handy
gb/hˈændi/ us/hˈændi/
B1
Inglês
~ 7400
praktikus, hasznos, jól jön, ügyes kezű, ügyes, közel, közeli, kéznél, elég nagy, jelentős, jó, számottevő, szép, tetemes, jól irányítható, könnyen kezelhető
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is handy for [activity]
This is a really handy app for tracking your expenses.
Ez egy igazán praktikus alkalmazás a kiadásaid nyomon követésére.
A small screwdriver is always handy for fixing loose screws.
A kilazult csavarok meghúzásához mindig jól jön egy kis csavarhúzó.
The website has a handy list of local restaurants.
That shortcut is handy if you're in a hurry.
It's handy to have all your passwords stored in one secure place.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This knife is very handy in the kitchen.
Ez a kés nagyon praktikus a konyhában.
A map is handy when you travel to a new city.
Egy térkép jól jön, amikor új városba utazol.
That website is handy for learning new words.
A small bag is handy for short trips.
This tool is handy for small home jobs.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "helpful" when they mean "handy". "Helpful" usually talks about people or advice that gives support, while "handy" usually talks about objects, tools, or features that are convenient or easy to use.
Significado
useful or convenient to have
Colocações
handy tool
|handy feature
|really handy
|very handy
|handy guide
|handy tip
Sinónimos
useful (Most general word; does not suggest nearness or convenience as strongly as "handy".)
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convenient (Focuses more on ease and saving time; very close in meaning to "handy".)
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practical (Stresses being sensible and good for real-world use, not just ease.)
Antónimos
useless (Describes something that has no use or value, the opposite of being handy.)
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inconvenient (Opposite in terms of causing difficulty or wasting time instead of saving it.)
Temas
daily life
|practical
|core_vocabulary
Definição
useful or easy to use, especially because it is simple or close to you
Very useful or convenient, especially because it is easy to use or easy to get when needed.
B2
2
ügyes kezű
B1
ügyes
A2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is handy with [tool/task]
My dad is really handy with cars and does all the repairs himself.
Apám nagyon ért az autókhoz, és minden javítást maga végez el.
If you're handy around the house, you can save a lot of money on repairs.
Ha ügyes kezű vagy a ház körül, sok pénzt megspórolhatsz a javításokon.
We need someone who is handy with computers to fix this network problem.
She's pretty handy with a sewing machine and makes her own clothes.
He turned out to be very handy with power tools during the renovation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My brother is handy with a hammer.
A fivérem ügyesen bánik a kalapáccsal.
She is handy around the house and can fix many things.
Ügyes kezű a ház körül, és sok mindent meg tud javítani.
We need a handy person to help with small jobs.
He is handy with computers and can fix mine.
If you are handy, you can do your own repairs.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "helpful" or "kind". "Handy" in this sense does not describe personality; it describes practical skill with tools or tasks.
Significado
skilled at practical or repair work
Colocações
handy with tools
|handy around the house
|quite handy
|pretty handy
|handy DIY person
Sinónimos
skilful (General word for having skill; does not specifically highlight hands or practical repairs.)
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good with your hands (Informal phrase; very close in meaning, emphasizes manual ability.)
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practical (Stresses being good at doing real-world tasks, not just theory.)
Antónimos
clumsy (Suggests poor coordination and often breaking or dropping things, the opposite of being handy with tools.)
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unskilled (Lacks ability or training for practical tasks.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|home
Definição
good at making or fixing things with your hands
Skilled at practical tasks, especially using your hands to repair, build, or make things.
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
[place/thing] is handy for [place/purpose]
The hotel is very handy for the airport.
A szálloda nagyon közel van a repülőtérhez.
Our new office is handy to the train station.
Az új irodánk közel van a vasútállomáshoz.
There's a supermarket handy if you need groceries.
The apartment is handy for the city centre and the park.
Is there a pharmacy handy, or do we need to drive?
Exemplos para aprendentes
My house is handy for the bus stop.
A házam közel van a buszmegállóhoz.
The school is handy to my home.
Az iskola közel van az otthonomhoz.
This café is handy if you work nearby.
The bank is handy, just across the street.
The park is handy for my children.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "handy from" instead of "handy for" or "handy to". In modern English, "handy for the station" or "handy to the station" are more natural.
Significado
nearby or easy to get to
Colocações
handy location
|handy for shops
|handy for public transport
|nice and handy
|handy to the station
Sinónimos
nearby (Focuses only on distance; does not itself suggest convenience as strongly as "handy".)
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conveniently located (Highlights both nearness and suitability for a purpose, often in ads or descriptions.)
Antónimos
far (Simple opposite in terms of physical distance.)
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remote (Far away and hard to reach, the opposite of being handy for shops or transport.)
Temas
travel
|daily life
|daily_life
Definição
near to you and easy to go to or use
Located close by and therefore easy to reach or use.
B1
4
kéznél
B1
Padrão de uso:
to keep [something] handy
Keep a notebook handy so you can write down ideas.
Tarts kéznél egy jegyzetfüzetet, hogy le tudd írni az ötleteidet.
I always keep some cash handy for emergencies.
Vészhelyzet esetére mindig tartok kéznél némi készpénzt.
Have your passport handy when you get to the check-in desk.
