spartan
gb/spˈɑɹtən/ us/spˈɑɹtən/
B2
Engels
puritán, spártai
B2
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Gebruikspatroon:
spartan [room/accommodation/lifestyle/meal]
The hotel room was spartan: a bed, a desk, and nothing else.
A szállodai szoba puritán volt: egy ágy, egy íróasztal, és semmi más.
They lived in a spartan cabin with no running water.
Egy puritán kunyhóban éltek, ahol nem volt vezetékes víz.
Her office is spartan, with white walls and minimal furniture.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My room is spartan but clean.
A szobám puritán, de tiszta.
We ate a spartan meal.
Puritán ételt ettünk.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think it means 'from Spain' or confuse it with 'Spartacus'; it refers to simplicity and lack of comfort.
Betekenis
simple and lacking comfort
Woordcombinaties
spartan room
|spartan apartment
|spartan accommodation
|spartan conditions
|spartan surroundings
|spartan decor
|spartan furnishings
|spartan diet
|spartan meal
|spartan lifestyle
Synoniemen
austere (More formal and often suggests severity or lack of warmth.)
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bare-bones (Emphasizes only the essentials, nothing extra.)
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plain (More general; can be neutral rather than intentionally strict.)
Antoniemen
luxurious (Has many comforts and expensive features.)
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comfortable (Emphasizes ease and physical comfort.)
Thema's
daily_life
|housing
|lifestyle
Definitie
very simple, with almost no comfort
Very plain and simple, with few comforts or luxuries.
C1
2
spártai
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
spartan [training/regimen/routine/existence]
He follows a spartan training regime with early mornings and no days off.
Spártai edzésrendet követ: korán kel, és nincs pihenőnap.
She kept to a spartan routine while finishing her thesis.
A szakdolgozata befejezése közben spártai napirendhez tartotta magát.
Their spartan discipline impressed the whole team.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He has a spartan routine.
Spártai napirendje van.
Her training is spartan.
Spártai az edzése.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning overlaps with 'simple and lacking comfort', but it focuses more on discipline and toughness.
Betekenis
tough and self-disciplined
Woordcombinaties
spartan training
|spartan regimen
|spartan routine
|spartan discipline
|a spartan existence
|spartan self-control
|spartan upbringing
Synoniemen
ascetic (Often linked to religion or philosophy and avoiding pleasure.)
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rigorous (Focuses on being strict and demanding, especially for training or rules.)
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hard (More general; lacks the idea of deliberate minimalism.)
Antoniemen
indulgent (Allows oneself pleasures and comforts.)
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easygoing (Not strict or demanding.)
Thema's
lifestyle
|health
|sports
Definitie
strict and hard, requiring self-control
Involving strict self-control, hardship, or a deliberately hard way of living or training.
C1
3
spártai
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
Spartan [army/warrior/society/laws/customs]
The documentary explored Spartan society and its military focus.
A dokumentumfilm a spártai társadalmat és annak katonai szemléletét vizsgálta.
He wrote his thesis on Spartan education and citizenship.
A szakdolgozatát a spártai nevelésről és polgárjogról írta.
The museum displayed Spartan weapons and armor.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Spartan soldiers were famous in ancient Greece.
A spártai katonák híresek voltak az ókori Görögországban.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This is usually capitalized (Spartan) when it means 'from Sparta'.
Betekenis
relating to ancient Sparta
Woordcombinaties
Spartan society
|Spartan culture
|Spartan army
|Spartan warrior
|Spartan laws
|Spartan upbringing
Synoniemen
Spartan (Standard form; there is no close everyday synonym for 'from Sparta'.)
Antoniemen
Athenian (Relating to Athens, often contrasted with Sparta in history.)
Thema's
history
|culture
|education
Definitie
connected to ancient Sparta (Greece)
Of or relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta or its people and culture (usually spelled with a capital letter).
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
4
spártai
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
a Spartan; Spartans
A Spartan was expected to endure hardship without complaint.
Egy spártaitól elvárták, hogy panasz nélkül tűrje a megpróbáltatásokat.
The Spartans resisted the invasion with fierce discipline.
A spártaiak kemény fegyelemmel álltak ellen az inváziónak.
He dressed as a Spartan for the history reenactment.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
A Spartan was a soldier in ancient Greece.
A spártai az ókori Görögország egyik katonája volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Usually capitalized (a Spartan) for the person; lowercase 'spartan' is normally the adjective meaning 'simple'.
Betekenis
person from ancient Sparta
Woordcombinaties
Spartan soldier
|Spartan warrior
|the Spartans
|Spartan citizen
Synoniemen
Spartiates (More technical term for full Spartan citizens; uncommon in general English.)
Antoniemen
Athenian (A person from Athens; often contrasted with Spartans.)
Thema's
history
|people
Definitie
a person from ancient Sparta
A person from ancient Sparta, especially a soldier (usually spelled with a capital letter).
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
spartan
IPA
GB/spˈɑɹtən/
US/spˈɑɹtən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
spartan (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (spartan)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: spartan
- Comparative: spartaner
- Superlative: spartanest
Noun
- Base: spartan
- Plural: spartans
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