surf
gb/sˈɚf/ us/sˈɚf/
B1
Inglese
~ 5700
böngészik, kapcsolgat, netezik, szörfözik, hullámszörfözik, hullámverés, szörfözés, hullámszörfözés, a közönség kezén viteti magát, crowdsurföl
VERBO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
to surf [the internet / channels / social media]
I usually surf the internet for an hour before bed.
Lefekvés előtt általában egy órát böngészek az interneten.
She spent the afternoon surfing job sites and company pages.
A délutánt azzal töltötte, hogy állásportálokat és céges oldalakat böngészett.
He likes to channel surf during commercials instead of watching the ads.
Many people surf social media without really reading anything deeply.
I was just surfing the web when I found that article.
Esempi per chi studia
I surf the internet every evening.
Minden este böngészek az interneten.
He sits on the sofa and surfs TV channels.
A kanapén ül, és kapcsolgat a tévécsatornák között.
She likes to surf the web and watch videos.
They surf social media on their phones in the train.
Please do not surf the internet during the meeting.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"surf on the internet"* instead of *"surf the internet"*. In English, the verb is usually used with a direct object: *surf the internet*, *surf the web*, *surf channels*. Another confusion is mixing this with the sport; context and objects like *internet*, *channels*, or *social media* show it is about electronic media.
Significato
browse the internet or channels
Collocazioni
surf the internet
|surf the net
|channel surf
|surf social media
|surf online
|surf the web
Sinonimi
browse (Often suggests slightly more purpose or interest, and can be used for both online and offline searching, like browsing in a shop.)
Contrari
disconnect (Means to stop using the internet or electronic devices, the opposite of actively surfing them.)
Temi
technology
|media
|daily life
|communication
Definizione
to look quickly at many websites, TV channels, or apps without staying on one for a long time
To move quickly through websites, TV channels, or similar electronic content, looking briefly at many options rather than focusing on one.
VERBO
B1
2
szörfözik
B1
Schema d'uso:
to surf [a wave / the waves / at a beach]
She learned to surf when she was twelve years old.
Tizenkét évesen tanult meg szörfözni.
We got up at dawn to surf the morning waves.
Hajnalban keltünk, hogy szörfözzünk a reggeli hullámokon.
He moved to Australia so he could surf every day.
The beach was too crowded to surf safely.
They spent their vacation surfing and hanging out on the sand.
Esempi per chi studia
I want to learn to surf.
Meg akarok tanulni szörfözni.
They surf at this beach every summer.
Minden nyáron ezen a strandon szörföznek.
He can surf very big waves.
We will surf in the morning and rest in the afternoon.
She tries to surf whenever the waves are good.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"do surf"* instead of *"go surfing"* or *"surf"*. Natural English is *"I surf"* or *"I go surfing"*, not *"I do surf"* when talking about the sport as a hobby.
Significato
ride ocean waves on a board
Collocazioni
learn to surf
|go surfing
|surf big waves
|surf every weekend
|surf at [a beach]
|surf all day
Sinonimi
ride waves (Describes the action but is less specific; it does not necessarily imply using a surfboard or the sport of surfing.)
Contrari
stay on shore (Means not going into the water, which is the opposite of going out to surf the waves.)
Temi
sports
|leisure
|travel
Definizione
to stand or lie on a board and ride on waves in the sea
To ride on the front of breaking ocean waves while standing or lying on a surfboard.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
hullámverés
B2
The warning signs said swimmers should stay out of the heavy surf.
A figyelmeztető táblák szerint az úszóknak kerülniük kell az erős hullámverést.
We fell asleep to the sound of the surf outside our window.
Az ablakunk alatt hallatszó hullámverés hangjára aludtunk el.
High surf damaged several boats anchored close to shore.
The surf was too rough for beginner swimmers.
At sunrise, the surf was low and the beach was almost empty.
Esempi per chi studia
The surf is very strong today.
Ma nagyon erős a hullámverés.
We can hear the surf from our hotel.
A szállodánkból halljuk a hullámverést.
Please do not swim when the surf is high.
Surfers wait in the surf for a good wave.
Lifeguards watch the surf all day.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse *surf* (the breaking waves) with *surface* or *sea*. *Surf* is specifically the noisy, breaking part of the waves near the beach, not the whole ocean.
Significato
breaking waves at the shore
Collocazioni
heavy surf
|rough surf
|pounding surf
|surf conditions
|high surf
|surf zone
Sinonimi
breakers (A slightly more technical or literary word referring specifically to waves that are breaking near the shore.)
Contrari
calm seas (Describes sea conditions with very few or no breaking waves, the opposite of noticeable surf.)
Temi
nature
|travel
|sports
Definizione
the waves that break near the beach and the white, moving water they make
The line of waves breaking near the shore and the mass of foamy water they produce.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
4
szörfözés
B1
The town is famous for its amazing surf.
A város a fantasztikus szörfözési lehetőségeiről híres.
We came here for the surf, not the nightlife.
A szörfözés miatt jöttünk ide, nem az éjszakai élet miatt.
Good surf attracts travelers from all over the world.
She booked a week of surf and yoga at the coastal retreat.
The surf was perfect for beginners this morning.
Esempi per chi studia
This beach has very good surf.
Ezen a strandon nagyon jók a szörfözési lehetőségek.
He loves the surf and the relaxed beach life.
Imádja a szörfözést és a laza tengerparti életet.
We came here because we heard the surf is great.
The surf is small today, so it is good for learners.
