sweetheart
gb/swˈithˌɑɹt/ us/swˈithˌɑɹt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8200
kedvese, szerelme, drágám, kedvesem, édesem, tündér, angyal, haveri megállapodás, mutyiszerződés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
to be [someone]'s sweetheart
After ten years together, he finally married his childhood sweetheart.
Tíz év együttlét után végre feleségül vette a gyerekkori kedvesét.
She writes long emails to her sweetheart overseas every night.
Minden este hosszú e-maileket ír a külföldön lévő kedvesének.
They met as college sweethearts and are still happily married.
During the war, he kept a photo of his sweetheart in his pocket.
I’m flying home this weekend to see my sweetheart.
Učební příklady
He wants to marry his sweetheart.
El akarja venni feleségül a kedvesét.
She misses her sweetheart when he travels.
Hiányzik neki a kedvese, amikor elutazik.
My grandfather still sings to his old sweetheart.
I met my first sweetheart at university.
He bought a ring for his sweetheart.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes write it as two words ("sweet heart"). It should always be written as one word when it means a romantic partner. Also, "sweetheart" is less common in modern casual speech than "boyfriend" or "girlfriend", so overusing it can sound old-fashioned or too sentimental.
Význam
romantic partner you love deeply
Kolokace
my sweetheart
|childhood sweetheart
|high school sweetheart
|college sweetheart
|former sweetheart
|sweetheart back home
Synonyma
darling (Very similar in meaning but used more often as a form of address; slightly more old-fashioned in some contexts.)
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lover (Focuses more on the romantic and sexual relationship and can sound more serious or secret than "sweetheart".)
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partner (More neutral and modern; does not sound especially cute or emotional like "sweetheart".)
Antonyma
enemy (An enemy is someone you strongly dislike or oppose, the opposite of a loved romantic partner.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|daily life
Definice
A person you love romantically, like your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife.
A person you love in a romantic way, especially your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
INFORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
to call [someone] 'sweetheart'
"Could you pass the salt, sweetheart?" he asked his wife.
„Ideadnád a sót, drágám?” – kérdezte a feleségét.
"It’s okay, sweetheart, don’t be afraid," the mother whispered to her child.
„Semmi baj, édesem, ne félj” – suttogta az anya a gyerekének.
"Thanks for waiting for me, sweetheart," she said to her husband.
"Come here, sweetheart, let me fix your hair," Grandma said softly.
"You did great, sweetheart," the coach told the little girl after the game.
Učební příklady
"Good night, sweetheart," she says to her son.
„Jó éjt, drágám” – mondja a fiának.
"Thank you, sweetheart," he says to his wife.
„Köszönöm, drágám” – mondja a feleségének.
"It’s okay, sweetheart. I am here," the mother says.
He calls his girlfriend "sweetheart" on the phone.
The father says, "Come here, sweetheart," to his little girl.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "sweetheart" with strangers or in formal situations, which can sound rude, flirtatious, or inappropriate (for example, to a boss, a teacher, or someone you just met). It is safest to use it only with close family members or romantic partners, and usually in private or relaxed situations.
Význam
affectionate way of addressing someone
Kolokace
thanks, sweetheart
|listen, sweetheart
|okay, sweetheart
|come here, sweetheart
|it’s alright, sweetheart
Synonyma
honey (Very close in meaning and also informal; in American English it may sound more common and slightly less old-fashioned than "sweetheart".)
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darling (Similar affectionate address but can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned, especially in British English.)
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love (Common in British English as a casual, sometimes impersonal term of address; often used by shop staff, unlike "sweetheart" which is usually more personal.)
Antonyma
sir (A polite but distant form of address, contrasting with the intimate, affectionate tone of "sweetheart".)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|family
|communication
Definice
A pet name you say to someone you love, for example to your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, or child.
A word used to address someone you feel affection for, especially a romantic partner or a child.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
INFORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a (real) sweetheart
Our new manager is a real sweetheart and always listens to everyone.
Az új menedzserünk igazi tündér, és mindig meghallgat mindenkit.
Thanks for bringing me soup when I was sick; you’re such a sweetheart.
Köszi, hogy levest hoztál, amikor beteg voltam; olyan tündér vagy.
He may look tough, but he’s a total sweetheart once you get to know him.
My neighbor is a sweetheart and often watches my kids after school.
That was so thoughtful of you—you’re a sweetheart.
Učební příklady
My neighbor is a sweetheart. She helps me a lot.
A szomszédom egy tündér. Sokat segít nekem.
Thank you for your help. You are a sweetheart.
Köszönöm a segítséget. Te egy tündér vagy.
He looks angry, but he is a sweetheart.
Our teacher is a sweetheart. She is very kind.
My sister is a sweetheart when I am sad.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning must be romantic. In this sense, "sweetheart" just means a very kind person and is often used for friends, family members, or even colleagues, with no romantic idea.
Význam
very kind and thoughtful person
Kolokace
such a sweetheart
|a real sweetheart
|total sweetheart
|he’s a sweetheart
|she’s a sweetheart
|you’re a sweetheart
Synonyma
sweetie (Very similar in meaning and tone; sounds slightly more childish or playful than "sweetheart".)
