breakup
gb/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/ us/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
B1
Kiingereza
szakítás, felbomlás, feloszlás, szétesés, bontás, részletezés, szakadozás, elneveti magát
NOMINO
B1
1
szakítás
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a breakup (with [someone]); after the breakup
The breakup was hard, but they stayed friends.
A szakítás nehéz volt, de barátok maradtak.
After the breakup, she moved to a new apartment.
A szakítás után új lakásba költözött.
He still feels upset about the breakup.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Their breakup happened last month.
A szakításuk múlt hónapban történt.
After the breakup, I felt sad.
A szakítás után szomorú voltam.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse the noun "breakup" with the verb phrase "break up" (e.g., "They broke up"). Spelling is usually one word in American English and often hyphenated (break-up) in British English.
Maana
end of a romantic relationship
Miunganiko ya maneno
a bad breakup
|a messy breakup
|an amicable breakup
|a painful breakup
|a sudden breakup
|a recent breakup
|a breakup with someone
|after the breakup
|get over a breakup
|the breakup happened
Visawe
split (More informal; often implies two people separating.)
|
separation (More general; can sound more formal or less emotional.)
Vinyume
reconciliation (Getting back together after conflict or separation.)
Mada
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
when two people stop being a couple
the ending of a romantic relationship between two people
NOMINO
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the breakup of [a group/organization]
The breakup of the band shocked their fans.
A zenekar feloszlása sokkolta a rajongóikat.
The merger talks failed, raising fears about a breakup of the partnership.
Az egyesülési tárgyalások kudarcot vallottak, ami aggodalmakat keltett a partnerség felbomlásának lehetősége miatt.
The breakup of the coalition led to an early election.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The breakup of the team was unexpected.
A csapat felbomlása váratlan volt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t use "breakup" for a temporary disagreement; it usually means the group actually ends.
Maana
dissolving a group or organization
Miunganiko ya maneno
the breakup of the band
|the breakup of the company
|the breakup of the partnership
|the breakup of the coalition
|the group's breakup
|announce a breakup
|lead to a breakup
|avoid a breakup
|a breakup rumor
|a sudden breakup
Visawe
dissolution (More formal; often used for organizations or governments.)
|
disbanding (Emphasizes members separating (e.g., a band, team, unit).)
Vinyume
formation (The creation or starting of a group.)
Mada
work
|society
|music
|business
Ufafanuzi
when a group stops existing
the ending of a group, partnership, or organization, so that its members stop working together
NOMINO
B2
3
szétesés
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the breakup of [material/ice/crowd]
Scientists tracked the breakup of the ice shelf over several weeks.
A tudósok több héten át nyomon követték a jégself szétesését.
Strong currents caused the breakup of the floating debris.
Az erős áramlatok miatt szétesett az úszó törmelékhalmaz.
The breakup of the crowd made it easier for police to clear the street.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The breakup of the ice started in spring.
A jégtakaró szétesése tavasszal kezdődött.
Kosa la kawaida:
In this meaning, "breakup" is about physical separation, not relationships.
Maana
breaking apart into pieces
Miunganiko ya maneno
the breakup of ice
|the breakup of a glacier
|the breakup of a raft
|the breakup of a crowd
|breakup into fragments
|rapid breakup
|seasonal breakup
|ice breakup
|breakup begins
|breakup accelerates
Visawe
disintegration (Often suggests breaking down into very small parts.)
|
fragmentation (Emphasizes splitting into separate pieces or fragments.)
Vinyume
cohesion (Staying together as one whole rather than separating.)
Mada
nature
|science
|environment
Ufafanuzi
when something breaks into smaller pieces
the process in which something breaks, separates, or disperses into smaller parts
NOMINO
B2
BUSINESS
4
bontás
B2
részletezés
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a breakup of [costs/sales/data] (by [category])
The report includes a breakup of costs by department.
A jelentés tartalmazza a költségek részlegenkénti bontását.
Can you send me the breakup of sales by region?
El tudod küldeni az értékesítési adatok régiók szerinti bontását?
They asked for a detailed breakup of the final invoice.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Please show the cost breakup.
Kérlek, mutasd meg a költségbontást.
Kosa la kawaida:
In many contexts, especially outside business writing, "breakdown" is more common than "breakup" for numbers and categories.
Maana
detailed division of figures
Miunganiko ya maneno
a cost breakup
|a sales breakup
|a breakup by category
|a breakup by region
|a monthly breakup
|provide a breakup
|share a breakup
|a detailed breakup
|a percentage breakup
|a breakup of expenses
Visawe
breakdown (More common and widely understood for figures and categories.)
Vinyume
total (A single overall number without details.)
