chop
gb/t͡ʃˈɑp/ us/t͡ʃˈɑp/
A2
Engleză
~ 6300
felaprít, hasogat, összevág, borda, karajszelet, lefarag, kivág, megnyirbál, rácsap, csapkod, rásújt, csapás, baltacsapás, karateütés, pofa, kép, technikai tudás, képesség, tudás, hullámzás
VERB
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to chop [food/wood/etc.] [into pieces]
She chopped the onions and garlic before heating the pan.
Felaprította a hagymát és a fokhagymát, mielőtt felforrósította a serpenyőt.
We spent the afternoon chopping wood for the fireplace.
A délutánt azzal töltöttük, hogy fát hasogattunk a kandallóhoz.
Chop the carrots into small pieces so they cook faster.
He quickly chopped the herbs and sprinkled them over the pasta.
The chef showed us how to safely chop vegetables with a large knife.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Please chop the tomatoes for the salad.
Kérlek, aprítsd fel a paradicsomot a salátához.
My father chopped some wood for the fire.
Apám egy kis fát hasogatott a tűzhöz.
I cut my finger while I was chopping onions.
She chopped the apple into small pieces for the baby.
He uses a big knife to chop the meat.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often use "cut" instead of "chop" in cooking contexts. "Cut" is more general, while "chop" usually suggests making several quick cuts, especially for vegetables, herbs, or wood. Another mistake is saying "chop down" when they only mean making pieces; "chop down" is usually used for trees.
Sens
cut into smaller pieces
Colocații
chop vegetables
|chop onions
|chop wood
|finely chopped
|roughly chopped
|chop into pieces
Sinonime
cut (More general; does not always suggest repeated, heavy blows like "chop".)
|
dice (More specific; usually means cutting food into small cubes.)
Antonime
combine (Opposite in cooking when you bring pieces together instead of cutting them apart.)
Teme
cooking
|daily life
|home
|nature
|daily_life
|food_drink
Definiție
To cut something into small pieces again and again, usually with a knife or axe.
To cut something into smaller pieces with a series of short, sharp blows, especially using a knife, axe, or similar tool.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
2
borda
B2
karajszelet
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a [type of] chop
I ordered a grilled lamb chop with mashed potatoes.
Grillezett báránybordát rendeltem krumplipürével.
The pork chops were cooked perfectly, still juicy in the middle.
A sertéskarajszeletek tökéletesen készültek el, középen még szaftosak maradtak.
Put the chops in the marinade and leave them overnight.
They served thick veal chops with a rich mushroom sauce.
She bought a pack of four pork chops for dinner.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He had a pork chop for lunch.
Ebédre sertéskarajszeletet evett.
We cooked lamb chops on the grill.
Báránybordákat sütöttünk a grillen.
The chop was very soft and tasty.
She put two chops in the pan with oil.
I like my chop with rice and salad.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "chop" with "chopped meat". A "chop" is a whole piece with a bone for one person, while "chopped meat" (or "minced meat") is meat cut into many tiny pieces.
Sens
thick slice of meat with bone
Colocații
pork chop
|lamb chop
|grilled chops
|chop and vegetables
|marinated chops
Sinonime
cutlet (Very similar, but "cutlet" can also be boneless or breaded; "chop" usually has a bone.)
Antonime
steak (Not a true opposite, but a contrasting common meat cut that is usually larger and may not include a rib bone.)
Teme
food
|cooking
|restaurants
|food_drink
Definiție
A small, thick piece of meat with a bone, for one person to eat, usually from a pig, lamb, or calf.
A small, thick piece of meat that usually includes a rib or loin bone, especially from animals like pigs, lambs, or veal.
VERB
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to chop [something] (off/from) / to chop [amount/part] off [something]
The company decided to chop 15% off its marketing budget.
A vállalat úgy döntött, hogy 15%-ot lefarag a marketingköltségvetéséből.
Several scenes were chopped from the final version of the film.
A film végső változatából több jelenetet is kivágtak.
They chopped an hour off the journey by taking a faster route.
The editor chopped the article down to half its original length.
Funding for the project was suddenly chopped after the review.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The school had to chop the sports budget.
Az iskolának meg kellett nyirbálnia a sportköltségvetést.
They chopped ten dollars off the price of the shoes.
Tíz dollárt lefaragtak a cipő árából.
The teacher chopped three pages from the homework.
The director chopped the long scene from the movie.
