cosy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Angielski
otthonos, hangulatos, meleg és kényelmes, meghitt, családias, szűk körű, túlságosan szoros, mutyigyanús, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, kannamelegítő
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
[place/room] is cosy; a cosy [room/blanket/fire]
The little café was cosy, with soft lighting and warm drinks.
A kis kávézó otthonos volt, lágy fényekkel és meleg italokkal.
We stayed in a cosy cottage by the lake.
Egy otthonos tóparti házikóban szálltunk meg.
She pulled a blanket over her knees to feel cosy.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This room is cosy.
Ez a szoba otthonos.
I like cosy socks in winter.
Télen szeretem a puha, meleg zoknikat.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think cosy and cozy are different words; cozy is the usual US spelling.
Znaczenie
warm, comfortable, and inviting
Kolokacje
a cosy room
|a cosy living room
|a cosy fire
|a cosy cottage
|a cosy café
|a cosy blanket
|cosy socks
|a cosy evening
|cosy lighting
|make it cosy
Synonimy
comfortable (focuses more on physical ease than warmth.)
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snug (often suggests small, warm, and enclosed.)
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warm (describes temperature, not always the pleasant atmosphere.)
Antonimy
cold (not warm or comforting.)
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uncomfortable (not pleasant to be in or use.)
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draughty (unpleasantly cold because air comes in.)
Tematy
home
|daily_life
|feelings
Definicja
Warm and comfortable in a pleasant way.
Comfortably warm and pleasant, making you feel relaxed and at ease.
B2
2
Schemat użycia:
a cosy [chat/meal/get-together]; a cosy atmosphere
We had a cosy dinner with just a few close friends.
Meghitt vacsorát tartottunk, csak néhány közeli baráttal.
It was a cosy little party, not a big event.
Meghitt kis összejövetel volt, nem nagy rendezvény.
They spent the evening in cosy conversation.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We had a cosy meal at home.
Otthon meghitt vacsorát tartottunk.
Częsty błąd:
Cosy does not always mean romantic; it can describe any friendly, private atmosphere.
Znaczenie
friendly, intimate, and relaxed
Kolokacje
a cosy chat
|a cosy dinner
|a cosy get-together
|a cosy atmosphere
|a cosy family meal
|a cosy conversation
|a cosy evening in
|a cosy gathering
Synonimy
intimate (can sound more personal or private, sometimes romantic.)
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friendly (more general and not necessarily private.)
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informal (emphasises lack of formality rather than warmth.)
Antonimy
formal (not relaxed or private.)
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distant (not friendly or close.)
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impersonal (lacking warmth or familiarity.)
Tematy
relationships
|social
|feelings
Definicja
Friendly and close, usually with a small number of people.
Pleasantly close and informal, especially in a small group or a private setting.
C1
3
Schemat użycia:
a cosy [relationship/arrangement/deal] (between [A] and [B])
The report criticised the regulator for its cosy relationship with the industry.
A jelentés bírálta a szabályozó hatóságot az iparággal fenntartott túlságosan szoros kapcsolata miatt.
They were accused of making cosy deals behind closed doors.
Azzal vádolták őket, hogy zárt ajtók mögött kétes háttéralkukat kötöttek.
Voters distrust politicians who seem too cosy with big donors.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The newspaper wrote about a cosy deal.
Az újság egy kétes háttéralkuról írt.
Częsty błąd:
This negative sense is common in news and business; it is not a compliment.
Znaczenie
too close in a suspicious way
Kolokacje
a cosy relationship
|a cosy arrangement
|a cosy deal
|cosy ties
|a cosy understanding
|a cosy agreement
|a cosy little cartel
Synonimy
too close (more direct; less idiomatic.)
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collusive (stronger and more explicitly about secret cooperation.)
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backroom (suggests secretive decision-making.)
Antonimy
transparent (open and not secretive.)
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arms-length (kept deliberately separate and impartial.)
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impartial (not biased toward one side.)
Tematy
business
|politics
|society
Definicja
Too friendly or connected in a way that seems wrong.
Uncomfortably close or cooperative in a way that seems improper, secretive, or biased.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
4
Schemat użycia:
a [tea] cosy; put a cosy on [a teapot]
She knitted a new cosy for the teapot.
Kötött egy új teáskanna-melegítőt.
Put the cosy on to keep the tea hot.
Tedd rá a teáskanna-melegítőt, hogy forró maradjon a tea.
The teapot came with a patterned cosy.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This cosy keeps the teapot warm.
Ez a teáskanna-melegítő melegen tartja a teát.
Częsty błąd:
Often said as tea cosy; the noun by itself may be unclear without context.
Znaczenie
cover that keeps a teapot warm
Kolokacje
a tea cosy
|a knitted cosy
|a crocheted cosy
|a teapot cosy
|put on the cosy
|a handmade cosy
Synonimy
teapot cover (more explicit; less common as a set term.)
Antonimy
lid (a hard top; not insulating like a cosy.)
Tematy
home
|food_and_drink
Definicja
A cover that keeps a teapot warm.
A padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm; also used for similar covers for other containers.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
cosy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Sylaby i akcent
cosy (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cosy)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: cosy
- Comparative: cosier
- Superlative: cosiest
Noun
- Base: cosy
- Plural: cosies
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
cosy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable spot
A comfortable little place to sit.
Przykłady
- She created a cosy corner with an armchair and a reading lamp.
- The hotel lobby has a cosy corner for guests to read.
- I like this cosy corner by the window.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- This is my cosy corner.
cosy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
move close for warmth
To sit or lie close to feel warm and comfortable.
Przykłady
- We cosied up on the sofa with a film.
- The children cosied up to the fire after coming in from the cold.
- The cat cosied up beside her on the bed.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We cosied up on the sofa.
cosy up to
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
informal
try to gain favour
To act very friendly to get something you want.
Przykłady
- He tried to cosy up to the boss before the promotions were decided.
- Some companies cosy up to politicians to influence policy.
- Don’t cosy up to me just because you need a favour.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He cosied up to his manager.
get cosy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
To get comfortable and warm.
Przykłady
- Come in and get cosy by the fire.
- I made some tea and got cosy under a blanket.
- Let’s get cosy on the sofa and watch a series.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I get cosy on the sofa.
make yourself cosy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
settle in comfortably
Relax and be comfortable here.
Przykłady
- Make yourself cosy while I put the kettle on.
- She told us to make ourselves cosy in the living room.
- Make yourself cosy on the sofa—I’ll be back in a minute.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Make yourself cosy.