Mada
business
|money
|data
Ufafanuzi
a list showing parts of a total
a division of a total into smaller parts, especially to show amounts or categories
NOMINO
C1
5
szakadozás
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
audio/signal breakup; breakup on the line
There was a lot of audio breakup during the video call.
A videóhívás közben nagyon szakadozott a hang.
If you move closer to the router, you should get less signal breakup.
Ha közelebb mész a routerhez, kevésbé fog szakadozni a jel.
I missed part of what he said because of breakup on the line.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The call had audio breakup.
A hívás közben szakadozott a hang.
Kosa la kawaida:
This is usually uncountable or used in phrases like "audio breakup"; for a single event, speakers also say "a drop-out" or "a glitch."
Maana
interruption in audio or video
Miunganiko ya maneno
audio breakup
|signal breakup
|voice breakup
|breakup on the call
|constant breakup
|noticeable breakup
|connection breakup
|breakup and static
|breakup during the meeting
|reduce breakup
Visawe
dropout (Often used for brief loss of audio/video signal.)
|
glitch (More general; can be any small technical problem.)
Vinyume
clarity (Clear, uninterrupted sound or picture.)
Mada
technology
|communication
Ufafanuzi
when the sound or connection cuts in and out
a moment when sound, video, or a communications signal becomes unclear or stops briefly
NOMINO
C1
INFORMAL
6
Muundo wa matumizi:
have a breakup (on air/on stage); a breakup during [a scene]
The comedian had a breakup on live TV and couldn’t finish the joke.
A komikus élő adásban elnevette magát, és nem tudta befejezni a viccet.
Her breakup during the scene made the whole cast laugh.
Az, hogy a jelenet közben elnevette magát, megnevettette az egész szereplőgárdát.
They kept the breakup in the final cut because it felt natural.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He had a breakup on stage.
Elnevette magát a színpadon.
Kosa la kawaida:
This is a specialized meaning; in everyday conversation, "breakup" usually refers to relationships.
Maana
losing composure while performing
Miunganiko ya maneno
an on-air breakup
|a breakup during the sketch
|a live breakup
|try not to breakup
|a total breakup
|a mid-scene breakup
|a rehearsal breakup
|a funny breakup
|the actor's breakup
|breakup bloopers
Visawe
corpsing (Common in British English; specifically laughing during a performance.)
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cracking up (More general; not limited to performance contexts.)
Vinyume
composure (Remaining controlled and able to continue performing.)
Mada
media
|entertainment
|humor
Ufafanuzi
when a performer suddenly laughs and can’t continue
a moment in a performance or broadcast when someone starts laughing or cannot continue speaking normally
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
breakup
IPA
GB/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
US/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
Silabi na mkazo
break - up (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (break)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: breakup
- Plural: breakup, breakups
Familia ya neno
Semi
amicable breakup
1/ˈæmɪkəbəl bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
friendly, calm split
a breakup without fighting
Mifano
- They described it as an amicable breakup and asked for privacy.
- Despite the amicable breakup, they decided not to work together anymore.
- Not all separations are dramatic—sometimes it’s an amicable breakup.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They had an amicable breakup.
breakup fee
1/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp fˈi/
fixed phrase
business
penalty for ending a deal
money you pay if you cancel a deal
Mifano
- The contract requires a breakup fee if either side walks away from the deal.
- They negotiated a smaller breakup fee before signing the agreement.
- If another buyer appears, the company could still owe a breakup fee.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The deal includes a breakup fee.
breakup line
1/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
informal
words used to end it
a sentence you say when you break up
Mifano
- “It’s not you, it’s me” is a classic breakup line.
- He rehearsed a breakup line but ended up speaking honestly instead.
- She was angry that he used a cheesy breakup line over text.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- That is a common breakup line.
breakup song
1/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp sˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
song about a relationship ending
a song about breaking up
Mifano
- She listened to breakup songs all weekend.
- That track is the ultimate breakup song.
- He wrote a breakup song after the relationship ended.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I like breakup songs.
go through a breakup
1/ɡˈoʊ θɹˈu ə bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
experience a relationship ending
to have your relationship end
Mifano
- He’s going through a breakup, so he’s been quiet lately.
- If you’re going through a breakup, it can help to talk to friends.
- She went through a breakup and started focusing on work.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am going through a breakup.
- My friend is going through a breakup.
messy breakup
1/mˈɛsi bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
relationship ending with conflict and drama
The end of a romantic relationship that has a lot of fighting, crying, and other problems.
Mifano
- After their messy breakup, they stopped talking completely.
- They had a messy breakup that played out on social media.
messy breakup
1/mˈɛsi bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
informal
difficult, conflict-filled split
a breakup with lots of problems and arguments
Mifano
- Their messy breakup played out on social media.
- It was a messy breakup, and they had to fight over the apartment.
- After a messy breakup, he blocked her number.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- It was a messy breakup.