tame
gb/tˈeɪm/ us/tˈeɪm/
A2
Inggeris
~ 6500
szelíd, megszelídít, háziasít, visszafogott, lapos, megfékez, csillapít, kezes, engedelmes
A2
1
szelíd
A2
Corak penggunaan:
[animal] is tame
The horses on the farm are very tame and let the children ride them.
A farmon élő lovak nagyon szelídek, és hagyják, hogy a gyerekek lovagoljanak rajtuk.
After a few weeks of feeding, the stray cat became tame enough to touch.
Néhány hét etetés után a kóbor macska elég szelíd lett ahhoz, hogy meg lehessen érinteni.
These zoo monkeys are too tame to survive in the jungle now.
Unlike wolves, most pet dogs are tame and friendly with strangers.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The dog is tame and does not bite.
A kutya szelíd, és nem harap.
These birds are tame, so you can hold them.
Ezek a madarak szelídek, így megfoghatod őket.
The lion looks scary, but it is tame.
After many days, the rabbit became tame.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use "tame" to describe shy or quiet people in neutral situations (e.g., *She is very tame*). In everyday English, this can sound odd or negative; it usually suggests someone is too controlled or boring. Use "shy" or "quiet" instead unless you want the negative meaning.
Maksud
(of animals) not wild
Kolokasi
tame animals
|tame birds
|tame lion
|quite tame
|seem tame
|become tame
Sinonim
domesticated (Common technical term for animals bred and kept by humans; slightly more formal and factual than "tame".)
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docile (Emphasizes the animal’s gentle, obedient nature rather than its living with humans.)
Antonim
wild (Describes an animal living in nature, not controlled or trained by humans, often unpredictable or dangerous.)
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feral (Describes an animal that has escaped from domestication and become wild again.)
Tema
animals
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Describes an animal that is not wild and is calm with people, so it is not dangerous.
Describes an animal that is no longer wild and is safe and comfortable around humans, usually through training or long contact with people.
KATA KERJA
B1
2
megszelídít
B1
háziasít
B2
Corak penggunaan:
to tame [an animal]
It took the circus years to tame the tigers for the show.
A cirkusznak évekbe telt, mire megszelídítette a tigriseket az előadáshoz.
Early humans learned to tame wolves, which later became dogs.
Az ősemberek megtanulták háziasítani a farkasokat, amelyekből később kutyák lettek.
She specializes in taming nervous horses that other trainers refuse to handle.
The villagers slowly tamed the young elephant by feeding it every day.
Contoh untuk pelajar
They are trying to tame the wild horse.
Megpróbálják megszelídíteni a vad lovat.
Farmers tamed these animals many years ago.
A gazdák sok évvel ezelőtt háziasították ezeket az állatokat.
The man tamed the big dog with food and care.
It is hard to tame a tiger.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes say *"tame a person"* in neutral or positive contexts. In English, using "tame" for people usually sounds negative or figurative, implying control or loss of spirit. Use verbs like "train," "teach," or "discipline" instead for normal situations.
Maksud
train an animal to be tame
Kolokasi
tame a horse
|tame wild animals
|tame lions
|tame wolves
|difficult to tame
|try to tame
Sinonim
domesticate (More formal and technical, often used in scientific or historical contexts (e.g., "domesticate cattle").)
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train (Focuses on teaching behavior; can be used for tame animals but is broader and not limited to wild animals.)
Antonim
re-wild (To return animals or land to a wild state; opposite result of taming, though less common in everyday speech.)
Tema
animals
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To teach or control a wild animal so it becomes calm and safe with people.
To train or control a wild or nervous animal so that it is no longer wild and can live safely with or near humans.
B2
3
visszafogott
B2
lapos
B1
Corak penggunaan:
[event/experience] is [quite/rather] tame
The concert was a bit tame compared to last year’s wild show.
A koncert kissé lapos volt a tavalyi fergeteges show-hoz képest.
For a movie about car racing, it felt surprisingly tame.
Egy autóversenyzésről szóló filmhez képest meglepően visszafogottnak tűnt.
The debate was disappointingly tame, with no strong challenges or hard questions.
His jokes seemed tame to an audience used to edgier comedy.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The party was tame, and we went home early.
A buli lapos volt, ezért korán hazamentünk.
The film was too tame for teenagers.
A film túl visszafogott volt a tizenéveseknek.
The game was tame and not very fun.
The show was tame, but my parents liked it.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the basic animal sense and say things like *"a tame day"* when they mean "quiet" or "calm." While possible, it can sound unusual. For everyday conversation, "quiet," "calm," or "boring" are often clearer; use "tame" mainly when comparing something to a more exciting or extreme version.
Maksud
boring or not exciting
Kolokasi
tame party
|tame movie
|tame performance
|pretty tame
|rather tame
|a bit tame
Sinonim
dull (Very close in meaning; strongly suggests boredom or lack of interest.)
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uneventful (Focuses on the lack of action or incidents, without necessarily sounding as negative or critical as "tame".)
