twinkle
gb/twˈɪŋkəl/ us/twˈɪŋkəl/
B1
Engleză
~ 9600
pislákol, csillog, felcsillan, fényvillanás, csillanás, csillogás, repked, fürgén mozog, pillanat, szempillantás
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] twinkles
The stars twinkled above the quiet village.
A csillagok pislákoltak a csendes falu fölött.
Tiny fairy lights twinkled along the garden fence.
Apró fényfüzérek fényei pislákoltak a kerti kerítés mentén.
Far out at sea, a single ship’s lantern twinkled in the distance.
Frost on the grass twinkled in the early morning sun.
At night you could see the town lights twinkling in the valley below.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The stars twinkle in the night sky.
A csillagok pislákolnak az éjszakai égen.
Small lights twinkled on the Christmas tree.
Apró fények pislákoltak a karácsonyfán.
Snow on the roof twinkled in the sun.
We saw a light twinkling on the mountain.
Many windows twinkled in the dark city.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "twinkle" with "tinkle". "Twinkle" is about light, while "tinkle" is about a small, light sound, like a bell or glass.
Sens
shine with small quick flashes
Colocații
twinkling stars
|stars twinkle
|twinkling lights
|city lights twinkle
|twinkle in the sky
Sinonime
sparkle (Often suggests many bright points of light, sometimes stronger or more lively than a gentle twinkle.)
|
glisten (Emphasizes light shining on a wet or smooth surface, not specifically small repeated flashes.)
Antonime
darken (Describes becoming dark or losing light, the opposite of shining with small flashes.)
Teme
nature
|visual
|weather
|science
Definiție
To shine with many small, quick lights, like stars in the night sky.
To shine with many small, brief flashes of light, often appearing to go brighter and dimmer in a gentle way.
VERB
B2
2
csillog
B1
felcsillan
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone]'s eyes twinkle (with [emotion])
Her eyes twinkled with amusement as she listened to the story.
Derűsen csillogott a szeme, miközben a történetet hallgatta.
He didn’t say anything, but his eyes twinkled with pride.
Nem mondott semmit, de büszkeségtől csillogott a szeme.
Grandpa’s eyes twinkled with mischief when he suggested we skip bedtime.
The teacher’s eyes twinkled kindly as she handed back the test papers.
A secret seemed to make his eyes twinkle with excitement.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Her eyes twinkled when she saw the gift.
Felcsillant a szeme, amikor meglátta az ajándékot.
His eyes twinkled with a happy smile.
Boldogan mosolygott, és csillogott a szeme.
The old man’s eyes twinkled with joy.
The child’s eyes twinkled when he ate the cake.
My father’s eyes twinkled when he told the joke.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes try to say *"his face twinkled"* when they mean the person looked happy. Usually, only the **eyes** are said to twinkle; for the whole face you can say "his face lit up" or "she smiled brightly."
Sens
eyes shining with feeling
Colocații
eyes twinkled
|twinkling eyes
|twinkle with amusement
|twinkle with mischief
|twinkle with laughter
Sinonime
sparkle (Very close in meaning, but can sound a bit stronger or more excited than a gentle twinkle.)
|
gleam (Suggests a sudden clear shine that may be sharper or more intense than a twinkle.)
Antonime
dull (Eyes that look dull have no light or liveliness and show no emotion, the opposite of twinkling eyes.)
Teme
emotions
|communication
|visual
|body
Definiție
When a person’s eyes shine a little and quickly because they feel happy, amused, or kind.
Of a person’s eyes, to shine briefly and gently in a way that shows amusement, pleasure, or another emotion.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
fényvillanás
B2
csillanás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a twinkle of [light]
A single twinkle on the horizon told us another ship was out at sea.
Egyetlen fényvillanás a láthatáron elárulta, hogy egy másik hajó is kint van a tengeren.
There wasn’t a twinkle of starlight in the cloudy sky.
