ülőhely, ülés, hely, ültet, helyére kísér, leültet, elfér, befogad, férőhelyes, helyet foglal, leül, ülőlap, mandátum, székhely, központ, góc, a helyére illeszt, beilleszt, beiktat, mandátumot igazol, ülep, fenékrész, fenék
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
a seat; an empty/free seat; a seat on/in something
There were no empty seats on the train.
Nem volt üres ülőhely a vonaton.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please put your bag under the seat.
Kérlek, tedd a táskádat az ülés alá.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse the noun seat with the verb sit: say "I found a seat" but "I sat down."
Thema's
countable
| everyday
| transport
| furniture
Definitie
a place or thing that you sit on
a thing or place made for one person to sit on, such as a chair, or a space on a bus, train, or sofa
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
book/reserve/get a seat; seat number; window/aisle seat
We booked two seats for the concert.
Két helyet foglaltunk a koncertre.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Your seat is 12A.
Az ön helye a 12A.
Betekenis
reserved or assigned place
Thema's
countable
| travel
| entertainment
| booking
Definitie
a place to sit that you have booked or been given
a particular place to sit that is reserved, paid for, or assigned, especially in a vehicle, theater, stadium, or at an event
Gebruikspatroon:
seat someone; be seated near/by/at something
The host seated us near the window.
A házigazda az ablak mellé ültetett minket.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Guests will be seated in order of arrival.
A vendégeket érkezési sorrendben ültetik le.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Seat someone is usually transitive: "The host seated us," not "The host seated."
Thema's
transitive
| hospitality
| event
Definitie
to put someone in a place where they can sit
to give someone a place to sit, or show someone where to sit
Gebruikspatroon:
seat + number; seat up to + number + people
The dining room seats 80 people.
Az ebédlőben 80 ember fér el.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This car seats seven.
Ez az autó hétszemélyes.
Betekenis
have capacity for
Thema's
transitive
| capacity
| numbers
Definitie
to have room for a particular number of people to sit
to have enough seats for a particular number of people
Gebruikspatroon:
be seated; seat oneself + place
Please be seated.
Kérem, foglaljanak helyet.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She seated herself at the desk.
Helyet foglalt az íróasztalnál.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In everyday English, use "sit down" for the simple action. "Be seated" is more formal or official.
Thema's
reflexive
| passive
| formal
Definitie
to sit down; this is often used formally as "be seated"
to sit down, especially in the forms be seated or seat oneself
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
6
Gebruikspatroon:
the seat of a chair/stool; a wooden/padded seat
The chair has a wooden seat.
A széknek fa ülőlapja van.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The seat of the stool was cracked.
A zsámoly ülőlapja megrepedt.
Betekenis
part of a chair
Thema's
countable
| furniture
| part
Definitie
the flat part of a chair that supports your body when you sit
the part of a chair or similar object that you sit on
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
7
Gebruikspatroon:
win/lose/gain/hold a seat; a seat in/on something
The party gained five seats in the election.
A párt öt mandátumot szerzett a választáson.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She has a seat on the city council.
Mandátuma van a városi tanácsban.
Betekenis
position in official body
Thema's
countable
| politics
| organization
Definitie
a position as a member of an official group, especially one that people vote for
a position as an elected or appointed member of a parliament, council, committee, board, or similar body
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
FORMAL
8
Gebruikspatroon:
the seat of government/power; legal/official seat
The city is the seat of the state government.
A város az állam kormányzatának székhelye.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The company moved its legal seat to Dublin.
A vállalat Dublinba helyezte át a jogi székhelyét.
Betekenis
official center
Thema's
formal
| government
| organization
| location
Definitie
the main official place of a government, institution, or organization
the official place where an institution, government, or important organization is based
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
FORMAL
9
Gebruikspatroon:
the seat of + abstract noun/condition
Some philosophers described the heart as the seat of emotion.
Egyes filozófusok a szívet az érzelmek központjaként írták le.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The area became the seat of the infection.
A terület a fertőzés gócává vált.
Betekenis
source or center
Thema's
formal
| abstract
| source
Definitie
the place where something important is thought to be based or produced
the place or part where a quality, activity, condition, or power is thought to be centered or to come from
WERKWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
10
Gebruikspatroon:
seat something in/on something; be properly/fully seated
Make sure the cable is fully seated in the connector.
Győződjön meg róla, hogy a kábel teljesen be van-e illesztve a csatlakozóba.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The valve must be seated correctly to prevent leaks.
A szelepet megfelelően a helyére kell illeszteni, hogy ne szivárogjon.
Thema's
technical
| transitive
| engineering
Definitie
to put a part firmly in the right position
to place or fit something firmly and correctly in its proper position
Gebruikspatroon:
seat someone as something; be seated in/on a body
The court ordered that the elected delegate be seated.
