chant
gb/t͡ʃˈænt/ us/t͡ʃˈænt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9100
skandál, rigmus, skandálás, gregorián ének, egyszólamú liturgikus ének, kántál, varázsige, ráolvasás, varázsigét kántál
SLOVESO
B1
1
skandál
B2
Vzorec užití:
[people] chant [words]
The crowd chanted his name as he walked onto the stage.
A tömeg a nevét skandálta, amikor színpadra lépett.
Protesters marched down the street, chanting anti-war slogans.
A tüntetők háborúellenes jelszavakat skandálva vonultak végig az utcán.
Supporters chanted in unison until the team ran back out onto the field.
Inside the temple, the monks chanted softly together.
They stood outside city hall chanting, "No more cuts!"
Učební příklady
The fans chanted the player’s name.
A szurkolók a játékos nevét skandálták.
People on the street chanted, "We want change!"
Az utcán az emberek azt skandálták: „Változást akarunk!”
The students chanted together at the school game.
We heard a large group chanting outside the building.
The monks chanted in the dark hall.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "chant" for any kind of singing. "Chant" usually involves repeating the same short words with a clear rhythm, often in a group, rather than singing a full song. Saying *"They chanted a long song"* sounds odd; *"They sang a long song"* is better.
Význam
say or sing words repeatedly
Kolokace
chant slogans
|chant his name
|chant in unison
|chant a mantra
|chant a prayer
|fans chanting
Synonyma
shout (Louder and less musical; not always rhythmic or repeated.)
|
intone (More formal/literary, suggests slow, solemn or religious chanting.)
Antonyma
whisper (Opposite in loudness and public energy; very quiet speech instead of rhythmic group speaking.)
Témata
music
|events
|politics
|sports
|communication
|daily_life
Definice
To say or sing the same words many times with a clear beat, often together with other people.
To say or sing words in a strong, regular rhythm, usually repeating the same phrase many times, often together with other people.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
a chant of [words]
The fans started a chant that spread through the whole stadium.
A szurkolók elkezdtek egy rigmust, amely aztán végigsöpört az egész stadionon.
We could hear chants of "Let her go!" from inside the police station.
A rendőrőrs épületéből az „Engedjék el!” skandálás hallatszott.
The protesters repeated the same chant for over an hour.
The team has a special chant they use before every game.
A low chant echoed through the hall as the crowd grew restless.
Učební příklady
The people used a simple chant at the march.
Az emberek egy egyszerű rigmust skandáltak a felvonuláson.
I heard a loud chant outside my window.
Hangos skandálást hallottam az ablakom alatt.
The children made up a funny chant on the bus.
Fans began a new chant during the game.
Their chant was, "No more war!"
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "chant" with "song" or "poem". A chant is usually very short and repeated many times. A song or poem is longer and not normally repeated in the same simple way.
Význam
rhythmic phrase shouted or sung
Kolokace
football chant
|protest chant
|crowd chant
|fan chants
|religious chant
|chants of "USA"
Synonyma
slogan (Focuses on the message or phrase itself, not on the repeated, musical way it is said.)
|
cheer (Often happier and more supportive; not always as rhythmic or repetitive as a chant.)
Antonyma
silence (The absence of any noise or shouted phrases from a crowd.)
Témata
music
|events
|politics
|sports
|communication
|daily_life
Definice
Words that people say or sing again and again with a beat, usually in a group.
A short phrase or set of words that is shouted or sung over and over with a strong, regular rhythm, especially by a group of people.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
a [type] chant
The choir performed a piece of Gregorian chant before the main service.
A kórus a fő istentisztelet előtt egy gregorián éneket adott elő.
Low, steady chant filled the old stone church.
Mély, egyenletes gregorián ének töltötte be a régi kőtemplomot.
She studies medieval chant as part of her music degree.
The film’s soundtrack features traditional Buddhist chant.
Monks began their morning chant long before sunrise.
Učební příklady
The monks sang a quiet chant in the church.
A szerzetesek halk gregorián éneket énekeltek a templomban.
He likes to listen to Gregorian chant when he studies.
Szeret gregorián éneket hallgatni tanulás közben.
The movie used an old religious chant in one scene.
They recorded a chant for the documentary about monks.
We heard a soft chant in the temple.
Častá chyba:
Some learners think "chant" here means any religious song. In this sense, it usually refers to a specific simple style, often without instruments, not all types of religious music.
Význam
simple style of religious music
Kolokace
Gregorian chant
|monastic chant
|church chant
|medieval chant
|Buddhist chant
|sacred chant
Synonyma
hymn (A religious song in general; may be more complex, with harmony and instruments, not necessarily the special style of chant.)
|
plainchant (A more technical term, especially for traditional Western Christian chant styles.)
Antonyma
pop song (A modern, often secular, rhythmic song that contrasts with the simple, sacred nature of chant.)
Témata
music
|religion
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A simple kind of religious song, usually sung without instruments by one or more people in church or a temple.
A style of simple, unaccompanied religious music, usually with a single melody line and free rhythm, traditionally used in Christian and some other religious services.
SLOVESO
B2
4
kántál
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] chants [a prayer / a psalm]
The priest chanted the final blessing in Latin.
