Unit 1 and Unit 5 Vocabulary: People, Family, and Social Life

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, phrasal verbs, idioms, character traits, clothes, and special dates from Unit 1 (People) and Unit 5 (Family and social life).

Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night

A festival celebrated on 5 November (Guy Fawkes Éjszakája / Őrtüzek Éjszakája).

Halloween / All Hallow's Eve

A holiday celebrated on 31 October (Mindenszentek napjának előestéje).

St Patrick's Day

A festival celebrated on 17 March (Szent Patrik napja).

Thanksgiving Day

A holiday celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November (Hálaadás).

Next of kin

Legközelebbi rokon / legközelebbi hozzátartozó; a person's closest living relative.

Pseudonym

Álnév; a fictitious name used by an individual.

Be the spitting image of sb

A kiköpött mása valakinek; to look exactly like another person.

Extended family

Kiterjedt család; a family group that includes both close and distant relatives.

Immediate family

Szűk család; a person's core family unit consisting of immediate members.

Common-law marriage

Élettársi kapcsolat; a cohabiting relationship existing without a formal civil or religious marriage ceremony.

Absent-minded

Szórakozott; prone to forgetfulness or distraction.

Fair-weather friend

Érdekbarát; a friend who remains supportive only when conditions are favorable.

Fly the nest

Kirepül a fészekből; to leave one's childhood home to live independently.

Drive sb up the wall

Az idegeire megy vkinek, megőrjít vkit; to irritate or annoy someone intensely.

Be on top of the world

Felspannolva; feeling extremely happy, successful, or excited.

Be out of sorts

Kimerült, fáradt; feeling unwell, exhausted, or irritable.

Feel blue

Szomorkodik; feeling unhappy, low, or depressed.

Have it out with sb

Bevall, őszintén színt vall; to speak openly with someone to resolve a disagreement.

Go back on one's word

Megszegi a szavát; to fail to keep a promise or commitment.

Patch things up

Kibékül, helyrehoz; to reconcile or fix a damaged relationship.

Wellingtons

Gumicsizma; waterproof rubber boots.

Braces

Nadrágtartó; shoulder straps used to hold up trousers.

Consumerist lifestyle

Fogyasztói életmód; a lifestyle centered around buying and accumulating consumer goods.

Sedentary lifestyle

Mozgásszegény életmód; a lifestyle characterized by a high amount of sitting and little physical activity.

Striking resemblance

Szembetűnő hasonlóság; a very noticeable or strong physical similarity.

Hen / stag party

Leánybúcsú / legénybúcsú; a party organized for a bride-to-be (hen) or groom-to-be (stag) before their wedding.

Polo neck

Garbónyakú; a high, close-fitting collar that folds over on a sweater or top.

Through thick and thin

Jóban-rosszban, tűzön-vízen át; maintaining loyalty and support under all conditions, whether good or bad.

Ask after sb

Kérdezősködik valaki után; to ask for news or information about a person's well-being.

Warm to sb

Szívélyes valakihez, rokonszenvvel kezd viselkedni valakivel; to start liking or becoming fond of someone.

Marital status

Családi állapot; the legal status of being single, married, separated, divorced, or widowed.

Spouse

Házastárs; a person's partner in marriage.

Generation gap

Generációs szakadék; a difference in attitudes and behavior between younger and older generations.

Breadwinner

Kenyérkereső; the member of a family who earns the money to support the household.

Look up to sb

Tisztelettel felnéz vkire; to admire and respect someone deeply.

Lose one's temper

Kijön a sodrából; to suddenly become very angry.

Hit it off

Jól kijön valakivel; to quickly become good friends upon meeting for the first time.

Be on the same wavelength

Azonos hullámhosszon vannak; to think in a similar way and understand each other well.

Tie the knot

Összeházasodik, megesküszik; an informal idiom meaning to get married.

Narrow-minded / Open-minded

Szűklátókörű / széles látókörű; unwilling to accept different ideas versus receptive to new perspectives.

Tight-fitting / Loose-fitting

Feszes, testhezálló / bő, laza; clothes that fit very closely to the body versus clothes that fit loosely.

Best man

Vőfély / tanú; a male friend or relative chosen by the groom to assist him at his wedding.

Acquaintance

Ismerős; a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.

Bridesmaid

Koszorúslány; a female friend or relative attending a bride at her wedding.

Fiancé / Fiancée

Vőlegény / menyasszony; a person engaged to be married.

Adopted child

Örökbefogadott gyermek; a child who has been legally taken into another family as their own.

Civil wedding

Polgári esküvő; a legal, non-religious marriage ceremony.

Easy-going

Kényelmes, nyugodt, laza; relaxed and tolerant in attitude and behavior.

Have a crush on sb

Odavan valakiért, bele van esve valakibe; to have a strong, romantic attraction to someone.

