goodness
gb/ɡˈʊdnəs/ us/ɡˈʊdnəs/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 6300
te jó ég, jóság, tápérték, tápanyag, minőség, megfelelőség, mennyire jó
A2
INFORMAL
1
te jó ég
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
Goodness, [clause]
“Goodness, what happened to your car?”
„Te jó ég, mi történt az autóddal?”
Goodness, that was a close call!
Te jó ég, ez hajszálon múlt!
Goodness! I didn’t expect to see you here.
My goodness, look how much he’s grown!
Goodness, that movie was longer than I thought.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Goodness, this bag is heavy!
Te jó ég, de nehéz ez a táska!
Goodness, it is cold today.
Te jó ég, de hideg van ma!
My goodness, you are so tall now.
Goodness, I forgot my keys at home.
Oh my goodness, the baby is so cute.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes write *“Oh my Godness”* or confuse “goodness” with “God.” "Goodness" here is a polite, softer word used instead of saying "God," and it is not followed by "-ness" again. Also, avoid adding other words between “my” and “goodness” (say “my goodness,” not *“my very goodness”*).
Σημασία
Exclamation of surprise or emotion
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Goodness!
|Goodness me!
|My goodness!
|Oh my goodness
|Goodness gracious
Συνώνυμα
gosh (A similarly mild exclamation of surprise; sounds slightly more neutral and modern in some varieties of English.)
Αντώνυμα
oh no (An exclamation that instead shows shock, fear, or disappointment, not neutral or pleasant surprise.)
Θέματα
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used as a short, polite shout when you feel surprise, shock, or strong emotion.
Used as an exclamation to show surprise, shock, or other strong feelings, often as a mild alternative to saying “God.”
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
jóság
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the goodness of [someone]
She never lost her faith in the basic goodness of people.
Soha nem veszítette el a hitét az emberek alapvető jóságában.
His quiet goodness impressed everyone who worked with him.
Csendes jósága mindenkire mély benyomást tett, aki vele dolgozott.
Their generosity showed a real goodness of heart.
The novel explores the conflict between human goodness and selfish desire.
We were moved by the goodness he showed to complete strangers.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She believes in the goodness of people.
Hisz az emberek jóságában.
His goodness to his neighbors is famous.
Közismert a szomszédai iránti jósága.
They helped us from simple goodness, not for money.
The teacher’s goodness made the students feel safe.
Her smile shows the goodness in her heart.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse “goodness” (an abstract quality) with “good thing(s).” Say “I believe in the goodness of people,” not *“I believe in the good things of people.”* Also, “goodness” is almost always uncountable; avoid *“goodnesses.”*
Σημασία
Moral goodness or virtue
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
basic human goodness
|faith in human goodness
|innate goodness
|moral goodness
|show great goodness
|out of the goodness of [someone]’s heart
Συνώνυμα
virtue (Sounds more formal and focuses on moral standards and principles, not just kindness or warmth.)
Αντώνυμα
wickedness (Stresses active badness and cruelty, the opposite of moral goodness.)
Θέματα
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The quality of being kind, honest, and wanting to do the right thing.
Moral excellence or kindness in a person’s character or actions.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the goodness of [food/drink]
This juice is full of the natural goodness of fresh fruit.
Ez a gyümölcslé tele van a friss gyümölcs természetes, értékes tápanyagaival.
Cooking vegetables too long can destroy much of their goodness.
A zöldségek túl hosszú főzése jelentősen csökkentheti a tápértéküket.
The company claims its cereal keeps all the goodness of whole grains.
Homemade soup lets you keep in all the goodness of the ingredients.
They add extra vitamins to boost the goodness of the drink.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
This bread has a lot of natural goodness.
Ebben a kenyérben sok természetes tápanyag van.
Fresh fruit has more goodness than candy.
A friss gyümölcsben több értékes tápanyag van, mint az édességekben.
Boil the vegetables lightly to keep the goodness in them.
Milk gives children the goodness they need to grow.
I drink this smoothie for its health and goodness.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think “goodness” here means simply “good taste.” It actually refers to health benefits, not just flavor. For taste, say “good flavor” or “good taste,” not “goodness.”
Σημασία
Healthy part of food
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
full of goodness
|packed with goodness
|natural goodness
|all the goodness of fresh [food]
|keep the goodness in
|lose its goodness
Συνώνυμα
nutrients (More technical and specific, referring to substances like vitamins, minerals, and protein, not to a general positive quality.)
Αντώνυμα
junk (Informal word for food that is low in healthy qualities and high in sugar, fat, etc., the opposite of “goodness” in food.)
Θέματα
food
|health
|food_drink
Ορισμός
The good, healthy parts in food that help your body, such as vitamins and minerals.
The healthy, beneficial substances and qualities contained in food or drink.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the goodness of [something]
We compared the relative goodness of the two proposals before deciding.
