wing
gb/wˈɪŋ/ us/wˈɪŋ/
A2
Englanti
~ 1900
szárny, épületszárny, szél, takarás, irányzat, rögtönöz, improvizál, menet közben talál ki valamit
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
szárny
A2
Käyttömalli:
[bird/animal] spreads its wings
The eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky.
A sas kitárta a szárnyait, és felszállt az égbe.
A butterfly's wings are covered in tiny scales.
A pillangó szárnyait apró pikkelyek borítják.
The injured gull had a broken wing.
Bats have wings made of skin, not feathers.
Oppijaesimerkit
The bird opened its wings.
A madár kitárta a szárnyait.
A bee has four wings.
A méhnek négy szárnya van.
I saw a bat with large wings.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wing' with 'arm' when talking about birds.
Merkitys
Feathered limb for flying
Kollokaatiot
flap wings
|spread wings
|broken wing
|wing span
|fold wings
Synonyymit
flipper (Used for aquatic animals like penguins; not for flying)
Antonyymit
fin (A limb-like structure for swimming, not flying)
Teemat
animals
|nature
|biology
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A part of a bird or insect that helps it fly.
One of the paired feathered limbs that birds and some insects use to fly.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
épületszárny
B2
szárny
B1
Käyttömalli:
the [north/east/etc.] wing of [building]
The new hospital wing will open next month.
Az új kórházi szárny a jövő hónapban nyílik meg.
Guests stayed in the east wing of the hotel.
A vendégek a szálloda keleti szárnyában szálltak meg.
The museum's west wing is under renovation.
Oppijaesimerkit
The library has a new wing.
A könyvtárnak új szárnya van.
Our room is in the east wing.
A szobánk a keleti szárnyban van.
They built a new wing for offices.
Merkitys
Part of a building
Kollokaatiot
east wing
|west wing
|hospital wing
|new wing
Synonyymit
annex (Separate or additional building space)
Antonyymit
core (The central part of a building)
Teemat
architecture
|places
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A part of a building that sticks out from the main part.
A part of a building that extends from the main central section.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
3
Käyttömalli:
play on the [left/right] wing
He plays on the right wing in the soccer team.
A focicsapatban a jobb szélen játszik.
The actor waited in the wings before stepping on stage.
A színész a takarásban várakozott, mielőtt színpadra lépett.
The winger passed the ball to the striker.
Oppijaesimerkit
She plays on the left wing.
A bal szélen játszik.
The actor stood in the wings.
A színész a takarásban állt.
He is a winger on the team.
Merkitys
Side position or area
Kollokaatiot
left wing
|right wing
|on the wing
Synonyymit
flank (Used in sports to mean side position)
Antonyymit
center (The middle position)
Teemat
sports
|performing arts
|arts_entertainment
|space
Määritelmä
A place at the side of a field, stage, or other area.
A position or area located at either side of a playing field, stage, or other space.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
4
Käyttömalli:
the [left/right] wing of [organization]
The left wing of the party supports higher taxes on the wealthy.
A párt baloldali szárnya támogatja, hogy a gazdagokat magasabb adó terhelje.
The hard-right wing gained more influence this year.
A keményvonalas jobboldali szárny idén nagyobb befolyásra tett szert.
She belongs to the moderate wing of the movement.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is part of the left wing.
A baloldali szárnyhoz tartozik.
The right wing won more seats.
A jobboldali szárny több mandátumot szerzett.
She leads the moderate wing.
Merkitys
Faction within an organization
Kollokaatiot
left wing
|right wing
|moderate wing
Synonyymit
faction (Any subgroup with differing views)
Antonyymit
mainstream (The dominant or central group)
Teemat
politics
|society
|business
Määritelmä
A group inside an organization or party with special ideas.
A group within an organization, especially a political party, that has particular views or purposes.
VERBI
B2
INFORMAL
5
Käyttömalli:
wing it to [somewhere] / wing [something]
We didn't have a map, so we just winged it to the festival.
Nem volt térképünk, úgyhogy csak találomra mentünk a fesztiválra.
I forgot my notes, so I had to wing my speech.
Otthon felejtettem a jegyzeteimet, ezért rögtönöznöm kellett a beszédemet.
He decided to wing it and hope for the best.
Oppijaesimerkit
I did not study, so I will wing it.
Nem tanultam, úgyhogy majd rögtönzök.
We will just wing it today.
Ma majd csak rögtönzünk.
He forgot his lines but he winged it.
Merkitys
Go quickly without preparation
Kollokaatiot
wing it
Synonyymit
improvise (General term for doing something without preparation)
Antonyymit
plan (To prepare in advance)
Teemat
travel
|daily life
|daily_life
Määritelmä
To go somewhere fast without making plans first, or to do something without planning it.
To move or travel rapidly without prior preparation; to improvise during movement or performance.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
wing
IPA
GB/wˈɪŋ/
US/wˈɪŋ/
Tavut ja painotus
wing (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (wing)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: wing
- Plural: wings
Verb
- Base: wing
- 3rd Person Singular: wings
- Present Participle: winging
- Past: winged
Sanaperhe
Forms
wings
noun
winging
verb
winged
verb
Related words
winger
noun
wingspan
noun
wingtip
noun
Negative and opposite forms
wingless
adjective
Advanced or less common
winglet
noun
Ilmaukset
clip someone's wings
1/klˈɪp sˈʌmwˌʌnz wˈɪŋz/
idiom
Limit someone's freedom or power
To take away someone's ability to do what they want.
Esimerkit
- New rules clipped the company's wings.
- His parents clipped his wings by setting strict rules.
in the wings
1/ˈɪn ðə wˈɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Waiting at side stage
Standing at the side of a stage, ready to perform or take part.
Esimerkit
- The dancers waited in the wings for their cue.
- He stood in the wings, watching nervously.
on the wing
1/ˈɔn ðə wˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Flying in motion
Flying through the air, usually about birds or insects.
Esimerkit
- We saw swallows on the wing above the lake.
- Geese on the wing form a V-shape.
take someone under your wing
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈʌndɚ jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋ/
idiom
Protect and guide someone new
To help and teach someone who is new or less experienced.
Esimerkit
- She took the new employee under her wing and showed him around.
- He took his younger cousin under his wing.
spread your wings
1/spɹˈɛd jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋz/
idiom
start doing new independent activities
To begin doing new and different things by yourself with confidence.
Esimerkit
- After college, he decided to spread his wings and move abroad.
- It’s time for you to spread your wings and explore new opportunities.
spread your wings
2/spɹˈɛd jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋz/
idiom
Become independent and confident
To try new things and live more freely and independently.
Esimerkit
- After college, she spread her wings and moved abroad.
- It's time for you to spread your wings and explore.