Английски

faith

gb/fˈeɪθ/ us/fˈeɪθ/
B1 Английски
~ 1800
Значения
0 значения
Съществително B1 state
1

Belief in a religion

A strong belief in God or a religion, even without proof.

Модел на употреба: faith in [religion/person/God]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'faith' with 'religion'; 'faith' is the belief itself, not the organization or system.
Синоними
belief (A general term for accepting something as true; may not imply religious context.) | religion (Refers to an organized system of beliefs and practices, not just the belief itself.)
Антоними
doubt (A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction, opposite of firm belief.)
Колокации
keep the faith |lose faith |have faith |faith in God
Теми
religion |belief |spirituality |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • Her faith in God gave her strength during hard times.
  • Many people find comfort in their faith.
  • He never lost faith, even when things looked hopeless.
  • Faith can be a source of hope.
  • The community is united by a shared faith.
Примери за учащи
  • I have faith in my religion.
  • She has strong faith in God.
  • His faith helps him feel happy.
  • Many people have faith in different ways.
Съществително B1 state
2

Trust or confidence in someone/something

Strong trust that someone or something will do what is right or expected.

Модел на употреба: faith in [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'faith on' instead of 'faith in'. The correct preposition is 'in'.
Синоними
trust (A close synonym, but 'trust' is more common for everyday situations; 'faith' can sound stronger or more formal.) | confidence (Implies belief in ability or reliability, often less emotional than 'faith'.)
Антоними
mistrust (Lack of trust or suspicion toward someone or something.)
Колокации
have faith in |put your faith in |restore faith
Теми
trust |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • I have faith in your ability to succeed.
  • She put her faith in the team to finish the project.
  • His success restored my faith in hard work.
  • They lost faith in the leader after repeated failures.
  • We must have faith that things will get better.
Примери за учащи
  • I have faith in my friend.
  • She has faith in her teacher.
  • They have faith in the plan.
  • We have faith in our team.
Съществително formal B2 entity
3

A specific religion or creed

A type of religion or set of religious beliefs.

Синоними
denomination (A subgroup within a larger religion.) | creed (A formal statement of religious beliefs.)
Антоними
secularism (The absence of religious belief or influence.)
Колокации
different faiths |interfaith dialogue |the Christian faith
Теми
religion
Примери
  • People of all faiths are welcome here.
  • She converted to another faith.
  • Interfaith meetings promote understanding between religions.
  • The city celebrates many different faiths.
  • They follow the teachings of their faith.
Примери за учащи
  • People have different faiths.
  • My friend has a different faith from me.
  • This place welcomes all faiths.
  • Many faiths live together here.
Граматика
Речникова форма
faith
IPA
GB/fˈeɪθ/
US/fˈeɪθ/
Срички и ударение
faith (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (faith)
Форми на думата
Noun
  • Base: faith
  • Plural: faith, faiths
Семейство думи
Forms
faiths noun
Core family
faithful adjective B1 faithfully adverb B1
Related words
faithfulness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unfaithful adjective unfaithfulness noun
Advanced or less common
faithless adjective
Изрази

have faith in

1
/hˈæv fˈeɪθ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase

Trust someone or something completely

To trust someone or something fully and believe they will do well or be right.

Примери
  • I have faith in you to finish the job.
  • They have faith in the new system.

keep the faith

1
/kˈip ðə fˈeɪθ/
idiom

Continue believing despite hardship

To continue believing or trusting even when there are problems or challenges.

Примери
  • Even when times are tough, we must keep the faith.
  • She told her team to keep the faith and not give up.

leap of faith

1
/lˈip əv fˈeɪθ/
idiom

Risky action based on trust

An action you take even though you cannot be sure it will work, because you trust it will be okay.

Примери
  • Changing careers was a leap of faith for her.
  • Starting the business was a big leap of faith.

restore (someone's) faith in (something)

1
/ɹɪstˈɔɹ sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈeɪθ ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Make someone believe again

To make someone start to believe or trust again after they had lost hope or confidence.

Примери
  • The success of the project restored my faith in teamwork.
  • Her kindness restored his faith in humanity.

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