angel
gb/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/ us/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 3100
angyal, angyalbefektető, mecénás, üzleti angyal
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
angyal
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] sees/describes [someone] as an angel
The Bible describes angels as messengers between God and humans.
A Biblia az angyalokat Isten és az emberek közötti hírvivőkként írja le.
She believes her guardian angel protected her during the accident.
Hisz abban, hogy az őrangyala megvédte őt a baleset során.
In the painting, an angel hovers above the shepherds.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Angels are important in many religions.
Az angyalok sok vallásban fontosak.
The story says an angel came to help him.
A történet szerint egy angyal jött, hogy segítsen neki.
She thinks her angel keeps her safe.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angel' with 'angle' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Σημασία
Heavenly messenger or servant of God
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
guardian angel
|fallen angel
|angel of death
|archangel
Συνώνυμα
spirit (More general term for a supernatural being; not necessarily religious or benevolent.)
Αντώνυμα
demon (A supernatural being considered evil, opposite to a good angel in religious belief.)
Θέματα
religion
|mythology
Ορισμός
A spirit in some religions, often shown with wings, who works for God and helps people.
A spiritual being in various religions, especially Christianity, regarded as a messenger of God or a guardian of humans.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
INFORMAL
2
angyal
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is an angel for [doing something]
Thanks for bringing me soup—you’re an absolute angel!
Köszönöm, hogy hoztál nekem levest – igazi angyal vagy!
She’s been an angel, looking after my kids while I was sick.
Valóságos angyal volt: vigyázott a gyerekeimre, amíg beteg voltam.
Could you be an angel and close the window?
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
You are an angel for helping me.
Egy angyal vagy, amiért segítesz nekem.
He is an angel to his friends.
A barátaival mindig olyan, mint egy angyal.
She was an angel when I was sad.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may take the expression literally instead of as a compliment about kindness.
Σημασία
Very kind or helpful person
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
such an angel
|be an angel and [do something]
Συνώνυμα
darling (An affectionate term for someone liked or loved; less focused on kindness in action.)
Αντώνυμα
villain (A person who is intentionally harmful or cruel; opposite in moral character.)
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A very good and kind person who helps you.
A person who is very kind, generous, or helpful, often in a time of need.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
3
The startup secured funding from several angel investors.
A startup több angyalbefektetőtől szerzett finanszírozást.
Without an angel to back the play, it might never have opened.
Ha nincs egy mecénás, aki pénzzel támogatja a darabot, talán soha nem került volna színpadra.
He became an angel for three promising tech companies.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The company found an angel to give them money.
A cég talált egy angyalbefektetőt, aki pénzzel támogatta őket.
She is an angel for many small shops.
Sok kis üzletet támogat angyalbefektetőként.
They need an angel to start the project.
Σημασία
Wealthy supporter of a project or business
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
angel investor
|angel funding
|angel network
Συνώνυμα
backer (Someone who supports financially; can be less wealthy or informal than 'angel' in this sense.)
Αντώνυμα
debtor (Someone who owes money; opposite role in financial support context.)
Θέματα
business
|finance
Ορισμός
A rich person who gives money to help a new business or project start.
A wealthy person who provides financial backing for small businesses, startups, or artistic ventures.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
angel
IPA
GB/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
US/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
an - gel (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: angel
- Plural: angels
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
angels
noun
Core family
angelic
adjective
Related words
angelically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
devil
noun B1
Advanced or less common
archangel
noun
Εκφράσεις
be an angel
1/bˈi ən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
idiom
informal
Do something kind when asked politely
Used to nicely ask someone to do something for you.
Παραδείγματα
- Be an angel and pass me that book, would you?
- Could you be an angel and make some tea?
angel investor
1/ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl ɪnvˈɛstɚ/
fixed phrase
Wealthy individual funding startups early on
A rich person who gives money to new businesses to help them grow.
Παραδείγματα
- The startup was able to launch thanks to an angel investor.
- They found an angel investor willing to fund their app idea.
- Angel investors often provide both money and advice to entrepreneurs.
- Angel investors can help startups before they get big loans.
guardian angel
1/ɡˈɑɹdiən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
fixed phrase
Special caring protector
Someone who helps and protects you in a kind way, like an angel.
Παραδείγματα
- She says her guardian angel kept her safe during the storm.
- She was like a guardian angel when I moved to the city alone.
- I must have had a guardian angel looking out for me when I avoided that crash.
- I’ll never forget my guardian angel who saved me from the accident.