She keeps a flashlight handy in case the power goes out.
Make sure you have your login details handy before the meeting starts.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I keep a pen handy on my desk.
Az íróasztalomon mindig tartok kéznél egy tollat.
Please have your ticket handy at the door.
Kérjük, tartsa kéznél a jegyét a bejáratnál.
He keeps his keys handy in his bag.
Keep your phone handy while you wait for my call.
I always have water handy when I exercise.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "keep handy a pen" instead of the more natural "keep a pen handy" or "have a pen handy." The adjective usually comes after the noun in this pattern.
Significado
kept nearby and ready to use
Colocações
keep [something] handy
|have [something] handy
|keep a pen handy
|keep your phone handy
|keep cash handy
Sinónimos
accessible (Focuses on being easy to get or reach; can also be abstract (e.g. information).)
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ready (Focuses on being prepared for use, not only physical nearness.)
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available (General word for being able to be used; does not always imply physical closeness.)
Antónimos
out of reach (Describes something you cannot easily get to, opposite of being handy.)
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unavailable (Opposite in terms of not being able to use or get something when you need it.)
Temas
daily life
|organization
|daily_life
Definição
kept near you so you can use it quickly
Kept close at hand so that it can be used quickly when needed.
C1
INFORMAL
5
Padrão de uso:
a handy [sum/lead/margin]
They walked away with a handy sum of money after selling the business.
Our team has built up a handy lead at the top of the table.
We finished the project with a handy margin of time before the deadline.
The company reported a handy profit in the last quarter.
She saved a handy amount over the last few years.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The team has a handy lead at half-time.
He saved a handy sum before he moved.
We finished with a handy margin of time.
She won by a handy number of points.
They made a handy profit last year.
Erro comum:
Learners may misunderstand this as the basic "useful" meaning. In sports or money news, "a handy lead" or "a handy sum" usually means a fairly large or comfortable amount, not that it is "useful."
Significado
fairly large or comfortable amount
Colocações
a handy lead
|a handy win
|a handy sum of money
|a handy margin
Sinónimos
decent (Informal; suggests an amount is good or satisfactory.)
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healthy (Informal; often used for a good-sized amount or lead, similar tone to this sense of "handy".)
Antónimos
slight (Describes a very small amount or lead, opposite of a handy one.)
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narrow (Often used of leads or margins that are small and not comfortable.)
Temas
numbers
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definição
quite big or good in amount, not small
Fairly large, good, or comfortable in size or amount, especially more than you need but not extreme.
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Padrão de uso:
[vehicle/boat] is handy to [sail/drive/handle]
The boat is small and handy, ideal for sailing in narrow channels.
A hajó kicsi és jól irányítható, ideális a keskeny csatornákban való vitorlázáshoz.
Skippers like this model because it's very handy in strong winds.
A kormányosok azért kedvelik ezt a modellt, mert erős szélben is könnyen kezelhető.
The new dinghy is surprisingly handy, even for beginners.
A handy yacht is much safer in crowded harbors.
This design is particularly handy under sail in rough weather.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This small boat is very handy to sail.
Ezzel a kis hajóval nagyon könnyű vitorlázni.
The new kayak is light and handy on the water.
Az új kajak könnyű és jól kezelhető a vízen.
A handy boat is good for a new sailor.
The ship is not very handy in strong wind.
This model is handy in a small harbor.
Significado
easy to steer or handle
Colocações
handy little boat
|handy under sail
|a handy yacht
|handy in rough seas
Sinónimos
maneuverable (More formal/technical; strongly associated with how easily something can be turned or positioned.)
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responsive (Focuses on reacting quickly and accurately to control inputs.)
Antónimos
unmanageable (Cannot be easily controlled or handled, especially in difficult conditions.)
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cumbersome (Large and difficult to move or control smoothly.)
Temas
transport
|sports
|transportation
Definição
easy to move and control, especially a boat or vehicle
Easy to handle or control, especially referring to a boat, ship, or sometimes a vehicle.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
handy
IPA
GB/hˈændi/
US/hˈændi/
Sílabas e acento
handy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (handy)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: handy
- Comparative: handier
- Superlative: handiest
Família de palavras
Expressões
be handy with [something]
1/bˈi hˈændi wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
skilled at using something
to be good at using a particular tool or doing a type of practical work
Exemplos
- He's very handy with a paintbrush.
- You can tell she's handy with computers.
- We need someone who is handy with a wrench.
come in handy
1/kˈʌm ˈɪn hˈændi/
idiom
prove useful when needed
to be useful at some time, especially in a special or future situation
Exemplos
- Keep this number; it might come in handy later.
- A basic first-aid kit can come in handy on long trips.
- Her language skills came in handy when they got lost in Tokyo.
have [something] handy
1/hˈæv sˈʌmθɪŋ hˈændi/
fixed phrase
have something close and ready
to have something near you so you can use it quickly
Exemplos
- Do you have a pen handy?
- Have your ticket handy when you reach the door.
- I always have my phone handy in case of emergencies.
keep [something] handy
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ hˈændi/
fixed phrase
keep something near and ready
to keep something close to you so you can use it quickly when you need it
Exemplos
- Keep your ID handy when you go through security.
- I always keep a flashlight handy in the car.
- You should keep some snacks handy for the kids.