convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
Inglês
~ 2400
átalakít, konvertál, megtérít, megnyer, megtért, áttért személy, átvált, átszámít
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to convert [something] into [something else]
The factory was converted into a museum.
A gyárat múzeummá alakították át.
You can convert this file into a PDF.
Ezt a fájlt PDF-be tudod konvertálni.
They converted the old warehouse into apartments.
The program converts text into speech.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I converted the money into dollars.
Átváltottam a pénzt dollárra.
We converted the garage into a small room.
A garázst egy kis szobává alakítottuk át.
She converted the video to a smaller file.
The app converts words into pictures.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
Significado
Change into a different form
Colocações
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
Sinónimos
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
Antónimos
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
Temas
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To change something into a different form or system.
To cause something to change from one form, system, or use to another.
VERBO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
Utazásai során áttért a buddhizmusra.
They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
Megpróbálták megnyerni a barátaikat a politikai ügyüknek.
Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She converted her friend to her religion.
Megtérítette a barátját a saját vallására.
He converted many people to his ideas.
Sok embert megnyert az eszméinek.
They converted the villagers to their faith.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
Significado
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
Colocações
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
Sinónimos
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
Antónimos
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
Temas
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
Definição
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
To cause someone to change their religious faith, political views, or other strongly held beliefs.
NOME
B2
3
megtért
B2
As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
Frissen megtértként nagyon lelkes volt új hite iránt.
The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
A szervezet szeretettel fogadta az új megtérteket.
He is a convert to vegetarianism.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She is a convert to this religion.
Ő erre a vallásra tért át.
He is a new convert in our group.
Ő a csoportunk egyik újonnan megtért tagja.
They are converts to our ideas.
Significado
Person who changed beliefs
Colocações
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
Sinónimos
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
Antónimos
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
Temas
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
A person who has changed their religious faith, political views, or other strongly held beliefs.
VERBO
A2
TECHNICAL
4
Padrão de uso:
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
You need to convert inches into centimeters for this project.
A projekthez a hüvelykben megadott értékeket centiméterre kell átváltanod.
The bank will convert your dollars into yen.
A bank átváltja a dollárjaidat jenre.
This tool converts Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I converted 10 dollars into euros.
Átváltottam 10 dollárt euróra.
She converted the length from meters to feet.
Átszámította a hosszúságot méterről lábra.
We converted pounds into kilograms.
Significado
Change units or currency
Colocações
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
Sinónimos
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
Antónimos
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
Temas
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
Definição
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
To change a measurement from one unit to another, or money from one currency to another.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
Sílabas e acento
con - vert (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
Família de palavras
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Expressões
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
Exemplos
- They converted the spare room into an office.
- Water can be converted into steam when heated.
convert to
1/kˈɑnvɚt tə/
phrasal verb
Adopt new belief/system
To begin using a new belief, religion, method, or system.
Exemplos
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.