strong
gb/stɹˈɔŋ/ us/stɹˈɔŋ/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 600
erős, befolyásos, meghatározó, intenzív, strapabíró, masszív, jó, ügyes
A1
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erős
A1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is strong
She is strong enough to lift that heavy box.
Elég erős ahhoz, hogy felemelje azt a nehéz dobozt.
The athlete is incredibly strong for his age.
A sportoló a korához képest hihetetlenül erős.
These ropes are strong and will not break easily.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is very strong.
Nagyon erős.
The box is heavy, but she is strong.
A doboz nehéz, de ő erős.
My father is strong.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strong' with 'heavy'; 'heavy' means it weighs a lot, not that it can resist force.
Maana
having a lot of physical power
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong man
|strong muscles
|physically strong
|strong body
|strong arms
Visawe
powerful (Emphasizes possession of great power; can be broader than just physical strength.)
Vinyume
weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Mada
daily life
|sports
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Having a lot of physical power or muscle strength.
Having great physical power or muscular strength.
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is strong in/at [area]
She is a strong leader who inspires her team.
Erős vezető, aki lelkesíti a csapatát.
The company is in a strong position in the market.
A vállalat erős piaci pozícióban van.
He has a strong voice in the community.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She is a strong leader.
Erős vezető.
He has a strong role in the group.
Meghatározó szerepe van a csoportban.
Our team is in a strong position.
Maana
having great influence or authority
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong leader
|strong position
|strong influence
|strong presence
Visawe
influential (Focuses on the ability to affect others' decisions or actions.)
Vinyume
powerless (Having no control or influence.)
Mada
politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Having a lot of influence or control over people or things.
Having great influence, authority, or control over people or situations.
A2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] has a strong [taste/smell/color]
This cheese has a very strong flavor.
Ennek a sajtnak nagyon erős íze van.
The perfume has a strong scent that lasts all day.
A parfümnek erős illata van, ami egész nap érezhető.
She prefers strong coffee in the morning.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This tea has a strong taste.
Ennek a teának erős íze van.
The food has a strong smell.
Az ételnek erős szaga van.
I like strong coffee.
Maana
having an intense taste, smell, or color
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong coffee
|strong smell
|strong flavor
|strong perfume
Visawe
intense (Emphasizes high degree of sensory experience; can apply to more senses than 'strong'.)
Vinyume
mild (Having a gentle or not intense taste, smell, or color.)
Mada
food
|senses
|food_drink
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Having a very clear and powerful taste, smell, or color.
Having an intense or powerful taste, smell, or color.
A2
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is strong enough to [do something]
The table is made of strong oak wood.
Az asztal masszív tölgyfából készült.
We need a strong rope for climbing.
A mászáshoz erős kötélre van szükségünk.
This glass is surprisingly strong.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This chair is strong.
Ez a szék strapabíró.
The rope is strong.
A kötél erős.
The house is strong.
Maana
able to resist force or damage
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong material
|strong bridge
|strong wall
Visawe
sturdy (Stresses solid construction and durability.)
Vinyume
fragile (Easily broken or damaged.)
Mada
construction
|safety
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Not easily broken, damaged, or hurt.
Able to withstand force, pressure, or damage without breaking or weakening.
B1
5
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is strong in/at [activity/subject]
She is strong in mathematics.
Jó matematikából.
He gave a strong performance on stage.
Erős teljesítményt nyújtott a színpadon.
We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I am strong in reading.
Jó vagyok olvasásból.
She is strong at cooking.
Jól főz.
He is strong at sports.
Maana
having high skill or ability in something
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong skills
|strong candidate
|strong performance
Visawe
competent (Suggests adequate skill; 'strong' often implies higher skill than competent.)
Vinyume
weak (Lacking skill or ability in an area.)
Mada
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Very good at something; skilled.
Having notable skill, talent, or ability in a particular area.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
strong
IPA
GB/stɹˈɔŋ/
US/stɹˈɔŋ/
Silabi na mkazo
strong (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (strong)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: strong
- Comparative: stronger
- Superlative: strongest
Familia ya neno
Semi
come on strong
1/kˈʌm ˈɔn stɹˈɔŋ/
idiom
informal
behave too forcefully or eagerly
To act too forcefully or eagerly toward someone or something.
Mifano
- He came on too strong during the interview and scared them off.
- The salesman comes on strong when he talks about new products.
going strong
1/ɡˈoʊɪŋ stɹˈɔŋ/
idiom
continuing successfully for a long time
Still healthy, active, or successful after a long time.
Mifano
- They’ve been married for 40 years and are still going strong.
- The old factory is still going strong after a century of operation.
strong language
1/stɹˈɔŋ lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
offensive or emotional words used in speech/writing
Words that are offensive, rude, or show strong feelings.
Mifano
- The movie contains some scenes with strong language.
- He used strong language to criticize the decision.
strong suit
1/stɹˈɔŋ sˈut/
idiom
something someone does very well
A subject or activity someone is very good at.
Mifano
- Mathematics has never been my strong suit.
- Her strong suit is creative writing.