sign
gb/sˈaɪn/ us/sˈaɪn/
A1
Angličtina
~ 1100
tábla, jelzés, jel, aláír, jelel
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A1
1
Vzorec užití:
a sign [shows/says] [something]
The stop sign was clearly visible at the corner.
A stoptábla jól látható volt a sarkon.
She hung a 'Closed' sign on the shop door.
Kiakasztott egy „Zárva” táblát az üzlet ajtajára.
The hotel had a large neon sign above the entrance.
I missed the turn because I didn’t see the road sign.
Učební příklady
The stop sign is red.
A stoptábla piros.
There is a big sign on the wall.
Egy nagy tábla van a falon.
The shop has a new sign.
I read the sign before I went in.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sign' with 'signal'. A sign is usually a fixed object giving information, while a signal is an action or sound to communicate something.
Význam
A board or mark giving information
Kolokace
road sign
|warning sign
|shop sign
|no entry sign
Synonyma
notice (Often used for written announcements, especially on paper or boards.)
Antonyma
blank (Indicates there is no message or information displayed.)
Témata
daily life
|travel
|communication
|daily_life
Definice
Something you can see, like a board or symbol, that tells you information or gives directions.
A board, plate, symbol, or other display that gives information, instructions, or warnings.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
2
jel
A2
Vzorec užití:
a sign of [something]
Dark clouds are a sign that it will rain.
A sötét felhők annak a jelei, hogy esni fog.
Her smile was a clear sign of happiness.
A mosolya egyértelműen a boldogság jele volt.
The sudden drop in sales was a worrying sign for the company.
Fever can be a sign of infection.
Učební příklady
Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
A sötét felhők esőre utaló jelek.
Her smile is a sign of joy.
A mosolya az öröm jele.
A cough can be a sign of illness.
The empty streets are a sign of danger.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sign' with 'signal'. A signal is often an action sent to someone, while a sign can be any evidence of something.
Význam
An indication of something existing or coming
Kolokace
sign of trouble
|early sign
|clear sign
|warning sign
Synonyma
indication (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antonyma
absence (Indicates that there is no evidence or proof of something.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|health
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Something that shows something else is true or will happen.
An action, event, or situation that shows something exists, is true, or will happen.
SLOVESO
A2
3
aláír
A2
Vzorec užití:
to sign [a document/contract/form]
Please sign the form at the bottom of the page.
Kérjük, írja alá az űrlapot az oldal alján.
She signed the contract yesterday afternoon.
Tegnap délután írta alá a szerződést.
He refused to sign the agreement until changes were made.
You must sign here to confirm your booking.
Učební příklady
Please sign your name here.
Kérlek, írd alá itt a nevedet.
She signed the paper.
Aláírta a papírt.
He signed the form at the desk.
I will not sign this paper.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'sign' (to write your name) with 'signal' (to give a gesture).
Význam
Write name to approve or agree
Kolokace
sign a contract
|sign an agreement
|sign a form
|sign a letter
Synonyma
endorse (More formal; often used for official approval, especially in politics or finance.)
Antonyma
refuse to sign (To decline to provide your signature and therefore not approve.)
Témata
business
|law
|daily life
|communication
Definice
To write your name on something to show you agree or accept it.
To write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or accept it.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
4
Vzorec užití:
make/give [someone] a sign
He gave me a thumbs-up as a sign that everything was okay.
Feltartotta a hüvelykujját annak jeleként, hogy minden rendben van.
The referee made a hand sign to stop play.
A játékvezető kézjellel jelezte, hogy álljon meg a játék.
They use special signs to communicate underwater.
Učební příklady
He gave me a peace sign.
Békejelet mutatott nekem.
She made a hand sign to me.
Kézjellel jelzett nekem.
He waved as a sign to come closer.
Význam
Gesture communicating meaning without words
Kolokace
hand sign
|peace sign
|give a sign
Synonyma
gesture (A broader term for any body movement used to communicate.)
Antonyma
speech (Using spoken words instead of gestures.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A movement or action that shows what you mean without words.
A movement, gesture, or action used to communicate something without speaking.
SLOVESO
B1
5
jelel
B2
Vzorec užití:
to sign [a word/message]
She can sign fluently in American Sign Language.
Folyékonyan jelel amerikai jelnyelven.
They signed to each other across the room.
A szoba két végéből jeleltek egymásnak.
He signed 'thank you' before leaving.
Učební příklady
She can sign very well.
Nagyon jól tud jelelni.
They signed to each other in class.
Az órán jeleltek egymásnak.
He signed 'hello' to me.
Význam
Communicate using sign language
Kolokace
sign fluently
|sign to each other
Synonyma
gesture (Less precise; not necessarily part of a formal language system.)
Antonyma
speak (To use spoken words instead of signs.)
Témata
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To talk using hand movements and signs instead of speaking.
To use hand movements and gestures in a structured language for communication, especially by deaf people.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sign
IPA
GB/sˈaɪn/
US/sˈaɪn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sign (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (sign)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: sign
- Plural: signs
Verb
- Base: sign
- 3rd Person Singular: signs
- Present Participle: signing
- Past: signed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
signs
noun
signing
verb
signed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
insignificant
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
signage
noun
signatory
noun
Výrazy
sign in
1/sˈaɪn ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Record arrival or log into system
To write your name when you arrive somewhere, or enter information to use a computer system.
Příklady
- Please sign in at reception before your appointment.
- You need to sign in with your username and password.
sign of the times
1/sˈaɪn əv ðə tˈaɪmz/
idiom
Something showing today's trends/issues
Something that shows what life or society is like now.
Příklady
- The rise in online shopping is a sign of the times.
- Empty malls are just another sign of the times.
sign off
1/sˈaɪn ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
End communication or approve officially
To finish speaking/writing in a message, or to give official approval for something.
Příklady
- The manager signed off on the budget proposal.
- The news anchor signed off with a smile.
sign off
1/sˈaɪn ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
end a communication
to finish speaking or writing to people and say goodbye.
Příklady
- She signed off with a quick thank-you to the audience.
- The host signs off every episode with the same joke.
- I’ll sign off now and send the full notes tomorrow.
Učební příklady
- I will sign off now.
- He signed off with “Good night.”
sign out
1/sˈaɪn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Record leaving or log out of system
To write your name when you leave somewhere, or close your account session on a computer.
Příklady
- Don't forget to sign out when you leave the building.
- You should always sign out after using public computers.
sign up
1/sˈaɪn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Register for an activity or service
To put your name on a list to join or take part in something.
Příklady
- You can sign up for the class online.
- He signed up to volunteer at the event.