self

gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/

A2 Angličtina

~ 2300

én, önmaga, személyiség, jellem, self elem, self- előtag

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO B1

én A1

önmaga B1

Vzorec užití:

the [adjective] self

She spent years trying to understand her true self.

Éveket töltött azzal, hogy megpróbálja megérteni az igazi énjét.

Traveling alone helped him reconnect with his self.

Az, hogy egyedül utazott, segített neki újra kapcsolatba kerülni önmagával.

Meditation can help you become more aware of your self.

Učební příklady

I want to know my true self.

Szeretném megismerni az igazi énemet.

He feels happy with his self.

Elégedett önmagával.

She is learning about her self.

Častá chyba:

Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.

Význam

A person's own identity

Kolokace

true self |sense of self |self-image |self-awareness

Synonyma

identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)

Antonyma

other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)

Témata

psychology |philosophy |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary

Definice

The idea of who you are as a person.

A person's essential being, especially considered as distinct from others.

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO A2

személyiség B1

jellem B1

önmaga B1

Vzorec užití:

one's [adjective] self

After the illness, she was finally back to her old self.

A betegsége után végre újra a régi önmaga volt.

He's not his usual self today.

Ma nem a szokásos önmaga.

Try to be your best self in the interview.

Učební příklady

She is back to her old self.

Újra a régi önmaga.

He is not his usual self today.

Ma nem a szokásos önmaga.

Be your best self.

Častá chyba:

Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.

Význam

A person's character or nature

Kolokace

old self |my usual self |be yourself

Synonyma

personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)

Antonyma

facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)

Témata

psychology |daily life |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary

Definice

The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.

A person's character, personality, or typical behavior.

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO B2 TECHNICAL

self elem C1

self- előtag C1

In the word 'myself', 'self' is the root part.

A „myself” szóban a „self” a tőelem.

Many English words start with 'self-' to show personal relation, like 'self-care'.

Sok angol szó a „self-” előtaggal kezdődik, amely azt jelzi, hogy a szó az illető saját magára vonatkozik, például a „self-care”.

'Self' can be a separate word in philosophy.

Učební příklady

The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.

A „myself” szóban benne van a „self”.

We can say 'self-care'.

Használhatjuk a „self-care” szót.

'Self' is part of 'yourself'.

Častá chyba:

Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.

Význam

The base form of reflexive pronouns

Kolokace

self-control |self-esteem |self-service

Synonyma

oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)

Témata

grammar |linguistics |education |communication

Definice

The part of words like 'myself' or 'yourself' that means the same person doing and receiving an action.

The root form used in reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, yourself), often appearing in compound words or philosophical discussion.

Gramatika

Slovníkový tvar

self

IPA

GB/sˈɛlf/

US/sˈɛlf/

Slabiky a přízvuk

self (1 slabika)

Stress on 1st syllable (self)

Tvary slova

Noun

Base: self
Plural: self, selves

Příbuzná slova

Forms

selves noun

Core family

selfish adjective B1 selfishly adverb selfishness noun B2

Negative and opposite forms

selfless adjective B2 selflessly adverb selflessness noun

Advanced or less common

selfhood noun C2

Výrazy

keep to oneself

/kˈip tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/

idiom

Avoid sharing personal matters with others

To not talk to other people about your thoughts or feelings, or to avoid being with other people.

Příklady

She tends to keep to herself at parties.
He kept the news to himself.

talk to oneself

/tˈɔk tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/

fixed phrase

Speak aloud when alone or not to others

To say words out loud when you are alone or not talking to another person.

Příklady

I sometimes talk to myself when I'm thinking.
He was talking to himself while working.

be yourself

/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/

fixed phrase

act naturally as you are

Act in a way that is natural for you, not pretending to be someone else.

Příklady

Just be yourself and you'll do fine in the interview.
I like him because he is always himself.

be yourself

/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/

fixed phrase

Act naturally and honestly as you are

To act in a way that is natural for you and not pretend to be someone else.

Příklady

Just be yourself during the interview.
He told me to relax and be myself.

by oneself

/bˈaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/

fixed phrase

alone, without company or help

To be or do something with no other people there and with no one helping.

Příklady

She fixed the car by herself.
She prefers to study by herself, but in formal writing one might say that one studies by oneself.
He prefers to eat by himself.
Living by oneself can teach one a lot about responsibility.
One can feel lonely when one spends too many evenings by oneself.

make a name for oneself

/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/

idiom

Become famous or respected

To become known and respected for doing something well.

Příklady

She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
She made a name for herself in the art world.
He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.

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keep to oneself

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