A döntés előtt összehasonlítottuk, mennyire jó a két javaslat egymáshoz képest.
The committee questioned the goodness of the plan.
A bizottság megkérdőjelezte a terv megfelelőségét.
Scientists tested the goodness of fit between the model and the data.
She doubted the overall goodness of the decision.
The goodness of their solution became clear over time.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
They talked about the goodness of the new plan.
Arról beszéltek, mennyire jó az új terv.
We must think about the goodness of this choice.
Át kell gondolnunk, mennyire jó ez a választás.
The boss was not sure about the goodness of the idea.
People disagreed about the goodness of his actions.
In the end, they saw the goodness of their decision.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often use only “good” where a more abstract noun is needed. In formal or careful writing, you might say “the goodness of the plan,” not *“the good of the plan”* when you mean its quality rather than its benefit to people.
Σημασία
Level or degree of quality
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the goodness of [an idea]
|relative goodness
|overall goodness
|goodness of fit
|measure the goodness
Συνώνυμα
quality (A more general word for how good something is; it does not suggest careful comparison or judgment in the same abstract way as “goodness.”)
Αντώνυμα
badness (Direct opposite of “goodness” as a level of how bad or poor something is.)
Θέματα
abstract
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
How good or useful something is, especially when you compare it with other things.
The extent or level of how good, useful, or satisfactory something is, often in comparison with alternatives.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
goodness
IPA
GB/ɡˈʊdnəs/
US/ɡˈʊdnəs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
good - ness (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (good)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: goodness
- Plural: goodness
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
goodness gracious
1/ɡˈʊdnəs ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
idiom
informal
Polite or old-fashioned surprise
An old-fashioned polite expression used when you are surprised or shocked.
Παραδείγματα
- Goodness gracious, that car is fast!
- Goodness gracious, I had no idea tickets were so expensive.
goodness knows
1/ɡˈʊdnəs nˈoʊz/
idiom
informal
Nobody knows / it’s unclear
Said to mean that you do not know something, and maybe nobody knows it.
Παραδείγματα
- Goodness knows what he’s doing out there in the dark.
- Goodness knows how long this meeting will last.
goodness me
1/ɡˈʊdnəs mˈi/
idiom
informal
Surprised exclamation (BrE)
A British expression used to show surprise or strong feeling, similar to “oh my goodness.”
Παραδείγματα
- Goodness me, I didn’t recognize you with that haircut!
- Goodness me, I’ve never seen snow like this before.
oh my goodness
1/ˈoʊ mˈaɪ ɡˈʊdnəs/
idiom
informal
Polite surprised exclamation
Said when you feel strong surprise, shock, or emotion, instead of saying “oh my God.”
Παραδείγματα
- Oh my goodness, I completely forgot your birthday!
- Oh my goodness, that dog is huge.
- Oh my goodness, are you okay after the fall?
out of the goodness of [someone]'s heart
1/ˈaʊt əv ðə ɡˈʊdnəs əv sˈoʊmˈoʊnz hˈɑɹt/
idiom
From pure kindness, not for gain
If someone does something out of the goodness of their heart, they do it only because they are kind, not to get money or another benefit.
Παραδείγματα
- She wasn’t paid; she helped purely out of the goodness of her heart.
- He didn’t lend you the money out of the goodness of his heart—he expects something in return.
thank goodness
1/θˈæŋk ɡˈʊdnəs/
idiom
informal
Exclamation of relief or gratitude
Said when you are happy and feel safe because something bad did not happen or is finished.
Παραδείγματα
- Thank goodness you arrived home safely.
- Thank goodness the rain stopped before the game.
- We were lost for hours—thank goodness we finally found the road.
for goodness' sake
1/fɚ ɡˈʊdnəs sˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Mild annoyance or emphasis
Said to show that you are annoyed, upset, or surprised, in a polite or soft way.
Παραδείγματα
- For goodness' sake, turn the music down!
- Oh, for goodness' sake, I just cleaned this room.
- For goodness' sake, can you hurry up?
for goodness' sake
2/fɚ ɡˈʊdnəs sˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
expression of annoyance or emphasis
Used to show you are annoyed, surprised, or want to make your point stronger, without using rude words.
Παραδείγματα
- For goodness' sake, close the door!
- Oh, for goodness' sake, stop arguing.
my goodness
1/mˈaɪ ɡˈʊdnəs/
idiom
mild surprise or concern
A polite way to show surprise or worry.
Παραδείγματα
- My goodness, you’ve grown so much!
- My goodness, what happened here?
my goodness
2/mˈaɪ ɡˈʊdnəs/
idiom
informal
General polite exclamation
Said when you feel strong surprise, concern, or another strong feeling, instead of saying “my God.”
Παραδείγματα
- My goodness, what a mess!
- My goodness, you’ve grown since I last saw you.
- My goodness, that exam was difficult.