homage
gb/ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ/
B2
Englisch
~ 5500
tiszteletadás, tisztelgés, hommage, hűbéri hódolat, hűbéri hűségeskü
NOMEN
B2
FORMAL
1
tisztelgés
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
pay homage to [someone/something]
Fans gathered at the memorial to pay homage to the late singer.
A rajongók összegyűltek az emlékhelynél, hogy leróják tiszteletüket az elhunyt énekes előtt.
The ceremony was held in homage to those who lost their lives in the war.
A ceremóniát a háborúban életüket vesztők tiszteletére tartották.
City leaders laid flowers at the monument in a moving act of homage.
The poem is a heartfelt homage to her grandparents and their sacrifices.
They held a minute of silence as a simple homage to the victims.
Beispiele für Lernende
People came to the park to pay homage to the famous leader.
Az emberek eljöttek a parkba, hogy leróják tiszteletüket a híres vezető előtt.
The concert was held in homage to the dead soldiers.
A koncertet az elesett katonák tiszteletére tartották.
We made a video as homage to our teacher.
The flowers at the statue are a small homage to the hero.
They built a new library in homage to the writer.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners often say *give homage* instead of *pay homage*. The usual collocation is *pay homage to [someone/something]*. Another common mistake is pronunciation: in modern English, *homage* is usually pronounced /ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/ (HOM-ij), not like the French *hommage* (/oˈmɑːʒ/).
Bedeutung
public respect or honor
Wortverbindungen
pay homage to
|in homage to
|as an homage to
|a gesture of homage
|deep homage
Synonyme
tribute (Often used for formal words or actions that show respect or admiration, especially for someone who has died.)
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respect (More general and everyday; does not necessarily suggest a public or ceremonial act.)
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reverence (Stronger and more emotional, often suggests almost religious-level respect.)
Antonyme
disrespect (General lack of respect; the opposite attitude to showing homage.)
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insult (An action or remark that shows contempt, the opposite of an act of honor.)
Themen
emotions
|social
|culture
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An act or sign that shows very strong respect or honor for a person or thing, often in public.
Public or ceremonial expression of great respect, admiration, or honor for someone or something.
NOMEN
C1
FORMAL
2
tisztelgés
B2
hommage
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
a homage to [someone/something]
The movie is a loving homage to classic 1980s horror films.
A film szeretetteljes tisztelgés a klasszikus 1980-as évekbeli horrorfilmek előtt.
Her latest album is an homage to the jazz legends she grew up listening to.
Legújabb albuma tisztelgés azok előtt a jazzlegendák előtt, akiket gyerekkorában hallgatott.
The director described the opening scene as a direct homage to Hitchcock.
Critics praised the novel as a clever homage to Victorian detective stories.
The video game is both a parody and an homage to old arcade titles.
Beispiele für Lernende
The film is a clear homage to old superhero movies.
A film egyértelmű tisztelgés a régi szuperhősfilmek előtt.
This play is an homage to Shakespeare’s tragedies.
Ez a darab tisztelgés Shakespeare tragédiái előtt.
The song is an homage to her favorite band from the 1990s.
His painting is an homage to Van Gogh’s style.
The cartoon is an homage to classic Japanese anime.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse this with simple copying or plagiarism. A *homage* in this sense is openly presented as a respectful imitation, not a secret copy. Also, in this sense, *homage* is often used with *a*: *a homage to [someone/something]*.
Bedeutung
imitative work showing respect
Wortverbindungen
a homage to
|cinematic homage
|musical homage
|a clear homage
|a stylistic homage
Synonyme
tribute (Very close in meaning; does not always include clear imitation of style.)
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pastiche (Often neutral or slightly negative; can suggest a mix of styles or a copy that is less original.)
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homagistic work (Rare, more technical; emphasizes that the work functions as homage.)
Antonyme
parody (Imitates a style but usually to mock or criticize, not to honor.)
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original (Describes a work that does not intentionally copy another style or creator.)
Themen
arts
|media
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Definition
A film, book, song, or other work that copies the style of an older work or artist to show respect.
A creative work, style, or performance that deliberately imitates or strongly echoes another as a sign of respect or admiration.
NOMEN
C2
ARCHAIC
3
Verwendungsmuster:
do homage to [someone]
The new vassal knelt before the king to do homage and swear fealty.
Az új vazallus letérdelt a király előtt, hogy hűbéri hódolatot tegyen és hűséget esküdjön.
Under feudal law, a tenant was required to render homage to his liege lord.
A hűbéri jog értelmében a hűbéres köteles volt hűbéri hódolatot tenni hűbérurának.
The ceremony of homage symbolized the personal bond between lord and vassal.
He refused to pay homage to the usurper and was stripped of his lands.
Medieval chronicles describe in detail the homage performed by nobles after a coronation.
Beispiele für Lernende
In the Middle Ages, a knight did homage to his lord.
A középkorban a lovag hűbéri hódolatot tett urának.
During homage, the man promised to serve the lord in war.
A hűbéri hódolat során a férfi megígérte, hogy háborúban szolgálja urát.
The story shows a vassal breaking his homage to the king.
History books explain how homage worked in feudal Europe.
The new lord called his men to come and do homage.
Bedeutung
feudal loyalty ceremony
Wortverbindungen
do homage
|swear homage
|pay homage and fealty
|liege homage
Synonyme
fealty (Refers more broadly to the duty of loyalty, not just the ceremony itself.)
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allegiance (More general; can be used outside feudal contexts such as allegiance to a country.)
Antonyme
rebellion (Active resistance against a lord; rejects the loyalty promised in homage.)
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betrayal (Breaking the loyalty and duties established by homage.)
Themen
history
|politics
|law
|relationships
Definition
In old European history, a special ceremony where a man promised to serve and obey a powerful lord.
In the feudal system, a formal ceremony in which a vassal swore loyalty and service to a lord and acknowledged him as master.
Grammatik
Grundform
homage
IPA
GB/ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ/
Silben & Betonung
homage (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (homage)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: homage
- Plural: homage
Ausdrücke
a homage to
1/ə ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ tə/
fixed phrase
formal
work or act that honors
Used to describe a thing (like a film, song, or building) that clearly shows respect for someone or something, often by copying their style.
Beispiele
- Critics called the film a homage to classic Westerns.
- The painting is a homage to Picasso’s early work.
- The new park is a homage to the city’s industrial past.
as a homage to
1/ˈæz ə ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ tə/
fixed phrase
formal
create or act to honor
Used to say that something was made or done to honor a person, style, or earlier work.
Beispiele
- He wrote the piece as a homage to his first music teacher.
- The restaurant’s menu was designed as a homage to traditional home cooking.
- The final scene was filmed as a homage to a famous 1940s romance.
in homage to
1/ˈɪn ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ tə/
fixed phrase
formal
as a sign of respect
Done to show respect or admiration for someone or something.
Beispiele
- They lit candles in homage to the victims of the disaster.
- The director used black-and-white film in homage to early cinema.
- She wore her grandmother’s necklace in homage to her at the wedding.
pay homage to
1/pˈeɪ ˈɑmɪd͡ʒ tə/
fixed phrase
formal
show great public respect
To do or say something that clearly shows strong respect or admiration for someone or something.
Beispiele
- The award ceremony paid homage to scientists who had dedicated their lives to cancer research.
- Many artists pay homage to their heroes by covering their songs on stage.
- The statue pays homage to the workers who built the city.