gentleman
gb/d͡ʒˈɛntəlmən/ us/d͡ʒˈɛntəlmən/
A2
English
~ 1600
úriember, földbirtokos, nemesember, úr
NOUN
B1
1
úriember
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a gentleman
He held the door open for her like a true gentleman.
Igazi úriemberként nyitva tartotta neki az ajtót.
Everyone agreed that Mark was a perfect gentleman at the party.
Mindenki egyetértett abban, hogy Mark igazi úriemberként viselkedett a partin.
Despite the heated debate, he remained a gentleman throughout.
Learner examples
He is a gentleman who helps people.
Ő egy úriember, aki segít az embereknek.
A gentleman says 'please' and 'thank you'.
Egy úriember azt mondja: „kérem” és „köszönöm”.
My father is a kind gentleman.
The man is a gentleman at work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'gentleman' only refers to rich men; in modern English it mainly means polite and respectful.
Meaning
A polite and respectful man
Collocations
true gentleman
|perfect gentleman
|act like a gentleman
|gentlemanly behavior
Synonyms
gent (Informal abbreviation, less formal tone)
|
sir (Polite form of address, not always implying general character)
Antonyms
boor (Rude or insensitive man)
Themes
daily life
|social behavior
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
A man who is polite and kind to other people.
A man who treats others, especially women, with courtesy, respect, and good manners.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a gentleman of [place/family]
The estate had been in the family of an English gentleman for centuries.
A birtok évszázadokon át egy angol úriember családjának tulajdonában volt.
He was a country gentleman with vast lands.
Vidéki földbirtokos úriember volt, hatalmas földekkel.
In the 19th century, only gentlemen could attend certain clubs.
Learner examples
He is a gentleman with a big house.
Ő egy nagy házban élő úriember.
The gentleman owns many fields.
A földbirtokos úriembernek sok földje van.
A gentleman lived in that castle.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse this with the polite behavior sense; here it refers to social rank.
Meaning
Man of high social class
Collocations
English gentleman
|country gentleman
|gentleman farmer
Synonyms
nobleman (Member of the nobility; more explicitly tied to titles)
Antonyms
commoner (Person without noble rank or high social status)
Themes
history
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
A man from a rich or important family, often with a high position in society.
A man belonging to a high social class, often by birth or wealth, traditionally associated with landownership or nobility.
NOUN
A2
3
úr
A2
Usage pattern:
Ladies and gentlemen, [statement]
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.
Hölgyeim és uraim, kérem, foglalják el a helyüket.
This young gentleman will show you to your table.
Ez a fiatal úr az asztalukhoz kíséri önöket.
The gentlemen at the back have a question.
Learner examples
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
Hölgyeim és uraim, köszöntjük önöket az előadáson.
The gentleman is waiting for you.
Az úr önre vár.
That gentleman is our teacher.
Meaning
Polite way to refer to a man
Collocations
ladies and gentlemen
Synonyms
sir (Polite singular address; 'gentleman' often plural in this use)
Themes
communication
|social behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A polite word for 'man', often used in public speaking or formal situations.
A respectful or polite way of referring to a man, often used in introductions or announcements.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gentleman
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛntəlmən/
US/d͡ʒˈɛntəlmən/
Syllables & stress
gen - tle - man (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gentleman
- Plural: gentlemen
Word family
Forms
gentlemen
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
ungentlemanly
adjective
Advanced or less common
genteel
adjective
gentry
noun C1
Expressions
gentleman's agreement
1/d͡ʒˈɛntəlmˌʌnz əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
Informal trust-based agreement
An agreement that is not written down but depends on trust between people.
Examples
- They had only a gentleman's agreement, so nothing was legally binding.
- The deal was based on a gentleman's agreement rather than a contract.
perfect gentleman
1/pˈɚfɛkt d͡ʒˈɛntəlmən/
fixed phrase
Man with ideal manners
A man who always acts polite and kind.
Examples
- He was the perfect gentleman during their date.
- Even under stress, he remained the perfect gentleman.
ladies and gentlemen
1/lˈeɪdiz ˈænd d͡ʒˈɛntəlmɪn/
fixed phrase
Formal greeting to an audience
A polite way to speak to a group of men and women.
Examples
- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's performance.
- Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.
- Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?