A felhős égen egyetlen csillanásnyi csillagfény sem látszott.
Only the occasional twinkle from a passing car broke the darkness.
She saw the twinkle of a candle through the window.
The first twinkle of dawn showed above the hills.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I saw a twinkle from a far house.
Egy fényvillanást láttam egy távoli ház felől.
There was not a twinkle of light in the room.
Egy csillanásnyi fény sem volt a szobában.
A small twinkle came from the phone screen.
We followed the twinkle of a lamp in the dark.
I watched the twinkle of stars over the city.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse "twinkle" for any light. A "twinkle" is usually small, brief, and often distant. For stronger or steady light, "shine" or "glow" is more natural.
Sens
small brief flash of light
Colocații
a faint twinkle
|a distant twinkle
|the twinkle of stars
|a little twinkle
|a soft twinkle
Sinonime
glimmer (Often suggests a weak, unsteady light, not always as brief or point-like as a twinkle.)
|
sparkle (Can refer to a stronger or more continuous bright shining than a single twinkle.)
Antonime
darkness (The complete absence of light, the opposite of even a small flash like a twinkle.)
Teme
nature
|visual
|science
Definiție
A small, quick light that shines for a very short time, like a star far away.
A small, brief flash or flicker of light, especially from a distant or weak light source such as a star.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
4
csillogás
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a twinkle in [someone]'s eye
He answered with a twinkle in his eye that made everyone laugh.
Olyan huncut csillogással a szemében válaszolt, hogy mindenki nevetni kezdett.
There was a mischievous twinkle in her eyes as she planned the surprise.
Huncut csillogás volt a szemében, miközben a meglepetést tervezte.
The old woman still had a bright twinkle in her eye when she spoke of her childhood.
I could see a proud twinkle in my mother’s eyes at the ceremony.
His kindly twinkle made the children feel safe.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The teacher had a twinkle in her eye.
A tanárnő szeme huncutul csillogott.
I saw a happy twinkle in his eyes.
Boldog csillogást láttam a szemében.
Grandpa spoke with a twinkle in his eye.
There was a small twinkle in her eyes when she smiled.
He looked at me with a warm twinkle in his eyes.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes translate directly from their language and say things like *"a light in his eyes"* when they want this fixed English phrase. The common English expression is "a twinkle in his/her eye."
Sens
shining, expressive look in eyes
Colocații
a twinkle in his eye
|with a twinkle in her eye
|mischievous twinkle
|kindly twinkle
|a little twinkle
Sinonime
sparkle (Very similar, but can sound a bit stronger or more energetic than a gentle twinkle in the eyes.)
|
gleam (Can suggest a more intense or sometimes sharper look than the soft warmth of a twinkle.)
Antonime
blank look (A face or eyes that show no feeling, the opposite of an expressive twinkle.)
Teme
emotions
|communication
|visual
|body
Definiție
A small light in someone’s eyes that shows they feel happy, kind, or playful.
A brief, gentle shine or light in someone’s eyes that shows amusement, affection, mischief, or another warm emotion.
VERB
C1
LITERARY
5
repked
B2
fürgén mozog
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[body part] twinkles across/over [something]
Her feet twinkled across the stage in perfect time to the music.
Csak úgy repkedett a lába végig a színpadon, tökéletesen a zene ütemére.
The pianist’s fingers twinkled over the keys in a blur of motion.
A zongorista ujjai repkedtek a billentyűkön, szinte elmosódva a gyors mozgástól.
Tiny fish twinkled around the diver’s mask before darting away.
His toes twinkled in an effortless, playful dance.
Fireflies twinkled and darted above the grass, their movements too quick to follow.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Her feet twinkled across the floor.
A lába fürgén mozgott a padlón.
His fingers twinkled over the piano keys.
Ujjai repkedtek a zongorabillentyűkön.
The dancer’s toes twinkled in the bright light.
Tiny lights seemed to twinkle and move around us.
Small fish twinkled quickly around the boat.
