arch
gb/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ/ us/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ/
B2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 6200
boltív, lábboltozat, talpboltozat, ívbe hajlít, ívbe hajlik, csipkelődő, hamiskás, ős-, legfőbb, fogív, fogazati ív
నామవాచకం
B2
1
boltív
B1
వాడుక నమూనా:
an arch over [an opening]
They walked through the old stone arch into the courtyard.
Átsétáltak a régi kőboltív alatt az udvarba.
A series of arches supported the weight of the bridge.
Boltívek sora tartotta a híd súlyát.
The cathedral has a high Gothic arch above the main door.
Tourists gathered under the triumphal arch to take photos.
The tunnel entrance was framed by a decorative brick arch.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
We stood under the arch and took a photo.
A boltív alatt álltunk, és fényképet készítettünk.
The church has a big arch over the door.
A templom ajtaja fölött nagy boltív van.
The bridge is held up by three strong arches.
Workers built an arch from heavy stone blocks.
You can see the sea through the rock arch.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arch' with 'archway'. 'Arch' is the curved structure itself, while 'archway' often refers to the opening that you walk or drive through.
అర్థం
curved structure over an opening
పదకలయికలు
stone arch
|brick arch
|Gothic arch
|arch bridge
|triumphal arch
|under the arch
పర్యాయపదాలు
archway (Almost the same meaning, but often emphasizes the passage or opening created by the arch.)
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vault (Larger and usually refers to an arched ceiling or roof rather than a single opening.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
flat lintel (A straight horizontal beam over an opening instead of a curved supporting structure.)
విషయాలు
architecture
|construction
|housing
|science
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
A strong curved part of a building, bridge, or gate that goes over an open space and holds weight.
A curved structure, often made of stone, brick, or metal, that spans an opening and supports the weight above it.
B2
2
lábboltozat
B2
talpboltozat
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
the arch of [a body part]
She rubbed the arch of her foot after walking all day.
Egész napos gyaloglás után megmasszírozta a talpboltozatát.
The doctor pressed on the arch to find the source of the pain.
Az orvos megnyomta a talpboltozatát, hogy megtalálja a fájdalom forrását.
Runners with high arches often need special shoes.
My arches start to hurt if I stand for too long.
The elegant arch of her eyebrow made her look surprised.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
I have pain in the arch of my foot.
Fáj a lábboltozatom.
His arches are very high, so he uses soft insoles.
Nagyon magas a lábboltozata, ezért puha talpbetétet használ.
The nurse checked the arches of the baby’s feet.
She drew the arch of the bridge and then added details.
The cat stretched, and the arch of its back grew higher.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may say 'the bottom of my foot hurts' when they mean the arch. Using 'arch' is more precise when the curved inner part of the foot is the problem.
అర్థం
curved part of body or object
పదకలయికలు
the arch of your foot
|high arches
|fallen arches
|foot arch
|pain in the arch
పర్యాయపదాలు
instep (Refers specifically to the upper part of the foot; often overlaps in everyday use when talking about foot shape or pain.)
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curve (More general word for a bent line or surface, not limited to the body.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
flat foot (Describes a foot with almost no arch, the opposite of a clearly curved arch.)
విషయాలు
body
|health
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
The curved part of something, especially the bottom part of your foot that does not touch the ground when you stand.
A curved section of a body part or object, especially the curved underside of the foot.
క్రియ
B2
3
ívbe hajlít
B2
ívbe hajlik
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
to arch [a body part]
The cat arched its back when it felt threatened.
A macska felpúposította a hátát, amikor veszélyben érezte magát.
She arched her eyebrows in disbelief.
Hitetlenkedve felvonta a szemöldökét.
Tall trees arch over the path, creating a tunnel of shade.
He arched his body to dive cleanly into the water.
A metal frame arches above the entrance to the park.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The baby arched his back and started to cry.
A kisbaba hátrafeszítette magát, és sírni kezdett.
She arched her neck to see the screen.
Ívbe hajlította a nyakát, hogy lássa a képernyőt.
The bridge arches over the river.
Two branches arch across the narrow road.
He slowly arched his body in a yoga pose.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes say 'make a curve' instead of the more natural verb 'arch', especially for backs, eyebrows, and bridges.
అర్థం
form or make a curved shape
పదకలయికలు
arch your back
|arch her eyebrow
|trees arch over the road
|arches above
|arched gracefully
పర్యాయపదాలు
curve (General verb for becoming bent, without the strong image of an arch shape.)
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bend (More basic and common; does not always suggest a smooth, high curve.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
straighten (Means to make something not bent or curved, the opposite of arching it.)
విషయాలు
movement
|body
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
To bend or move into a high, curved shape, or to make something do this.
To form a curved shape like an arch, or to make something take on that curved shape.
C1
4
csipkelődő
B2
hamiskás
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
an arch [smile/comment/tone]
She gave him an arch smile and changed the subject.
Hamiskás mosollyal nézett rá, majd témát váltott.
His arch tone made it clear he was not being entirely serious.
Csipkelődő hangneméből világos volt, hogy nem beszél teljesen komolyan.
The article takes an arch look at celebrity culture.
With an arch remark, he let her know he had guessed the secret.
Her reply was so arch that everyone knew she was teasing.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
He answered with an arch smile.
Hamiskás mosollyal válaszolt.
Her voice was arch, so I knew she was joking.
Csipkelődő volt a hangja, ezért tudtam, hogy viccel.
The movie has an arch, playful style.
She made an arch comment about his new haircut.
