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Ave

ˈɑveɪ
Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

通り (とおり), 大通り (おおどおり), アヴェ (あヴぇ)

Ave meanings in Japanese

通り (とおり)

Example:
He walked down the street (avenue).
彼は通りを歩いた。
The shop is on the main avenue.
その店はメインの通りにある。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in urban planning, navigation, or when referring to city layouts.
Note: 通り is commonly used in Japan to refer to streets or avenues in a city.

大通り (おおどおり)

Example:
This is a major avenue in the city.
これは市内の大通りです。
They held the festival on the main avenue.
彼らは大通りで祭りを開催した。
Usage: FormalContext: Refers to larger streets that are significant in cities.
Note: 大通り refers specifically to major thoroughfares and is often used in city planning.

アヴェ (あヴぇ)

Example:
Ave Maria is a famous prayer.
アヴェ・マリアは有名な祈りです。
The song 'Ave Maria' is beautiful.
「アヴェ・マリア」という歌は美しいです。
Usage: FormalContext: Used primarily in religious or musical contexts.
Note: アヴェ is a transliteration of the Latin term and is used in religious texts and music.

Ave's synonyms

greetings

Greetings is a polite expression of salutation or welcome.
Example: Greetings! How are you today?
Note: Ave is a more formal and traditional salutation, whereas greetings is a more general and casual way of saying hello.

salutations

Salutations are formal expressions of greeting or respect.
Example: Salutations to our esteemed guests.
Note: Salutations convey a sense of respect or formality, whereas ave is more neutral in tone.

hello

Hello is a common greeting used to address someone or attract their attention.
Example: Hello, how can I help you today?
Note: Hello is a very common and versatile greeting, while ave has a more specific and formal connotation.

welcome

Welcome is an expression of hospitality or acceptance.
Example: Welcome to our home, please make yourself comfortable.
Note: While both ave and welcome can be used to greet someone, welcome specifically conveys a sense of hospitality and invitation.

Ave expressions, common phrases

Ave Maria

Ave Maria is a traditional Latin prayer to the Virgin Mary, commonly set to music. It is often performed at weddings, funerals, and other religious ceremonies.
Example: She sang a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria at the wedding.
Note: While 'ave' is a greeting or salutation, 'Ave Maria' specifically refers to the prayer to the Virgin Mary.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary is another term for the prayer 'Ave Maria' used in Catholicism, particularly when reciting the Rosary.
Example: She recited the Hail Mary before the important exam.
Note: Hail Mary is an English translation of the Latin 'Ave Maria', both phrases have similar meanings as a prayer to the Virgin Mary.

Ave atque vale

'Ave atque vale' is a Latin phrase meaning 'hail and farewell'. It is used as a farewell or goodbye expression.
Example: The students bid their beloved teacher 'Ave atque vale' at the end of the school year.
Note: This phrase is a formal farewell, combining both a greeting (ave) and a farewell (vale).

Ave Caesar

Ave Caesar is a Latin phrase meaning 'Hail, Caesar'. It was a traditional salutation used to greet Roman emperors.
Example: The soldiers saluted their commander with the phrase 'Ave Caesar'.
Note: This phrase specifically addresses a Caesar or Roman emperor, as opposed to a general greeting.

Ave, true to Caesar

This phrase is a play on 'Ave Caesar' and adds a sense of loyalty and allegiance to Caesar or a leader.
Example: The loyal soldier declared, 'Ave, true to Caesar!'
Note: It modifies the original greeting 'Ave Caesar' to emphasize loyalty and fidelity.

Ave everyday (slang) expressions

Ave

Informal and shortened form of 'have'. Commonly used in casual conversations and messaging.
Example: Hey, ave you seen my keys anywhere?
Note: The slang term 'ave' is a casual abbreviation of 'have', used in spoken language for quick communication.

Avenue

Informal abbreviation of 'avenue', commonly used in giving or asking for directions.
Example: I live down in the 6th Ave, near the corner shop.
Note: The slang term 'Ave' is a colloquial way of referring to 'avenue', often used for convenience and informality.

Avy

Shortened form of 'avaricious', used informally to describe someone who is greedy or excessively craving something.
Example: My friend's coming along, she’s super avy with makeup, she can help you out too.
Note: The slang term 'avy' simplifies the longer word 'avaricious' for quick and casual usage.

Ave - Examples

The bird flew away.
Ave Maria!
Long live the king!

Ave grammar

Ave - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: ave
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
ave Contains 1 syllables: ave
Phonetic transcription: ˈä-(ˌ)vā
ave , ˈä (ˌ)vā (The red syllable is stressed)

Ave - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
ave: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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