comedian
gb/kəmˈidiən/ us/kəmˈidiən/
B1
Engels
humorista, komikus, mókamester, bohóc
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
humorista
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
a comedian; [someone] is a comedian
She’s a comedian who tours comedy clubs around the country.
Humorista, és országszerte humorklubokban lép fel.
The comedian opened the show with a few jokes about travel.
A humorista néhány utazásról szóló viccel kezdte a műsort.
I recognized the comedian from a popular podcast.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My brother is a comedian.
A testvérem humorista.
We watched a comedian on TV.
Egy humoristát néztünk a tévében.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse comedian (a person) with comedy (the type of performance/movie).
Betekenis
person who performs comedy
Woordcombinaties
stand-up comedian
|professional comedian
|famous comedian
|comedian and actor
|comedian and writer
|touring comedian
|TV comedian
|comedy club comedian
|up-and-coming comedian
|award-winning comedian
Synoniemen
comic (Common alternative, especially in entertainment contexts.)
|
funny man (More informal; often used for men and can sound slightly dated.)
Antoniemen
serious person (Opposite in attitude, not a direct job title.)
Thema's
entertainment
|performing_arts
|humor
Definitie
A comedian is a person who makes people laugh as a job.
A person whose job is to entertain people by telling jokes or doing funny performances.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
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komikus
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
a comedian; [someone] is a comedian
The comedian surprised critics with a serious performance in the new drama.
A komikus meglepte a kritikusokat az új drámában nyújtott komoly alakításával.
He became a household name as a TV comedian in the 2000s.
A 2000-es években tévés komikusként vált közismertté.
Several comedians from the cast later starred in movies.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
That comedian is also a great actor.
Az a komikus remek színész is.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Not every comedian is an actor; some only perform live or write jokes.
Betekenis
actor known for comedy roles
Woordcombinaties
Hollywood comedian
|TV comedian
|comedic actor and comedian
|popular comedian
|veteran comedian
|comedian best known for
|comedian in a dramatic role
|comedian-turned-actor
|comedian-turned-director
|rom-com comedian
Synoniemen
comedic actor (More specific; emphasizes acting rather than performing jokes.)
Antoniemen
dramatic actor (An actor known mainly for serious roles.)
Thema's
entertainment
|film_tv
|humor
Definitie
A comedian can also be an actor who often plays funny characters.
An actor who is known mainly for playing funny roles, especially in comedy films or television.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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INFORMAL
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mókamester
B2
bohóc
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
(often ironic) [someone] is a real comedian
Stop making faces—you’re not a comedian.
Ne vágj pofákat – nem vagy te bohóc.
He’s the comedian of the group, always ready with a joke.
Ő a társaság mókamestere: mindig van egy vicce.
‘Thanks for the advice,’ she said, ‘you’re a real comedian.’
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He is the comedian in our class.
Ő az osztály mókamestere.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense can be ironic or critical, depending on tone (e.g., ‘Yeah, you’re a real comedian.’).
Betekenis
person who jokes a lot
Woordcombinaties
real comedian
|such a comedian
|wannabe comedian
|think you're a comedian
|play the comedian
|office comedian
|class comedian
|the family comedian
|no comedian
|act like a comedian
Synoniemen
joker (More general; can also mean someone not taken seriously.)
|
wisecracker (More specific; someone who makes quick, often sarcastic jokes.)
Antoniemen
killjoy (Someone who stops others from enjoying themselves.)
Thema's
daily_life
|humor
|relationships
Definitie
Someone who is always joking and trying to be funny.
A person who often tries to be funny or make others laugh, especially in everyday conversation.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
comedian
IPA
GB/kəmˈidiən/
US/kəmˈidiən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
comedi - an (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: comedian
- Plural: comedians
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
born comedian
1/bˈɔɹn kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
naturally very funny person
Someone who is naturally funny.
Voorbeelden
- Even as a kid, he was a born comedian.
- She’s a born comedian—she can make any story funny.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My friend is a born comedian.
comedians' comedian
1/kəmˈidiənz kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
comedian admired by comedians
A comedian that other comedians think is excellent.
Voorbeelden
- He’s a comedians' comedian—hugely influential, but not a big celebrity.
- Among performers, she’s known as a comedians' comedian.
sketch comedian
1/skˈɛt͡ʃ kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
comedian who acts in sketches
A sketch comedian performs short funny scenes.
Voorbeelden
- He started as a sketch comedian on late-night TV.
- Several sketch comedians from the show later became movie stars.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She is a sketch comedian on TV.
stand-up comedian
1/stˈænd ˈʌp kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
comedian who performs alone
A stand-up comedian tells jokes alone on a stage.
Voorbeelden
- She worked as a stand-up comedian before getting a TV show.
- We saw a stand-up comedian at a small club downtown.
- Many stand-up comedians test new jokes on tour.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is a stand-up comedian.