Spartan education and citizenship.
A szakdolgozatát a spártai nevelésről és polgárjogról írta.
The museum displayed Spartan weapons and armor.
Oppijaesimerkit
Spartan soldiers were famous in ancient Greece.
A spártai katonák híresek voltak az ókori Görögországban.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is usually capitalized (Spartan) when it means 'from Sparta'.
Merkitys
relating to ancient Sparta
Kollokaatiot
Spartan society
|Spartan culture
|Spartan army
|Spartan warrior
|Spartan laws
|Spartan upbringing
Synonyymit
Spartan (Standard form; there is no close everyday synonym for 'from Sparta'.)
Antonyymit
Athenian (Relating to Athens, often contrasted with Sparta in history.)
Teemat
history
|culture
|education
Määritelmä
connected to ancient Sparta (Greece)
Of or relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta or its people and culture (usually spelled with a capital letter).
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
4
spártai
B2
Käyttömalli:
a Spartan; Spartans
A Spartan was expected to endure hardship without complaint.
Egy spártaitól elvárták, hogy panasz nélkül tűrje a megpróbáltatásokat.
The Spartans resisted the invasion with fierce discipline.
A spártaiak kemény fegyelemmel álltak ellen az inváziónak.
He dressed as a Spartan for the history reenactment.
Oppijaesimerkit
A Spartan was a soldier in ancient Greece.
A spártai az ókori Görögország egyik katonája volt.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Usually capitalized (a Spartan) for the person; lowercase 'spartan' is normally the adjective meaning 'simple'.
Merkitys
person from ancient Sparta
Kollokaatiot
Spartan soldier
|Spartan warrior
|the Spartans
|Spartan citizen
Synonyymit
Spartiates (More technical term for full Spartan citizens; uncommon in general English.)
Antonyymit
Athenian (A person from Athens; often contrasted with Spartans.)
Teemat
history
|people
Määritelmä
a person from ancient Sparta
A person from ancient Sparta, especially a soldier (usually spelled with a capital letter).
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
spartan
IPA
GB/spˈɑɹtən/
US/spˈɑɹtən/
Tavut ja painotus
spartan (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (spartan)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: spartan
- Comparative: spartaner
- Superlative: spartanest
Noun
- Base: spartan
- Plural: spartans
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