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angel (Figurative; emphasizes someone being very good and helpful, sometimes with a stronger sense of gratitude than "sweetheart".)
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gem (Informal; focuses on someone being rare and special, not only kind but also valuable to have in your life.)
Antonyma
jerk (Informal; describes someone who behaves in a rude or selfish way, the opposite of a kind and considerate "sweetheart".)
Témata
character
|emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A very kind and nice person who often helps other people.
A person who is very kind, gentle, and helpful, and who treats others with warm consideration.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
to make/sign a sweetheart deal with [someone]
The company was criticized for receiving a sweetheart deal from the government.
A céget bírálták, amiért a kormánytól egy haveri megállapodást kapott.
Investigators are examining a sweetheart contract awarded to the mayor’s brother-in-law.
A nyomozók egy mutyiszerződést vizsgálnak, amelyet a polgármester sógorának ítéltek oda.
Opponents claim the tax cut is a sweetheart deal for large corporations.
The union leadership was accused of agreeing to a sweetheart arrangement that hurt workers.
Journalists uncovered a sweetheart loan given to the senator’s campaign manager.
Učební příklady
The small company got a sweetheart deal from the city.
A kis cég haveri megállapodást kapott a várostól.
People are angry about the sweetheart contract with the big bank.
Az emberek dühösek a nagy bankkal kötött mutyiszerződés miatt.
The newspaper says the tax change is a sweetheart deal for rich people.
The government denied that it made a sweetheart deal.
They say the boss gave his friend a sweetheart deal.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this meaning is positive because it contains the word "sweet". In news and politics, "sweetheart deal" is usually critical, suggesting the deal is unfair or was given because of special connections, not because it was deserved.
Význam
overly favorable deal or contract
Kolokace
sweetheart deal
|sweetheart contract
|sweetheart arrangement
|sweetheart tax break
|sweetheart loan
Synonyma
sweet deal (Informal; means a very good deal but does not always suggest unfairness or favoritism as strongly as "sweetheart" often does.)
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preferential deal (More formal and neutral; focuses on the fact that one party receives better conditions than others.)
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inside deal (Emphasizes that the agreement was made using private information or connections; often clearly negative or suspicious.)
Antonyma
hard bargain (A negotiation or deal where neither side gets especially easy or generous terms, opposite of an overly generous "sweetheart" agreement.)
Témata
business
|politics
|law
Definice
A deal or contract that is much too good for one side, often because of special friends or secret help, not because it is fair.
A business or political agreement that is extremely favorable to one side, often because of personal connections, favoritism, or lack of fair competition.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sweetheart
IPA
GB/swˈithˌɑɹt/
US/swˈithˌɑɹt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sweet - heart (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (sweet)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: sweetheart
- Plural: sweethearts
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
be a real sweetheart
1/bˈi ə ɹˈil swˈithˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
informal
be very kind and helpful
To be very kind and helpful to other people.
Příklady
- Thanks for picking me up at the airport—you’re a real sweetheart.
- Our new neighbor is a real sweetheart and brought us cookies.
- He looks serious, but he’s a real sweetheart once you talk to him.
be such a sweetheart
1/bˈi sˈʌt͡ʃ ə swˈithˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
informal
act in a very kind way
To do something very kind or helpful, so that someone wants to thank you warmly.
Příklady
- You were such a sweetheart to stay with me at the hospital.
- She’s such a sweetheart for helping the new students find their classes.
- Thanks for cooking dinner—you’re such a sweetheart.
childhood sweetheart
1/t͡ʃˈaɪldhˌʊd swˈithˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
romantic partner from childhood
A boy or girl you loved or dated when you were a child or young teenager, and often still remember later in life.
Příklady
- He married his childhood sweetheart after they met again in their thirties.
- She still keeps photos of her childhood sweetheart in an old box.
- Many people dream of finding their childhood sweetheart on social media.
college sweetheart
1/kˈɑlɪd͡ʒ swˈithˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
person you dated in college
A boyfriend or girlfriend you had in college or university, usually in a serious, long relationship.
Příklady
- He moved abroad to live with his college sweetheart.
- She and her college sweetheart started a business together.
- My parents met as college sweethearts and never broke up.
high school sweetheart
1/hˈaɪ skˈul swˈithˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
person you dated in high school
A boyfriend or girlfriend you had in high school, usually in a serious, long relationship.
Příklady
- They’ve been together since they were high school sweethearts.
- She moved across the country to be with her high school sweetheart.
- He likes to tell the story of how he met his high school sweetheart in math class.
sweetheart contract
1/swˈithˌɑɹt kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
overly favorable labor or business contract
A written work or business agreement that gives one side too many good conditions, often because of secret or unfair help.
Příklady
- Union members accused their leaders of signing a sweetheart contract with the company.
- The report described the agreement as a sweetheart contract that hurt taxpayers.
- Investigators are checking whether the sweetheart contract broke any laws.
sweetheart deal
1/swˈithˌɑɹt dˈil/
fixed phrase
unusually generous and unfair deal
A business or political agreement that is too good for one side, often because of special friends or secret help.
Příklady
- Critics say the tax cut is a sweetheart deal for big oil companies.
- The investigation focuses on a sweetheart deal between the city and a real estate developer.
- Voters were angry when they learned about the sweetheart deal given to the contractor.