celebration
gb/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engelsk
~ 6300
ünnepség, ünneplés, megünneplés, tisztelgés, óda, celebrálás, mise bemutatása, szertartás vezetése
NAVNEORD
A2
1
Brugsmønster:
[someone] has/holds a celebration for [someone/something]
We had a small celebration at home after she passed her exam.
Miután sikerült a vizsgája, otthon tartottunk egy kis ünneplést.
The company organized a big celebration to mark its 50th anniversary.
A vállalat nagy ünnepséget szervezett fennállásának 50. évfordulója alkalmából.
Friends gathered for a surprise celebration of his promotion.
They postponed the wedding celebration because many guests were sick.
After the match, the team bus turned into a rolling celebration.
Læringseksempler
We had a celebration for her birthday.
Születésnapi ünneplést tartottunk neki.
The school held a celebration for the new students.
Az iskola ünnepséget rendezett az új diákok tiszteletére.
Our family planned a celebration after my graduation.
There was a big celebration in the city after the game.
They went to a restaurant for their anniversary celebration.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes say *"We had a celebrate"* instead of *"We had a celebration"*. Remember that *celebrate* is a verb and *celebration* is a noun. Another mistake is using *party* and *celebration* as exact synonyms: a *party* is usually informal, while a *celebration* can be formal or informal.
Betydning
party or social event
Ordforbindelser
birthday celebration
|wedding celebration
|office celebration
|family celebration
|hold a celebration
|a small celebration
Synonymer
party (More common in everyday speech; can be less formal than 'celebration'.)
|
festivity (Often plural; suggests lively or cheerful activities.)
Antonymer
mourning (Refers to showing sadness after a loss, the opposite mood and type of gathering.)
Temaer
daily life
|social
|events
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
A party or special event when people come together to be happy about something.
A party or other social event held to mark a happy occasion or success.
NAVNEORD
B1
2
ünneplés
B1
megünneplés
B1
Brugsmønster:
the celebration of [an event/holiday/achievement]
The celebration of the national holiday lasts all week.
A nemzeti ünnep megünneplése egész héten át tart.
Their wedding celebration included several traditional rituals.
Az esküvő megünneplése több hagyományos rituálét is magában foglalt.
The city banned fireworks during the celebration of New Year's Eve.
The festival is a celebration of local music and food.
Many people took part in the public celebration of the peace agreement.
Læringseksempler
The celebration of the New Year is very loud in my city.
A városomban az újév ünneplése nagyon zajos.
This festival is a celebration of our culture.
Ez a fesztivál a kultúránk ünneplése.
The celebration of the game went on all night.
Our school has a celebration of sports every spring.
The celebration of the holiday brings families together.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse *celebration* (the act or event) with *festival* (a larger, often regular event) or *ceremony* (a formal part of the celebration). Also, they may forget the preposition and say *"the celebration Christmas"* instead of *"the celebration of Christmas"*.
Betydning
act of marking an occasion
Ordforbindelser
the celebration of Eid
|the celebration of Christmas
|national celebration
|public celebration
|three days of celebration
|join the celebration
Synonymer
observance (Often used for religious or official occasions, slightly more formal.)
|
commemoration (Stresses remembering an important event; can be happy or solemn.)
Antonymer
neglect (Failing to mark or recognize an event at all.)
Temaer
culture
|events
|society
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
The action of doing special things to show that something is important or makes you happy.
The act or process of marking an important or happy occasion with special activities, ceremonies, or events.
NAVNEORD
B2
3
Brugsmønster:
a celebration of [quality/person/idea]
Her latest book is a celebration of strong, independent women.
Legújabb könyve tisztelgés az erős, független nők előtt.
The exhibition is a celebration of the city's history and culture.
A kiállítás tisztelgés a város történelme és kultúrája előtt.
The movie feels like a celebration of simple everyday moments.
The festival is a joyful celebration of local traditions.
His speech was a moving celebration of his team's hard work.
Læringseksempler
This film is a celebration of family.
Ez a film a családot ünnepli.
The song is a celebration of freedom.
A dal a szabadságot ünnepli.
The show is a celebration of African art.
The book is a celebration of kindness.
The play is a celebration of hope and courage.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think *celebration* always means a party. In this sense, it can be a book, movie, song, or speech that shows strong positive feelings about something, even if there is no actual party.
Betydning
praise or glorification
Ordforbindelser
a celebration of life
|a celebration of love
|a celebration of diversity
|a celebration of friendship
|a celebration of nature
|the film is a celebration of ...
Synonymer
tribute (Focuses on showing respect or admiration, often for a person.)
|
praise (General word for saying good things; less specific to works of art or events.)
Antonymer
criticism (Focuses on finding fault instead of expressing joy and approval.)
Temaer
emotions
|art
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Words, art, or events that show strong love or respect for something or someone.
A work, event, or expression that strongly praises or shows joy about someone or something.
NAVNEORD
C1
FORMAL
4
Brugsmønster:
the celebration of [religious rite/service]
The bishop presided over the celebration of Mass in the cathedral.
A székesegyházban a püspök mutatta be a szentmisét.
Parishioners gathered for the celebration of the Easter liturgy.
A hívek összegyűltek a húsvéti liturgia celebrálására.
The celebration of the sacrament will take place next Sunday.
Silence was observed before the celebration of the funeral rites.
The celebration of the Eucharist is central to their worship.
Læringseksempler
Many people came to the celebration of Mass.
Sokan eljöttek a szentmise bemutatására.
The priest led the celebration of the service.
A pap vezette a szertartást.
They prepared the church for the celebration of Easter.
The celebration of the sacrament is very important for them.
He assisted in the celebration of the religious ceremony.
Betydning
performance of religious rite
Ordforbindelser
the celebration of Mass
|liturgical celebration
|celebration of the Eucharist
|religious celebration
|the celebration of the sacrament
Synonymer
service (More general; any act of public worship, not only formal ritual performance.)
|
liturgy (Technical religious term for the set form of public worship.)
Antonymer
secular event (An event with no religious content, contrasting with a religious celebration.)
Temaer
religion
|culture
Definition
A formal religious ceremony, especially when it is led by a priest or leader.
The formal performance of a religious ceremony or service, especially by a priest or other official.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
celebration
IPA
GB/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
cel - eb - ra - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ra)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: celebration
- Plural: celebration, celebrations
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
a cause for celebration
1/ə kˈɔz fɚ sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
idiom
reason to be very happy
Something that is so good that people should be very happy and maybe celebrate.
Eksempler
- Passing the exam on his second try was definitely a cause for celebration.
- The drop in pollution levels is a cause for celebration.
- For many families, finishing paying a loan is a real cause for celebration.
a night of celebration
1/ə nˈaɪt əv sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evening spent celebrating
An evening when people do fun things, like going out or having a party, to celebrate something.
Eksempler
- They enjoyed a night of celebration after the final performance.
- The team had a night of celebration at a local restaurant.
- It was a night of celebration that none of us will forget.
in celebration of
1/ˈɪn sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
as a way to honor
Used to say that something is done to show you are happy about or honor a person or event.
Eksempler
- They lit fireworks in celebration of the team's victory.
- The city planted new trees in celebration of Earth Day.
- We went out for dinner in celebration of her new job.