cozy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
אנגלית
otthonos, kényelmes, meghitt, kuckós, barátságos, bensőséges, túl szoros, gyanúsan szoros, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, otthonosabbá tesz, barátságosabbá tesz, meghittebbé tesz
B1
1
תבנית שימוש:
[place/thing] is cozy; feel cozy; cozy [weather/clothes/blanket]
We sat by the fireplace in a cozy little living room.
A kandalló mellett ültünk egy otthonos kis nappaliban.
This blanket is so cozy on cold nights.
Ez a takaró nagyon kényelmes és meleg a hideg éjszakákon.
The hotel room felt cozy and quiet.
דוגמאות ללומדים
My bed is cozy.
Az ágyam kényelmes.
This sweater is cozy and warm.
Ez a pulóver kényelmes és meleg.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may overuse cozy for any 'nice' place; it usually suggests warmth and comfort (often in a small or sheltered space).
משמעות
comfortably warm and pleasant
צירופים
a cozy room
|a cozy apartment
|a cozy blanket
|a cozy sweater
|a cozy fire
|a cozy bed
|a cozy café
|cozy socks
|feel cozy
|keep cozy
מילים נרדפות
comfortable (More general; does not always suggest warmth.)
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snug (Often emphasizes warmth and a close, tucked-in feeling.)
הפכים
uncomfortable (Not physically pleasant or relaxing.)
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cold (Lacking warmth; the opposite feeling cozy often implies.)
נושאים
daily_life
|home
|comfort
|weather
הגדרה
warm and comfortable in a nice way
Comfortable, warm, and pleasant, especially in a way that makes you feel relaxed and safe.
B1
2
תבנית שימוש:
a cozy [corner/space/nook]; cozy little [place]
They found a cozy little cabin near the lake.
Találtak egy kuckós kis faházat a tó közelében.
There’s a cozy nook by the window where you can read.
Az ablak mellett van egy kuckós kis zug, ahol olvasni lehet.
The café is small but cozy.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The restaurant is cozy.
Az étterem otthonos.
I like this cozy corner.
Szeretem ezt a kuckós sarkot.
טעות נפוצה:
Cozy is usually positive; if a space feels too small in a bad way, English more often uses 'cramped' or 'tiny.'
משמעות
small, snug, and sheltered
צירופים
a cozy corner
|a cozy nook
|a cozy cabin
|a cozy cottage
|a cozy little restaurant
|a cozy booth
|a cozy reading nook
|a cozy space
|cozy seating
|a cozy hideaway
מילים נרדפות
snug (Closer in meaning; often highlights a tucked-in, enclosed feeling.)
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compact (Neutral and practical; not necessarily warm or inviting.)
הפכים
spacious (Large and open rather than snug.)
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cramped (Small in an uncomfortable way.)
נושאים
home
|travel
|daily_life
הגדרה
small and comfortable
Small and pleasantly snug, often in a way that feels sheltered or enclosed.
B2
3
תבנית שימוש:
a cozy [chat/dinner/atmosphere]; (be) cozy with [someone]
It was a cozy dinner with just a few close friends.
Meghitt vacsora volt, csak néhány közeli baráttal.
We had a cozy chat over tea before she left.
Indulása előtt teázás közben volt egy meghitt beszélgetésünk.
The bar has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
דוגמאות ללומדים
We had a cozy evening at home.
Meghitt esténk volt otthon.
טעות נפוצה:
Cozy about people can suggest closeness; in some contexts it can be misunderstood as romantic, so choose context carefully.
משמעות
friendly and pleasantly informal
צירופים
a cozy atmosphere
|a cozy conversation
|a cozy dinner
|a cozy evening
|a cozy get-together
|a cozy gathering
|a cozy family meal
|a cozy vibe
|a cozy chat
|cozy company
מילים נרדפות
intimate (Stronger; can suggest privacy or romance.)
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friendly (Broader; does not necessarily suggest warmth or closeness.)
הפכים
formal (More official and less relaxed.)
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distant (Not emotionally close or friendly.)
נושאים
relationships
|emotions
|social_life
הגדרה
friendly and relaxed (not formal)
Friendly and comfortable in a way that feels pleasantly intimate or informal.
C1
4
תבנית שימוש:
a cozy relationship (between [group A] and [group B]); (be) too cozy with [someone]
Critics say the agency has a cozy relationship with the industry it regulates.
A bírálók szerint az ügynökség túl szoros kapcsolatban áll azzal az iparággal, amelyet szabályoz.
The report questioned how cozy the contractor had become with local officials.
A jelentés megkérdőjelezte, hogy a kivitelező mennyire került gyanúsan szoros kapcsolatba a helyi tisztviselőkkel.
They denied any cozy deals behind closed doors.
דוגמאות ללומדים
They are too cozy with the company.
Túl szoros kapcsolatban állnak a céggel.
טעות נפוצה:
This meaning is often negative; don't use it when you mean simply 'friendly' unless the context makes the positive meaning clear.
