match
gb/mˈæt͡ʃ/ us/mˈæt͡ʃ/
A1
אנגלית
~ 1700
megfelelő, valakinek/vminek a párja, méltó ellenfél, mérkőzés, meccs, összepárosít, összehangol, gyufa, gyufaszál, megegyezik, felér
שם עצם
B1
1
תבנית שימוש:
[someone/something] is a match for [someone/something]
She finally met someone who was her match intellectually.
Végre találkozott valakivel, aki szellemileg méltó párja volt.
This team will be no match for the champions.
Ez a csapat nem lesz méltó ellenfele a bajnokoknak.
The software found a match in the database.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He is a match for her in chess.
Sakkban méltó ellenfele neki.
This game is not a match for my skills.
Ez a játék nem méltó a képességeimhez.
I found a match for my lost shoe.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with 'matching' meaning 'having the same appearance', but here it refers to being equal in some way.
משמעות
A person or thing equal to another
צירופים
perfect match
|good match
|not a match
|find a match
|be a match for
מילים נרדפות
equal (Focuses on being the same in status, value, or ability.)
|
counterpart (Often used for someone in a similar role or position.)
הפכים
opposite (Something completely different in nature or quality.)
נושאים
relationships
|comparison
|sports
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A person or thing that is the same in skill, strength, or quality as another.
A person or thing that is as good, suitable, or similar to another in ability, quality, or characteristics.
שם עצם
A2
2
תבנית שימוש:
a match between [team/person] and [team/person]
The football match ended in a draw.
A futballmérkőzés döntetlennel végződött.
They are preparing for the championship match.
A bajnoki mérkőzésre készülnek.
She won the tennis match in straight sets.
דוגמאות ללומדים
We watched a football match.
Megnéztünk egy futballmeccset.
The match starts at 3 p.m.
A mérkőzés délután 3-kor kezdődik.
They won the match yesterday.
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners confuse 'match' with 'game' in American English, where 'game' is used more often for certain sports like basketball.
משמעות
A sports contest between opponents
צירופים
football match
|tennis match
|match winner
|match point
מילים נרדפות
game (More general term for any play activity; not always competitive.)
|
contest (Can refer to non-sport competitions as well.)
הפכים
practice (Training session without competition.)
נושאים
sports
|competition
|arts_entertainment
הגדרה
A game between two people or teams to decide who wins.
A game or contest in which people or teams compete against each other, especially in sports.
פועל
A2
3
összepárosít
B2
összehangol
B2
תבנית שימוש:
to match [something] with [something]
She matched her shoes with her handbag.
Összehangolta a cipőjét a kézitáskájával.
The charity matches volunteers with suitable projects.
A jótékonysági szervezet az önkénteseket megfelelő projektekkel párosítja össze.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I matched my shirt with my shoes.
Összehangoltam az ingemet a cipőmmel.
They matched two friends for the trip.
A két barátot egymással párosították az útra.
These colors match well.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'fit', which refers to size rather than similarity or suitability.
משמעות
To pair things suitably or equally
צירופים
match colors
|match outfits
|match skills
מילים נרדפות
pair (Emphasizes joining two items; may not imply similarity.)
|
coordinate (Often used for arranging colors or styles to look good together.)
הפכים
mismatch (To pair things that do not go well together.)
נושאים
daily life
|fashion
|relationships
|daily_life
הגדרה
To put two things together because they are the same or look good together.
To put together people or things because they are equal, similar, or go well together.
שם עצם
A1
4
He lit a candle with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a gyertyát.
Always keep matches away from children.
A gyufát mindig tartsd távol a gyerekektől.
She struck a match to light the stove.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He lit the fire with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a tüzet.
I need a match to light the candle.
Szükségem van egy gyufára, hogy meggyújtsam a gyertyát.
She struck a match and the light came.
משמעות
Small stick for making fire
צירופים
light a match
|strike a match
|box of matches
מילים נרדפות
matchstick (Refers specifically to the stick itself, especially after burning.)
הפכים
lighter (A reusable device for producing flame.)
נושאים
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
הגדרה
A small stick you use to start a fire by rubbing it on a special surface.
A small wooden or cardboard stick tipped with a chemical that ignites when struck against a rough surface.
פועל
B1
5
megegyezik
B1
felér
B2
תבנית שימוש:
[something] matches [something] in [quality/amount]
His performance matches hers in every respect.
A teljesítménye minden tekintetben megegyezik az övével.
No one can match her generosity.
Senki sem ér fel a nagylelkűségével.
The wine’s flavor matches its aroma perfectly.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Her speed matches his speed.
Az ő sebessége megegyezik az övével.
This color matches that color.
Ez a szín megegyezik azzal a színnel.
No one can match his power.
משמעות
To be equal in quality or strength
צירופים
match skills
|match performance
מילים נרדפות
equal (Stresses being exactly the same in quality or amount.)
|
rival (Emphasizes competition and ability to compete equally.)
הפכים
fall short of (To not reach the same level as something else.)
נושאים
comparison
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
To be the same as something in amount, level, or power.
To be equal to something in quality, amount, degree, or strength.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
match
IPA
GB/mˈæt͡ʃ/
US/mˈæt͡ʃ/
הברות והטעמה
match (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (match)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: match
- Plural: matches
Verb
- Base: match
- 3rd Person Singular: matches
- Present Participle: matching
- Past: matched
משפחת מילים
Forms
matches
noun
matching
verb
matched
verb
Related words
matchbox
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
mismatch
noun
mismatched
adjective
Advanced or less common
unmatched
adjective
ביטויים
light a match
1/lˈaɪt ə mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Ignite a fire stick by striking it
To make fire with a small stick by rubbing it on something rough.
דוגמאות
- He lit a match to see in the dark.
- Don’t light a match near the gas stove.
made for each other
1/mˈeɪd fɚ ˈit͡ʃ ˈʌðɚ/
idiom
Perfectly suited pair of people/things
When two people are very good together and seem perfect for each other.
דוגמאות
- They are truly made for each other.
- Those shoes and that dress are made for each other.
meet your match
1/mˈit jˈʊɹ mˈæt͡ʃ/
idiom
Encounter an equal opponent
To find someone who is as good as you and can challenge you.
דוגמאות
- After years of winning easily, he finally met his match.
- I think you’ve met your match this time.
match made in heaven
1/mˈæt͡ʃ mˈeɪd ˈɪn hˈɛvən/
idiom
informal
Extremely compatible pairing
A very good combination of two people or things that work well together.
דוגמאות
- Their partnership is a match made in heaven.
- Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven.
match made in heaven
2/mˈæt͡ʃ mˈeɪd ˈɪn hˈɛvən/
idiom
Perfect combination or partnership
Two people or things that go perfectly together.
דוגמאות
- Their partnership was a match made in heaven.
- Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven.