cosy
gb/kˈoʊzi/ us/kˈoʊzi/
B1
Ingles
otthonos, hangulatos, meleg és kényelmes, meghitt, családias, szűk körű, túlságosan szoros, mutyigyanús, összefonódott, teáskanna-melegítő, kannamelegítő
B1
1
Padron ng paggamit:
[place/room] is cosy; a cosy [room/blanket/fire]
The little café was cosy, with soft lighting and warm drinks.
A kis kávézó otthonos volt, lágy fényekkel és meleg italokkal.
We stayed in a cosy cottage by the lake.
Egy otthonos tóparti házikóban szálltunk meg.
She pulled a blanket over her knees to feel cosy.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
This room is cosy.
Ez a szoba otthonos.
I like cosy socks in winter.
Télen szeretem a puha, meleg zoknikat.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may think cosy and cozy are different words; cozy is the usual US spelling.
Kahulugan
warm, comfortable, and inviting
Mga kolokasyon
a cosy room
|a cosy living room
|a cosy fire
|a cosy cottage
|a cosy café
|a cosy blanket
|cosy socks
|a cosy evening
|cosy lighting
|make it cosy
Mga kasingkahulugan
comfortable (focuses more on physical ease than warmth.)
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snug (often suggests small, warm, and enclosed.)
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warm (describes temperature, not always the pleasant atmosphere.)
Mga kasalungat
cold (not warm or comforting.)
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uncomfortable (not pleasant to be in or use.)
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draughty (unpleasantly cold because air comes in.)
Mga tema
home
|daily_life
|feelings
Depinisyon
Warm and comfortable in a pleasant way.
Comfortably warm and pleasant, making you feel relaxed and at ease.
B2
2
Padron ng paggamit:
a cosy [chat/meal/get-together]; a cosy atmosphere
We had a cosy dinner with just a few close friends.
Meghitt vacsorát tartottunk, csak néhány közeli baráttal.
It was a cosy little party, not a big event.
Meghitt kis összejövetel volt, nem nagy rendezvény.
They spent the evening in cosy conversation.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
We had a cosy meal at home.
Otthon meghitt vacsorát tartottunk.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Cosy does not always mean romantic; it can describe any friendly, private atmosphere.
Kahulugan
friendly, intimate, and relaxed
Mga kolokasyon
a cosy chat
|a cosy dinner
|a cosy get-together
|a cosy atmosphere
|a cosy family meal
|a cosy conversation
|a cosy evening in
|a cosy gathering
Mga kasingkahulugan
intimate (can sound more personal or private, sometimes romantic.)
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friendly (more general and not necessarily private.)
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informal (emphasises lack of formality rather than warmth.)
Mga kasalungat
formal (not relaxed or private.)
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distant (not friendly or close.)
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impersonal (lacking warmth or familiarity.)
Mga tema
relationships
|social
|feelings
Depinisyon
Friendly and close, usually with a small number of people.
Pleasantly close and informal, especially in a small group or a private setting.
C1
3
Padron ng paggamit:
a cosy [relationship/arrangement/deal] (between [A] and [B])
The report criticised the regulator for its cosy relationship with the industry.
A jelentés bírálta a szabályozó hatóságot az iparággal fenntartott túlságosan szoros kapcsolata miatt.
They were accused of making cosy deals behind closed doors.
Azzal vádolták őket, hogy zárt ajtók mögött kétes háttéralkukat kötöttek.
Voters distrust politicians who seem too cosy with big donors.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The newspaper wrote about a cosy deal.
Az újság egy kétes háttéralkuról írt.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This negative sense is common in news and business; it is not a compliment.
Kahulugan
too close in a suspicious way
Mga kolokasyon
a cosy relationship
|a cosy arrangement
|a cosy deal
|cosy ties
|a cosy understanding
|a cosy agreement
|a cosy little cartel
Mga kasingkahulugan
too close (more direct; less idiomatic.)
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collusive (stronger and more explicitly about secret cooperation.)
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backroom (suggests secretive decision-making.)
Mga kasalungat
transparent (open and not secretive.)
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arms-length (kept deliberately separate and impartial.)
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impartial (not biased toward one side.)
Mga tema
business
|politics
|society
Depinisyon
Too friendly or connected in a way that seems wrong.
Uncomfortably close or cooperative in a way that seems improper, secretive, or biased.
PANGNGALAN
B2
4
Padron ng paggamit:
a [tea] cosy; put a cosy on [a teapot]
She knitted a new cosy for the teapot.
Kötött egy új teáskanna-melegítőt.
Put the cosy on to keep the tea hot.
Tedd rá a teáskanna-melegítőt, hogy forró maradjon a tea.
The teapot came with a patterned cosy.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
This cosy keeps the teapot warm.
Ez a teáskanna-melegítő melegen tartja a teát.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often said as tea cosy; the noun by itself may be unclear without context.
Kahulugan
cover that keeps a teapot warm
Mga kolokasyon
a tea cosy
|a knitted cosy
|a crocheted cosy
|a teapot cosy
|put on the cosy
|a handmade cosy
Mga kasingkahulugan
teapot cover (more explicit; less common as a set term.)
Mga kasalungat
lid (a hard top; not insulating like a cosy.)
Mga tema
home
|food_and_drink
Depinisyon
A cover that keeps a teapot warm.
A padded cover placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm; also used for similar covers for other containers.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
cosy
IPA
GB/kˈoʊzi/
US/kˈoʊzi/
Mga pantig at diin
cosy (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (cosy)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: cosy
- Comparative: cosier
- Superlative: cosiest
Noun
- Base: cosy
- Plural: cosies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
cosy corner
1/kˈoʊzi kˈɔɹnɚ/
fixed phrase
small comfortable spot
A comfortable little place to sit.
Mga Halimbawa
- She created a cosy corner with an armchair and a reading lamp.
- The hotel lobby has a cosy corner for guests to read.
- I like this cosy corner by the window.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This is my cosy corner.
cosy up
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
move close for warmth
To sit or lie close to feel warm and comfortable.
Mga Halimbawa
- We cosied up on the sofa with a film.
- The children cosied up to the fire after coming in from the cold.
- The cat cosied up beside her on the bed.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We cosied up on the sofa.
cosy up to
1/kˈoʊzi ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
informal
try to gain favour
To act very friendly to get something you want.
Mga Halimbawa
- He tried to cosy up to the boss before the promotions were decided.
- Some companies cosy up to politicians to influence policy.
- Don’t cosy up to me just because you need a favour.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He cosied up to his manager.
get cosy
1/ɡˈɛt kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
make yourself comfortable
To get comfortable and warm.
Mga Halimbawa
- Come in and get cosy by the fire.
- I made some tea and got cosy under a blanket.
- Let’s get cosy on the sofa and watch a series.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I get cosy on the sofa.
make yourself cosy
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf kˈoʊzi/
fixed phrase
informal
settle in comfortably
Relax and be comfortable here.
Mga Halimbawa
- Make yourself cosy while I put the kettle on.
- She told us to make ourselves cosy in the living room.
- Make yourself cosy on the sofa—I’ll be back in a minute.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Make yourself cosy.