meditation
gb/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8300
meditáció, meditálás, elmélkedés, elmélyült gondolkodás
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
to do [meditation]
She started doing meditation every morning to reduce her stress.
Elkezdett minden reggel meditálni, hogy csökkentse a stresszét.
The app offers ten-minute guided meditation sessions for beginners.
Az alkalmazás tízperces vezetett meditációkat kínál kezdőknek.
Meditation helped him sleep better and handle anxiety at work.
Many people use meditation as part of their spiritual practice.
After the yoga class, they finished with a short meditation lying on their mats.
Učební příklady
I do ten minutes of meditation before bed.
Lefekvés előtt tíz percet meditálok.
Meditation helps me feel calm and relaxed.
A meditáció segít, hogy nyugodtnak és ellazultnak érezzem magam.
He learned meditation from an online video.
We had a short meditation at the end of the class.
She uses meditation to deal with stress.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'meditation' with 'medication'. 'Meditation' is a mental practice, while 'medication' is medicine. Another common mistake is saying 'make meditation'; in natural English we say 'do meditation', 'practice meditation', or simply 'meditate'.
Význam
quiet practice of focused attention
Kolokace
do meditation
|practice meditation
|guided meditation
|daily meditation
|meditation class
|meditation app
Synonyma
mindfulness (Often refers to a specific style of meditation focused on present-moment awareness; sometimes used more broadly in wellness contexts.)
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contemplation (Suggests quiet thought, often spiritual; less strongly associated with formal techniques and classes than 'meditation'.)
Antonyma
distraction (Focus pulled in many directions, the opposite of the calm, steady focus of meditation.)
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restlessness (An agitated, unsettled state of mind, opposite to the calm that meditation aims for.)
Témata
health
|spirituality
|emotions
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The activity of sitting quietly and paying attention, often to your breathing or to one thing, to feel calm or to grow spiritually.
The practice of sitting or remaining still and quietly focusing the mind, often on the breath, a word, or bodily sensations, usually to relax, gain insight, or for spiritual reasons.
B2
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
a meditation on [something]
The book ends with a quiet meditation on aging and loss.
A könyv az öregedésről és a veszteségről szóló csendes elmélkedéssel zárul.
His speech was less a political plan and more a meditation on freedom.
Beszéde nem annyira politikai program volt, mint inkább elmélkedés a szabadságról.
During her walk, she fell into a long meditation on her future.
The film is essentially a slow meditation on loneliness in modern cities.
He spent the afternoon in meditation on the choices he had made.
Učební příklady
The essay is a meditation on love and time.
Az esszé a szerelemről és az időről szóló elmélkedés.
On the train, she sat in meditation about her life.
A vonaton ülve az életén elmélkedett.
This film feels like a meditation on war.
He wrote a short meditation on happiness.
The article is a meditation on how we use technology.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this sense in everyday contexts where simple words like 'thought' or 'thinking' are better. 'Meditation on X' sounds formal and is typical in essays, books, and reviews, not in casual conversation.
Význam
serious, prolonged thought
Kolokace
in deep meditation
|hours of meditation
|silent meditation
|a meditation on mortality
|philosophical meditation
Synonyma
reflection (Common and slightly less formal; emphasizes careful thought and looking back on experiences.)
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contemplation (Very close in meaning; often used in both religious and philosophical contexts for calm, sustained thought.)
Antonyma
thoughtlessness (Acting or speaking without thinking carefully, the opposite of calm, deep consideration.)
Témata
thinking
|philosophy
|literature
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Deep, quiet thinking about one thing for a long time.
Serious, quiet, and prolonged thought about a subject, especially in order to understand it more deeply.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
3
elmélkedés
B2
meditáció
C1
Vzorec užití:
a meditation on [something]
The director calls the movie a meditation on grief rather than a traditional drama.
A rendező a filmet inkább a gyászról szóló elmélkedésnek tartja, nem hagyományos drámának.
Her new album is a slow, gentle meditation on aging and memory.
Új albuma lassú, szelíd elmélkedés az öregedésről és az emlékezetről.
The essay is a personal meditation on friendship and forgiveness.
The pastor offered a brief meditation on hope before the service began.
This photo series is a visual meditation on life in small towns.
