telltale
gb/tˈɛltˌeɪl/ us/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
B2
ఆంగ్లం
árulkodó, árulkodó jel, árulkodó nyom, visszajelző, áramlásjelző szál, széljelző szál, szivárgásjelző furat, jelzőfurat
B2
1
árulkodó
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
telltale + [sign/mark/smile/sound/trace]
The telltale smell of smoke clung to his jacket.
A füst árulkodó szaga a kabátjához tapadt.
A telltale hesitation in her voice suggested she wasn’t being honest.
A hangjában lévő árulkodó habozás arra utalt, hogy nem őszinte.
The detective noticed telltale scratches around the lock.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
His telltale smile showed he knew the secret.
Árulkodó mosolya elárulta, hogy ismeri a titkot.
These are telltale signs of stress.
Ezek a stressz árulkodó jelei.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse telltale (revealing) with truthful (honest).
అర్థం
revealing something hidden
పదకలయికలు
telltale sign
|telltale marks
|telltale evidence
|telltale symptoms
|a telltale smile
|a telltale pause
|telltale bruises
|telltale traces
|telltale smell
|telltale sound
పర్యాయపదాలు
revealing (General synonym; less vivid than telltale.)
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indicative (More formal; often used in technical or analytical contexts.)
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unmistakable (Stronger; emphasizes clarity rather than the act of giving something away.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
inconclusive (Does not clearly show what is true.)
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misleading (Gives a false impression rather than revealing the truth.)
విషయాలు
communication
|observation
|emotions
నిర్వచనం
If something is telltale, it clearly shows that something else is true.
Showing or suggesting the presence of something, especially something hidden, secret, or not intended to be noticed.
నామవాచకం
C1
2
árulkodó jel
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
a telltale (of [something])
The muddy footprints were a telltale that someone had been in the house.
A sáros lábnyomok árulkodó nyomai voltak annak, hogy valaki járt a házban.
A sudden change in tone can be a telltale of irritation.
A hangnem hirtelen megváltozása az ingerültség árulkodó jele lehet.
The empty bottle was the telltale the manager needed.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The noise was a telltale that someone was there.
A zaj árulkodó jele volt annak, hogy valaki ott van.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Often used as an adjective (telltale sign) rather than as a standalone noun.
అర్థం
a sign that reveals something
పదకలయికలు
a telltale of deception
|a telltale of illness
|a telltale for trouble
|the telltale was obvious
|spot a telltale
పర్యాయపదాలు
clue (Common and broad; does not necessarily imply something was unintentionally revealed.)
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indicator (Neutral and often used in measured or analytical contexts.)
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giveaway (More informal; emphasizes unintended revelation.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
red herring (A misleading sign that points in the wrong direction.)
విషయాలు
observation
|communication
నిర్వచనం
A telltale is something that shows a hidden fact.
A clue, sign, or piece of evidence that reveals something, especially something hidden or not directly stated.
నామవాచకం
C1
TECHNICAL
3
visszajelző
B1
వాడుక నమూనా:
[system] telltale (light)
The red oil-pressure telltale came on as she accelerated.
Gyorsítás közben kigyulladt a piros olajnyomás-visszajelző.
If the airbag telltale stays lit, have the system checked.
Ha a légzsák-visszajelző égve marad, ellenőriztesse a rendszert.
A flashing telltale can indicate a serious fault.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
A warning telltale lit up on the dashboard.
Egy figyelmeztető visszajelző gyulladt ki a műszerfalon.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
In everyday speech people usually say 'warning light' rather than 'telltale'.
అర్థం
dashboard warning light
పదకలయికలు
warning telltale
|indicator telltale
|ABS telltale
|engine telltale
|oil-pressure telltale
|charge telltale
|brake telltale
|airbag telltale
|illumination of the telltale
|the telltale comes on
పర్యాయపదాలు
warning light (More common in everyday English.)
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indicator light (Neutral; focuses on showing status, not only warnings.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
blank display (No light or indication is shown.)
విషయాలు
transport
|technology
నిర్వచనం
A telltale is a small light that warns you about a vehicle problem.
A small warning or indicator light, especially on a vehicle’s dashboard, that shows the status of a system or alerts you to a problem.
