faith
gb/fˈeɪθ/ us/fˈeɪθ/
B1
English
~ 1800
hit, bizalom, vallás
NOUN
B1
1
hit
A2
Usage pattern:
faith in [religion/person/God]
Her faith in God gave her strength during hard times.
Istenbe vetett hite erőt adott neki a nehéz időkben.
Many people find comfort in their faith.
Sokan a hitükben találnak vigaszt.
He never lost faith, even when things looked hopeless.
Faith can be a source of hope.
The community is united by a shared faith.
Learner examples
I have faith in my religion.
Hiszek a vallásomban.
She has strong faith in God.
Erős az Istenbe vetett hite.
His faith helps him feel happy.
Many people have faith in different ways.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'faith' with 'religion'; 'faith' is the belief itself, not the organization or system.
Meaning
Belief in a religion
Collocations
keep the faith
|lose faith
|have faith
|faith in God
Synonyms
belief (A general term for accepting something as true; may not imply religious context.)
|
religion (Refers to an organized system of beliefs and practices, not just the belief itself.)
Antonyms
doubt (A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction, opposite of firm belief.)
Themes
religion
|belief
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong belief in God or a religion, even without proof.
Strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, often without requiring proof.
NOUN
B1
2
bizalom
B1
Usage pattern:
faith in [someone/something]
I have faith in your ability to succeed.
Bízom a képességeidben, és abban, hogy sikerrel jársz.
She put her faith in the team to finish the project.
A csapatba vetette a bizalmát, hogy befejezik a projektet.
His success restored my faith in hard work.
They lost faith in the leader after repeated failures.
We must have faith that things will get better.
Learner examples
I have faith in my friend.
Bízom a barátomban.
She has faith in her teacher.
Bízik a tanárában.
They have faith in the plan.
We have faith in our team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'faith on' instead of 'faith in'. The correct preposition is 'in'.
Meaning
Trust or confidence in someone/something
Collocations
have faith in
|put your faith in
|restore faith
Synonyms
trust (A close synonym, but 'trust' is more common for everyday situations; 'faith' can sound stronger or more formal.)
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confidence (Implies belief in ability or reliability, often less emotional than 'faith'.)
Antonyms
mistrust (Lack of trust or suspicion toward someone or something.)
Themes
trust
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strong trust that someone or something will do what is right or expected.
Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
vallás
A2
People of all faiths are welcome here.
Itt minden vallású embert szívesen látnak.
She converted to another faith.
Áttért egy másik vallásra.
Interfaith meetings promote understanding between religions.
The city celebrates many different faiths.
They follow the teachings of their faith.
Learner examples
People have different faiths.
Az embereknek különböző vallásaik vannak.
My friend has a different faith from me.
A barátomnak más a vallása, mint nekem.
This place welcomes all faiths.
Many faiths live together here.
Meaning
A specific religion or creed
Collocations
different faiths
|interfaith dialogue
|the Christian faith
Synonyms
denomination (A subgroup within a larger religion.)
|
creed (A formal statement of religious beliefs.)
Antonyms
secularism (The absence of religious belief or influence.)
Themes
religion
Definition
A type of religion or set of religious beliefs.
A particular religion or system of religious beliefs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
faith
IPA
GB/fˈeɪθ/
US/fˈeɪθ/
Syllables & stress
faith (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (faith)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: faith
- Plural: faith, faiths
Word family
Forms
faiths
noun
Core family
faithful
adjective B1
faithfully
adverb B1
Related words
faithfulness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unfaithful
adjective
unfaithfulness
noun
Advanced or less common
faithless
adjective
Expressions
have faith in
1/hˈæv fˈeɪθ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Trust someone or something completely
To trust someone or something fully and believe they will do well or be right.
Examples
- I have faith in you to finish the job.
- They have faith in the new system.
keep the faith
1/kˈip ðə fˈeɪθ/
idiom
Continue believing despite hardship
To continue believing or trusting even when there are problems or challenges.
Examples
- Even when times are tough, we must keep the faith.
- She told her team to keep the faith and not give up.
leap of faith
1/lˈip əv fˈeɪθ/
idiom
Risky action based on trust
An action you take even though you cannot be sure it will work, because you trust it will be okay.
Examples
- Changing careers was a leap of faith for her.
- Starting the business was a big leap of faith.
restore (someone's) faith in (something)
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹ sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈeɪθ ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Make someone believe again
To make someone start to believe or trust again after they had lost hope or confidence.
Examples
- The success of the project restored my faith in teamwork.
- Her kindness restored his faith in humanity.