craving
gb/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/ us/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
B2
Inggris
kívánósság, sóvárgás, vágy, sóvár, vágyakozó
KATA BENDA
B2
1
kívánósság
C1
sóvárgás
C1
Pola penggunaan:
a craving for [food/drink]
I had a sudden craving for ice cream.
Hirtelen megkívántam a fagyit.
Her cravings for salty snacks got stronger in the evening.
Estére még jobban kívánta a sós nassolnivalókat.
He tried to ignore his craving for coffee.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I have a craving for chocolate.
Csokira vágyom.
She got a craving for pizza.
Hirtelen megkívánta a pizzát.
Kesalahan umum:
Don’t use it for normal preferences; a craving is usually strong and hard to ignore.
Arti
strong desire for a food
Kolokasi
a craving for chocolate
|a craving for sugar
|a sudden craving
|an intense craving
|get a craving
|have a craving
|late-night cravings
|food cravings
|cravings for salty foods
|satisfy a craving
Sinonim
urge (More general; not always about food.)
|
yearning (Often longer-lasting and more emotional.)
Antonim
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike, especially toward food.)
|
indifference (No strong feeling or desire.)
Tema
food
|health
|daily_life
Definisi
A very strong want to eat or drink something.
A very strong desire to eat or drink a particular thing.
KATA BENDA
C1
TECHNICAL
2
sóvárgás
C1
Pola penggunaan:
a craving for [substance]
During the first week of quitting, his nicotine cravings were intense.
A leszokás első hetében nagyon erős volt a nikotin utáni sóvárgása.
The medication helped reduce her cravings for alcohol.
A gyógyszer segített csökkenteni az alkohol utáni sóvárgását.
Stress can trigger cravings even after months of sobriety.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
He had strong cravings for cigarettes.
Erős cigaretta utáni sóvárgást érzett.
Kesalahan umum:
It’s commonly used in addiction contexts; avoid using it casually when you mean a simple want.
Arti
strong urge for an addictive substance
Kolokasi
a nicotine craving
|a drug craving
|alcohol cravings
|cravings and withdrawal
|reduce cravings
|manage cravings
|fight cravings
|cravings for cigarettes
|intense cravings
|cravings return
Sinonim
urge (Less specific; can be any strong impulse.)
|
compulsion (Suggests a stronger, harder-to-control drive.)
Antonim
abstinence (The state of not using the substance.)
|
satiety (A state of being satisfied; not wanting more.)
Tema
health
|medicine
|addiction
Definisi
A very strong need for an addictive drug or substance.
A powerful urge to use an addictive substance such as alcohol, nicotine, or drugs, especially during dependence or withdrawal.
KATA BENDA
C1
3
Pola penggunaan:
a craving for [attention/affection/excitement/etc.]
He had a craving for attention that made him interrupt people.
Annyira vágyott a figyelemre, hogy folyton félbeszakított másokat.
After years in the same job, she felt a craving for change.
Évek után ugyanabban a munkában erős vágyat érzett a változásra.
The film captures a craving for connection in a lonely city.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
She has a craving for adventure.
Nagyon vágyik a kalandokra.
Kesalahan umum:
Often followed by for + noun; avoid *craving of* in this meaning.
Arti
strong desire for something non-physical
Kolokasi
a craving for attention
|a craving for affection
|a craving for excitement
|a craving for recognition
|a craving for adventure
|a deep craving
|an underlying craving
|satisfy a craving
|feed a craving
|craving for approval
Sinonim
hunger (Metaphorical; often used for ambition or desire (e.g., hunger for success).)
|
longing (Often suggests emotional depth and duration.)
Antonim
contentment (A feeling of being satisfied with what you have.)
|
apathy (Lack of interest or desire.)
Tema
emotions
|relationships
|work
Definisi
A very strong want for something, like attention or love.
A very strong desire for something such as attention, excitement, affection, or success.
C1
LITERARY
4
Pola penggunaan:
craving for [something]
He gave her a craving look, as if he wanted her attention.
Sóvár pillantást vetett rá, mintha a figyelmére vágyott volna.
She was craving for reassurance after the argument.
A vita után nagyon vágyott némi megnyugtatásra.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
He was craving for a break.
Nagyon vágyott egy kis pihenésre.
Kesalahan umum:
In everyday conversation, people more often say 'really wanting' or use the verb 'crave.'
Arti
strongly wanting something (describing)
Kolokasi
craving for love
|craving for approval
|craving eyes
|a craving look
|craving desire
Sinonim
eager (More neutral and common; less intense.)
|
desirous (More formal; focuses on wanting.)
Antonim
uninterested (Not wanting something.)
|
reluctant (Not willing or not wanting to do something.)
Tema
emotions
Definisi
Wanting something very much.
Wanting something very strongly; full of desire.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
craving
IPA
GB/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
US/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
Suku kata & tekanan
crav - ing (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (crav)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: craving
- Plural: craving, cravings
Kata terkait
Forms
cravings
noun
Core family
crave
verb B2
Ungkapan
be craving [something]
1/bˈi kɹˈeɪvɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
want something very much now
To really want something right now.
Contoh
- I’m craving something spicy tonight.
- After the run, he was craving ice-cold water.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I’m craving pizza.
fight a craving
1/fˈaɪt ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
try to resist a strong urge
To try not to do it, even though you want to.
Contoh
- He drank water to fight a craving for sweets.
- She learned breathing techniques to fight nicotine cravings.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I tried to fight a craving for chocolate.
get a craving (for [something])
1/ɡˈɛt ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
begin to want something strongly
To start wanting something very much.
Contoh
- I always get a craving for noodles late at night.
- He got a craving for coffee as soon as he smelled it.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- She got a craving for chocolate.
give in to a craving
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɪn tə ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
stop resisting a strong desire
To do it because you can’t resist.
Contoh
- I gave in to a craving and ordered fries.
- He tried not to give in to the craving for a cigarette.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- She gave in to a craving for candy.
have a craving for [something]
1/hˈæv ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
feel a strong desire for
To want something very much.
Contoh
- I have a craving for something sweet.
- She often has a craving for chips when she’s stressed.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I have a craving for ice cream.
satisfy a craving
1/sˈætɪsfˌaɪ ə kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
do something to stop wanting
To eat/do what you really want.
Contoh
- I had a small piece of cake to satisfy my craving.
- A short walk can sometimes satisfy the craving to smoke.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I ate fruit to satisfy my craving.