polish
gb/pˈɑlɪʃ/ us/pˈɑlɪʃ/
A2
אנגלית
~ 4900
kifényesít, políroz, fényezőszer, bútorápoló, cipőkrém, csiszol, finomít, tökéletesít, elegáns, kifinomultság, csiszoltság, elegancia, kifinomult, lengyel, lengyelül
פועל
A2
1
kifényesít
B1
políroz
B2
תבנית שימוש:
to polish [something]
She spent the afternoon polishing the silverware.
Az egész délutánt az ezüstnemű kifényesítésével töltötte.
I need to polish my shoes before the meeting.
Ki kell fényesítenem a cipőmet a megbeszélés előtt.
He polished the wooden table until it gleamed.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I polish my shoes every week.
Minden héten kifényesítem a cipőmet.
She polishes the table with a soft cloth.
Puha ronggyal fényesíti ki az asztalt.
We polish the car on Sundays.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'polish' with 'clean'; cleaning removes dirt, but polishing makes something smooth and shiny.
משמעות
Make smooth and shiny by rubbing
צירופים
polish shoes
|polish furniture
|polish silver
|polish glass
מילים נרדפות
buff (Often used for polishing surfaces like shoes or cars, with a slightly more casual tone.)
הפכים
scratch (Damages the surface instead of making it smooth and shiny.)
נושאים
daily life
|cleaning
|crafts
|daily_life
|housing
הגדרה
To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.
To make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it, often with a cloth or special substance.
שם עצם
A2
2
This shoe polish will protect the leather.
Ez a cipőkrém megvédi a bőrt.
She bought a new furniture polish for the dining table.
Vett egy új bútorápolót az étkezőasztalhoz.
Nail polish comes in many colors.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I use shoe polish to make my shoes look new.
Cipőkrémet használok, hogy a cipőm újnak nézzen ki.
We need more furniture polish.
Több bútorápolóra van szükségünk.
Her nail polish is red.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'polish' (noun) with 'polish' (verb) in sentences; word order helps identify the meaning.
משמעות
Substance for making surfaces shiny
צירופים
shoe polish
|furniture polish
|nail polish
מילים נרדפות
wax (A type of polish, especially for wood or cars.)
הפכים
abrasive (A substance that wears away surfaces instead of smoothing them.)
נושאים
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|housing
הגדרה
A cream or liquid that makes things smooth and bright.
A substance, such as a cream or liquid, used to make a surface smooth and shiny when rubbed on it.
פועל
B2
3
תבנית שימוש:
to polish [something]
She spent hours polishing her presentation.
Órákat töltött a prezentációja csiszolásával.
You should polish your resume before applying for jobs.
Érdemes még csiszolnod az önéletrajzodon, mielőtt állásokra jelentkezel.
The director polished the script until it was perfect.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I polished my letter before sending it.
Még csiszoltam a levelemen, mielőtt elküldtem.
He polishes his speech before the show.
A fellépés előtt még csiszolja a beszédét.
We polished our plan to make it better.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative; it does not involve making something physically shiny.
משמעות
Improve quality or attractiveness
צירופים
polish an essay
|polish a speech
|polish skills
מילים נרדפות
refine (Focuses on making small improvements for higher quality.)
הפכים
ruin (To damage or spoil something instead of improving it.)
נושאים
communication
|arts
|education
|work
הגדרה
To make something better and more perfect.
To improve something, such as writing, a performance, or skills, to make it more attractive, impressive, or effective.
שם עצם
B2
4
Her speech had the polish of a seasoned politician.
A beszéde egy rutinos politikus csiszoltságát tükrözte.
The restaurant's decor had an urban polish.
Az étterem berendezése nagyvárosi eleganciát sugárzott.
He lacks the social polish needed for diplomacy.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Her dress has polish and style.
A ruhája elegáns és stílusos.
He speaks with polish in public.
Nyilvánosság előtt csiszoltan beszél.
The room has polish and beauty.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with the verb 'to polish'; here it means elegance, not physical shining.
משמעות
Refinement or elegance in style
צירופים
social polish
|professional polish
מילים נרדפות
sophistication (Implies cultural knowledge and refinement.)
הפכים
crudity (Lack of refinement or sophistication.)
נושאים
appearance
|personality
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A smooth and stylish quality in how someone looks or acts.
A high level of refinement, sophistication, or elegance in manner, style, or presentation.
A2
5
She is studying Polish history.
Lengyel történelmet tanul.
They enjoy Polish cuisine.
Szeretik a lengyel konyhát.
The Polish flag is white and red.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I like Polish food.
Szeretem a lengyel ételeket.
He speaks Polish very well.
Nagyon jól beszél lengyelül.
Warsaw is a Polish city.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'Polish' (adjective) with 'polish' (verb/noun); capitalization is key.
משמעות
From or relating to Poland
צירופים
Polish culture
|Polish language
מילים נרדפות
Polonian (Less common term relating to Polish diaspora communities.)
הפכים
non-Polish (Not related to Poland or its people.)
נושאים
geography
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|travel
הגדרה
About Poland, its people, or its language.
Relating to Poland, its people, language, or culture.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
polish
IPA
GB/pˈɑlɪʃ/
US/pˈɑlɪʃ/
הברות והטעמה
pol - ish (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (pol)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: polish
- Plural: polish, polishes
Verb
- Base: polish
- 3rd Person Singular: polishes
- Present Participle: polishing
- Past: polished
משפחת מילים
Forms
Related words
polisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpolished
adjective
ביטויים
polish off
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
Finish quickly and completely
To finish something fast, especially food or work.
דוגמאות
- He polished off the cake in minutes.
- We polished off the last chapter before lunch.
polish up on
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ˈʌp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Improve skill through practice/review
To practice or study something again so you are better at it.
דוגמאות
- I need to polish up on my Spanish before the trip.
- She polished up on her computer skills for the job interview.
put the final polish on [something]
1/pˈʊt ðə fˈaɪnəl pˈɑlɪʃ ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Make final improvements before completion
To make small changes to make something perfect before it is finished.
דוגמאות
- Let's put the final polish on the report before we send it.
- The editor put the final polish on the manuscript.