salute
gb/səlˈut/ us/səlˈut/
B1
English
~ 6500
tiszteleg, méltat, tisztelgés, katonai tisztelgés, díszsortűz, díszlövés, díszsortüzet ad le, díszlövésekkel tiszteleg, egészségünkre, egészségedre
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to salute [someone/something]
In his speech, the mayor saluted the firefighters who risked their lives during the storm.
Beszédében a polgármester tisztelgett a tűzoltók előtt, akik az életüket kockáztatták a vihar alatt.
We salute the doctors and nurses who worked through the night to save patients.
Tisztelgünk az orvosok és ápolók előtt, akik egész éjjel dolgoztak, hogy betegeket mentsenek.
The award ceremony was held to salute her decades of service to the community.
Many articles have saluted his quiet leadership during the crisis.
This memorial salutes all those who lost their lives in the war.
Learner examples
The teacher saluted the students for their hard work.
A tanár méltatta a diákokat a kemény munkájukért.
In his message, he saluted the team for winning the game.
Üzenetében méltatta a csapatot, amiért megnyerte a mérkőzést.
People around the world saluted her brave actions.
The film salutes workers who do dangerous jobs.
They made a short video to salute the volunteers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "salute" to mean any normal greeting, like saying hello or shaking hands. In modern English, this verb is mostly used in formal language to mean "honor" or "praise" ("We salute your bravery"), or in military contexts for the specific hand gesture. For everyday greetings, use verbs like "greet," "say hello to," or "meet."
Meaning
Formally show respect or admiration
Collocations
salute the courage
|salute the efforts
|salute the heroes
|publicly salute
|we salute you
Synonyms
honor (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and can be less formal in some contexts.)
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praise (Stresses saying good things about someone; not always as formal or solemn as "salute.")
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pay tribute to (Emphasizes a formal, often ceremonial expression of respect, similar in tone to "salute.")
Antonyms
insult (Shows open disrespect or rudeness instead of admiration.)
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dismiss (Shows that you do not value or respect something that others might admire.)
Themes
respect
|society
|ceremony
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say or show that you greatly respect or admire someone or something, often in a serious or public way.
To express strong respect, admiration, or approval for someone or something, especially in a formal or public way.
VERB
B1
2
tiszteleg
B2
Usage pattern:
to salute [someone/something]
The young soldier stopped, came to attention, and saluted his commander.
A fiatal katona megállt, vigyázzba vágta magát, és tisztelgett a parancsnokának.
All the cadets saluted as the general walked past.
Az összes kadét tisztelgett, amikor a tábornok elhaladt mellettük.
At sunrise, the guard turned to the flag and saluted.
As the hearse drove by, the officers lined the street and saluted.
He forgot to salute the officer and was gently corrected.
Learner examples
The soldier saluted his captain.
A katona tisztelgett a századosának.
Every morning, the guards salute the flag.
Az őrök minden reggel tisztelegnek a zászló előtt.
The officer walked by, and the men saluted.
She stood straight and saluted the general.
The guard did not salute the car this time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "salute" always means a friendly wave. In English, it usually refers to a strict, formal gesture, especially in the military, not any casual hand movement. For casual movements, use verbs like "wave" or "nod."
Meaning
Make a military-style hand greeting
Collocations
salute the flag
|salute the officer
|stand and salute
|smartly salute
|turn and salute
Synonyms
greet (A general word for saying hello; does not necessarily include the specific military hand movement.)
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honor (Focuses on respect rather than the physical gesture; may or may not include a salute.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not greet or recognize someone, instead of giving them a salute.)
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snub (To show disrespect by refusing to greet someone properly.)
Themes
military
|respect
|etiquette
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move your hand to your head, or move a weapon in a special way, to show respect, especially in the army.
To make a set hand or weapon movement as a sign of respect or greeting, especially according to military rules.
NOUN
B1
3
tisztelgés
B2
Usage pattern:
to give a salute to [someone/something]
The guard gave a sharp salute as the officer entered the building.
