Модел на употреба:
to recognise [someone/something]
I recognised her from the party last year.
Felismertem őt a tavalyi partiról.
He recognised the song as soon as it started playing.
Amint megszólalt, felismerte a dalt.
Do you recognise this handwriting?
She didn’t recognise him without his glasses.
Примери за учащи
I recognise my teacher in the photo.
Felismerem a tanáromat a fényképen.
Do you recognise this man?
Felismered ezt a férfit?
She recognises the music on the radio.
He does not recognise the place.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Значение
Identify from previous knowledge
Колокации
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Синоними
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Антоними
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Теми
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
To know who or what someone or something is because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.
Модел на употреба:
to recognise [something] as [something]
The country refused to recognise the new regime.
Az ország nem volt hajlandó elismerni az új rezsimet.
Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
A képesítéseit világszerte elismerik.
We must recognise the importance of early education.
Примери за учащи
The school recognises his diploma.
Az iskola elismeri a diplomáját.
Many countries recognise the new law.
Sok ország elismeri az új törvényt.
I recognise that this is a problem.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Значение
Acknowledge as valid or true
Колокации
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Синоними
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Антоними
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Определение
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
To officially accept, approve, or acknowledge something as valid, legal, or true.
Модел на употреба:
to recognise that [clause]
We must recognise that mistakes were made.
El kell ismernünk, hogy hibák történtek.
He recognised his own limitations.
Elismerte a saját korlátait.
They recognised the need for urgent action.
Примери за учащи
I recognise that I was wrong.
Elismerem, hogy tévedtem.
She recognises the danger.
Felismeri a veszélyt.
We recognise the need for help.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Значение
Admit something is true
Колокации
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Синоними
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Антоними
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To agree that something is true or important.
To accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is important.
Модел на употреба:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
The company recognised her years of service with an award.
A cég díjjal ismerte el a sokéves munkáját.
We should recognise his contribution to the project.
El kellene ismernünk a projekthez való hozzájárulását.
Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Примери за учащи
The boss recognised her good work.
A főnök elismerte a jó munkáját.
They recognised his help in the meeting.
A megbeszélésen elismerték a segítségét.
We recognised her big effort.
Значение
Show appreciation for achievement
Колокации
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Синоними
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Антоними
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Теми
work
|social
|relationships
Определение
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
To show respect or gratitude for someone's achievements, efforts, or contributions.