angel
gb/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/ us/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
A2
English
~ 3100
angyal, angyalbefektető, mecénás, üzleti angyal
NOUN
A2
1
angyal
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] sees/describes [someone] as an angel
The Bible describes angels as messengers between God and humans.
A Biblia az angyalokat Isten és az emberek közötti hírvivőkként írja le.
She believes her guardian angel protected her during the accident.
Hisz abban, hogy az őrangyala megvédte őt a baleset során.
In the painting, an angel hovers above the shepherds.
Learner examples
Angels are important in many religions.
Az angyalok sok vallásban fontosak.
The story says an angel came to help him.
A történet szerint egy angyal jött, hogy segítsen neki.
She thinks her angel keeps her safe.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angel' with 'angle' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Meaning
Heavenly messenger or servant of God
Collocations
guardian angel
|fallen angel
|angel of death
|archangel
Synonyms
spirit (More general term for a supernatural being; not necessarily religious or benevolent.)
Antonyms
demon (A supernatural being considered evil, opposite to a good angel in religious belief.)
Themes
religion
|mythology
Definition
A spirit in some religions, often shown with wings, who works for God and helps people.
A spiritual being in various religions, especially Christianity, regarded as a messenger of God or a guardian of humans.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
2
angyal
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an angel for [doing something]
Thanks for bringing me soup—you’re an absolute angel!
Köszönöm, hogy hoztál nekem levest – igazi angyal vagy!
She’s been an angel, looking after my kids while I was sick.
Valóságos angyal volt: vigyázott a gyerekeimre, amíg beteg voltam.
Could you be an angel and close the window?
Learner examples
You are an angel for helping me.
Egy angyal vagy, amiért segítesz nekem.
He is an angel to his friends.
A barátaival mindig olyan, mint egy angyal.
She was an angel when I was sad.
Common mistake:
Learners may take the expression literally instead of as a compliment about kindness.
Meaning
Very kind or helpful person
Collocations
such an angel
|be an angel and [do something]
Synonyms
darling (An affectionate term for someone liked or loved; less focused on kindness in action.)
Antonyms
villain (A person who is intentionally harmful or cruel; opposite in moral character.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very good and kind person who helps you.
A person who is very kind, generous, or helpful, often in a time of need.
NOUN
B2
3
The startup secured funding from several angel investors.
A startup több angyalbefektetőtől szerzett finanszírozást.
Without an angel to back the play, it might never have opened.
Ha nincs egy mecénás, aki pénzzel támogatja a darabot, talán soha nem került volna színpadra.
He became an angel for three promising tech companies.
Learner examples
The company found an angel to give them money.
A cég talált egy angyalbefektetőt, aki pénzzel támogatta őket.
She is an angel for many small shops.
Sok kis üzletet támogat angyalbefektetőként.
They need an angel to start the project.
Meaning
Wealthy supporter of a project or business
Collocations
angel investor
|angel funding
|angel network
Synonyms
backer (Someone who supports financially; can be less wealthy or informal than 'angel' in this sense.)
Antonyms
debtor (Someone who owes money; opposite role in financial support context.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
A rich person who gives money to help a new business or project start.
A wealthy person who provides financial backing for small businesses, startups, or artistic ventures.
Grammar
Dictionary form
angel
IPA
GB/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
US/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
Syllables & stress
an - gel (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: angel
- Plural: angels
Word family
Forms
angels
noun
Core family
angelic
adjective
Related words
angelically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
devil
noun B1
Advanced or less common
archangel
noun
Expressions
be an angel
1/bˈi ən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
idiom
informal
Do something kind when asked politely
Used to nicely ask someone to do something for you.
Examples
- Be an angel and pass me that book, would you?
- Could you be an angel and make some tea?
angel investor
1/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl ɪnvˈɛstɚ/
fixed phrase
Wealthy individual funding startups early on
A rich person who gives money to new businesses to help them grow.
Examples
- The startup was able to launch thanks to an angel investor.
- They found an angel investor willing to fund their app idea.
- Angel investors often provide both money and advice to entrepreneurs.
- Angel investors can help startups before they get big loans.
guardian angel
1/ɡˈɑɹdiən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
fixed phrase
Special caring protector
Someone who helps and protects you in a kind way, like an angel.
Examples
- She says her guardian angel kept her safe during the storm.
- She was like a guardian angel when I moved to the city alone.
- I must have had a guardian angel looking out for me when I avoided that crash.
- I’ll never forget my guardian angel who saved me from the accident.