tangible
gb/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl/ us/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 6900
kézzelfogható, megfogható, konkrét, érzékelhető, tárgyi eszköz, kézzelfogható javak, kézzelfogható tényező
B2
1
megfogható
B1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is tangible / tangible [noun]
Unlike an online service, a printed book is a tangible product you can hold in your hands.
Az online szolgáltatással ellentétben a nyomtatott könyv kézzelfogható termék, amelyet kézbe lehet venni.
The museum lets visitors handle tangible pieces of history, such as old tools and coins.
A múzeumban a látogatók kézbe vehetik a történelem kézzelfogható darabjait, például régi szerszámokat és érméket.
Virtual reality tries to copy the feeling of a tangible world, but you still cannot truly touch anything.
She wanted a tangible gift, not just a promise written in a message.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This toy is tangible; you can touch it.
Ez a játék kézzelfogható: meg lehet érinteni.
The ring is a tangible sign of their love.
A gyűrű szerelmük kézzelfogható jele.
Air is real, but it does not feel very tangible in your hand.
A table is a tangible thing in the room.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "tangible" for anything that feels "emotionally real" (for example, *a tangible story*). For physical objects, "tangible" is fine, but for strong emotions we more often say "real", "deep", or "strong" rather than "tangible".
Significado
that can be touched physically
Colocações
tangible object
|tangible item
|tangible surface
|tangible world
Sinónimos
physical (Neutral and very common; focuses simply on being made of matter, not on touch specifically.)
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material (Stresses being made of matter; slightly more formal and often contrasts with spiritual or mental things.)
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palpable (More formal; strongly emphasizes that something can be felt, especially by touch.)
Antónimos
intangible (Describes things that cannot be touched or do not have a physical form.)
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abstract (Focuses on ideas and concepts that do not have a physical form.)
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Real and physical, so you can touch it.
Having a physical form that can be perceived by touch; not merely imagined or abstract.
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
tangible [result/benefit/effect]
The new policy has brought tangible benefits to low-income families.
Az új intézkedés kézzelfogható előnyöket hozott az alacsony jövedelmű családoknak.
After months of training, she finally began to see tangible improvements in her performance.
Hónapokig tartó edzés után végre kézzelfogható javulást tapasztalt a teljesítményében.
There was no tangible evidence connecting the suspect to the crime scene.
Investors want to see tangible results before putting more money into the project.
The charity’s work has had a tangible impact on child nutrition in the region.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The project gave us tangible results, not just nice words.
A projekt kézzelfogható eredményeket hozott, nem csak szép szavakat.
People want tangible benefits from the new law.
Az emberek kézzelfogható előnyöket várnak az új törvénytől.
We need tangible evidence before we can believe this story.
After a year of study, he felt a tangible change in his English.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "tangible" with "touching" or "moving" and say things like *a tangible movie* when they mean it made them feel strong emotions. In this sense, "tangible" is used for results, benefits, effects, or evidence that are clearly real or measurable, not just emotionally strong.
Significado
clear, real, and noticeable
Colocações
tangible benefits
|tangible results
|tangible evidence
|tangible impact
|tangible progress
Sinónimos
concrete (Often used for examples or plans that are specific and practical, not general or theoretical.)
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definite (Emphasizes being clearly decided or certain, less about being measurable.)
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real (Very general; can suggest that something is not imagined or fake, but is less formal than "tangible".)
Antónimos
vague (Opposite in that it is not clear or specific.)
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theoretical (Opposite in that it exists mainly as an idea, not yet in real-world results.)
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abstract (Opposite in that it refers to general ideas, not clear, concrete results or effects.)
Temas
business
|law
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
So clear and real that you can easily see, feel, or measure it.
Clear, definite, and real enough to be measured, clearly felt, or easily noticed, rather than only existing in theory or in words.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
[someone] focuses on the tangibles
The company has strong tangibles, like factories and equipment, but its brand is still weak.
A cég jelentős tárgyi eszközállománnyal rendelkezik, például gyárakkal és berendezésekkel, de a márkája még gyenge.
Coaches say that leadership and confidence are intangibles that matter just as much as the tangibles on the field.
Az edzők szerint a vezetői képesség és az önbizalom olyan megfoghatatlan tényezők, amelyek éppolyan fontosak, mint a pályán mérhető, kézzelfogható adottságok.
Investors look beyond the tangibles and consider relationships and trust as well.
Exemplos para aprendentes
They counted the tangibles, such as cars and machines.
Összeszámolták a kézzelfogható javakat, például az autókat és a gépeket.
In this game, speed and size are the tangibles; team spirit is an intangible.
Ebben a játékban a gyorsaság és a testméret a kézzelfogható tényezők; a csapatszellem megfoghatatlan tényező.
He has all the tangibles to be a great player, like height and strength.
Erro comum:
Learners may not recognize "tangibles" as a noun and think it is a mistake for the adjective. In business or sports talk, "tangibles" is a normal plural noun that means physical things or clear, measurable qualities.
Significado
physical thing or asset
Colocações
the tangibles and intangibles
|focus on the tangibles
|measure the tangibles
Sinónimos
physical things (Very clear learner-friendly phrase; less formal than "tangibles".)
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material assets (Business-style phrase that focuses on valuable physical property.)
Antónimos
intangibles (Covers non-physical factors such as reputation, team spirit, or brand value, contrasted with "tangibles".)
Temas
business
|sports
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A real, physical thing, often counted as an asset, not an idea or feeling.
Something that has physical form and can be touched, especially when considered as a kind of asset or factor, often contrasted with intangible things such as ideas or reputation.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
tangible
IPA
GB/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl/
US/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl/
Sílabas e acento
tan - gible (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (tan)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: tangible
Noun
- Base: tangible
- Plural: tangibles
Família de palavras
Forms
tangibles
noun
Core family
tangibly
adverb
tangibility
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressões
tangible benefits
1/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl bˈɛnəfɪts/
fixed phrase
clear and measurable advantages
Benefits that you can clearly see or measure, such as more money, time saved, or better health.
Exemplos
- The new system offers tangible benefits, including faster service and lower costs.
- Employees want to see tangible benefits from working overtime.
tangible evidence
1/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
physical or clearly real proof
Evidence that is very clear and real, often something you can see or touch, not just a guess or feeling.
Exemplos
- The police had no tangible evidence to hold him, so they let him go.
- Scientists say there is now tangible evidence that the climate is changing.
tangible results
1/tˈænd͡ʒɪbəl ɹɪzˈʌlts/
fixed phrase
clear and measurable outcomes
Results that are easy to see or measure, not just promises or plans.
Exemplos
- After a few weeks of exercise, she started to see tangible results.
- The project has not yet produced tangible results, so funding may be cut.