His arch tone made the serious topic feel lighter.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes think 'arch' here means 'old' or 'formal' because they see it in books. It actually describes a playful, slightly teasing way of speaking or acting.
అర్థం
playfully teasing or sly
పదకలయికలు
arch smile
|arch tone
|arch remark
|arch reply
|arch sense of humor
పర్యాయపదాలు
mischievous (Suggests playful trouble-making; 'arch' can sound more knowing and ironic.)
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wry (Emphasizes dry, often ironic humor; 'arch' can be a bit more playful or flirtatious.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
straightforward (Open and direct, without playful teasing or irony.)
విషయాలు
personality
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
Showing that you are joking, teasing, or being a little clever and not completely serious.
Describes a manner, remark, or expression that is playfully teasing, slightly mocking, or knowingly ironic.
C1
LITERARY
5
వాడుక నమూనా:
arch [enemy/rival/villain]
In the comics, the hero faces his arch enemy again and again.
A képregényekben a hős újra és újra szembekerül az ősellenségével.
For years, the two companies were arch rivals in the smartphone market.
A két vállalat éveken át egymás ősriválisa volt az okostelefonok piacán.
The film’s arch villain is charming but ruthless.
He became the arch critic of the government’s new policy.
Their club sees the team from the next city as its arch rival.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
Batman fights his arch enemy, the Joker.
Batman az ősellenségével, Jokerrel harcol.
These two schools are arch rivals in sports.
Ez a két iskola sportban egymás ősriválisa.
The story has an arch villain who wants power.
For her, boredom is the arch enemy of creativity.
The two leaders were arch rivals for many years.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse this sense with the architectural noun and write things like 'my arch is my enemy'. Here, 'arch' is an adjective before a noun, often written with a hyphen in some styles (arch-enemy, arch-rival).
అర్థం
chief or most extreme
పదకలయికలు
arch enemy
|arch rival
|arch villain
|arch critic
|arch conservative
పర్యాయపదాలు
chief (Very close in meaning; more common in modern English and used with a wider range of nouns.)
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principal (Formal; often used for official roles or reasons rather than enemies or rivals.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
minor (Describes something less important or less extreme, the opposite of 'arch' in this sense.)
విషయాలు
degree
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
Used before a noun to mean the main or biggest example of something, especially a person who is your main enemy or rival.
Used before a noun to describe someone or something as the main, most important, or most extreme example of that type, especially an enemy or rival.
నామవాచకం
C1
TECHNICAL
6
fogív
C1
fogazati ív
C1
వాడుక నమూనా:
the dental arch of [the upper/lower jaw]
The orthodontist examined the shape of her upper dental arch.
A fogszabályozó szakorvos megvizsgálta a felső fogívének alakját.
Braces were used to widen the arch of his upper teeth.
Fogszabályzóval szélesítették ki a felső fogívét.
The lower arch was crowded, so two teeth had to be removed.
Changes in the dental arch can affect the way a person bites.
The arch form is important for both function and appearance.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The dentist looked at the shape of my dental arch.
A fogorvos megnézte a fogívem alakját.
My braces are changing the arch of my teeth.
A fogszabályzóm átalakítja a fogívemet.
Her upper arch is narrow, so she needs treatment.
The dental arch should have a smooth curve.
A wide arch can give more space for the teeth.
అర్థం
curved arrangement of teeth in a jaw
పదకలయికలు
dental arch
|upper arch
|lower arch
|arch form
పర్యాయపదాలు
dental arch (Standard technical term that makes clear the arch is formed by teeth.)
విషయాలు
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
|science
నిర్వచనం
In dental language, the way the teeth form a curve in the top or bottom jaw.
In dentistry, the curved arrangement of teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
arch
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ/
US/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
arch (1 అక్షరఖండం)
Stress on 1st syllable (arch)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: arch
Noun
- Base: arch
- Plural: arches, archs
Verb
- Base: arch
- 3rd Person Singular: arches
- Present Participle: arching
- Past: arched
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Forms
arches
noun
archs
noun
arching
verb
arched
verb
Core family
archway
noun
Related words
arc
noun B1
పదప్రయోగాలు
arch enemy
1/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ ˈɛnəmi/
fixed phrase
main or most hated enemy
A person, group, or thing that is someone’s main and strongest enemy, often for a long time.
ఉదాహరణలు
- In the story, the hero finally defeats his arch enemy.
- For many fans, that team will always be their club’s arch enemy.
- Laziness is her arch enemy when she is trying to study.
arch your eyebrows
1/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ ˈaɪbɹˌaʊz/
fixed phrase
raise eyebrows to show reaction
To raise and curve your eyebrows to show surprise, doubt, or another strong feeling.
ఉదాహరణలు
- She arched her eyebrows when she heard the strange question.
- He just arched his eyebrows instead of answering.
- The teacher arched her eyebrows, and the class went quiet.
fallen arches
1/fˈɔlən ˈɑɹt͡ʃɪz/
fixed phrase
condition of flat or collapsed arches
A medical problem in which the curved parts under your feet become flat, often called flat feet.
ఉదాహరణలు
- He wears special shoes because he has fallen arches.
- The doctor said her knee pain might be linked to fallen arches.
- People with fallen arches sometimes need extra support in their shoes.
arch rival
1/ˈɑɹt͡ʃ ɹˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
main or strongest rival
A person or group that is your main competitor, especially over a long time.
ఉదాహరణలు
- They will face their arch rival in tomorrow's final.
- The two companies have been arch rivals for decades.
- The superhero confronted his arch rival once again.
- Their team faces its arch rival in the final match.
- In the show, the magician and his arch rival try to outdo each other.