Antonim
wild (Describes events or behavior that are extremely lively, uncontrolled, or crazy; the opposite feeling of a "tame" party or night out.)
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exciting (Directly opposite; suggests a high level of interest, energy, or emotion.)
Tema
entertainment
|opinions
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Describes something that is not very fun or exciting, and feels a bit boring or weak.
Describes something such as an event, performance, or experience that is dull, not very lively, and less exciting than expected.
KATA KERJA
B2
4
Corak penggunaan:
to tame [force/problem/feeling]
The central bank raised interest rates to tame inflation.
A jegybank kamatot emelt, hogy megfékezze az inflációt.
She took a deep breath to tame her anger before speaking.
Mély levegőt vett, hogy lecsillapítsa a haragját, mielőtt megszólalt.
I need a stronger gel to tame my curly hair in this humidity.
New regulations were introduced to tame the chaotic housing market.
The teacher struggled to tame the noise in the classroom.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The government is trying to tame high prices.
A kormány megpróbálja megfékezni a magas árakat.
He drank water to tame his strong headache.
Vizet ivott, hogy csillapítsa az erős fejfájását.
I use this cream to tame my dry hair.
We need a plan to tame this big problem.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may overuse "tame" with anything difficult, even when "solve," "fix," or "manage" sound more natural (e.g., *tame the homework*). In English, this sense is most common for powerful forces, emotions, prices, markets, or unruly hair—not for ordinary tasks.
Maksud
bring something under control
Kolokasi
tame inflation
|tame your temper
|tame my hair
|tame the problem
|tame the market
|tame the chaos
Sinonim
control (Very general; does not always include the idea of reducing strength, just keeping something within limits.)
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subdue (More formal and strong; often used for people, emotions, or forces that are actively resisted or fought.)
Antonim
inflame (To make emotions or situations more intense or worse, especially anger or conflict.)
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fuel (To make something like anger, conflict, or growth stronger instead of weaker.)
Tema
business
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To make something strong or hard to control, like anger, prices, or wild hair, weaker and easier to manage.
To make something powerful, strong, or difficult to control less intense, more manageable, or easier to deal with.
C1
5
kezes
B2
engedelmes
A2
Corak penggunaan:
[person/group] is [quite/too] tame
The crowd was surprisingly tame and left quietly after the match.
A tömeg meglepően békés volt, és a meccs után csendben távozott.
Some critics say he only gives interviews to tame journalists.
Egyes kritikusok szerint csak kezes újságíróknak ad interjút.
The discussion was far too tame; no one questioned the company’s strategy.
Her normally tame students suddenly began to argue back.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The class was tame, and no one asked hard questions.
Az osztály passzív volt, és senki sem tett fel kemény kérdéseket.
They hired a tame reporter who would not criticize them.
Egy kezes riportert vettek fel, aki nem kritizálná őket.
The fans were tame and did not shout.
He is too tame to lead the team.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use this meaning in positive contexts (e.g., *He is very tame, so he is a good boss*). In modern English, calling a person "tame" usually sounds negative, suggesting they are weak, boring, or controlled, not simply calm or polite.
Maksud
submissive or too controlled
Kolokasi
tame crowd
|tame audience
|tame journalist
|politically tame
|remarkably tame
|a little too tame
Sinonim
submissive (Emphasizes obedience and giving in to others; often used for people in relationships or hierarchies.)
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compliant (More formal; focuses on following rules or instructions without resistance.)
Antonim
rebellious (Describes people who actively resist control and challenge authority.)
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independent (Describes a person or group that makes its own decisions instead of being controlled by others.)
Tema
social
|politics
|opinions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Describes people or groups that do not fight, question, or show strong ideas, and are easily controlled by someone else.
Describes a person, group, or organization that is easily controlled by others, lacks independence or energy, and does not resist or challenge authority.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
tame
IPA
GB/tˈeɪm/
US/tˈeɪm/
Suku kata dan tekanan
tame (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (tame)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: tame
- Comparative: tamer
- Superlative: tamest
Verb
- Base: tame
- 3rd Person Singular: tames
- Present Participle: taming
- Past: tamed
Keluarga kata
Forms
tames
verb
taming
verb
tamed
verb
tamer
adjective
tamest
adjective
Core family
tamely
adverb
tameness
noun
Related words
tameable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
untamed
adjective
wild
adjective A2
Ungkapan
as tame as a lamb
1/ˈæz tˈeɪm ˈæz ə lˈæm/
idiom
extremely calm and gentle
Very calm, gentle, and not aggressive at all.
Contoh
- Don’t worry about the dog; he’s as tame as a lamb.
- The children looked wild, but once the movie started, they were as tame as a lamb.
tame down
1/tˈeɪm dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
make something less strong or wild
To make something less loud, bright, strong, or wild so it becomes calmer or easier to accept.
Contoh
- They asked the designer to tame down the bright colors in the logo.
- He tried to tame down his speech so it wouldn’t upset anyone.
- You should tame down the party plans if children are coming.