We need to chop our costs this year.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse literal body-part examples like "chop his head" in normal contexts, which sounds violent or strange. In everyday topics such as money, time, and text, "chop" often has a figurative meaning of reducing or removing, similar to "cut" or "reduce".
Sens
cut off or reduce sharply
Colocații
chop off
|chop away
|chop costs
|chop the budget
|scene was chopped
|chop the price
Sinonime
cut (General word; does not always suggest a large, sudden reduction as strongly as "chop" can in figurative use.)
|
slash (Often used for large reductions in prices or budgets; can sound more dramatic than "chop".)
Antonime
increase (Opposite in contexts where "chop" means to reduce something like budgets or prices.)
Teme
business
|media
|daily life
|work
Definiție
To cut off part of something, or to make something much smaller or less, quickly and suddenly.
To remove a part of something or to reduce it significantly and suddenly, often described as if cutting it away.
VERB
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
to chop [something/someone] / to chop at [something]
He chopped the ball over the net with a sharp wrist movement.
Egy hirtelen csuklómozdulattal átnyeste a labdát a háló fölött.
The fighter chopped at his opponent's neck with the side of his hand.
A harcos a kézélével az ellenfele nyakára sújtott.
She chopped through the ice with a heavy blow from the shovel.
The attacker chopped at the door with an axe until it broke.
With one swift motion, he chopped the branch off the tree.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He chopped the ball and it went high.
Rácsapott a labdára, és az magasra szállt.
The man chopped at the door with an axe.
A férfi baltával csapkodta az ajtót.
She chopped the branch with one hard move.
The fighter chopped his hand down on the board.
He chopped at the rope to cut it.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the pure cutting sense in cooking. In this sense, the focus is on the hitting movement, not on making many small pieces, and it often appears in sports, fighting, or physical action descriptions.
Sens
hit with a sharp downward blow
Colocații
chop the ball
|chop at his neck
|chop the branch
|chop through
|karate chop
Sinonime
strike (More formal and general; "chop" suggests a specific downward, cutting-type motion.)
|
hack (Similar rough cutting motion, but "hack" often sounds less controlled and rougher.)
Antonime
stroke (A gentle, soft movement over something, opposite in force and feel to a "chop".)
Teme
sports
|violence
|martial arts
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To hit something hard with a quick move down, using your hand or something you hold.
To hit something with a short, forceful downward movement of the hand, a tool, or a weapon.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
5
Tipar de utilizare:
a chop to [body part/object]
He knocked the board in half with a single karate chop.
Egyetlen karateütéssel kettétörte a deszkát.
The victim had taken a chop to the back of the head.
Az áldozat egy csapást kapott a tarkójára.
With a powerful chop of the axe, she split the log.
One more chop should be enough to get through the branch.
The fighter dodged the first chop but was caught by the second.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He broke the wood with one strong chop.
Egy erős csapással kettétörte a fadarabot.
The man hit the door with a chop from his axe.
A férfi egy baltacsapással sújtott az ajtóra.
The player gave the ball a light chop.
She hit the board with a quick chop of her hand.
The log fell after a few hard chops.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this with the meat sense of "chop". In this sense, it refers to the action of hitting, not to food. Context with words like "karate", "neck", "axe", or "blow" usually shows that it is the action.
Sens
sharp downward blow
Colocații
a karate chop
|a chop to the neck
|deliver a chop
|with one chop
|a heavy chop
Sinonime
blow (General word for a hit; "chop" specifies a downward cutting-style hit.)
Antonime
caress (A gentle, loving touch, opposite in force and intention to a hard chop.)
Teme
sports
|martial arts
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A quick, hard hit downwards with the hand, an axe, or another tool.
A short, forceful, downward blow made with the hand, an axe, or another heavy tool.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
INFORMAL
6
Tipar de utilizare:
someone's chops
The ball hit him right in the chops.
A labda egyenesen pofán találta.
Wipe that grin off your chops and get back to work.
Töröld le azt a vigyort a pofádról, és menj vissza dolgozni!
The dog sat licking its chops as it watched us eat.
He took a punch square in the chops and stumbled back.
She stuffed the cake into her chops before anyone could stop her.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The ball hit him in the chops.
A labda pofán találta.
He wiped the food off his chops.
Letörölte az ételt a pofájáról.
The dog licked its chops when it saw the meat.
She had cake all over her chops.
He was smiling, a big smile across his chops.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that "chops" here is plural and informal. It is not used in formal writing, and should not replace neutral words like "face" or "cheeks" in serious contexts.