Učební příklady
The book is a meditation on family and loss.
A könyv a családról és a veszteségről szóló elmélkedés.
He gave a short meditation on peace before the concert.
A koncert előtt rövid elmélkedést tartott a békéről.
The song feels like a meditation on growing old.
The article is a meditation on how cities change.
This show is a meditation on power and money.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'meditation' in this sense always refers to religion. It can be religious, but in modern English it is often used in reviews of books, films, music, and art for any slow, thoughtful work.
Význam
reflective piece of writing or art
Kolokace
a lyrical meditation
|a visual meditation
|a quiet meditation on grief
|this film is a meditation on
|a personal meditation
Synonyma
essay (A general term for a short piece of writing; not all essays are meditations, which are usually slower and more reflective.)
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reflection (Can describe a short, personal piece of writing or talk; 'meditation' sounds more literary or artistic.)
Antonyma
thriller (A fast, action-focused story; used here as a contrasting type of work, not centered on quiet reflection.)
Témata
arts
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Definice
A book, article, talk, or piece of music that thinks deeply about one idea or feeling.
A piece of writing, speech, music, or other art that slowly and thoughtfully explores a particular subject or feeling.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
meditation
IPA
GB/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
med - it - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: meditation
- Plural: meditation, meditations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
meditations
noun
Core family
meditate
verb B2
Related words
meditative
adjective
meditator
noun
Advanced or less common
meditatively
adverb
Výrazy
a meditation on
1/ə mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
reflective work about a subject
A phrase used to describe a book, film, talk, or other work that thinks slowly and deeply about one main idea.
Příklady
- The novel is a meditation on memory and identity.
- Critics described the documentary as a meditation on climate change.
- Her talk was a meditation on courage in everyday life.
deep meditation
1/dˈip mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very focused meditative state
A very calm, strong state of meditation where your mind is quiet and very focused.
Příklady
- He seemed to be in deep meditation and did not hear the phone.
- After years of practice, she can reach deep meditation more easily.
- The room was silent as everyone sat in deep meditation.
guided meditation
1/ɡˈaɪdɪd mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation led by guidance
A kind of meditation where a teacher or a recording tells you what to do and what to focus on.
Příklady
- I like to listen to a guided meditation before I go to sleep.
- The app offers free guided meditations for stress and anxiety.
- She played a short guided meditation at the start of the workshop.
meditation cushion
1/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən kˈʊʃən/
fixed phrase
cushion used for meditating
A special firm cushion that people sit on to make meditation more comfortable.
Příklady
- She bought a round meditation cushion to support her back.
- A good meditation cushion can help you sit longer without pain.
- They provided mats and meditation cushions for everyone in the room.
meditation practice
1/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
regular habit of meditating
Someone's regular way or routine of doing meditation.
Příklady
- He has kept a daily meditation practice for over ten years.
- My meditation practice is only five minutes, but it really helps.
- She wants to build a consistent meditation practice this year.
meditation retreat
1/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
multi‑day event for meditating
A trip or event, usually for several days, where people go to a quiet place to do a lot of meditation.
Příklady
- She signed up for a three-day meditation retreat in the mountains.
- The meditation retreat includes simple meals and periods of silence.
- He met his partner at a meditation retreat last summer.
moving meditation
1/mˈuvɪŋ mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation with gentle movement
Meditation that includes slow, gentle body movements, like tai chi or some kinds of yoga.
Příklady
- For people who hate sitting still, moving meditation can be a good option.
- The class combined moving meditation with breathing exercises.
- She uses dancing as a kind of moving meditation.
sitting meditation
1/sˈɪtɪŋ mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation done sitting down
Meditation that you do while sitting, usually with your back straight and your body still.
Příklady
- Most of the class time is spent in sitting meditation.
- She finds sitting meditation easier than walking meditation.
- Use a cushion to support your back during sitting meditation.
walking meditation
1/wˈɔkɪŋ mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation while walking slowly
Meditation that you do while walking slowly and paying close attention to your body and steps.
Příklady
- The retreat schedule includes sitting meditation and walking meditation.
- She prefers walking meditation because sitting still is difficult for her.
- During walking meditation, focus on the feeling of each step.