dignity
gb/dˈɪɡnəti/ us/dˈɪɡnəti/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 1700
méltóság, tartás, magas rangú tisztség
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
1
méltóság
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s dignity
She carried herself with dignity even in difficult times.
Még nehéz időkben is méltósággal viselte magát.
They fought for the dignity of all workers.
Minden dolgozó méltóságáért harcoltak.
Despite the insult, he refused to lose his dignity.
The new law aims to protect human dignity.
He accepted the award with quiet dignity.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She has great dignity.
Nagy méltóság van benne.
He lost his dignity when he lied.
Elvesztette a méltóságát, amikor hazudott.
We must respect the dignity of others.
The old man spoke with dignity.
She walked with dignity into the room.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dignity' with 'pride'. While both involve self-respect, 'pride' can also mean arrogance, but 'dignity' is always positive in this sense.
Σημασία
worthiness and respectability
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
human dignity
|maintain dignity
|loss of dignity
|sense of dignity
|with dignity
Συνώνυμα
respectability (Focuses more on social approval and moral standards.)
|
honor (Often implies recognition of moral integrity or achievements.)
Αντώνυμα
disgrace (A loss of respect or honor due to shameful actions.)
|
humiliation (The feeling of having lost dignity due to embarrassment or shame.)
Θέματα
emotions
|social
|values
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The quality of being respected and valued.
The state or quality of being worthy of honor, respect, or esteem.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
with dignity
He handled the criticism with dignity.
Méltósággal fogadta a bírálatot.
She accepted the decision with dignity and grace.
Méltósággal és eleganciával fogadta el a döntést.
Even in defeat, the team showed dignity.
They left the ceremony with their dignity intact.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He spoke with dignity.
Méltósággal beszélt.
She walked away with dignity.
Méltósággal távozott.
They lost but kept their dignity.
He answered with dignity.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'dignity' here with 'formality'; while often formal, it is about self-respect in behavior, not just politeness.
Σημασία
calm, serious self-control
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
with dignity
|maintain dignity
|carry oneself with dignity
Συνώνυμα
composure (Emphasizes calmness, especially under stress.)
|
poise (Implies graceful and confident bearing.)
Αντώνυμα
loss of control (Opposite in that it shows lack of self-restraint and composure.)
|
self-abasement (Behaving in a way that lowers one's status or self-respect.)
Θέματα
behavior
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A calm and serious way of behaving that shows respect for yourself.
A composed and serious manner that shows self-respect and control over one's emotions.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
FORMAL
3
méltóság
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
hold a dignity
He was elevated to the dignity of bishop.
Püspöki méltóságra emelték.
She holds one of the highest dignities in the land.
Az ország egyik legmagasabb méltóságát viseli.
Several church dignities attended the ceremony.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He got the dignity of mayor.
Polgármesteri tisztséget kapott.
She holds a high dignity in the church.
Magas méltóságot tölt be az egyházban.
The king gave him a new dignity.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'dignity' always means respectfulness; here it specifically refers to an official rank, often in formal contexts.
Σημασία
high official rank or title
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
high dignities
|church dignities
Συνώνυμα
rank (General term for position in hierarchy.)
|
title (Specifically refers to the formal name of a position.)
Αντώνυμα
lowly position (Refers to a job or role without status or prestige.)
Θέματα
government
|titles
|politics
|work
Ορισμός
A high and important job or title in an organization or government.
An official position or title that carries high status or honor.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
dignity
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəti/
US/dˈɪɡnəti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dig - nity (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: dignity
- Plural: dignities, dignity
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
human dignity
1/hjˈumən dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase
formal
inherent worth of all people
The idea that every person should be valued and respected simply because they are human.
Παραδείγματα
- Human dignity is a core principle of human rights.
- They worked to protect human dignity in all circumstances.
loss of dignity
1/lˈɔs əv dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase
loss of self-respect or honor
When someone is no longer respected by themselves or others.
Παραδείγματα
- The scandal led to his loss of dignity.
- He felt a loss of dignity after being insulted.
maintain dignity
1/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase
keep self-respect under pressure
To keep self-respect and calm behavior even when things are hard or embarrassing.
Παραδείγματα
- She tried to maintain her dignity during the trial.
- Even after losing, he maintained his dignity.
with dignity
1/wˈɪθ dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase
in a calm, respectful way
In a calm and respectful way that shows self-respect.
Παραδείγματα
- She accepted the award with dignity.
- He faced his illness with dignity.