people
gb/pˈipəl/ us/pˈipəl/
A1
Angličtina
~ 100
ember, emberiség, nép, lakosság, köznép, benépesít
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A1
1
Vzorec užití:
[people] [verb]
People are worried about climate change.
Az emberek aggódnak a klímaváltozás miatt.
Many people enjoy traveling during the summer.
Sokan szeretnek nyáron utazni.
People need fresh water to survive.
Some people work from home now.
People have lived here for thousands of years.
Učební příklady
People live in cities.
Az emberek városokban élnek.
Many people like pizza.
Sokan szeretik a pizzát.
People need food and water.
Some people have pets.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'people' with 'person'; 'people' is plural, 'person' is singular.
Význam
Human beings as a group
Kolokace
many people
|young people
|help people
|people think
|people say
Synonyma
humans (More scientific or biological term for human beings.)
|
persons (More formal or legal term for individuals.)
Antonyma
animals (Refers to non-human creatures, often contrasted with people.)
Témata
society
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
All humans, or many humans together.
All human beings considered together, or a large group of humans.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
2
Vzorec užití:
the [adjective] people
The Japanese people value harmony and respect.
A japán nép nagyra értékeli a harmóniát és a tiszteletet.
The American people elected a new president.
Az amerikai nép új elnököt választott.
Indigenous people have lived here for centuries.
Učební příklady
The French people like good food.
A franciák szeretik a jó ételeket.
The Chinese people have many traditions.
A kínaiaknak sok hagyományuk van.
The Indian people speak many languages.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'citizens', which has legal implications.
Význam
Nation or ethnic group members
Kolokace
the American people
|the French people
|indigenous people
Synonyma
nation (Refers to the political or cultural entity rather than the individuals themselves.)
|
population (Refers to the number or makeup of people in a place.)
Antonyma
foreigners (People from outside a particular country or group.)
Témata
society
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definice
The men, women, and children of one country or group.
The men, women, and children who belong to a specific country, community, or ethnic group.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
3
Vzorec užití:
the [ordinary/common] people
The policy was unpopular with the common people.
Az intézkedés nem volt népszerű a köznép körében.
Leaders should listen to the voices of the people.
A vezetőknek hallgatniuk kellene a nép hangjára.
The law was made to protect the people.
Učební příklady
The king spoke to the people.
A király szólt a néphez.
The people wanted change.
A nép változást akart.
The leader worked for the people.
Význam
Ordinary members of society
Kolokace
the common people
|the ordinary people
Synonyma
public (Refers collectively to ordinary people as a whole.)
Antonyma
elite (Refers to those with power, privilege, or special status.)
Témata
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Normal men and women, not leaders or experts.
Men and women in general, especially as distinct from the rulers, leaders, or experts.
SLOVESO
C1
4
benépesít
B2
Vzorec užití:
to people [a place] with [people]
Immigrants helped to people the new town.
A bevándorlók segítettek benépesíteni az új várost.
They peopled the island with settlers from the mainland.
A szigetet a szárazföldről érkező telepesekkel népesítették be.
Legends say gods peopled the earth.
Učební příklady
They peopled the city with workers.
Munkásokkal népesítették be a várost.
The king peopled the land with farmers.
A király földművesekkel népesítette be a vidéket.
We peopled the village with new families.
Význam
Fill a place with inhabitants
Kolokace
people the area
|people the city
Synonyma
populate (Commonly used in formal contexts for filling an area with inhabitants.)
Antonyma
depopulate (To remove inhabitants from an area.)
Témata
society
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|housing
Definice
To put people in a place so they live or work there.
To cause a place to be inhabited or occupied by people.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
people
IPA
GB/pˈipəl/
US/pˈipəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
people (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (people)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: people
- Plural: people, peoples
Verb
- Base: people
- 3rd Person Singular: peoples
- Present Participle: peopling
- Past: peopled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
peoples
noun
peopling
verb
peopled
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
impersonal
adjective B2
unpopular
adjective B1
Výrazy
meet people
1/mˈit pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Come into contact with new individuals socially/professionally
To see and talk to new people for the first time.
Příklady
- Traveling is a great way to meet people.
- She joined a club to meet people.
ordinary people
1/ˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Regular members of society without power
Normal men and women who are not rich or powerful.
Příklady
- Ordinary people are affected by these laws.
- The film tells the story of ordinary people.
the people
1/ðə pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Ordinary members of society collectively
All normal men and women in a country or group.
Příklady
- The constitution was written for the people.
- Power belongs to the people in a democracy.
the right people
1/ðə ɹˈaɪt pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Individuals suitable for a task/situation
People who are good for a job or situation.
Příklady
- We need the right people for this project.
- Hiring the right people is important for success.
young people
1/jˈʌŋ pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Teenagers and young adults collectively
Teenagers and young adults as a group.
Příklady
- Young people use social media every day.
- Many young people are looking for jobs.