solid
gb/sˈɑlɪd/ us/sˈɑlɪd/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2500
szilárd, megbízható, megalapozott, stabil, szilárd anyag, jó, kiváló, kiváló minőségű, klassz, nagyszerű, nemes, színvonalas
A2
1
szilárd
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is solid
The lake was frozen solid after the snowstorm.
A hóvihar után a tó teljesen befagyott.
Gold is a solid at room temperature.
Az arany szobahőmérsékleten szilárd halmazállapotú.
The sculpture was carved from a single block of solid marble.
Make sure the ladder is on solid ground before climbing.
This table feels very solid and well-built.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Ice is solid water.
A jég szilárd halmazállapotú víz.
Wood is solid, not liquid.
A fa szilárd, nem folyékony.
The floor is solid under my feet.
Metal is solid at room temperature.
The rock is hard and solid.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solid' with 'thick' when talking about liquids, but 'solid' means not liquid or gas at all.
Maana
Firm and stable in shape
Miunganiko ya maneno
solid ground
|solid object
|solid wall
|solid structure
|solid form
Visawe
firm (Similar firmness but can refer to less rigid materials.)
Vinyume
liquid (Opposite physical state; flows and changes shape easily.)
Mada
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Hard and firm, not a liquid or gas.
Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gas and not easily deformed.
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is solid
She has built a solid reputation as a fair manager.
Igazságos vezetőként szilárd hírnevet épített ki.
The team gave a solid performance in the finals.
A csapat stabil teljesítményt nyújtott a döntőben.
He’s a solid friend who will always help you.
Their company has a solid customer base.
We have solid evidence to support our claim.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is a solid worker.
Ő megbízható dolgozó.
This is a solid plan.
Ez egy megalapozott terv.
She has a solid job.
The team gave a solid game.
They have solid proof.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse 'solid' for physical hardness when they mean 'reliable'. Context helps choose the right meaning.
Maana
Reliable and dependable
Miunganiko ya maneno
solid reputation
|solid support
|solid performance
|solid advice
Visawe
dependable (Emphasizes trustworthiness in fulfilling expectations.)
Vinyume
unreliable (Cannot be depended upon to perform or behave as expected.)
Mada
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Good and reliable; can be trusted or depended on.
Dependable in character or performance; showing strength, stability, or trustworthiness.
NOMINO
A2
3
Water becomes a solid when it freezes into ice.
A víz szilárd anyaggá válik, amikor jéggé fagy.
Iron is a solid at normal temperatures.
A vas normál hőmérsékleten szilárd anyag.
Scientists study how solids change under heat.
The mixture will turn into a solid after cooling.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Ice is a solid.
A jég szilárd anyag.
Stone is a solid.
A kő szilárd anyag.
Metal is a solid.
A chair is made from solids.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners might confuse 'solid' as a noun with 'solid' as an adjective. Here it names the state of matter or object.
Maana
Matter with fixed shape/volume
Miunganiko ya maneno
pure solid
|solid state
|solid form
Visawe
substance (More general; can be any state of matter.)
Vinyume
liquid (Flows freely and takes the shape of its container.)
Mada
science
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A thing that is hard and keeps its shape, not liquid or gas.
A substance or object that is firm and keeps its shape, neither liquid nor gas.
B2
INFORMAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is solid
That was a solid movie—I'd watch it again.
Jó film volt – újra megnézném.
She gave a solid presentation to the class.
Színvonalas előadást tartott az osztálynak.
His latest album is pretty solid from start to finish.
The restaurant offers solid value for money.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This food is solid.
Ez az étel jó.
Her song was solid.
Jó volt a dala.
The game was solid.
He did a solid job.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes interpret informal 'solid' literally instead of as praise. Context often makes the meaning clear.
Maana
Very good quality
Miunganiko ya maneno
solid work
|solid choice
|solid hit
Visawe
excellent (General term for very high quality; may sound more formal.)
Vinyume
poor (Low quality or standard.)
Mada
informal speech
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Ufafanuzi
Very good or excellent.
Of very good quality; excellent or impressive in some way.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
solid
IPA
GB/sˈɑlɪd/
US/sˈɑlɪd/
Silabi na mkazo
sol - id (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (sol)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: solid
Noun
- Base: solid
- Plural: solids
Familia ya neno
Forms
solids
noun
Core family
solidly
adverb
Related words
solidify
verb
solidity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
solidification
noun
Semi
do someone a solid
1/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ə sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
informal
Do someone a helpful favor
To do something kind or helpful for someone.
Mifano
- Can you do me a solid and watch my bag?
- He really did me a solid by covering my shift.
frozen solid
1/fɹˈoʊzən sˈɑlɪd/
fixed phrase
Completely frozen hard
Frozen so much that it is completely hard.
Mifano
- The pond was frozen solid by morning.
- I left my drink outside and now it's frozen solid.
rock solid
1/ɹˈɑk sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
Extremely strong or dependable
Very strong, safe, or sure; cannot be easily broken or changed.
Mifano
- They have a rock-solid marriage.
- Her argument was rock solid and convincing.
stand on solid ground
1/stˈænd ˈɔn sˈɑlɪd ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
Be in a safe/certain position
To be in a safe or sure situation where you are confident about what you are doing or saying.
Mifano
- With all this evidence, we stand on solid ground in court.
- You should make sure you stand on solid ground before making such claims.