Sens
cheeks and jaw (informal)
Colocații
smack him in the chops
|wipe that smile off your chops
|lick your chops
|fat chops
Sinonime
face (More general and neutral; "chops" is informal and sometimes humorous or slightly rude.)
Antonime
back of the head (A contrasting part of the head, not an exact lexical antonym but opposite location.)
Teme
body
|slang
|humour
|daily_life
Definiție
A slang word for the sides of a person's face, especially the cheeks and jaw, usually said as "chops".
The cheeks and jaw area of a person's face, used mainly in informal expressions and often in the plural "chops".
SUBSTANTIV
C1
INFORMAL
7
Tipar de utilizare:
have (the) chops (to do [something])
You need serious guitar chops to play that solo cleanly.
Komoly gitártudás kell ahhoz, hogy tisztán eljátszd azt a szólót.
The young singer showed off her vocal chops on the live show.
A fiatal énekesnő az élő műsorban megmutatta énekesi képességeit.
He's a great songwriter, but his piano chops aren't quite there yet.
The film gave the actor a chance to demonstrate his dramatic chops.
She clearly has the chops to compete at a professional level.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He has the guitar chops to join the band.
Megvan a gitártudása ahhoz, hogy bekerüljön a zenekarba.
She showed her singing chops on the TV show.
A tévéműsorban megmutatta az énektudását.
I don't have the chops to play this song.
The actor used the role to show his acting chops.
You need real chops to play in this group.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think "chops" here means "jobs" or something physical. In this sense, it is informal and usually used only in music or performance contexts to mean skill.
Sens
high-level skill, especially musical
Colocații
have the chops
|show your chops
|serious chops
|vocal chops
|guitar chops
Sinonime
skills (General word; "chops" is more informal and often suggests impressive, practiced ability.)
|
talent (Focuses more on natural ability, while "chops" often implies hard-earned technique.)
Antonime
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill, opposite to having strong "chops".)
Teme
music
|art
|slang
|ability
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
An informal word (usually "chops") for very good skill, especially when you play music or perform.
Informal, usually plural. Technical skill and ability, especially in playing music or in a performance-based art.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
8
hullámzás
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
in/into the chop
The small boat bounced uncomfortably in the afternoon chop.
A kis hajó kényelmetlenül bukdácsolt a délutáni szaggatott hullámzásban.
By midday a stiff breeze had kicked up some chop on the lake.
Délre az élénk szél némi szaggatott hullámzást keltett a tavon.
We slowed down as we hit the chop near the mouth of the harbor.
In heavy chop, it's easy for beginners to feel seasick.
Surfers waited just beyond the chop for the bigger sets to roll in.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The wind made a lot of chop on the sea.
A szél erős, szaggatott hullámzást keltett a tengeren.
The boat moved up and down in the chop.
A csónak fel-le mozgott a hullámzásban.
We went slowly because there was heavy chop.
There was no chop on the lake; it was very calm.
The small ship shook when it hit the chop.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse "chop" with "shock" or think it always means cutting. In water or sailing contexts, "chop" is a noun for small rough waves, not an action.
Sens
short, rough waves on water
Colocații
in the chop
|heavy chop
|light chop
|through the chop
|chop on the water
Sinonime
choppy water (Very close in meaning; describes the same rough, uneven water surface.)
Antonime
calm (Describes water that is flat and smooth, opposite to water with chop.)
Teme
nature
|sailing
|weather
|travel
Definiție
Small, uneven waves that make the water rough, often because of wind.
Short, irregular waves that make the surface of water rough, especially in wind, often referred to as "the chop".
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
chop
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɑp/
US/t͡ʃˈɑp/
Silabe și accent
chop (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (chop)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: chop
- Plural: chops
Verb
- Base: chop
- 3rd Person Singular: chops
- Present Participle: chopping
- Past: chopped
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
chops
noun
chopping
verb
chopped
verb
Related words
chopper
noun
Advanced or less common
choppy
adjective
Aspecte importante
- Irregular present participle: chopping Verb
- Irregular past: chopped Verb
Expresii
chop and change
1/t͡ʃˈɑp ˈænd t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
idiom
keep changing ideas or plans
To change your mind, plans, or actions again and again, so that nothing stays the same for long.
Exemple
- The company keeps chopping and changing its strategy, which confuses employees.
- If you chop and change your plans every week, people will stop trusting you.
- They chopped and changed the design so often that the project was delayed.
chop chop
1/t͡ʃˈɑp t͡ʃˈɑp/
idiom
informal
hurry up; move quickly
Used to tell someone to hurry and do something more quickly.