Drop in

Benéz / beugrik valakihez; to make a casual, brief visit without an appointment.

Tracksuit

Tréningruha; a top and trousers set worn for casual wear or physical activities.

Short-sleeved / Long-sleeved

Rövid ujjú / hosszú ujjú; clothing having sleeves that are short versus extending to the wrist.

Citizenship

Állampolgárság; the legal status of belonging to a particular nation.

Ethnic origin

Etnikai hovatartozás; a person's racial or cultural background.

Birthmark

Anyajegy; a noticeable, permanent mark present on the skin from birth.

Hot-tempered

Indulatos, ingerlékeny; easily angered or quick to lose one's composure.

Trustworthy

Megbízható; able to be relied on as honest, truthful, and dependable.

Anorak

Anorak; a heavy, waterproof jacket with a hood.

Hooded sweatshirt

Kapucnis pulóver; a warm casual cotton top with a hood.

In the mood for / to

Vmilyen hangulatban van; feeling inclined or ready to do a particular activity.

Fall out with sb

Összezördül valakivel; to have an argument and stop being friendly with someone.

Let sb down

Becsap, cserbenhagy; to fail or disappoint someone who was relying on you.

Settle down

Letelepszik, megállapodik; to start living a quiet, stable life in one place, often with a partner.

Be at each other's throats

Egymás torkának esnek; to argue, fight, or confront each other fiercely.

Be in sb's good/bad books

Elégedett / elégedetlen valakivel; to be in a state where someone is pleased or annoyed with you.

One's own flesh and blood

A saját vére / vér szerinti rokona; a close family relative.

Wedding reception

Lakodalom; a party held after a marriage ceremony to celebrate with guests.

Honeymoon

Nászút; a holiday taken by a newly married couple after their wedding.

Godparents

Keresztszülők; people who sponsor a child at baptism and promise to take care of their spiritual development.

Adolescence

Serdülőkor; the period of life between childhood and adulthood.

Confide in sb

Megbízik valakiben; to share secret or private information with someone you trust.

Broad-shouldered

Széles vállú; having wide, strong shoulders.

Dimples

Gödröcskék; small natural indentations on the cheek or chin.

Freckled / Wrinkled

Szeplős / ráncos; having small brownish spots on the skin versus having line folds.

Pimples / Spots / Acne

Mitesszer / foltok / pattanás; skin conditions involving small inflamed spots.

Broad / Tight-lipped smile

Széles mosoly / összeszorított szájú mosoly; a wide open smile versus a restrained smile with closed lips.

Adulthood

Felnőttkor; the stage of life when a person is fully grown and mature.

Infancy / Babyhood

Csecsemőkor; the early period of child development during babyhood.

In-laws

A házastárs hozzátartozói; relatives by marriage, especially the parents of one's spouse.

Half-sister / Half-brother

Féltestvér; a sister or brother with whom one shares only one biological parent.

Nephew / Niece

Unokaöcs / unokahúg; a son or daughter of one's brother or sister.

Ancestor / Descendant

Ős / leszármazott; a person from whom one is descended versus a person descending from a specific forebear.

Orphan / Orphanage

Árva / árvaház; a child whose parents are deceased, and a residential institution for their care.

Child abuse

Gyermekbántalmazás; physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment or neglect of children.

Cohabit with sb

Együtt él valakivel; to live together in an intimate relationship without being legally married.

Take after sb

Hasonlít valakire; to resemble an older relative in appearance or character.

Ask sb over

Áthív valakit; to invite someone to come to one's home.

Break up / Split up with sb

Szakít valakivel; to end a romantic relationship or marriage.

Bring up / Raise a child

Felnevel egy gyermeket; to care for and educate a child until they become an adult.

Grow apart

Eltávolodik valakitől; to gradually become less close or friendly over time.

Make up with sb

Kibékül valakivel; to become friendly again after a disagreement or argument.

Open up to sb

Megnyílik valaki előtt; to start talking more freely about personal feelings and thoughts.

Go back a long way

Nagy múltra tekint vissza; to have known each other for a long period of time.

Keep to oneself

Magának való; to prefer privacy and avoid socializing with others.

Family gathering / Reunion

Családi összejövetel; an occasion where members of an extended family come together.

Fancy dress party

Jelmezbál; a party where guests wear costumes to represent a character or theme.

Christening party

Keresztelő; a gathering held to celebrate the baptism of a baby.

Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday

Húshagyókedd; the day preceding Ash Wednesday, traditionally celebrated by eating pancakes.

Sleep in / Have a lie-in

Lustálkodik az ágyban; to remain in bed and sleep later than usual in the morning.

Sleep over at a friend's

Egy barátnál alszik; to spend the night at a friend's house.