frank
gb/fɹˈæŋk/ us/fɹˈæŋk/
B1
Engels
őszinte, nyílt, egyértelmű, manifeszt, nyilvánvaló, hot dog, virsli, bérmentesítő jelzés, bérmentesít
B2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
a frank [conversation/answer/admission]
She gave a frank assessment of the team's chances.
Őszinte értékelést adott a csapat esélyeiről.
We need a frank conversation about money.
Őszinte beszélgetésre van szükségünk a pénzről.
His frank comments surprised everyone in the meeting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please be frank with me.
Kérlek, légy őszinte velem.
He is frank and honest.
Ő őszinte és becsületes.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse frank (honest) with friendly; a frank comment can sound blunt or critical.
Betekenis
honest and direct in speech
Woordcombinaties
frank discussion
|frank conversation
|frank talk
|frank admission
|frank answer
|frank appraisal
|frank criticism
|frank remark
|frank warning
|refreshingly frank
Synoniemen
candid (Often suggests honest openness without trying to soften the truth.)
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straightforward (Emphasizes clarity and simplicity as well as honesty.)
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blunt (Suggests frankness that may sound harsh or rude.)
Antoniemen
guarded (Careful and not fully open about thoughts or feelings.)
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evasive (Avoiding a clear or direct answer.)
Thema's
communication
|relationships
|emotions
Definitie
honest and direct
Open, honest, and direct in what you say, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
C1
FORMAL
2
Gebruikspatroon:
frank [pain/bleeding/signs]
The scan showed frank bleeding, so they moved quickly.
A vizsgálat egyértelmű vérzést mutatott ki, ezért gyorsan intézkedtek.
By the second day, there were frank signs of infection.
A második napra már a fertőzés egyértelmű jelei mutatkoztak.
The patient reported frank pain when walking.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The doctor saw frank signs of infection.
Az orvos a fertőzés egyértelmű jeleit látta.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is more formal and often used in medical/academic contexts; it does not mean 'honest' here.
Betekenis
clear and unmistakable
Woordcombinaties
frank pain
|frank bleeding
|frank symptoms
|frank signs
|frank infection
|frank malignancy
|frank blood
|frank weakness
Synoniemen
overt (Often used for something clearly seen or done openly.)
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clear (General word; less specialized than 'frank' in this sense.)
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unmistakable (Emphasizes that it cannot be confused with something else.)
Antoniemen
subtle (Not obvious; difficult to notice.)
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hidden (Not visible or not clearly shown.)
Thema's
health
|formal_writing
Definitie
very clear and easy to see
Clearly shown or plainly present; not hidden or doubtful.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
INFORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
a [beef/chicken] frank
I’ll take a frank with mustard, please.
Kérek egy hot dogot mustárral, legyen szíves.
They grilled franks for the kids after the game.
A meccs után virslit sütöttek a gyerekeknek.
She cut up a frank and added it to the beans.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I ate a frank for lunch.
Egy hot dogot ettem ebédre.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often used in American English; 'frank' is less common than 'hot dog' in many contexts.
Betekenis
a hot dog
Woordcombinaties
beef frank
|turkey frank
|a grilled frank
|a frank in a bun
|frank and bun
|eat a frank
|cook franks
Synoniemen
hot dog (The most common everyday term.)
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frankfurter (More formal or specific; often shortened to 'frank'.)
Thema's
food
|daily_life
Definitie
a hot dog sausage
A hot dog (a cooked sausage), especially as served in a bun.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Gebruikspatroon:
a frank on [a letter/envelope]
The envelope carried an official frank instead of a stamp.
A borítékon bélyeg helyett hivatalos bérmentesítő jelzés szerepelt.
Mail sent under a congressional frank does not require postage.
A kongresszusi bérmentesítéssel feladott küldemények után nem kell postaköltséget fizetni.
The clerk checked the frank before sorting the letters.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This letter has a frank, not a stamp.
Ezen a levélen bérmentesítő jelzés van, nem bélyeg.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Not the same as a regular 'stamp'; a frank is an official authorization mark.
Betekenis
postal mark for free postage
Woordcombinaties
official frank
|congressional frank
|postal frank
|a franked envelope
|apply a frank
|free frank
Synoniemen
franking mark (More explicit term; used in postal contexts.)
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postmark (Related postal marking, but a postmark mainly shows date/place, not payment authorization.)
Thema's
mail
|business
|government
Definitie
an official mark that pays for mail
An official signature, stamp, or printed mark on mail showing that postage has been paid or that the item can be sent without payment.
WERKWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
5
bérmentesít
C2
Gebruikspatroon:
frank [a letter/envelope]
Staff members franked the envelopes before the mailing went out.
A munkatársak bérmentesítették a borítékokat, mielőtt feladták volna a küldeményeket.
The office is allowed to frank official correspondence.
Az iroda bérmentesítheti a hivatalos levelezést.
Each package must be franked and logged before pickup.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
They franked the letters at the office.
Az irodában bérmentesítették a leveleket.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This verb is specialized; in everyday English people usually say 'stamp a letter' or 'put a stamp on it.'
Betekenis
mark mail as postage paid
Woordcombinaties
frank a letter
|frank an envelope
|frank the mail
|frank correspondence
|machine-frank
Synoniemen
stamp (General verb for putting postage on mail; not always free/official.)
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endorse (Can mean to sign to authorize, but is broader than postal use.)
Antoniemen
refuse (Opposite action: not authorizing the mailing.)
Thema's
mail
|business
|government
Definitie
to put an official postage mark on mail
To stamp, sign, or otherwise mark mail to show that postage has been paid or that it can be sent free of charge.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
frank
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋk/
US/fɹˈæŋk/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
frank (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (frank)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: frank
- Comparative: franker
- Superlative: frankest
Noun
- Base: frank
- Plural: franks
Verb
- Base: frank
- 3rd Person Singular: franks
- Present Participle: franking
- Past: franked
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
be frank with someone
1/bˈi fɹˈæŋk wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
tell someone the truth directly
to tell someone something honestly
Voorbeelden
- I’ll be frank with you: we’re over budget.
- She was frank with her manager about needing time off.
- Be frank with me about what happened.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Please be frank with me.
- I was frank with my friend.
to be frank
1/tə bˈi fɹˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
speaking honestly and directly
I will say this honestly.
Voorbeelden
- To be frank, I don’t think this plan will work.
- To be frank, your presentation needs more data.
- To be frank, I’m not comfortable with the timeline.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- To be frank, I am tired.
- To be frank, I disagree.