firework
gb/fˈaɪɚwˌɚk/ us/fˈaɪɚwˌɚk/
A2
Angielski
~ 9400
tűzijáték, balhé, heves vita, bravúr, sziporkázás
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
tűzijáték
A2
Schemat użycia:
a [firework]; [someone] sets off [fireworks]
People were setting off fireworks in the street after the team won.
Az emberek tűzijátékokat lőttek fel az utcán, miután a csapat nyert.
The child covered his ears when the firework exploded overhead.
A gyerek befogta a fülét, amikor a tűzijáték felrobbant a feje fölött.
She bought a box of fireworks for the New Year's party.
The last firework burst into a huge golden star in the sky.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We watched the fireworks in the dark sky.
Néztük a tűzijátékokat a sötét égen.
He lit the firework and ran back quickly.
Meggyújtotta a tűzijátékot, és gyorsan hátraszaladt.
They used many red and green fireworks at the festival.
This firework is very loud, so be careful.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "firework" with "fireplace" or "fire alarm" because all have the word "fire". "Firework" is only for the colorful things that explode for fun.
Znaczenie
explosive device for colored displays
Kolokacje
set off fireworks
|let off fireworks
|firework display
|firework show
|firework safety
|firework factory
Synonimy
firecracker (Usually smaller and used mainly for loud bangs rather than colorful displays in the sky.)
Antonimy
dud (An explosive device that fails to go off, so it does not produce light or sound as a firework should.)
Tematy
celebrations
|leisure
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definicja
A small thing that explodes in the sky and makes bright lights and loud sounds for fun, usually at parties or festivals.
A small explosive object containing chemicals that burn with bright colors, flashes, and noises, used for entertainment, especially in celebrations.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
2
tűzijáték
A2
Schemat użycia:
a [firework] display; watch the [fireworks]
We went to the river to watch the fireworks after the concert.
Elmentünk a folyóhoz, hogy a koncert után megnézzük a tűzijátékot.
The city's New Year's fireworks could be seen from kilometers away.
A város újévi tűzijátéka kilométerekről is látszott.
Thousands of people gathered in the park for the fireworks.
The fireworks over the harbor lasted almost half an hour.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We will see the fireworks tonight.
Ma este megnézzük a tűzijátékot.
The town has fireworks every New Year.
A városban minden újévkor van tűzijáték.
Many people came to watch the fireworks in the park.
They canceled the fireworks because of the storm.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say "I like to see firework" when they mean the whole show. In this sense, use the plural or an event word: "I like to see fireworks" or "I like the fireworks display."
Znaczenie
public show using many fireworks
Kolokacje
watch the fireworks
|New Year's fireworks
|Independence Day fireworks
|a big fireworks display
|see the fireworks
|city fireworks
Synonimy
fireworks display (A more explicit phrase that clearly emphasizes the organized show aspect rather than individual devices.)
Antonimy
quiet evening (Describes a calm time without loud public celebrations or bright displays.)
Tematy
celebrations
|leisure
|tourism
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definicja
A public show where people set off many fireworks for others to watch.
An organized event or show in which many fireworks are set off as entertainment for an audience.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
INFORMAL
3
balhé
B1
heves vita
B2
Schemat użycia:
there are [fireworks]; expect [fireworks]
There were fireworks at the meeting when the budget cuts were announced.
Nagy balhé volt a megbeszélésen, amikor bejelentették a költségvetési megszorításokat.
If he finds out you lied, there will be fireworks.
Ha megtudja, hogy hazudtál, nagy balhé lesz.
The debate started politely but soon turned into political fireworks.
You could feel the emotional fireworks when the two ex‑partners met again.
Przykłady dla uczących się
There were fireworks when the boss heard the news.
Nagy balhé lett, amikor a főnök meghallotta a hírt.
If she sees this mess, there will be fireworks.
Ha meglátja ezt a rendetlenséget, nagy balhé lesz.
The talk was calm at first, but then there were fireworks.
He enjoys watching the fireworks when other people fight.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think this always means real fireworks in the sky. In informal English, "fireworks" can also mean strong anger or argument, especially in phrases like "there were fireworks" or "there will be fireworks."