A bíróság elrendelte, hogy a megválasztott küldöttet iktassák be.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
New members will be seated at the first meeting.
Az új tagokat az első ülésen iktatják be.
Betekenis
install as member
Thema's
formal
| politics
| organization
| transitive
Definitie
to officially make someone a member of a council, parliament, committee, or similar group
to formally allow or install someone as a member of an official body after they have been chosen or elected
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
12
Gebruikspatroon:
the seat of trousers/pants/jeans
The seat of his trousers was covered in dust.
A nadrágja ülepe poros volt.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
These jeans are worn at the seat.
Ez a farmer az ülepénél kopott el.
Betekenis
part of trousers
Thema's
clothing
| countable
| part
Definitie
the back part of trousers or pants that covers the part of the body you sit on
the part of trousers or another garment that covers the buttocks
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
INFORMAL
13
Gebruikspatroon:
fall/land on one's seat
He slipped on the ice and landed on his seat.
Megcsúszott a jégen, és a fenekére esett.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The child fell backward onto his seat.
A gyerek hátraesett a fenekére.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This use can sound humorous or old-fashioned; in neutral everyday English, use "bottom" or "buttocks" depending on formality.
Thema's
body_part
| euphemistic
| humorous
| low_frequency
Definitie
a humorous or old-fashioned word for a person's bottom
the buttocks; the part of the body that a person sits on
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
seat
IPA
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
seat (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (seat)
Woordvormen
Woordfamilie
Core family
seating
noun
seated
adjective
Related words
seatbelt
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unseat
verb
Uitdrukkingen
car seat
4
/kˈɑɹ sˈit/
fixed phrase
child safety seat
a safety seat for a baby or child in a car
Voorbeelden
They installed the car seat before bringing the baby home.
Children must use a car seat until they are old enough for a regular seat belt.
The car seat was too small for their three-year-old.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We need to buy a new car seat for the baby.
Is this car seat easy to install?
have a seat
2
/hˈæv ə sˈit/
fixed phrase
invitation to sit
used to say politely that someone can sit down
Voorbeelden
Come in and have a seat.
Have a seat while I print the documents.
The receptionist smiled and said, “Please have a seat.”
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please have a seat in my office.
The nurse told me to have a seat.
in the driver's seat
5
/ˈɪn ðə dɹˈaɪvɚz sˈit/
idiom
in control
having control or power in a situation
Voorbeelden
After the merger, the new CEO was clearly in the driver’s seat.
A strong early lead put their team in the driver’s seat.
With the final decision in her hands, Maria was in the driver’s seat.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Our company is in the driver’s seat now.
He wants to be in the driver’s seat on this project.
in the hot seat
7
/ˈɪn ðə hˈɑt sˈit/
idiom
under pressure
in a situation where people are asking you difficult questions or blaming you
Voorbeelden
The minister was in the hot seat after the report was released.
During the interview, I felt like I was in the hot seat.
The coach is in the hot seat after three straight losses.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The manager was in the hot seat at the meeting.
I don’t like being in the hot seat.
on the edge of one's seat
4
/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛd͡ʒ əv wˈʌnz sˈit/
idiom
extremely excited or nervous waiting
Feeling very excited or nervous because you are waiting for something to happen.
Voorbeelden
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
She was on the edge of her seat during the entire match.
on the edge of one's seat
6
/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛd͡ʒ əv wˈʌnz sˈit/
idiom
excited with suspense
so excited or nervous that you want to know what happens next
Voorbeelden
The final episode kept us on the edge of our seats.
It was a thrilling match, and the crowd was on the edge of its seat.
Her story had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
We were on the edge of our seats during the game.
seat belt
3
/sˈit bˈɛlt/
fixed phrase
safety strap
a safety belt in a car or plane
Voorbeelden
Fasten your seat belt before we start driving.
The seat belt sign is on, so please stay in your seat.
She was wearing a seat belt when the accident happened.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Always wear your seat belt in the car.
I forgot to fasten my seat belt.
take a back seat
8
/tˈeɪk ə bˈæk sˈit/
idiom
become less important
to become less important or let someone or something else be more important
Voorbeelden
During the crisis, personal plans had to take a back seat.
He took a back seat in the family business after his daughter became CEO.
Health should not take a back seat to work.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My hobbies took a back seat when I started university.
Sleep often takes a back seat to study during exams.
take a seat
1
/tˈeɪk ə sˈit/
fixed phrase
sit down
to sit down
Voorbeelden
Please take a seat and the doctor will see you shortly.
Everyone took a seat around the table.
You can take a seat over there while you wait.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please take a seat here.
I took a seat near the window.