curse
gb/kˈɚs/ us/kˈɚs/
B1
Inglese
~ 1300
káromkodik, megátkoz, szitokszó, csúnya szó, szitok, átok, rontás, csapás
VERBO
B1
1
káromkodik
B1
Schema d'uso:
to curse [someone/something]
He cursed loudly when he dropped his phone.
Hangosan káromkodott, amikor leejtette a telefonját.
She cursed under her breath as she walked away.
Az orra alatt káromkodott, miközben elment.
The driver cursed at the car that cut him off.
Esempi per chi studia
He cursed when he lost the game.
Káromkodott, amikor elvesztette a meccset.
She cursed at the bad driver.
Káromkodott a rossz sofőr miatt.
I heard him curse in the shop.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'curse' with 'cuss'. 'Cuss' is informal and mostly American; 'curse' is more general.
Significato
Say offensive or obscene words
Collocazioni
curse loudly
|curse under breath
|curse at someone
Sinonimi
swear (Commonly used for speaking offensive or impolite words; often interchangeable.)
Contrari
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of offensive language.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To say bad or rude words when you are angry or upset.
To utter offensive, obscene, or profane words, especially in anger or frustration.
VERBO
B2
2
megátkoz
B2
Schema d'uso:
to curse [someone/something]
The witch cursed the prince to live as a frog.
A boszorkány megátkozta a herceget, hogy békaként éljen.
They believed the old man had cursed their farm.
Azt hitték, az öregember megátkozta a farmjukat.
She cursed the thief who stole her necklace.
Esempi per chi studia
The witch cursed the king.
A boszorkány megátkozta a királyt.
He cursed the house with bad luck.
Balszerencsével átkozta meg a házat.
They think she cursed the village.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse this meaning with simply saying bad words; here it means using magic or supernatural power.
Significato
Invoke supernatural harm on someone
Collocazioni
curse an enemy
|curse the land
|curse forever
Sinonimi
hex (Specifically refers to casting a spell for harm; more informal or folkloric.)
Contrari
bless (To call upon divine favor instead of harm.)
Temi
supernatural
|beliefs
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To ask magic or a god to bring bad luck or harm to someone.
To call upon a supernatural power to cause harm, trouble, or misfortune to someone or something.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
3
He shouted curses at the referee.
Szitkokat kiabált a játékvezető felé.
She muttered a curse as she left the room.
Elmormolt egy szitokszót, amikor kilépett a szobából.
The air was filled with curses and angry shouts.
Esempi per chi studia
He said a curse when he was angry.
Mondott egy szitokszót, amikor dühös volt.
She spoke a curse quietly.
Halkan kimondott egy szitokszót.
They shouted curses at each other.
Significato
Offensive word or phrase
Collocazioni
shout curses
|mutter curses
|string of curses
Sinonimi
swear word (Most common informal term for an offensive word.)
Contrari
compliment (A polite expression showing approval instead of offense.)
Temi
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A bad or rude word that people say when they are angry or upset.
An offensive, obscene, or profane word or phrase.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
4
The ancient curse was said to haunt the tomb.
Azt mondták, az ősi átok kísérti a sírboltot.
Only true love could break the curse.
Csak az igaz szerelem törhette meg az átkot.
The hero's quest was to lift the curse from the kingdom.
Esempi per chi studia
The old curse hurt the town.
A régi átok szenvedést hozott a városra.
He tried to break the curse.
Megpróbálta megtörni az átkot.
They feared the witch's curse.
Significato
Magical spell causing harm
Collocazioni
ancient curse
|break a curse
|lift a curse
Sinonimi
hex (A magical spell causing harm; more informal or folkloric.)
Contrari
blessing (A magical or divine act giving good fortune instead of harm.)
Temi
supernatural
|beliefs
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Magic words that bring bad luck or harm to someone.
A magical spell or invocation intended to cause harm, misfortune, or punishment.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
5
Illiteracy is the curse of many rural areas.
Az írástudatlanság sok vidéki térség átka.
For some athletes, fame can be a curse.
Egyes sportolók számára a hírnév átok is lehet.
The disease became a curse for the entire community.
Esempi per chi studia
Poverty is a curse for many people.
A szegénység sok ember számára átok.
Fame can be a curse.
A hírnév átok is lehet.
The war was a curse for the country.
Significato
Source of lasting trouble or harm
Collocazioni
curse of poverty
|be a curse to someone
Sinonimi
plague (Something that continually causes trouble; often metaphorical.)
Contrari
blessing (Something that brings happiness instead of trouble.)
Temi
problems
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that brings a lot of problems for a long time.
A cause of long-lasting trouble, suffering, or harm, often used figuratively.
Grammatica
Forma base
curse
IPA
GB/kˈɚs/
US/kˈɚs/
Sillabe e accento
curse (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (curse)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: curse
- Plural: curses
Verb
- Base: curse
- 3rd Person Singular: curses
- Present Participle: cursing
- Past: cursed
Famiglia di parole
Forms
curses
noun
cursing
verb
cursed
verb
Espressioni
a blessing and a curse
1/ə blˈɛsɪŋ ˈænd ə kˈɚs/
idiom
Has good and bad effects together
Something that is good in some ways but bad in other ways.
Esempi
- Fame is both a blessing and a curse for many celebrities.
- Technology can be a blessing and a curse for society.
break the curse
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə kˈɚs/
fixed phrase
End magical or lasting harm
To stop a magic spell or long-lasting problem from causing more harm.
Esempi
- The hero set out to break the curse on the castle.
- Scientists hope to break the curse of this deadly disease.
curse like a sailor
1/kˈɚs lˈaɪk ə sˈeɪlɚ/
idiom
informal
Use many bad words often and strongly
To say many rude words very often and strongly.
Esempi
- He curses like a sailor when he's playing video games.
- Don't mind her—she curses like a sailor when she's stressed.
put a curse on [someone]
1/pˈʊt ə kˈɚs ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Use magic to harm someone
To say magic words to make something bad happen to someone.
Esempi
- The villagers believed the woman had put a curse on their crops.
- He claimed his rival had put a curse on him.
under a curse
1/ˈʌndɚ ə kˈɚs/
fixed phrase
Affected by magic or lasting harm
Being controlled by magic or suffering from a long-lasting problem.
Esempi
- The town seemed to be under a curse after years of disaster.
- She felt her family was under a curse.