spartan
gb/spˈɑɹtən/ us/spˈɑɹtən/
B2
Engelska
puritán, spártai
B2
1
Användningsmönster:
spartan [room/accommodation/lifestyle/meal]
The hotel room was spartan: a bed, a desk, and nothing else.
A szállodai szoba puritán volt: egy ágy, egy íróasztal, és semmi más.
They lived in a spartan cabin with no running water.
Egy puritán kunyhóban éltek, ahol nem volt vezetékes víz.
Her office is spartan, with white walls and minimal furniture.
Exempel för inlärare
My room is spartan but clean.
A szobám puritán, de tiszta.
We ate a spartan meal.
Puritán ételt ettünk.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think it means 'from Spain' or confuse it with 'Spartacus'; it refers to simplicity and lack of comfort.
Betydelse
simple and lacking comfort
Ordkombinationer
spartan room
|spartan apartment
|spartan accommodation
|spartan conditions
|spartan surroundings
|spartan decor
|spartan furnishings
|spartan diet
|spartan meal
|spartan lifestyle
Synonymer
austere (More formal and often suggests severity or lack of warmth.)
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bare-bones (Emphasizes only the essentials, nothing extra.)
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plain (More general; can be neutral rather than intentionally strict.)
Antonymer
luxurious (Has many comforts and expensive features.)
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comfortable (Emphasizes ease and physical comfort.)
Teman
daily_life
|housing
|lifestyle
Definition
very simple, with almost no comfort
Very plain and simple, with few comforts or luxuries.
C1
2
spártai
B2
Användningsmönster:
spartan [training/regimen/routine/existence]
He follows a spartan training regime with early mornings and no days off.
Spártai edzésrendet követ: korán kel, és nincs pihenőnap.
She kept to a spartan routine while finishing her thesis.
A szakdolgozata befejezése közben spártai napirendhez tartotta magát.
Their spartan discipline impressed the whole team.
Exempel för inlärare
He has a spartan routine.
Spártai napirendje van.
Her training is spartan.
Spártai az edzése.
Vanligt misstag:
This meaning overlaps with 'simple and lacking comfort', but it focuses more on discipline and toughness.
Betydelse
tough and self-disciplined
Ordkombinationer
spartan training
|spartan regimen
|spartan routine
|spartan discipline
|a spartan existence
|spartan self-control
|spartan upbringing
Synonymer
ascetic (Often linked to religion or philosophy and avoiding pleasure.)
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rigorous (Focuses on being strict and demanding, especially for training or rules.)
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hard (More general; lacks the idea of deliberate minimalism.)
Antonymer
indulgent (Allows oneself pleasures and comforts.)
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easygoing (Not strict or demanding.)
Teman
lifestyle
|health
|sports
Definition
strict and hard, requiring self-control
Involving strict self-control, hardship, or a deliberately hard way of living or training.
C1
3
spártai
B2
Användningsmönster:
Spartan [army/warrior/society/laws/customs]
The documentary explored Spartan society and its military focus.
A dokumentumfilm a spártai társadalmat és annak katonai szemléletét vizsgálta.
He wrote his thesis on Spartan education and citizenship.
A szakdolgozatát a spártai nevelésről és polgárjogról írta.
The museum displayed Spartan weapons and armor.
Exempel för inlärare
Spartan soldiers were famous in ancient Greece.
A spártai katonák híresek voltak az ókori Görögországban.
Vanligt misstag:
This is usually capitalized (Spartan) when it means 'from Sparta'.
Betydelse
relating to ancient Sparta
Ordkombinationer
Spartan society
|Spartan culture
|Spartan army
|Spartan warrior
|Spartan laws
|Spartan upbringing
Synonymer
Spartan (Standard form; there is no close everyday synonym for 'from Sparta'.)
Antonymer
Athenian (Relating to Athens, often contrasted with Sparta in history.)
Teman
history
|culture
|education
Definition
connected to ancient Sparta (Greece)
Of or relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta or its people and culture (usually spelled with a capital letter).
SUBSTANTIV
C1
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spártai
B2
Användningsmönster:
a Spartan; Spartans
A Spartan was expected to endure hardship without complaint.
Egy spártaitól elvárták, hogy panasz nélkül tűrje a megpróbáltatásokat.
The Spartans resisted the invasion with fierce discipline.
A spártaiak kemény fegyelemmel álltak ellen az inváziónak.
He dressed as a Spartan for the history reenactment.
Exempel för inlärare
A Spartan was a soldier in ancient Greece.
A spártai az ókori Görögország egyik katonája volt.
Vanligt misstag:
Usually capitalized (a Spartan) for the person; lowercase 'spartan' is normally the adjective meaning 'simple'.
Betydelse
person from ancient Sparta
Ordkombinationer
Spartan soldier
|Spartan warrior
|the Spartans
|Spartan citizen
Synonymer
Spartiates (More technical term for full Spartan citizens; uncommon in general English.)
Antonymer
Athenian (A person from Athens; often contrasted with Spartans.)
Teman
history
|people
Definition
a person from ancient Sparta
A person from ancient Sparta, especially a soldier (usually spelled with a capital letter).
Grammatik
Grundform
spartan
IPA
GB/spˈɑɹtən/
US/spˈɑɹtən/
Stavelser och betoning
spartan (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (spartan)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: spartan
- Comparative: spartaner
- Superlative: spartanest
Noun
- Base: spartan
- Plural: spartans
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