A pap latinul kántálta a záró áldást.
Monks chanted prayers as the ceremony began.
A szertartás kezdetén a szerzetesek imákat kántáltak.
The choir stood in a circle and chanted the psalm.
During the service, they chanted the liturgy instead of speaking it.
We listened as the nuns chanted softly in the chapel.
Učební příklady
The monks chant prayers every morning.
A szerzetesek minden reggel imákat kántálnak.
The priest chanted the psalm slowly.
A pap lassan kántálta a zsoltárt.
They chanted the same short prayer many times.
In this church, they chant most of the service.
The group chanted a long prayer together.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with simply "sing". "Chant" here suggests a very simple, traditional style, usually part of a formal religious service, not just any singing of religious words.
Význam
sing religious text as chant
Kolokace
chant a psalm
|chant prayers
|chant the liturgy
|priests chanting
|monks chanting in Latin
|chant the service
Synonyma
intone (More formal; often used specifically for solemn religious singing or speaking in a similar style.)
Antonyma
speak (To say the words normally, without the special melodic style of chanting.)
Témata
music
|religion
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Definice
To sing religious words in a special, simple way, usually in church or a temple, without instruments.
To sing religious words using a simple, traditional chant style, usually without instrumental accompaniment, as part of a ceremony or act of worship.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
LITERARY
5
Vzorec užití:
a chant to [do something]
The witch’s chant grew louder as the storm began.
A boszorkány egyre hangosabban kántálta a varázsigét, ahogy feltámadt a vihar.
He repeated the old chant, hoping it would protect them.
Újra és újra elismételte a régi varázsigét, remélve, hogy az megvédi őket.
The book described a secret chant used to call the spirits.
They performed a strange chant around the fire.
The healer taught them a quiet chant for good luck.
Učební příklady
In the story, the wizard uses a special chant.
A történetben a varázsló egy különleges varázsigét használ.
They say this old chant can bring rain.
Azt mondják, ez a régi varázsige esőt tud hozni.
The children made up a magic chant for fun.
The hero hears a dark chant in the cave.
The shaman sings a healing chant in the film.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this sense is mostly used in stories, fantasy, or when talking about traditional rituals. In everyday life, people rarely talk about real "chants" as magic spells.
Význam
spoken or sung magic spell
Kolokace
magic chant
|ancient chant
|mystical chant
|dark chant
|healing chant
|protective chant
Synonyma
incantation (More formal/technical; commonly used in fantasy and religious studies for spoken magic formulas.)
|
spell (Broader; can mean the whole act of magic, not just the words themselves.)
Antonyma
prayer (Words addressed to a deity for help, not usually described as inherently magical in the same way.)
Témata
fantasy
|storytelling
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definice
Words that someone says or sings many times as a magic spell, often in stories.
A series of words that is spoken or sung again and again as a magic spell or as part of a ritual, often in stories and fantasy contexts.
SLOVESO
B2
LITERARY
6
Vzorec užití:
[someone] chants [a spell / words]
The wizard chanted a spell to open the hidden door.
A varázsló varázsigét kántált, hogy kinyissa a rejtett ajtót.
They sat in a circle, chanting over the fire until midnight.
Kört alkotva ültek a tűz körül, és éjfélig varázsigéket kántáltak.
The old woman chanted in a language he did not understand.
As the priestess chanted the ancient words, the room seemed to darken.
He watched the shaman chanting softly beside the sick child.
Učební příklady
In the movie, the witch chants a spell.
A filmben a boszorkány varázsigét kántál.
They chanted special words to call the spirit.
Különleges szavakat kántáltak, hogy megidézzék a szellemet.
The old man chanted over the water.
The hero must chant the right words to win.
She closes her eyes and chants very quietly.
Častá chyba:
Some learners may use this sense in serious, everyday situations, which can sound strange. Talking about someone "chanting a spell" is usually limited to fantasy, traditional rituals, or metaphorical use.
Význam
say magic words repeatedly
Kolokace
chant a spell
|chant an incantation
|chant over the fire
|chant in an unknown language
|witch chanting
|shaman chanting softly
Synonyma
invoke (More about calling on a spirit or power; does not always include repeated, rhythmic speech.)
Antonyma
break the spell (To end or undo magic, the opposite of creating or maintaining it by chanting.)
Témata
fantasy
|storytelling
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definice
To say or sing special words many times to do magic, usually in stories.
To speak or sing words over and over as a magic spell or ritual, especially in stories and fantasy settings.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
chant
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈænt/
US/t͡ʃˈænt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
chant (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (chant)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: chant
- Plural: chants
Verb
- Base: chant
- 3rd Person Singular: chants
- Present Participle: chanting
- Past: chanted
Příbuzná slova
Forms
chants
noun
chanting
verb
chanted
verb
Related words
chanter
noun
Výrazy
Gregorian chant
1/ɡɹəɡˈɔɹiən t͡ʃˈænt/
fixed phrase
traditional Western church chant style
A very old kind of Christian church music, sung without instruments in a single simple melody.
Příklady
- The choir specializes in Gregorian chant from the 12th century.
- He listens to Gregorian chant to relax while studying.