note
gb/nˈoʊt/ us/nˈoʊt/
A1
English
~ 1600
üzenet, feljegyzés, jegyzet, hang, megjegyez, figyelembe vesz, észrevesz, kötelezvény, saját váltó
NOUN
A1
1
Usage pattern:
write [a] note to [someone]
She left a note on the kitchen table for her roommate.
Egy üzenetet hagyott a konyhaasztalon a lakótársának.
I wrote a quick note to thank him for his help.
Írtam neki egy rövid üzenetet, hogy megköszönjem a segítségét.
Please pass this note to the teacher.
He found a note in his locker.
Can you leave me a note if you go out?
Learner examples
I wrote a note to my friend.
Írtam egy üzenetet a barátomnak.
She left a note on the desk.
Hagyott egy üzenetet az íróasztalon.
He gave me a note.
We got a note from the teacher.
Please write me a note.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'note' (short message) with 'letter', which is typically longer and more formal.
Meaning
Short written message
Collocations
leave a note
|write a note
|pass a note
|take a note
Synonyms
message (Usually refers to any form of communication, not just short written ones.)
Antonyms
silence (Lack of communication or message.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|education
Definition
A short piece of writing to give or remember information.
A brief piece of writing used to record information or communicate a message.
NOUN
A2
2
hang
A1
She hit the wrong note during the performance.
Az előadás közben rossz hangot ütött meg.
The song starts on a high note.
A dal egy magas hanggal kezdődik.
He played the final note softly.
Can you hold that note longer?
The melody has only five notes.
Learner examples
He sang a high note.
Egy magas hangot énekelt.
The piano made a low note.
A zongora egy mély hangot adott ki.
I played three notes on the guitar.
She missed the last note.
We learned the notes in music class.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'note' (musical sound) with 'chord', which is several notes played together.
Meaning
Musical tone or pitch
Collocations
high note
|low note
|hit a note
|play a note
Synonyms
tone (More general; can refer to sound quality, not only musical pitch.)
Antonyms
silence (Absence of sound or musical tone.)
Themes
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A single sound in music with a certain pitch.
A single sound in music with a particular pitch and duration.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
note that [clause]
Please note that the meeting starts at 9 AM sharp.
Kérjük, vegye figyelembe, hogy a megbeszélés pontosan reggel 9-kor kezdődik.
He noted her hesitation before answering.
Észrevette, hogy a nő habozik, mielőtt válaszolna.
It should be noted that this law is new.
I noted his name for future reference.
Learner examples
Please note that we start at 8.
Kérjük, vegye figyelembe, hogy 8-kor kezdünk.
He noted my mistake.
Észrevette a hibámat.
Note that the shop closes early.
She noted the time on her phone.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'note' (to observe/mention) with 'notice', which usually means just becoming aware of something without necessarily pointing it out.
Meaning
Observe or point out
Collocations
note that
|should be noted
|important to note
Synonyms
remark (Often implies making a casual spoken comment rather than careful observation.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not notice or mention something.)
Themes
communication
|observation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To see or say something important or worth remembering.
To notice or draw attention to something in speech or writing.
NOUN
B2
4
kötelezvény
C1
saját váltó
C2
He signed a promissory note for the loan.
A kölcsönhöz kötelezvényt írt alá.
The bank holds the note until repayment.
A bank a visszafizetésig megőrzi a kötelezvényt.
They issued a demand note for immediate payment.
Learner examples
I signed a note to pay him later.
Aláírtam egy kötelezvényt, amelyben vállaltam, hogy később fizetek neki.
The bank keeps the note until you pay.
A bank megtartja a kötelezvényt, amíg vissza nem fizeted a pénzt.
She gave me a note for $500.
Meaning
Document promising payment
Collocations
promissory note
|sign a note
|demand note
Synonyms
IOU (Informal term for a written acknowledgment of debt.)
Antonyms
receipt (Proof of payment rather than a promise to pay.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
A paper that says someone will pay money to another person later.
A written promise to pay a specified amount of money to someone, often at a future date.
Grammar
Dictionary form
note
IPA
GB/nˈoʊt/
US/nˈoʊt/
Syllables & stress
note (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (note)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: note
- Plural: note, notes
Verb
- Base: note
- 3rd Person Singular: notes
- Present Participle: noting
- Past: noted
Word family
Expressions
end on a high note
1/ˈɛnd ˈɔn ə hˈaɪ nˈoʊt/
idiom
Finish successfully or well
To finish something in a good or successful way.
Examples
- The concert ended on a high note with their most popular song.
- Let's end this meeting on a high note by celebrating our success.
hit the right note
1/hˈɪt ðə ɹˈaɪt nˈoʊt/
idiom
Act appropriately for situation
To do or say something in a way that is suitable and makes people feel good about it.
Examples
- Her speech really hit the right note with the audience.
- The manager hit the right note by thanking everyone personally.
make a note of
1/mˈeɪk ə nˈoʊt əv/
fixed phrase
Write down for later use
To write something down so you remember it later.
Examples
- Make a note of the time we arrived.
- I made a note of her phone number so I wouldn't forget.
on a side note
1/ˈɔn ə sˈaɪd nˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
Additional minor point
Used before saying something extra that is not the main topic.
Examples
- On a side note, did you hear about the new cafe?
- The meeting was productive. On a side note, lunch will be provided tomorrow.