filth
gb/fˈɪlθ/ us/fˈɪlθ/
B2
Angielski
~ 10000
mocsok, szenny, erkölcsi fertő, romlottság, szemét, zsernyák
RZECZOWNIK
B2
1
mocsok
B1
Schemat użycia:
filth on [something]
The back alley was filled with trash and reeking filth.
A hátsó sikátort szemét és bűzlő mocsok borította.
She scrubbed the kitchen floor until all the filth was gone.
Addig súrolta a konyha padlóját, amíg az összes mocsok el nem tűnt.
Years of smoke and filth had turned the walls yellow.
The river was choked with industrial filth and dead fish.
Przykłady dla uczących się
His shoes were covered in filth after the walk.
A séta után csupa mocsok volt a cipője.
They cleaned the filth from the bathroom floor.
Letakarították a mocskot a fürdőszoba padlójáról.
There was filth on the windows and on the table.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'filth' for any normal mess, where native speakers would say 'mess' or 'dirt'. 'Filth' is stronger and suggests something very dirty and often disgusting, not just a little untidy.
Znaczenie
thick layer of dirt or grime
Kolokacje
covered in filth
|caked in filth
|clean up the filth
|the stench of filth
|filth and grime
Synonimy
dirt (More general and less strong; can be small or light amounts, while 'filth' suggests something heavier and more disgusting.)
|
grime (Often used for dark, greasy dirt on surfaces; similar strength but slightly more visual than 'filth'.)
Antonimy
cleanliness (Refers to the state of being clean and free from dirt, which is the opposite of being covered in filth.)
Tematy
daily life
|home
|health
|daily_life
|housing
Definicja
A lot of dirty material, like mud or dust, on something so that it looks or smells very bad.
A thick or heavy layer of dirt, grime, or other unclean matter covering a surface, especially when it looks or smells very unpleasant.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
INFORMAL
2
Schemat użycia:
filth on [something]
She complained that there was too much filth on late-night television.
Azt panaszolta, hogy túl sok mocsok megy a késő esti tévében.
Parents are worried about the amount of filth their kids can see on the internet.
A szülők aggódnak amiatt, mennyi mocskot láthatnak a gyerekeik az interneten.
The politician promised to crack down on online filth and hate speech.
He threw the magazine away, calling it disgusting filth.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They say there is a lot of filth on that website.
Azt mondják, sok mocsok van azon a weboldalon.
She turned off the film and said, "I don't want to watch this filth."
Kikapcsolta a filmet, és azt mondta: „Ezt a mocskot nem akarom nézni.”
Some people think that kind of music video is just filth.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think 'filth' here is neutral like 'adult content'. In fact, it is very negative and critical, often used to show strong moral disapproval.
Znaczenie
offensive or pornographic material
Kolokacje
watching filth online
|turn off this filth
|pornographic filth
|spread hateful filth
|ban this filth
Synonimy
pornography (More technical and specific to sexual material; 'filth' is a strongly negative, emotional word used to condemn such material.)
|
obscenity (More formal and legal; 'filth' is more informal and emotionally loaded.)
Antonimy
wholesomeness (Describes content that is clean, healthy, and morally positive, the opposite of what someone calling it 'filth' would mean.)
Tematy
media
|morality
|law
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definicja
Books, videos, pictures, or online content that many people think is very dirty or bad, often because it shows sex in a strong or shocking way.
Media, writing, or other content that is considered very offensive, especially because it is sexually explicit, pornographic, or extremely vulgar.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
3
romlottság
B2
Schemat użycia:
the filth of [something]
The report exposed the filth at the heart of the regime.
A jelentés feltárta a rendszer szívében rejlő erkölcsi fertőt.
He vowed to drive the filth of racism out of the club.
Megfogadta, hogy kiűzi a klubból a rasszizmus erkölcsi fertőjét.
Journalists uncovered financial filth that had been hidden for years.
She refused to be part of the filth that passed for politics in that city.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They wanted to remove the filth of corruption from the company.
Meg akarták tisztítani a céget a korrupció erkölcsi fertőjétől.
He spoke about the filth of hate and violence in society.
A társadalomban jelen lévő gyűlölet és erőszak erkölcsi fertőjéről beszélt.
She said the system was full of filth and lies.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this sense with only physical dirt. When used about politics, business, or society, 'filth' usually means moral corruption, not actual mud or dust.
