sun
gb/sˈʌn/ us/sˈʌn/
A1
Anglais
~ 1100
nap, napfény, napsütés, napoztat, napon szárít, napozik
NOM
A1
1
nap
A1
Schéma d’usage :
the sun [verb]
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
A nap keleten kel fel, és nyugaton nyugszik le.
We enjoyed a picnic under the warm sun.
Piknikeztünk a meleg napsütésben.
The sun is about 93 million miles from Earth.
Too much time in the sun can cause sunburn.
The sun's gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
Exemples pédagogiques
The sun is bright.
Erősen süt a nap.
I see the sun in the morning.
Reggel látom a napot.
The sun is hot.
We sit in the sun.
The sun gives us light.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'sun' with 'son', which are pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Sens
the star Earth orbits
Collocations
bright sun
|hot sun
|the rising sun
|the setting sun
|direct sun
Synonymes
star (A general term for a luminous celestial body, but not specific to the Sun.)
Antonymes
moon (The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and does not emit light like the Sun.)
Thèmes
science
|nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The big bright star in the sky that gives Earth light and warmth.
The star at the center of the solar system that provides light and heat to Earth.
NOM
A1
2
Schéma d’usage :
in the sun
The cat lay in the sun all afternoon.
A macska egész délután a napon feküdt.
Too much sun can damage your skin.
A túl sok napfény károsíthatja a bőrödet.
We need to protect the plants from direct sun.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like to sit in the sun.
Szeretek a napon ülni.
The flowers grow in the sun.
A virágok napfényben nőnek.
We play in the sun.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'under the sun' literally when it is often idiomatic.
Sens
light or warmth from the Sun
Collocations
warm sun
|morning sun
|afternoon sun
|direct sun
Synonymes
sunlight (Specifically refers to light from the Sun.)
|
sunshine (Often used to mean pleasant sunlight.)
Antonymes
shade (An area sheltered from sunlight.)
Thèmes
nature
|daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Light or heat from the Sun.
The light or heat that comes from the Sun.
VERBE
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
to sun [something]
She likes to sun herself by the pool.
Szeret a medence mellett napozni.
Farmers often sun their crops before storage.
A gazdák gyakran a napon szárítják a termést tárolás előtt.
I sunned my wet shoes on the balcony.
Exemples pédagogiques
I sun my clothes outside.
Kint a napon szárítom a ruháimat.
The cat suns itself on the porch.
A macska a verandán sütkérezik a napon.
We sun our blankets.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'sun' as a verb with 'shine', which describes emitting light rather than receiving it.
Sens
expose to sunlight
Collocations
sun yourself
|sun clothes
|sun seeds
Synonymes
sunbathe (Refers specifically to lying in the Sun for leisure or tanning.)
Antonymes
shade (To protect from sunlight instead of exposing to it.)
Thèmes
daily life
|daily_life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To put something in sunlight so it can get warm or dry.
To put or leave something in sunlight, usually to dry, warm, or tan it.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
sun
API
GB/sˈʌn/
US/sˈʌn/
Syllabes et accentuation
sun (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sun)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: sun
- Plural: sun, suns
Verb
- Base: sun
- 3rd Person Singular: suns
- Present Participle: sunning
- Past: sunned
Famille de mots
Forms
suns
noun
sunning
verb
sunned
verb
Negative and opposite forms
sunless
adjective
Points clés
- Irregular present participle: sunning Verb
- Irregular past: sunned Verb
Expressions
a place in the sun
1/ə plˈeɪs ˈɪn ðə sˈʌn/
idiom
successful or advantageous position
A good, happy, or successful situation in life.
Exemples
- After years of hard work, she finally found her place in the sun.
- He fought for a place in the sun in his career.
in the sun
1/ˈɪn ðə sˈʌn/
fixed phrase
located in direct sunlight
In a place where sunlight is shining on you or something.
Exemples
- The children are playing in the sun.
- Don't leave your phone in the sun for too long.
under the sun
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə sˈʌn/
idiom
existing anywhere on Earth
Used to mean anywhere in the world, often for emphasis.
Exemples
- There is no place under the sun more beautiful than this beach.
- I've tried every trick under the sun to fix my bike.
make hay while the sun shines
1/mˈeɪk hˈeɪ wˈaɪl ðə sˈʌn ʃˈaɪnz/
idiom
take advantage of good conditions
To do something as soon as you have a good chance, because the good situation may not last.
Exemples
- Tourists are spending a lot this year, so local businesses are making hay while the sun shines.
- You have extra free time now, so make hay while the sun shines and finish your project.
- Investors tried to make hay while the sun shone during the short period of low interest rates.
make hay while the sun shines
2/mˈeɪk hˈeɪ wˈaɪl ðə sˈʌn ʃˈaɪnz/
idiom
act while conditions are good
Do something now while you have a good chance, not later.
Exemples
- You should apply for that job now — make hay while the sun shines.
- Let's finish painting today; we should make hay while the sun shines.