filth
gb/fˈɪlθ/ us/fˈɪlθ/
B2
Inglês
~ 10000
mocsok, szenny, erkölcsi fertő, romlottság, szemét, zsernyák
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
mocsok
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
thick layer of dirt or grime
Colocações
covered in filth
|caked in filth
|clean up the filth
|the stench of filth
|filth and grime
Sinônimos
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'.)
Antônimos
cleanliness (Refers to the state of being clean and free from dirt, which is the opposite of being covered in filth.)
Temas
daily life
|home
|health
|daily_life
|housing
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
offensive or pornographic material
Colocações
watching filth online
|turn off this filth
|pornographic filth
|spread hateful filth
|ban this filth
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
wholesomeness (Describes content that is clean, healthy, and morally positive, the opposite of what someone calling it 'filth' would mean.)
Temas
media
|morality
|law
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
3
romlottság
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
extreme moral corruption or ugliness
Colocações
the filth of corruption
|moral filth
|political filth
|clean up the filth in [organization]
|swim in filth and lies
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
integrity (Describes honesty and strong moral principles, the opposite of the moral filth being criticized.)
Temas
morality
|society
|politics
|relationships
|law
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
VULGAR
4
szemét
A2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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."
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
insult for disgusting or worthless people
Colocações
you are filth
|treat [someone] like filth
|these people are filth
|get this filth out of here
|call them filth
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
decent person (Describes someone seen as good and respectable, which is the opposite of calling them 'filth'.)
Temas
insults
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
SLANG
5
zsernyák
C1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
British slang for the police
Colocações
run from the filth
|the filth turned up
|watch out for the filth
|the filth are everywhere
|shouting at the filth
Sinônimos
cops (General informal word for police; 'the filth' is more hostile and specifically British slang.)
Antônimos
civilians (Ordinary people who are not police; in contexts where 'the filth' refers to police, civilians are the contrasting group.)
Temas
law
|british_english
|communication
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
filth
AFI
GB/fˈɪlθ/
US/fˈɪlθ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
filth (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (filth)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: filth
- Plural: filth
Família de palavras
Core family
filthy
adjective B1
Related words
filthiness
noun
filthily
adverb
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.