משמעות
too close in a suspicious way
צירופים
a cozy relationship
|too cozy with
|a cozy deal
|a cozy arrangement
|cozy ties
|a cozy connection
|a cozy relationship with regulators
|a cozy relationship with the media
|a cozy partnership
|a cozy setup
מילים נרדפות
chummy (Informal and often disapproving; suggests excessive friendliness.)
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collusive (More formal and specific; implies secret cooperation to deceive.)
הפכים
independent (Not influenced or controlled by a close relationship.)
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impartial (Not favoring one side; free from bias.)
נושאים
politics
|business
|law
|media
הגדרה
too friendly or connected in a bad way
Uncomfortably or suspiciously close, especially in a way that suggests favoritism, improper influence, or a lack of independence.
שם עצם
B2
5
תבנית שימוש:
a cozy for [a teapot]
She put a cozy over the teapot to keep the tea hot.
Rátette a teáskanna-melegítőt a kannára, hogy a tea forró maradjon.
My grandmother knitted a bright red tea cozy.
A nagymamám egy élénkpiros teáskanna-melegítőt kötött.
The shop sells cups, saucers, and teapot cozies.
דוגמאות ללומדים
We use a tea cozy in winter.
Télen teáskanna-melegítőt használunk.
טעות נפוצה:
This noun is most commonly used in the phrase 'tea cozy.'
משמעות
padded cover to keep tea warm
צירופים
a tea cozy
|a knitted cozy
|a teapot cozy
|put a cozy on the teapot
|a handmade cozy
|a padded cozy
מילים נרדפות
teapot cover (More descriptive; less common as a set term.)
הפכים
lid (A lid covers the top; a cozy insulates the outside to keep heat in.)
נושאים
home
|food_and_drink
הגדרה
a cover that keeps a teapot warm
A padded cover used to keep a teapot or other container warm.
פועל
C1
INFORMAL
6
תבנית שימוש:
cozy up [a room/space]; cozy [something] (up) with [lights/cushions/etc.]
They cozied up the room with candles and soft blankets.
Gyertyákkal és puha takarókkal tették otthonosabbá a szobát.
A few plants can really cozy up a space.
Néhány növény igazán otthonosabbá tud tenni egy teret.
We tried to cozy the patio up for the evening.
דוגמאות ללומדים
We cozied up the room with pillows.
Párnákkal tettük otthonosabbá a szobát.
טעות נפוצה:
More common as 'cozy up' than 'cozy' alone; 'cozify' is sometimes used online but is less standard.
משמעות
make something feel more comfortable
צירופים
cozy up the living room
|cozy up a space
|cozy up the patio
|cozy the room up
|cozy up the corner
|cozy up the lighting
מילים נרדפות
warm up (Can mean literally heat, or make more welcoming; less specifically about comfort.)
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make inviting (Neutral paraphrase; less casual.)
הפכים
sterilize (Make a place feel clinical and less homey.)
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bare (Not an opposite verb, but the resulting feel contrasts with cozy.)
נושאים
home
|daily_life
|design
הגדרה
to make something feel warm and comfortable
To make a place or situation feel warmer, more comfortable, or more inviting.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
cozy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
הברות והטעמה
cozy (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (cozy)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: cozy
- Comparative: cozier
- Superlative: coziest
Noun
- Base: cozy
- Plural: cozies
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
get comfortable; cuddle close
to sit or lie comfortably, often close to someone
דוגמאות
- We cozied up on the sofa with a movie.
- The cat cozied up against the heater.
- They cozied up under a blanket when the temperature dropped.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I cozied up on the couch.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move close for warmth or comfort
to sit or lie close to be warm and comfortable
דוגמאות
- We cozied up on the couch and watched a movie.
- The cat cozied up next to the heater.
- She cozied up to him under the blanket.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I cozy up on the sofa.
- The dog cozied up next to me.
cozy up to someone
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
informal
try to gain someone’s favor
to be extra friendly to get a benefit
דוגמאות
- He kept trying to cozy up to the boss before the promotion decision.
- Lobbyists were accused of cozying up to lawmakers at private dinners.
- She refused to cozy up to people just to get ahead.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He cozied up to the manager to get a raise.
cozy up with something
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
relax with something comforting
to get comfortable and enjoy something
דוגמאות
- I’m going to cozy up with a book and a cup of tea.
- We cozied up with blankets on the balcony to watch the stars.
- She cozied up with her laptop in bed.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I cozy up with a book at night.
get cozy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
to become comfortable and relaxed
דוגמאות
- Get cozy—this movie is two and a half hours long.
- We got cozy under the blankets when the power went out.
- She got cozy in the armchair by the window.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I get cozy on the couch.
make yourself cozy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
settle in comfortably
sit down and feel comfortable
דוגמאות
- Make yourself cozy—I’ll be back in a minute.
- She told us to make ourselves cozy while dinner finished cooking.
- Make yourself cozy; the meeting is running late.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Make yourself cozy on the sofa.