ave
gb/ˈɑvˌeɪ/ us/ˈɑvˌeɪ/
B1
English
~ 2400
ave, üdvöz légy, Üdvözlégy Mária, Ave Maria, üdvözlégy
B2
FORMAL
1
ave
C1
üdvöz légy
C1
Usage pattern:
to say 'Ave' to [someone]
The Roman soldiers shouted 'Ave, Caesar!' as he entered.
A római katonák azt kiáltották: „Ave, Caesar!”, amikor belépett.
The priest began the mass with the words 'Ave Maria'.
A pap az „Ave Maria” szavakkal kezdte a misét.
In the play, the character greeted the king with 'Ave!'
Learner examples
The man said 'Ave' to the leader.
A férfi így szólt a vezetőhöz: „Ave!”
They sang 'Ave Maria' in the church.
A templomban az Ave Mariát énekelték.
She greeted him with 'Ave'.
The soldier shouted 'Ave' to the king.
People said 'Ave' at the start of the ceremony.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'Ave' with the English word 'avenue', which is unrelated.
Meaning
Formal greeting or salutation
Collocations
Ave Maria
|Ave Caesar
|Ave atque vale
Synonyms
hail (Similar formal greeting, often used historically.)
Antonyms
farewell (Saying goodbye instead of greeting.)
Themes
greetings
|history
|ceremony
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A formal way to say hello, used in old times or special events.
Used as a formal greeting or expression of respect, especially in historical or ceremonial contexts.
NOUN
B1
FORMAL
2
The choir sang a beautiful Ave during mass.
A kórus egy gyönyörű Ave Mariát énekelt a misén.
She whispered an Ave before entering the church.
Halkan elmormolt egy üdvözlégyet, mielőtt belépett a templomba.
The service ended with the congregation reciting the Ave Maria.
Learner examples
They sang the Ave Maria.
Elénekelték az Ave Mariát.
He said the Ave before bed.
Lefekvés előtt elmondott egy üdvözlégyet.
We heard the Ave in the church.
The choir sang an Ave.
She prayed an Ave for her family.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'Ave' by itself always means 'hello', not realizing it can refer to a prayer.
Meaning
'Ave Maria' prayer
Collocations
sing the Ave
|recite the Ave Maria
|chant the Ave
Synonyms
Hail Mary (English translation of 'Ave Maria', same prayer.)
Themes
religion
|Christianity
|communication
Definition
A Catholic prayer that starts with the words 'Ave Maria'.
A Roman Catholic prayer addressing the Virgin Mary, beginning with the words 'Ave Maria'.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ave
IPA
GB/ˈɑvˌeɪ/
US/ˈɑvˌeɪ/
Syllables & stress
ave (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (ave)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: ave
- Plural: aves
Word family
Forms
aves
noun
Expressions
Ave Maria
1/ˈɑvˌeɪ mɚˈiə/
fixed phrase
formal
'Hail Mary' prayer in Latin
A Catholic prayer in Latin that begins with 'Ave Maria', meaning 'Hail Mary'.
Examples
- The soprano performed 'Ave Maria' at the wedding.
- Many people know the tune of 'Ave Maria', even if they are not religious.