Greșeală frecventă:
This use is quite literary. Learners may try to use it in everyday speech where more common verbs like "move fast," "dance," or "run" sound more natural.
Sens
move quickly and lightly
Colocații
twinkling feet
|twinkling toes
|fingers twinkled
|twinkling across the floor
|toes twinkled
Sinonime
dart (Emphasizes sudden, fast movement from one place to another, not the many small light steps of a twinkle.)
|
dance (Often used generally for rhythmic movement; "twinkle" suggests something lighter and quicker.)
Antonime
plod (Means to walk slowly and heavily, the opposite of light, quick twinkling movement.)
Teme
movement
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To move very fast and lightly, in many small, quick moves.
To move quickly and lightly with many small, rapid motions, so that the movement seems to flicker or dance.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
LITERARY
6
pillanat
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
in a twinkle
The street emptied in a twinkle as the storm began.
Az utca egy szempillantás alatt kiürült, amikor kitört a vihar.
With that, he was gone in a twinkle.
Ezzel egy szempillantás alatt eltűnt.
The food disappeared in a twinkle once the guests arrived.
Her mood changed in a twinkle when she heard the news.
The quiet of the room vanished in a twinkle when the children burst in.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He finished the cake in a twinkle.
Egy pillanat alatt megette a tortát.
The people left the room in a twinkle.
Az emberek egy pillanat alatt elhagyták a szobát.
The cat ran away in a twinkle.
The shop was empty in a twinkle.
The smile came back in a twinkle.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes try to say *"for a twinkle"* to mean "for a short time." The usual phrase is "in a twinkle" or more commonly "in an instant" or "in a moment."
Sens
very short moment of time
Colocații
in a twinkle
|gone in a twinkle
|vanish in a twinkle
Sinonime
instant (A neutral, everyday word for a very short moment; "twinkle" is more literary or old-fashioned.)
|
moment (Less strong about speed; "a twinkle" suggests an even shorter time.)
Antonime
eternity (Suggests a very, very long time, the opposite of a brief twinkle.)
Teme
time
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A very short time, almost no time at all, often used in the phrase "in a twinkle."
A very short moment of time, used mainly in the phrase "in a twinkle" to mean almost immediately.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
twinkle
IPA
GB/twˈɪŋkəl/
US/twˈɪŋkəl/
Silabe și accent
twinkle (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (twinkle)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: twinkle
- Plural: twinkles
Verb
- Base: twinkle
- 3rd Person Singular: twinkles
- Present Participle: twinkling
- Past: twinkled
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
twinkles
noun
twinkling
verb
twinkled
verb
Related words
twinkly
adjective
Expresii
a twinkle in someone's eye
1/ə twˈɪŋkəl ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈaɪ/
idiom
not yet existing, only imagined
Used to say that someone or something did not exist yet at that time and was only an idea or hope.
Exemple
- When they started the company, online shopping was just a twinkle in most people’s eye.
- Back then, you were just a twinkle in your parents’ eye.
- Electric cars were still a twinkle in engineers’ eyes when that law was written.
in the twinkling of an eye
1/ˈɪn ðə twˈɪŋklɪŋ əv ən ˈaɪ/
idiom
literary
very quickly, almost instantly
Used to say that something happens very fast, in a very short time.
Exemple
- In the twinkling of an eye, the storm turned the quiet street into chaos.
- The opportunity can disappear in the twinkling of an eye if you are not ready.
- Children grow up in the twinkling of an eye.
with a twinkle in his eye
1/wˈɪθ ə twˈɪŋkəl ˈɪn hˈɪz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
with amused, shining eyes
Used to describe someone who speaks or acts in a warm or playful way, and whose eyes shine a little because they are amused or kind.
Exemple
- "You know the answer already," he said with a twinkle in his eye.
- She warned us about the exam with a twinkle in her eye, so we knew she was joking.
- The old man told his stories with a twinkle in his eye.