Az őr feszes tisztelgéssel fogadta a tisztet, amikor az belépett az épületbe.
She returned his salute with a tired smile.
Fáradt mosollyal viszonozta a férfi tisztelgését.
The soldier held his salute until the flag had passed.
As the coffin went by, each officer offered a final salute.
He received a salute from every cadet on the field.
Learner examples
The guard gave a salute to the general.
Az őr tisztelgéssel köszöntötte a tábornokot.
The officer answered the salute quickly.
A tiszt gyorsan viszonozta a tisztelgést.
Each soldier gave a salute as the car passed.
He held his salute for several seconds.
We watched the soldiers stand and give a salute.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the verb and noun forms. "To salute" is the action; "a salute" is the gesture itself. For example, "The soldier saluted" (verb) versus "The soldier gave a salute" (noun).
Meaning
Military gesture of respect
Collocations
give a salute
|return the salute
|smart salute
|crisp salute
|final salute
Synonyms
military greeting (Explains the idea in simple terms; not a fixed term, but describes the same type of gesture.)
Antonyms
snub (Refusing any respectful gesture, instead of giving a salute.)
Themes
military
|respect
|etiquette
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special way of moving your hand or a weapon to show respect, especially in the army.
A formal movement of the hand or a weapon that shows respect or greeting, especially one defined by military rules.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
4
tisztelgés
B2
Usage pattern:
a salute to [someone/something]
The concert was a salute to the music of Louis Armstrong.
A koncert tisztelgés volt Louis Armstrong zenéje előtt.
This mural is a colorful salute to the city's history.
Ez a falfestmény színes tisztelgés a város története előtt.
The film serves as a heartfelt salute to single parents.
Her book is a gentle salute to the teachers who guided her.
The ceremony was a final salute to the retiring CEO.
Learner examples
The show is a salute to old movies.
A műsor tisztelgés a régi filmek előtt.
They made a song as a salute to their friend.
Dalt írtak a barátjuk tiszteletére.
The party was a salute to his long career.
This event is a salute to local artists.
The short video is a salute to health workers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "a salute" must always be a physical gesture. In this sense, it can be any act, event, or work created to show respect, such as a show, book, concert, or ceremony.
Meaning
Act or sign of tribute
Collocations
a salute to
|as a salute to
|a fitting salute
|a final salute
|a musical salute
Synonyms
tribute (Very close in meaning; often used for events or works that honor someone.)
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homage (More literary and formal; emphasizes deep respect or admiration.)
Antonyms
insult (An action or statement that shows disrespect instead of respect.)
Themes
respect
|society
|ceremony
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that you do or say to show strong respect or thanks for someone or something.
An action, event, or statement that is meant to show great respect, admiration, or honor for someone or something.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
5
díszsortűz
C1
díszlövés
C1
Usage pattern:
a [number]-gun salute
A 21-gun salute was held in honor of the visiting head of state.
A látogató államfő tiszteletére huszonegy ágyúlövésből álló díszsortüzet adtak le.
The ceremony ended with a gun salute over the harbor.
A ceremónia a kikötő felett eldördülő díszsortűzzel zárult.
An artillery salute marked the start of the national holiday.
The navy ships fired a salute as the royal yacht passed by.
Crowds fell silent as the salute echoed through the city.
Learner examples
The soldiers gave a 21-gun salute for the president.
A katonák 21 ágyúlövésből álló díszsortüzet adtak le az elnök tiszteletére.
We heard the gun salute from far away.
Messziről is hallottuk a díszsortüzet.
The event ended with a loud salute from the cannons.
They watched the salute from the hill.
The salute was part of the state ceremony.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "21-gun salute" means 21 people with guns. It actually means 21 single shots fired in a set order, usually by a smaller number of guns or cannons.
Meaning
Ceremonial firing of guns
Collocations
21-gun salute
|gun salute
|state salute
|artillery salute
|fire a salute
Synonyms
gun salute (More specific phrase that clearly shows the salute is done with guns.)
Themes
military
|ceremony
|tradition
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A ceremony where people fire guns several times in a special way to show respect or to celebrate someone or something.