నామవాచకం
C1
INFORMAL
4
árulkodó
B1
వాడుక నమూనా:
a telltale
No one trusted him because he was known as a telltale.
Senki sem bízott benne, mert köztudott volt róla, hogy árulkodó.
She got angry and called her brother a telltale for reporting her.
Dühös lett, és árulkodónak nevezte a testvérét, amiért beárulta őt.
In the playground, being a telltale could get you into trouble.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
He is a telltale and tells the teacher everything.
Ő egy árulkodó, és mindent elmond a tanárnak.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Often confused with the verb phrase 'tell a tale' (tell a story), which is different.
అర్థం
person who informs on others
పదకలయికలు
a sneaky telltale
|a schoolyard telltale
|call someone a telltale
|don't be a telltale
పర్యాయపదాలు
tattletale (Especially common in American English and with children.)
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snitch (Stronger and more negative; often used for reporting to authorities.)
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informer (More neutral/formal; often implies providing information to police.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
confidant (Someone trusted to keep secrets, not reveal them.)
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ally (Someone who supports you rather than betraying you.)
విషయాలు
people
|social_relationships
|conflict
నిర్వచనం
A telltale is someone who tells on other people.
A person who reports someone else’s wrongdoing or secrets, especially in a disloyal or annoying way.
నామవాచకం
C2
TECHNICAL
5
వాడుక నమూనా:
telltale(s) on [a sail]
Watch the telltales on the jib and ease the sheet if they start to stall.
Figyeld az orrvitorlán lévő áramlásjelző szálakat, és engedj a schoton, ha leállnak.
The telltales were streaming straight back, so the trim looked good.
Az áramlásjelző szálak egyenesen hátrafelé álltak, ezért a trim jónak tűnt.
He added a masthead telltale to help judge wind direction.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Not related to 'telling stories'; it is a sailing tool.
అర్థం
streamer showing airflow direction
పదకలయికలు
wind telltale
|sail telltales
|masthead telltale
|watch the telltales
|telltales streaming
|telltales drooping
|trim by the telltales
పర్యాయపదాలు
streamer (General word; does not specifically imply sailing function.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
windbreak (Blocks wind rather than showing its flow.)
విషయాలు
sports
|transport
నిర్వచనం
A telltale is a small strip on a sail that shows wind flow.
A small strip of ribbon, yarn, or lightweight material attached to a sail or rigging to show airflow and help trim the sail correctly.
నామవాచకం
C2
TECHNICAL
6
వాడుక నమూనా:
telltale hole/port
Coolant dripping from the telltale hole suggests the seal is failing.
A jelzőfuratból csöpögő hűtőfolyadék arra utal, hogy a tömítés hibásodik.
If you see oil at the telltale, stop the machine and inspect it.
Ha olajat lát a jelzőfuratnál, állítsa le a gépet, és vizsgálja meg.
The manual says to check the telltale port during routine maintenance.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
This is specialized usage and may be unfamiliar outside maintenance contexts.
అర్థం
leak indicator in equipment
పదకలయికలు
telltale hole
|telltale port
|telltale drain
|leak from the telltale
|fluid at the telltale
పర్యాయపదాలు
weep hole (Common technical term for a hole that lets leaking fluid escape visibly.)
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indicator port (More general; emphasizes the function of indicating a condition.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
sealed joint (Designed to prevent visible leakage or indication.)
విషయాలు
technology
|maintenance
నిర్వచనం
A telltale can be a small opening that shows a leak.
A small hole, opening, or visible mark designed to show that a fluid leak or internal failure is occurring (for example, in a pump or seal).
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
telltale
IPA
GB/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
US/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
tell - tale (2 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (tell)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: telltale
Noun
- Base: telltale
- Plural: telltales
పదప్రయోగాలు
a telltale sign (of [something])
1/ə tˈɛltˌeɪl sˈaɪn əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clear evidence of something
A telltale sign is something that clearly shows something is true.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Dark circles under the eyes can be a telltale sign of exhaustion.
- A sudden drop in sales is often a telltale sign of a larger problem.
- That cough is a telltale sign of the flu going around.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- A fever is a telltale sign of illness.
- This is a telltale sign of trouble.