telltale
gb/tˈɛltˌeɪl/ us/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
árulkodó, árulkodó jel, árulkodó nyom, visszajelző, áramlásjelző szál, széljelző szál, szivárgásjelző furat, jelzőfurat
B2
1
árulkodó
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
telltale + [sign/mark/smile/sound/trace]
The telltale smell of smoke clung to his jacket.
A füst árulkodó szaga a kabátjához tapadt.
A telltale hesitation in her voice suggested she wasn’t being honest.
A hangjában lévő árulkodó habozás arra utalt, hogy nem őszinte.
The detective noticed telltale scratches around the lock.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
His telltale smile showed he knew the secret.
Árulkodó mosolya elárulta, hogy ismeri a titkot.
These are telltale signs of stress.
Ezek a stressz árulkodó jelei.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse telltale (revealing) with truthful (honest).
ਅਰਥ
revealing something hidden
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
telltale sign
|telltale marks
|telltale evidence
|telltale symptoms
|a telltale smile
|a telltale pause
|telltale bruises
|telltale traces
|telltale smell
|telltale sound
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
revealing (General synonym; less vivid than telltale.)
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indicative (More formal; often used in technical or analytical contexts.)
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unmistakable (Stronger; emphasizes clarity rather than the act of giving something away.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
inconclusive (Does not clearly show what is true.)
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misleading (Gives a false impression rather than revealing the truth.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|observation
|emotions
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
If something is telltale, it clearly shows that something else is true.
Showing or suggesting the presence of something, especially something hidden, secret, or not intended to be noticed.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
2
árulkodó jel
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a telltale (of [something])
The muddy footprints were a telltale that someone had been in the house.
A sáros lábnyomok árulkodó nyomai voltak annak, hogy valaki járt a házban.
A sudden change in tone can be a telltale of irritation.
A hangnem hirtelen megváltozása az ingerültség árulkodó jele lehet.
The empty bottle was the telltale the manager needed.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The noise was a telltale that someone was there.
A zaj árulkodó jele volt annak, hogy valaki ott van.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often used as an adjective (telltale sign) rather than as a standalone noun.
ਅਰਥ
a sign that reveals something
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a telltale of deception
|a telltale of illness
|a telltale for trouble
|the telltale was obvious
|spot a telltale
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
clue (Common and broad; does not necessarily imply something was unintentionally revealed.)
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indicator (Neutral and often used in measured or analytical contexts.)
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giveaway (More informal; emphasizes unintended revelation.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
red herring (A misleading sign that points in the wrong direction.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
observation
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A telltale is something that shows a hidden fact.
A clue, sign, or piece of evidence that reveals something, especially something hidden or not directly stated.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
TECHNICAL
3
visszajelző
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[system] telltale (light)
The red oil-pressure telltale came on as she accelerated.
Gyorsítás közben kigyulladt a piros olajnyomás-visszajelző.
If the airbag telltale stays lit, have the system checked.
Ha a légzsák-visszajelző égve marad, ellenőriztesse a rendszert.
A flashing telltale can indicate a serious fault.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
A warning telltale lit up on the dashboard.
Egy figyelmeztető visszajelző gyulladt ki a műszerfalon.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In everyday speech people usually say 'warning light' rather than 'telltale'.
ਅਰਥ
dashboard warning light
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
warning telltale
|indicator telltale
|ABS telltale
|engine telltale
|oil-pressure telltale
|charge telltale
|brake telltale
|airbag telltale
|illumination of the telltale
|the telltale comes on
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
warning light (More common in everyday English.)
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indicator light (Neutral; focuses on showing status, not only warnings.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
blank display (No light or indication is shown.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
transport
|technology
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A telltale is a small light that warns you about a vehicle problem.
A small warning or indicator light, especially on a vehicle’s dashboard, that shows the status of a system or alerts you to a problem.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
INFORMAL
4
árulkodó
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a telltale
No one trusted him because he was known as a telltale.
Senki sem bízott benne, mert köztudott volt róla, hogy árulkodó.
She got angry and called her brother a telltale for reporting her.
Dühös lett, és árulkodónak nevezte a testvérét, amiért beárulta őt.
In the playground, being a telltale could get you into trouble.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He is a telltale and tells the teacher everything.
Ő egy árulkodó, és mindent elmond a tanárnak.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often confused with the verb phrase 'tell a tale' (tell a story), which is different.
ਅਰਥ
person who informs on others
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a sneaky telltale
|a schoolyard telltale
|call someone a telltale
|don't be a telltale
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
tattletale (Especially common in American English and with children.)
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snitch (Stronger and more negative; often used for reporting to authorities.)
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informer (More neutral/formal; often implies providing information to police.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
confidant (Someone trusted to keep secrets, not reveal them.)
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ally (Someone who supports you rather than betraying you.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
people
|social_relationships
|conflict
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A telltale is someone who tells on other people.
A person who reports someone else’s wrongdoing or secrets, especially in a disloyal or annoying way.
ਨਾਂਵ
C2
TECHNICAL
5
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
telltale(s) on [a sail]
Watch the telltales on the jib and ease the sheet if they start to stall.
Figyeld az orrvitorlán lévő áramlásjelző szálakat, és engedj a schoton, ha leállnak.
The telltales were streaming straight back, so the trim looked good.
Az áramlásjelző szálak egyenesen hátrafelé álltak, ezért a trim jónak tűnt.
He added a masthead telltale to help judge wind direction.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Not related to 'telling stories'; it is a sailing tool.
ਅਰਥ
streamer showing airflow direction
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
wind telltale
|sail telltales
|masthead telltale
|watch the telltales
|telltales streaming
|telltales drooping
|trim by the telltales
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
streamer (General word; does not specifically imply sailing function.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
windbreak (Blocks wind rather than showing its flow.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|transport
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A telltale is a small strip on a sail that shows wind flow.
A small strip of ribbon, yarn, or lightweight material attached to a sail or rigging to show airflow and help trim the sail correctly.
ਨਾਂਵ
C2
TECHNICAL
6
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
telltale hole/port
Coolant dripping from the telltale hole suggests the seal is failing.
A jelzőfuratból csöpögő hűtőfolyadék arra utal, hogy a tömítés hibásodik.
If you see oil at the telltale, stop the machine and inspect it.
Ha olajat lát a jelzőfuratnál, állítsa le a gépet, és vizsgálja meg.
The manual says to check the telltale port during routine maintenance.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This is specialized usage and may be unfamiliar outside maintenance contexts.
ਅਰਥ
leak indicator in equipment
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
telltale hole
|telltale port
|telltale drain
|leak from the telltale
|fluid at the telltale
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
weep hole (Common technical term for a hole that lets leaking fluid escape visibly.)
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indicator port (More general; emphasizes the function of indicating a condition.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
sealed joint (Designed to prevent visible leakage or indication.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|maintenance
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A telltale can be a small opening that shows a leak.
A small hole, opening, or visible mark designed to show that a fluid leak or internal failure is occurring (for example, in a pump or seal).
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
telltale
IPA
GB/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
US/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
tell - tale (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (tell)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: telltale
Noun
- Base: telltale
- Plural: telltales
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
a telltale sign (of [something])
1/ə tˈɛltˌeɪl sˈaɪn əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clear evidence of something
A telltale sign is something that clearly shows something is true.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Dark circles under the eyes can be a telltale sign of exhaustion.
- A sudden drop in sales is often a telltale sign of a larger problem.
- That cough is a telltale sign of the flu going around.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A fever is a telltale sign of illness.
- This is a telltale sign of trouble.