stick
gb/stˈɪk/ us/stˈɪk/
A1
Engels
~ 2900
ragaszt, ragad, tapad, kitart, ragaszkodik, tartja magát valamihez, bot, pálca, bedug, beragad, hozzátapad, szorul
WERKWOORD
A2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
to stick [something] to [something]
She used tape to stick the photo to the wall.
Ragasztószalaggal ragasztotta fel a fényképet a falra.
The label won't stick to the wet bottle.
A címke nem ragad rá a nedves palackra.
Please stick the stamp onto the envelope.
The poster stuck firmly despite the rain.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I stick the note on the door.
Felragasztom a cetlit az ajtóra.
He sticks pictures in his book.
Képeket ragaszt a könyvébe.
We stick the paper to the board.
They stick the sign on the wall.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stick' with 'glue' — 'glue' is usually the substance, while 'stick' is the action.
Betekenis
Attach or stay fixed
Woordcombinaties
stick together
|stick to the wall
|stick on
|stick with tape
Synoniemen
adhere (More formal and often used in scientific or technical contexts.)
Antoniemen
detach (Means to separate or remove something from a surface.)
Thema's
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To make something stay on a surface by using glue or another sticky thing.
To cause something to adhere to a surface, or to remain in place by adhesion.
WERKWOORD
B1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
to stick with [something]
If you stick with this exercise routine, you'll see results.
Ha kitartasz ennél az edzésprogramnál, látni fogod az eredményét.
She decided to stick with her original idea.
Úgy döntött, kitart az eredeti ötlete mellett.
We should stick to our plan and not change it now.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I will stick with my job.
Kitartok a munkám mellett.
She sticks to her study plan.
Tartja magát a tanulási tervéhez.
We stick with our friends.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'stick with' and 'stay with'; 'stick with' often implies commitment despite difficulty.
Betekenis
Continue without quitting
Woordcombinaties
stick with it
|stick to your plan
|stick with your team
Synoniemen
persist (More formal, often used in motivational or academic contexts.)
Antoniemen
quit (Means to stop doing something before finishing.)
Thema's
personal development
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To keep doing something and not stop, even if it is hard.
To keep doing something, often despite difficulty or boredom.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A1
3
He used a stick to draw in the sand.
Egy bottal rajzolt a homokba.
The dog carried a stick in its mouth.
A kutya egy botot vitt a szájában.
She leaned on her walking stick.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I have a big stick.
Van egy nagy botom.
The dog plays with a stick.
A kutya egy bottal játszik.
He walks with a stick.
Betekenis
Thin piece of wood
Woordcombinaties
walking stick
|drum stick
|wooden stick
Synoniemen
rod (Usually more rigid or manufactured, not just from nature.)
Antoniemen
log (Much larger and thicker piece of wood.)
Thema's
nature
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
A long, thin piece of wood.
A long, slender piece of wood or other material, often used for support or as a tool.
WERKWOORD
A2
4
bedug
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
to stick [something] in/into [something]
He stuck his hands into his pockets.
Mindkét kezét zsebre dugta.
Stick the key into the lock and turn it.
Dugd be a kulcsot a zárba, és fordítsd el.
She stuck the letter in her bag.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I stick my pen in my bag.
Bedugom a tollamat a táskámba.
She sticks the key into the door.
Bedugja a kulcsot az ajtó zárjába.
He sticks his hand in his pocket.
Betekenis
Push or insert into place
Woordcombinaties
stick your hand in
|stick a pin into
Synoniemen
insert (More formal and precise; less casual than 'stick'.)
Antoniemen
remove (Means to take something out of a place.)
Thema's
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To push something into a place or object.
To push or put something into a place, often quickly or carelessly.
WERKWOORD
A2
5
The drawer sticks when you try to open it.
A fiók szorul, amikor megpróbálod kinyitni.
Her hair stuck to her face in the wind.
A haja a szélben az arcához tapadt.
The car got stuck in the snow.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The door sticks when I open it.
Az ajtó szorul, amikor kinyitom.
My shoe sticks in the mud.
A cipőm beleragad a sárba.
Her hair sticks to her face.
Betekenis
Become fixed in place
Woordcombinaties
stick together
|stick in the mud
Synoniemen
jam (Often refers to mechanical or moving parts being blocked.)
Antoniemen
loosen (Means to make something less tight or fixed.)
Thema's
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To not be able to move because it is caught or stuck.
To be unable to move or be separated because of being caught, jammed, or adhered.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
stick
IPA
GB/stˈɪk/
US/stˈɪk/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
stick (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (stick)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: stick
- Plural: sticks
Verb
- Base: stick
- 3rd Person Singular: sticks
- Present Participle: sticking
- Past: stuck
- Past Participle: stuck
Woordfamilie
Forms
sticks
noun
sticking
verb
stuck
verb
Related words
stickiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unstick
verb
nonstick
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular past: stuck Verb
- Irregular past participle: stuck Verb
Uitdrukkingen
stick around
1/stˈɪk ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
Stay somewhere for a while longer
To stay in a place and not leave yet.
Voorbeelden
- Stick around after the show for autographs.
- I think I'll stick around until she arrives.
stick out
1/stˈɪk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Be noticeable or extend outward
To be easy to see or reach out past a surface.
Voorbeelden
- His ears stick out slightly from his head.
- One building sticks out above all the others.
stick with it
1/stˈɪk wˈɪθ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Continue until success or finish
To keep doing something hard until you finish it.
Voorbeelden
- Learning a language is tough, but you have to stick with it.
- Stick with it—you’re almost done!
stick to your guns
1/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
informal
Refuse to change decision/opinion
To keep your opinion or plan even when people say you are wrong.
Voorbeelden
- She stuck to her guns during the debate.
- Even under criticism, he stuck to his guns.
stick to your guns
2/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
Stay firm in your beliefs or decisions
To not change your opinion or decision even when people disagree with you.
Voorbeelden
- Even under pressure, she stuck to her guns and refused to sign the deal.
- You should stick to your guns if you believe you're right.
stick together
1/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
stay close and support each other
To stay near someone and help each other.
Voorbeelden
- We need to stick together during hard times.
- The friends stuck together throughout college.
stick together
2/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Stay close and support each other
To stay with other people and help each other.
Voorbeelden
- Families should stick together in hard times.
- We need to stick together if we want to win.