Exemple
- Come on, chop chop, we're going to be late!
- Chop chop, kids, we need to leave in five minutes.
- The coach clapped his hands and shouted, "Chop chop!" to the team.
chop down
1/t͡ʃˈɑp dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
cut a tree so it falls
To cut through the bottom of a tree so that it falls to the ground.
Exemple
- They chopped down the old tree in the backyard.
- It took him an hour to chop down the big pine.
- Many trees were chopped down to build the new road.
chop off
1/t͡ʃˈɑp ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
cut off a part
To cut off a part of something, usually using a knife, axe, or other sharp tool.
Exemple
- He accidentally chopped off the end of his finger.
- The barber chopped off most of his long hair.
- Chop off the rotten part of the branch and throw it away.
chop up
1/t͡ʃˈɑp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
cut into many small pieces
To cut something into many small pieces, usually for cooking or for easier use.
Exemple
- Chop up the onions before you add them to the pan.
- He chopped up the old branches for firewood.
- She quickly chopped up some fruit for the kids.
get the chop
1/ɡˈɛt ðə t͡ʃˈɑp/
idiom
informal
be dismissed or cancelled
To lose your job, or for something (like a plan or show) to be cancelled or stopped.
Exemple
- Three underperforming players are expected to get the chop this season.
- The show got the chop after just six episodes.
- Programs with low ratings usually get the chop quickly.
give someone the chop
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə t͡ʃˈɑp/
idiom
informal
dismiss or get rid of someone
To remove someone from their job, or to suddenly end a relationship with them.
Exemple
- After months of poor results, the club finally gave the manager the chop.
- She gave him the chop after he forgot her birthday again.
- Several staff members were given the chop during the latest round of cuts.
have the chops
1/hˈæv ðə t͡ʃˈɑps/
idiom
informal
have the ability or skill
To have the skill and ability needed to do something that is difficult, especially in music or performance.
Exemple
- She definitely has the chops to sing that song.
- He has the chops to play in a professional orchestra.
- You need real chops to write code at that level.
karate chop
1/kɚˈɑti t͡ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase
martial arts hit with hand
A fast, strong hit in which you bring the side of your hand down onto something, used in martial arts like karate.
Exemple
- He broke the board with a karate chop.
- The actor dodged the karate chop and counterattacked.
- She practiced her karate chops on the padded target.
lamb chop
1/lˈæm t͡ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase
single portion of lamb with bone
A small piece of lamb with a bone, for one person to eat, usually cut from the rib.
Exemple
- He ordered lamb chops and a side salad.
- The restaurant is famous for its grilled lamb chop.
- She marinated the lamb chops overnight in garlic and herbs.
lick your chops
1/lˈɪk jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈɑps/
idiom
informal
show eager desire, often for food
To show that you really want something, especially food, sometimes literally by licking your mouth.
Exemple
- The dog sat by the table, licking its chops.
- Investors were licking their chops at the chance to buy cheap shares.
- The kids were licking their chops as the cake came out of the oven.
pork chop
1/pˈɔɹk t͡ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase
single portion of pork with bone
A small piece of pork with a bone, for one person to eat, usually cut from the rib or loin.
Exemple
- We had pork chops with apples for dinner.
- She fried the pork chop in a little butter.
- The menu includes a grilled pork chop with vegetables.
show your chops
1/ʃˈoʊ jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈɑps/
idiom
informal
demonstrate your skill
To clearly show how skilled you are, especially in music, acting, or another performance.
Exemple
- This solo is your chance to show your chops.
- The audition let her show her chops to the director.
- He really showed his chops in the final scene.
bust someone's chops
1/bˈʌst sˈʌmwˌʌnz t͡ʃˈɑps/
idiom
informal
Annoy someone with criticism or nagging
to bother someone by telling them what they did wrong or pushing them to do something, often again and again and sometimes as a joke
Exemple
- Quit busting my chops; I said I’d finish it by Friday.
- He likes to bust your chops, but he doesn’t mean anything by it.
- My boss has been busting my chops about the report all week.
bust someone's chops
2/bˈʌst sˈʌmwˌʌnz t͡ʃˈɑps/
idiom
slang
bother or pressure someone
To keep criticizing, pushing, or annoying someone, often in a playful or complaining way.
Exemple
- My boss has been busting my chops all week about this report.
- I'm not trying to bust your chops; I just want you to do your best.
- They love to bust each other's chops, but it's all in good fun.