shiny
gb/ʃˈaɪni/ us/ʃˈaɪni/
A2
İngilizce
~ 9600
fényes, csillogó, vadonatúj, csillogó-villogó, csillog-villog, király, menő, shiny, ritka színváltozat
A2
1
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is shiny
She ran her fingers through his shiny hair.
Végigsimított az ujjaival a férfi fényes haján.
The car's shiny paint reflected the sunset.
Az autó fényes fényezése visszatükrözte a naplementét.
I wiped the table until it was shiny.
The puppy's shiny coat showed it was healthy.
The coins were so shiny I could see my face in them.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
His shoes are new and very shiny.
A cipői újak és nagyon fényesek.
Please clean the glass until it is shiny.
Kérlek, addig tisztítsd az üveget, amíg fényes nem lesz.
The metal plate looks shiny in the sun.
Her black hair is long and shiny.
The floor is shiny, so be careful, it may be wet.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use 'bright' instead of 'shiny' for surfaces. Use 'shiny' for things like hair, shoes, metal, or floors that reflect light because they are smooth or polished. Also, 'shine' is the verb (The shoes shine), while 'shiny' is the adjective (The shoes are shiny).
Anlam
smooth, bright, and glossy
Eşdizimler
shiny hair
|shiny shoes
|shiny surface
|shiny metal
|shiny car
|shiny coat
Eş anlamlılar
glossy (Often used for paper, photos, and surfaces with a smooth, polished look; slightly more formal.)
|
polished (Emphasizes that something has been made shiny by rubbing or cleaning.)
Zıt anlamlılar
dull (Describes a surface that does not reflect much light and looks flat or lifeless.)
|
matte (Specifically means having a non-shiny, non-reflective surface finish.)
Konular
appearance
|daily_life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
Looking bright and smooth because light bounces off the surface.
Having a smooth surface that reflects light strongly, so that it looks bright and glossy.
B1
2
vadonatúj
B1
Kullanım kalıbı:
shiny new [noun]
He showed off his shiny new car in the driveway.
A kocsibeállón büszkén mutogatta a vadonatúj autóját.
The kids were excited about their shiny new bikes.
A gyerekek izgatottak voltak a vadonatúj biciklijeik miatt.
They moved into a shiny new apartment building last month.
She pulled a shiny new phone out of the box.
Everyone wanted to try the company's shiny new software.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
I bought a shiny new laptop yesterday.
Tegnap vettem egy vadonatúj laptopot.
The child held a shiny new toy in his hands.
A gyerek egy vadonatúj játékot tartott a kezében.
They live in a shiny new house near the river.
He came to school with shiny new shoes.
We will get a shiny new printer for the office.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may think 'shiny new' always means physically glossy. In this sense it can also just mean very new and perfect-looking, even when the surface is not literally glossy (for example, a shiny new idea or a shiny new policy in more figurative use).
Anlam
very new and perfect-looking
Eşdizimler
shiny new car
|shiny new bike
|shiny new phone
|shiny new toy
|shiny new building
Eş anlamlılar
brand-new (Focuses on the fact that something has just been bought or made, without the visual idea of shine.)
Zıt anlamlılar
worn (Describes something that looks old and used, often with marks or damage.)
Konular
appearance
|consumerism
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
Looking new and perfect, with no marks or signs of use.
Looking very new, clean, and perfect, often because it has not been used or worn much.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Kullanım kalıbı:
the next shiny [thing]
Stop chasing every shiny new marketing idea and focus on what already works.
Ne hajszolj minden csillogó-villogó új marketingötletet; inkább arra koncentrálj, ami már bevált.
The app looks shiny, but it doesn't actually solve our problem.
Az alkalmazás csillog-villog, de valójában nem oldja meg a problémánkat.
Investors are tired of shiny tech projects that never make a profit.
He always gets distracted by the next shiny thing at work.
Managers must look past shiny presentations and ask hard questions about results.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
Our boss likes every shiny new idea and then forgets it.
A főnökünk minden csillogó-villogó új ötletért lelkesedik, aztán elfelejti.
The website is very shiny, but it is hard to use.
A weboldal csillog-villog, de nehéz használni.
Do not follow every shiny thing you see on the internet.
She is not interested in shiny trends; she wants real change.
This plan is not shiny, but it is simple and it works.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes think 'shiny' here is only about physical light. In business or tech talk, 'shiny' often means 'new and exciting but maybe not useful or serious'. It is often slightly negative or critical in this figurative use.
Anlam
attractive only because it's new
Eşdizimler
shiny new toy
|shiny object
|next shiny thing
|chase shiny objects
Eş anlamlılar
flashy (Suggests something looks attractive on the surface, sometimes in a loud or showy way.)
|
trendy (Focuses more on fashion or popularity than on the idea of distraction.)