Znaczenie
extreme moral corruption or ugliness
Kolokacje
the filth of corruption
|moral filth
|political filth
|clean up the filth in [organization]
|swim in filth and lies
Synonimy
corruption (Focuses more on dishonest or illegal behavior; 'filth' is broader and more emotional, stressing how disgusting it feels morally.)
|
depravity (More formal and literary; both describe extreme moral badness, but 'filth' uses a dirt metaphor more strongly.)
Antonimy
integrity (Describes honesty and strong moral principles, the opposite of the moral filth being criticized.)
Tematy
morality
|society
|politics
|relationships
|law
Definicja
Very bad and dirty behavior in a moral way, for example when people lie, hurt others, or are corrupt and cruel.
A condition of deep moral corruption, cruelty, or ugliness in a person, group, or society, often involving abuse, hatred, or exploitation.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
VULGAR
4
szemét
A2
Schemat użycia:
treat [someone] like filth
He shouted at the protesters, calling them "filth" as he drove past.
Ahogy elhajtott mellettük, odakiabálta a tüntetőknek, hogy „szemetek”.
They treated the workers like filth and paid them almost nothing.
Úgy bántak a munkásokkal, mint a szeméttel, és alig fizettek nekik.
The article described the attackers as "violent filth" who should never be released.
She said anyone who hurts children is pure filth.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He was angry and called them filth.
Mérges volt, és szemétnek nevezte őket.
They spoke to her like she was filth.
Úgy beszéltek vele, mintha szemét lenne.
She said, "People who do that are filth to me."
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize how strong and offensive this word is when used about people. It should be used with great care and is usually only reported, not used directly in polite conversation.
Znaczenie
insult for disgusting or worthless people
Kolokacje
you are filth
|treat [someone] like filth
|these people are filth
|get this filth out of here
|call them filth
Synonimy
scum (Very similar level of insult; 'scum' is slightly more common, but both strongly dehumanize the person or group.)
|
trash (As an insult it can be slightly less strong; 'filth' feels more intense and hateful.)
Antonimy
decent person (Describes someone seen as good and respectable, which is the opposite of calling them 'filth'.)
Tematy
insults
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definicja
A very rude word for someone you hate and think is a very bad or dirty person.
An insulting word for a person or group who is seen as extremely bad, disgusting, or worthless, often because of their behavior or beliefs.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
SLANG
5
zsernyák
C1
Schemat użycia:
the filth
They scattered as soon as someone yelled, "The filth are coming!"
Szétrebbentek, amint valaki elkiáltotta magát: „Jönnek a zsernyákok!”
In the film, the gang members refer to the police as "the filth."
A filmben a banda tagjai „zsernyákoknak” hívják a rendőröket.
He complained on social media about "the filth" harassing people in his neighborhood.
Przykłady dla uczących się
In that British movie, they call the police "the filth."
Abban a brit filmben a rendőröket „zsernyákoknak” nevezik.
He saw the filth and ran down a side street.
Meglátta a zsernyákokat, és berohant egy mellékutcába.
Some people use "the filth" as a rude name for police.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think this is a neutral slang word like 'cops'. It is usually more negative and can sound very hostile or rude towards the police.
Znaczenie
British slang for the police
Kolokacje
run from the filth
|the filth turned up
|watch out for the filth
|the filth are everywhere
|shouting at the filth
Synonimy
cops (General informal word for police; 'the filth' is more hostile and specifically British slang.)
Antonimy
civilians (Ordinary people who are not police; in contexts where 'the filth' refers to police, civilians are the contrasting group.)
Tematy
law
|british_english
|communication
Definicja
A British slang word for the police, used by people who are angry with them or do not respect them.
British slang, often insulting, for the police, especially when they are seen as the enemy or as corrupt.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
filth
IPA
GB/fˈɪlθ/
US/fˈɪlθ/
Sylaby i akcent
filth (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (filth)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: filth
- Plural: filth
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
filthy
adjective B1
Related words
filthiness
noun
filthily
adverb
Wyrażenia
the filth
1/ðə fˈɪlθ/
fixed phrase
slang
British slang phrase for police
A British slang phrase meaning the police, usually used by people who dislike or fear them.
Przykłady
- Someone shouted, "It's the filth!" and everyone ran.
- In that song, the rapper talks about the filth watching his every move.
- They joked about hiding the weed before the filth showed up.