smooth
gb/smˈuð/ us/smˈuð/
A2
Engels
~ 2700
sima, zökkenőmentes, gördülékeny, megnyerő, simulékony, kisimít, simára csiszol
A2
1
sima
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is smooth
The table has a smooth wooden surface.
Az asztal fafelülete sima.
Her skin felt smooth after using the lotion.
A testápoló használata után sima tapintású volt a bőre.
The lake was completely smooth in the early morning.
The stone was worn smooth by the river.
This fabric is incredibly smooth to the touch.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The glass is smooth.
Az üveg sima.
My hair feels smooth today.
Ma sima a hajam.
This road is smooth now.
The plate is very smooth.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'smooth' with 'soft', but 'smooth' refers to surface texture, not firmness.
Betekenis
having an even, flat surface
Woordcombinaties
smooth surface
|smooth skin
|smooth texture
|smooth road
Synoniemen
even (Emphasizes uniformity of the surface without irregularities.)
|
flat (Focuses on levelness, often in a horizontal sense.)
Antoniemen
rough (Has an uneven or irregular surface.)
|
bumpy (Has small raised areas, opposite of smooth.)
Thema's
daily life
|description
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Flat and without bumps or rough parts.
Having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities.
B1
2
gördülékeny
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is smooth
The elevator ride was smooth and quiet.
A lift zökkenőmentesen és csendesen haladt.
We had a smooth flight with no turbulence.
Zökkenőmentes repülőutunk volt, turbulencia nélkül.
The transition between scenes was smooth.
His movements were smooth and graceful.
The car runs smooth even on rough roads.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The bus ride was smooth.
Zökkenőmentes volt a buszút.
Her dance was very smooth.
Nagyon gördülékeny volt a tánca.
The meeting went smooth.
Our trip was smooth.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'smooth' in this sense with 'easy', but 'smooth' here often implies physical or process flow, not just low difficulty.
Betekenis
moving easily and evenly
Woordcombinaties
smooth ride
|smooth transition
|smooth flight
|smooth motion
Synoniemen
effortless (Emphasizes lack of effort required.)
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seamless (Highlights the absence of noticeable breaks or transitions.)
Antoniemen
jerky (Moves with sudden, uneven motions.)
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rough (Unpleasant or bumpy movement.)
Thema's
daily life
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Happening or moving in an easy way without problems or stops.
Moving or operating easily, without sudden changes, difficulty, or interruption.
B1
3
sima
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[process/event] is smooth
The launch went smoothly thanks to good planning.
A jó tervezésnek köszönhetően zökkenőmentesen zajlott a bevezetés.
Negotiations were surprisingly smooth.
A tárgyalások meglepően zökkenőmentesek voltak.
We had a smooth start to the project.
Everything ran smooth during the event.
They enjoyed a smooth recovery after surgery.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The meeting was smooth.
A megbeszélés zökkenőmentes volt.
Our trip was very smooth.
Az utazásunk nagyon zökkenőmentes volt.
The work went smooth.
It was a smooth day at school.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes omit '-ly' when using 'smoothly' as an adverb, causing grammar errors.
Betekenis
without problems or difficulties
Woordcombinaties
smooth process
|smooth operation
|smooth start
Synoniemen
trouble-free (Completely without problems.)
|
easy-going (Relaxed and without stress, less formal.)
Antoniemen
problematic (Full of problems or difficulties.)
|
rocky (Informal; full of difficulties.)
Thema's
daily life
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Happening in a good way without problems.
Proceeding without trouble, obstacles, or complications.
B2
4
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is smooth
He's such a smooth talker that everyone believes him.
Olyan megnyerően beszél, hogy mindenki mindent elhisz neki.
Her presentation was smooth and professional.
Az előadása gördülékeny és professzionális volt.
He made a smooth introduction to the topic.
She handled the interview questions with smooth confidence.
They admire his smooth way of handling customers.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He is a smooth speaker.
Magabiztos, gördülékeny előadó.
She has a smooth voice.
Kellemes, bársonyos hangja van.
He gave a smooth answer.
Her style is very smooth.
Betekenis
having a pleasant manner or style
Woordcombinaties
smooth talker
|smooth style
Synoniemen
suave (Stylish and charming, often for men.)
|
polished (Well-mannered and refined.)
Antoniemen
awkward (Socially uncomfortable or clumsy.)
|
rough (Lacking refinement or gentleness.)
Thema's
people
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Polite and confident in a way that is easy to like.
Polished, confident, and pleasant in manner or style, often in a way that seems effortless.
WERKWOORD
B1
5
kisimít
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
to smooth [something]
She smoothed the wrinkles out of her dress.
Kisimította a gyűrődéseket a ruháján.
Use sandpaper to smooth the wood before painting.
Festés előtt csiszolópapírral csiszold simára a fát.
He smoothed his hair with his hand.
The baker smoothed the icing on the cake.
She smoothed the paper onto the board.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I smoothed my shirt.
Kisimítottam az ingemet.
He smoothed the cake icing.
Kisimította a torta mázát.
She smoothed her hair.
We smoothed the floor with sandpaper.
Betekenis
make a surface even and flat
Woordcombinaties
smooth the surface
|smooth wrinkles
Synoniemen
flatten (Make flat, often by pressing down.)
|
level (Make even in height across a surface.)
Antoniemen
roughen (Make uneven or coarse.)
Thema's
daily life
|crafts
|work
|daily_life
Definitie
To make something flat and without bumps by pressing or rubbing it.
To make a surface even and free from roughness by applying pressure, rubbing, or other means.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
smooth
IPA
GB/smˈuð/
US/smˈuð/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
smooth (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (smooth)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: smooth
- Comparative: smoother
- Superlative: smoothest
Verb
- Base: smooth
- 3rd Person Singular: smoothes, smooths
- Present Participle: smoothing
- Past: smoothed
- Past Participle: smoothed
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
smooth sailing
1/smˈuð sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
progress without problems after starting something
When things are going well and there are no problems after you start something.
Voorbeelden
- After we solved the initial issues, it was all smooth sailing from there.
- Once you learn the basics, driving becomes smooth sailing.
smooth sailing
1/smˈuð sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
no trouble; everything goes well
everything is easy and going well
Voorbeelden
- Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing.
- With a good plan, the move should be smooth sailing.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- After the exam, it was smooth sailing.
smooth something over
1/smˈuð sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
reduce tension or seriousness of a problem
To make a problem seem less bad or make people feel better about it.
Voorbeelden
- He tried to smooth over the disagreement between his friends.
- The manager smoothed over the issue with the client quickly.
as smooth as silk
1/ˈæz smˈuð ˈæz sˈɪlk/
idiom
Extremely smooth or easy
Very smooth or happening in a very easy, controlled way.
Voorbeelden
- Her skin was as smooth as silk.
- The car’s new engine runs as smooth as silk.
- The car's acceleration was as smooth as silk.
- Her presentation was as smooth as silk from beginning to end.
- The dancer’s movements were as smooth as silk on the stage.
go smoothly
1/ɡˈoʊ smˈuðli/
fixed phrase
happen without problems
used when an event or plan happens in a good way, with no big problems or delays
Voorbeelden
- The interview went smoothly thanks to good preparation.
- I hope the surgery goes smoothly tomorrow.
- Everything went smoothly during the ceremony.
- Everything went smoothly during the move to our new office.
- If the talks go smoothly, they could sign a deal this week.