They travel around the world looking for the best surf.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize that *surf* can be a noun meaning the sport, not just the waves. In many contexts *surfing* is more common; *surf* as a noun is often used in phrases like *good surf* or *the best surf in the region*.
Significato
sport of surfing waves
Collocazioni
go for a surf
|good surf
|surf lesson
|surf competition
|surf culture
|beginner surf
Sinonimi
surfing (The more common form used for the activity; *surf* as a noun is often used in some varieties of English like Australian and British beach culture.)
Contrari
dry land activities (General term for sports or activities not in the water, as opposed to surf-related sports.)
Temi
sports
|leisure
|youth culture
|travel
Definizione
the sport where you stand on a board and ride on waves in the sea
The sport or activity of riding ocean waves on a surfboard.
VERBO
C1
INFORMAL
5
Schema d'uso:
to surf [the crowd]
During the last song, he jumped off the stage and surfed the crowd.
Az utolsó szám alatt leugrott a színpadról, és a közönség kezén vitette magát.
Security staff asked people not to surf the audience because it was unsafe.
A biztonságiak arra kérték az embereket, hogy ne vitessék magukat a közönség kezén, mert ez veszélyes.
She tried to surf the crowd but quickly climbed down.
Fans began to surf the crowd as the band played their biggest hit.
It looked fun to surf the crowd, but it also seemed dangerous.
Esempi per chi studia
He tried to surf the crowd at the concert.
Megpróbálta a közönség kezén vitetni magát a koncerten.
The singer jumped into the fans and surfed the crowd.
Az énekes beugrott a rajongók közé, és a közönség kezén vitette magát.
Security said we must not surf the crowd.
Many young people like to surf the crowd at rock shows.
She watched other people surf the crowd but stayed on the floor.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think this sense is about the sea because of the word *surf*. In this meaning, *surf* is used metaphorically for moving on top of a crowd, usually at a concert; there is no water.
Significato
be carried over a crowd
Collocazioni
crowd-surf
|surf the crowd
|try to surf
|fans surf
|surf over the audience
|security stops crowd-surfing
Sinonimi
crowd-surf (More specific term that almost always refers to being carried over an audience at a concert.)
Contrari
stand still (Describes remaining in one place in the crowd instead of moving over it.)
Temi
music
|youth culture
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definizione
to lie on top of many people at a concert and be carried over their hands
To lie on top of a crowd or other moving surface and be carried along by the people or motion beneath, often at concerts.
Grammatica
Forma base
surf
IPA
GB/sˈɚf/
US/sˈɚf/
Sillabe e accento
surf (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (surf)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: surf
- Plural: surf
Verb
- Base: surf
- 3rd Person Singular: surfs
- Present Participle: surfing
- Past: surfed
Famiglia di parole
Forms
surfs
verb
surfing
verb
surfed
verb
Core family
surfer
noun
Related words
Espressioni
channel surf
1/t͡ʃˈænəl sˈɚf/
fixed phrase
informal
flip quickly through TV channels
to keep changing TV channels again and again to see what is on each one
Esempi
- He likes to channel surf during commercials.
- She sat on the couch and channel surfed for half an hour without choosing a show.
- Stop channel surfing and pick something to watch.
crowd surf
1/kɹˈaʊd sˈɚf/
fixed phrase
informal
be carried over a crowd
at a concert, to lie on top of the people in the crowd and move over them as they hold you up with their hands
Esempi
- The singer asked the fans not to crowd surf for safety reasons.
- He tried to crowd surf but the security guards stopped him.
- Many people started to crowd surf when the band played their final song.
go surfing
1/ɡˈoʊ sˈɚfɪŋ/
fixed phrase
do the sport of surfing
to go to the sea and ride waves on a surfboard for fun or sport
Esempi
- We plan to go surfing every morning on our trip.
- She went surfing with her friends after class.
- They love to go surfing when the waves are big.
surf and turf
1/sˈɚf ˈænd tˈɚf/
idiom
dish with seafood and steak
a meal, usually in a restaurant, that has both seafood (like shrimp or lobster) and red meat (like steak) on the same plate
Esempi
- He ordered surf and turf with lobster and a small steak.
- The restaurant is famous for its surf and turf specials.
- For our anniversary, we shared a surf and turf platter.
surf the internet
1/sˈɚf ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
fixed phrase
look around on websites casually
to move from website to website and look at different pages without a strong plan or goal
Esempi
- I like to surf the internet while I drink my morning coffee.
- He spent the whole evening surfing the internet instead of doing his homework.
- Many people surf the internet on their phones during their commute.
surf the net
1/sˈɚf ðə nˈɛt/
idiom
informal
browse websites informally
to quickly move between many websites for fun or general interest
Esempi
- She likes to surf the net for funny videos after work.
- When I have a question, I just surf the net until I find an answer.
- We surfed the net to compare prices before buying the laptop.
surf the net
1/sˈɚf ðə nˈɛt/
idiom
informal
browse websites casually
To look at many websites for fun or interest.
Esempi
- I surf the net for an hour before bed.
- He spent the afternoon surfing the net instead of studying.
Esempi per chi studia
- I like to surf the net after dinner.
surf's up
1/sˈɚfs ˈʌp/
idiom
informal
waves are good for surfing
people say this when the sea waves are strong and good for surfing; it can also mean that something exciting is starting
Esempi
- Grab your board, surf's up!
- When he saw the big waves, he smiled and shouted, "Surf's up!"
- On the first day of vacation, we woke up early because surf's up and we didn’t want to miss it.