advent
gb/ˈædvˌɛnt/ us/ˈædvˌɛnt/
B2
Engelsk
~ 8900
megjelenés, beköszönt, eljövetel, advent, Krisztus második eljövetele, parúzia
NAVNEORD
B2
FORMAL
1
Brugsmønster:
the advent of [something]
The advent of the internet completely changed how we communicate and share information.
Az internet megjelenése teljesen megváltoztatta azt, ahogyan kommunikálunk és információkat osztunk meg.
Many rural areas have been transformed by the advent of mobile banking services.
Sok vidéki térséget átalakított a mobilbanki szolgáltatások megjelenése.
With the advent of electric cars, cities hope to reduce air pollution.
The advent of streaming platforms has reshaped the film and television industries.
Historians often date the modern era from the advent of industrialization.
Læringseksempler
The advent of the smartphone changed daily life for many people.
Az okostelefon megjelenése sok ember mindennapi életét megváltoztatta.
With the advent of winter, the days became very short.
A tél beköszöntével a nappalok nagyon rövidek lettek.
The advent of cheap flights made travel easier for students.
The company grew quickly after the advent of online shopping.
Many jobs changed after the advent of new computer tools.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes say *"the advent to"* instead of *"the advent of"*. Use the preposition "of" after "advent" (e.g., "the advent of the internet"). Another mistake is using "advent" for everyday, unimportant things; it is usually used for large or important changes, not for small daily events.
Betydning
the arrival or start of something
Ordforbindelser
the advent of technology
|the advent of the internet
|the advent of television
|the advent of social media
|with the advent of
|the advent of democracy
Synonymer
arrival (General and less formal; often used for people or things reaching a place, while "advent" is more formal and abstract.)
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emergence (Focuses on something slowly becoming visible or known, not just starting at a single moment.)
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onset (Often used for something negative, like disease or bad weather, while "advent" is neutral or positive.)
Antonymer
end (Refers to the stopping or final part of something, the opposite of its beginning or advent.)
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disappearance (Focuses on something going away, in contrast to appearing or starting.)
Temaer
time
|technology
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The time when something important starts or appears for the first time.
The arrival or beginning of an important person, event, period, or development.
NAVNEORD
B2
2
advent
A2
Brugsmønster:
during Advent
The church was decorated with purple cloths throughout Advent.
A templomot advent egész ideje alatt lila drapériákkal díszítették.
Many families light a new candle on the Advent wreath each Sunday of Advent.
Sok család advent minden vasárnapján új gyertyát gyújt az adventi koszorún.
During Advent, they tried to focus less on shopping and more on reflection and charity.
The choir began rehearsing special hymns for Advent and Christmas.
He bought an Advent calendar for his children so they could count down the days to Christmas.
Læringseksempler
We sing special songs in church during Advent.
Advent idején különleges énekeket énekelünk a templomban.
Many children open a small door on an Advent calendar every day before Christmas.
Karácsony előtt sok gyerek mindennap kinyit egy kis ablakot az adventi naptáron.
The first Sunday of Advent is important in our church.
People often give more to charity in Advent.
She likes the quiet feeling of Advent before the busy Christmas holiday.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may not realize that this meaning of "Advent" is usually capitalized because it is a specific religious season. Also, some confuse "Advent" with "Advent calendar"; the calendar is an object used *during* Advent, not the season itself.
Betydning
Christian season before Christmas
Ordforbindelser
during Advent
|in Advent
|the Advent season
|Advent calendar
|Advent wreath
|the first Sunday of Advent
Synonymer
Advent season (A slightly longer form that makes clear it refers to the liturgical season.)
Antonymer
Ordinary Time (In many Christian traditions, this is a non-festive period of the church year, contrasting with the special, preparatory nature of Advent.)
Temaer
religion
|time
|culture
Definition
In the Christian church, the four weeks before Christmas, when people get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
In Christian tradition, the period of about four weeks before Christmas, marked by special prayers and preparation for the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth.
NAVNEORD
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Brugsmønster:
the Advent of Christ
Early Christians lived in expectation of the imminent Advent of Christ.
A korai keresztények Krisztus küszöbön álló második eljövetelének várakozásában éltek.
Several hymns in the service referred to the Advent and final judgment.
Az istentiszteleten több ének is utalt a második eljövetelre és az utolsó ítéletre.
The preacher spoke about preparing one’s heart for the Advent of the Lord.
In his book, the theologian reinterprets the meaning of the Second Advent for modern readers.
Their movement strongly emphasizes the nearness of Christ’s Advent.
Læringseksempler
Some Christians believe the Advent of Christ could come at any time.
Egyes keresztények úgy hiszik, hogy Krisztus második eljövetele bármikor bekövetkezhet.
The pastor talked about the Advent of Christ in his sermon.
A lelkész Krisztus második eljöveteléről beszélt a prédikációjában.
Many songs in the church speak about the Second Advent.
The book explains different ideas about the Advent of Jesus.
They pray and wait for the Advent of the Lord.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this theological sense of "Advent" with the general meaning of "beginning". In religious texts, if "Advent" is capitalized and used with "Christ" or "Second", it usually refers specifically to Christ’s coming, not just any start or arrival.
Betydning
the (Second) Coming of Christ
Ordforbindelser
the Advent of Christ
|the Second Advent
|await his Advent
|the Advent hope
|at the Advent
|before the Advent
Synonymer
Second Coming (More common in everyday religious language; clearly refers to Christ’s future return, while "Advent" can also mean his first coming.)
Antonymer
absence (Refers to Christ not being physically present, contrasting with his anticipated coming in the Advent.)
Temaer
religion
|theology
|time
Definition
In Christian belief, the time when Jesus Christ comes (or comes again) to the world, especially at the end of time.
In Christian theology, the coming or expected future return of Jesus Christ, especially at the end of time to judge the world.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
advent
IPA
GB/ˈædvˌɛnt/
US/ˈædvˌɛnt/
Stavelser og tryk
ad - vent (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (ad)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: advent
- Plural: advents
Ordfamilie
Forms
advents
noun
Udtryk
Advent calendar
1/ˈædvˌɛnt kˈæləndɚ/
fixed phrase
calendar counting days to Christmas
A special calendar for Advent with small doors or boxes that you open each day before Christmas, often with a picture, chocolate, or small gift inside.
Eksempler
- Each morning in December, the children rushed to open the next door on the Advent calendar.
- She bought an Advent calendar filled with tea bags for her friend.
Advent season
1/ˈædvˌɛnt sˈizən/
fixed phrase
the liturgical season of Advent
The period in the Christian church calendar just before Christmas, when people prepare for the holiday.
Eksempler
- During the Advent season, the church holds extra evening services.
- Shops play soft carols throughout the Advent season.
Second Advent
1/sˈɛkənd ˈædvˌɛnt/
fixed phrase
technical
Christ’s future return to earth
In Christian belief, the time in the future when Jesus Christ will come back to the world.
Eksempler
- Their church places strong emphasis on the Second Advent.
- Many hymns in the service spoke about hope for the Second Advent.
the advent of
1/ðə ˈædvˌɛnt əv/
fixed phrase
formal
the start or arrival of something
Used to say that something important has started or appeared.
Eksempler
- The advent of smartphones has changed how we take photos and share them.
- With the advent of digital banking, many people rarely visit physical branches.