Zıt anlamlılar
substantive (Emphasizes that something has real depth or value, not just surface appeal.)
|
reliable (Highlights long-term dependability instead of short-lived excitement.)
Konular
business
|technology
|psychology
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
Used for things that look exciting because they are new, but may not really be better or important.
Describing something that seems exciting mainly because it is new or different, especially when the attraction is shallow or temporary.
C1
SLANG
4
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is shiny
You finished the whole game in one night? Shiny!
Egyetlen éjszaka alatt végigvitted az egész játékot? Király!
The new expansion looks shiny; I can't wait to play it.
Az új kiegészítő menőnek tűnik; alig várom, hogy játszhassak vele.
Shiny, let's get this mission started.
That cosplay is really shiny, the details are amazing.
They did a shiny job on the fan-made trailer.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
You got concert tickets? Shiny!
Szereztél koncertjegyet? Király!
This new map is shiny; I like it a lot.
Ez az új pálya nagyon menő; nagyon tetszik.
Your drawing is shiny, I love the colors.
Shiny, we are ready to go now.
The event was shiny and everyone had fun.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may try to use this slang sense in formal writing or with people who do not know the specific fan culture (for example, from the TV show 'Firefly'). Outside those groups, most people will only understand the normal 'bright and glossy' meaning.
Anlam
slang: excellent; very good
Eşdizimler
that's shiny
|sounds shiny
|pretty shiny
Eş anlamlılar
awesome (Very common slang word with a similar positive meaning; not tied to specific fan communities.)
|
cool (Neutral, widely used slang for 'good' or 'impressive'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
lame (Informal; describes something as boring, weak, or not impressive.)
Konular
slang
|internet
|gaming
|emotion
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Tanım
Slang: used to say that something is very good or very cool.
In some fan and gamer communities, used to mean excellent, very good, or cool.
İSIM
B2
INFORMAL
5
shiny
C1
Kullanım kalıbı:
catch a shiny
I finally caught a shiny after three hours of hunting.
Három óra keresés után végre fogtam egy shiny-t.
She screamed when a shiny appeared on her screen.
Felsikított, amikor megjelent egy shiny a képernyőjén.
Some players spend days trying to find just one shiny.
Trading a shiny can get you a lot of rare items.
He posted a screenshot of his first shiny on the forum.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
In this game, a shiny is very hard to find.
Ebben a játékban nagyon nehéz shiny-t találni.
He was so happy when he caught a shiny.
Nagyon boldog volt, amikor fogott egy shiny-t.
She likes to do shiny hunting on weekends.
My friend has three shinies on his team.
I hope I see a shiny in the next battle.
Sık yapılan hata:
Outside gaming contexts, most native speakers do not use 'shiny' as a noun. Learners should keep this use inside gaming or fan discussions, and not in general conversation.
Anlam
rare color-variant game creature
Eşdizimler
catch a shiny
|find a shiny
|shiny hunting
|hunt for shinies
Eş anlamlılar
rare variant (A descriptive phrase, not a fixed gaming term; emphasizes that it is a special, hard-to-find version.)
Zıt anlamlılar
normal (In gaming talk, the usual version without special colors or effects.)
Konular
gaming
|internet
|youth_culture
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Tanım
In some games, a very rare monster or item that looks different in color and shines on the screen.
In video games, especially Pokémon, a creature or item of the usual type that is very rare and appears with different colors and a sparkling visual effect.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
shiny
IPA
GB/ʃˈaɪni/
US/ʃˈaɪni/
Heceler ve vurgu
shiny (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (shiny)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: shiny
- Comparative: shinier
- Superlative: shiniest
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
bright and shiny
1/bɹˈaɪt ˈænd ʃˈaɪni/
fixed phrase
very bright, clean, and polished
Looking very clean, new, and full of light, often after being washed or polished.
Örnekler
- The kitchen was bright and shiny after they finished cleaning.
- She walked in with bright and shiny shoes that caught everyone's eye.
- We want the office looking bright and shiny for the client's visit.
shiny new toy
1/ʃˈaɪni njˈu tˈɔɪ/
idiom
informal
exciting new thing, maybe distraction
A new thing, idea, or project that people get excited about, even if it may not really be useful or important.
Örnekler
- Management is treating the new app like a shiny new toy.
- Don't drop a working plan just because a shiny new toy appears.
- For him, every gadget is a shiny new toy he plays with once and then forgets.
shiny object
1/ʃˈaɪni ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
idiom
informal
distracting new or interesting thing
Something that seems interesting or exciting and makes a person forget what they should really focus on.
Örnekler
- Founders must stop chasing every shiny object and stick to their strategy.
- Social media can be a shiny object that pulls your attention away from real work.
- He treats each new business trend as a shiny object and never follows through.