Znaczenie
loud, angry argument or trouble
Kolokacje
there were fireworks
|expect fireworks
|cause fireworks
|political fireworks
|emotional fireworks
|fireworks at the meeting
Synonimy
outburst (Focuses more on a sudden release of emotion, not always involving a two‑way argument.)
Antonimy
calm discussion (Emphasizes a quiet, controlled conversation without anger or shouting.)
Tematy
emotions
|relationships
|work
|communication
Definicja
A time when people suddenly get very angry and shout or argue a lot.
An occasion of strong, often noisy anger or conflict between people, especially when it is sudden or dramatic.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
4
bravúr
B2
sziporkázás
C1
Schemat użycia:
[adjective] fireworks; a display of [fireworks]
The play had plenty of verbal fireworks but not much story.
A darabban bőven volt nyelvi sziporkázás, de történet alig.
The pianist's performance was full of musical fireworks.
A zongorista előadása tele volt zenei bravúrokkal.
The debate promised intellectual fireworks but was actually rather slow.
The comedian delivered an hour of comic fireworks that kept everyone laughing.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The singer's show was all fireworks and big dances.
Az énekes műsora csupa látványos elem és nagy táncbetét volt.
The movie has some visual fireworks but a weak story.
A filmben vannak látványos vizuális megoldások, de a története gyenge.
His talk had no fireworks, but the ideas were good.
Fans want more fireworks from the team this season.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical fireworks in the sky. When used with words like "verbal," "intellectual," or "musical," it usually means an exciting or very strong performance, not real explosions.
Znaczenie
brilliant or flashy display of skill
Kolokacje
verbal fireworks
|intellectual fireworks
|musical fireworks
|comic fireworks
|fireworks on stage
Synonimy
showmanship (Stresses the performer’s skill in entertaining an audience, not just the intensity or brilliance of the performance.)
Antonimy
dullness (Suggests a lack of excitement, energy, or interesting ideas.)
Tematy
art
|communication
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definicja
A very exciting and showy performance or use of skill that makes people say "wow."
A highly impressive, energetic, or showy display of skill, creativity, or style, especially in art, music, or speaking.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
firework
IPA
GB/fˈaɪɚwˌɚk/
US/fˈaɪɚwˌɚk/
Sylaby i akcent
fire - work (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (fire)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: firework
- Plural: fireworks
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
fireworks display
1/fˈaɪɚwˌɚks dɪsplˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
public show of fireworks
An organized event where people set off many fireworks so that others can watch and enjoy them.
Przykłady
- The city is hosting a huge fireworks display on New Year's Eve.
- We arrived early to get a good spot for the fireworks display.
- The fireworks display over the lake lasted for twenty minutes.
let off fireworks
1/lˈɛt ˈɔf fˈaɪɚwˌɚks/
fixed phrase
cause fireworks to explode
To make fireworks explode, usually as part of a celebration.
Przykłady
- They let off fireworks in the town square after midnight.
- Many fans let off fireworks outside the stadium.
- You're not allowed to let off fireworks near the hospital.
set off fireworks
1/sˈɛt ˈɔf fˈaɪɚwˌɚks/
fixed phrase
ignite fireworks so they explode
To light fireworks so that they explode and make lights and sounds.
Przykłady
- People were setting off fireworks in the street after the game.
- We usually set off fireworks in the backyard on New Year's Eve.
- It's illegal to set off fireworks in this area without a permit.
there will be fireworks
1/ðˈɛɹ wˈɪl bˈi fˈaɪɚwˌɚks/
idiom
informal
there will be anger and conflict
Used to say that people will become very angry and there will be a big argument or trouble.
Przykłady
- If he finds out you spent that money, there will be fireworks.
- There will be fireworks at the meeting when they hear the new plan.
- Tell her the truth now, or there will be fireworks later.
watch the fireworks
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ðə fˈaɪɚwˌɚks/
idiom
informal
watch others argue or clash
To stay back and look at a big argument or dramatic situation between other people, often because it is interesting or entertaining.
Przykłady
- He just sat back and watched the fireworks as his colleagues argued.
- I'm not getting involved; I'll stay here and watch the fireworks.
- The journalists watched the fireworks between the two candidates on stage.