A formal ceremony in which guns or similar weapons are fired in a set pattern as a public sign of respect, honor, or celebration.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
6
Usage pattern:
to salute [someone/something] with [guns/cannon fire]
The fortress saluted the incoming ship with three heavy guns.
Az erőd három nehézágyúból leadott díszlövésekkel tisztelgett az érkező hajó előtt.
Cannons saluted the new president as she arrived at the palace.
Ágyúk díszlövésekkel köszöntötték az új elnököt, amikor megérkezett a palotához.
The navy saluted the visiting vessel with a traditional volley of shots.
Learner examples
The ship saluted the city with guns.
A hajó ágyúlövésekkel tisztelgett a város előtt.
They saluted the leader with cannon fire.
Ágyúlövésekkel tisztelegtek a vezető előtt.
The army saluted the king with three shots.
The navy saluted the new ship with loud guns.
The fort saluted the flag with a volley.
Common mistake:
This use is limited to formal or military-style language and almost always appears with words like "guns," "cannons," or "volley." Learners sometimes try to use it in everyday situations, where simple "honor" or "celebrate" would be better.
Meaning
Honor by firing guns
Collocations
salute the king with cannon fire
|salute the ship with guns
|saluted the flag with a volley
Synonyms
honor (General verb; does not include the idea of firing guns, which "salute" adds here.)
Themes
military
|ceremony
|tradition
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show respect for someone or something by firing guns in a special, formal way.
To honor someone or something by firing guns or similar weapons in a formal, patterned way.
B2
INFORMAL
7
egészségedre
A1
They raised their glasses and shouted, "Salute!" before taking a sip.
Felemelték a poharukat, és azt kiáltották: „Egészségünkre!”, mielőtt belekortyoltak.
He smiled, clinked his glass with hers, and said, "Salute!"
Rámosolygott, összekoccintotta a poharát az övével, és azt mondta: „Egészségedre!”
Around the table, everyone echoed, "Salute!" as the wine was poured.
Learner examples
They held up their glasses and said, "Salute!"
Felemelték a poharukat, és azt mondták: „Egészségünkre!”
He smiled and said, "Salute!" before he drank.
Mosolygott, és ivás előtt azt mondta: „Egészségedre!”
Everyone at the table shouted, "Salute!" together.
They clinked glasses and said, "Salute!"
People in the bar raised their drinks and said, "Salute!"
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "salute" in this sense is standard everywhere in English. It is understood but much less common than "cheers," and is often used to sound Italian or in Italian-themed settings.
Meaning
Toast when drinking together
Synonyms
cheers (Much more common in modern English; used in the same situation when drinking together.)
Themes
food_and_drink
|social_interaction
|food_drink
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A word some people say when they lift a glass and drink together, to wish each other good health.
Used as an exclamation when people lift their glasses to drink together, to wish each other good health, especially influenced by Italian usage.
Grammar
Dictionary form
salute
IPA
GB/səlˈut/
US/səlˈut/
Syllables & stress
sa - lute (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lute)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: salute
- Plural: salute, salutes
Verb
- Base: salute
- 3rd Person Singular: salutes
- Present Participle: saluting
- Past: saluted
Word family
Forms
salutes
noun
saluting
verb
saluted
verb
Related words
salutation
noun B2
Expressions
21-gun salute
1/twˈɛnti wˈʌn ɡˈʌn səlˈut/
fixed phrase
formal
Ceremony firing 21 shots
A special ceremony in which people fire guns 21 times to show great respect for an important person or event.
Examples
- The visiting king was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at the airport.
- A 21-gun salute marked the beginning of the national day celebrations.
- Crowds watched in silence as a 21-gun salute was carried out for the fallen soldiers.
a salute to
1/ə səlˈut tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Phrase to introduce a tribute
Used to say that something is made to show respect or thanks to a person, group, or idea.
Examples
- The film is a salute to nurses who work night shifts.
- This book is a salute to the city where I grew up.
- The concert was a salute to classic rock bands of the 1970s.