proper
gb/pɹˈɑpɚ/ us/pɹˈɑpɚ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1500
illő, illik, alkalmas, megfelelő, kézenfekvő, rendes, igazi, tulajdonképpeni, maga a/az
B1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is proper
It is not proper to talk loudly in the library.
Nem illik hangosan beszélni a könyvtárban.
She wore a proper dress for the formal dinner.
Az alkalomhoz illő ruhát viselt a hivatalos vacsorán.
He always behaves in a proper manner at work.
The teacher reminded students about proper classroom behavior.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
It is proper to say thank you.
Illik köszönetet mondani.
He used proper words in his speech.
Illő szavakat használt a beszédében.
She wears proper clothes at school.
We must have proper manners at the table.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'proper' with 'own' as in 'my proper room'; in modern English, 'proper' in this sense is rare outside British informal usage.
Σημασία
socially or morally correct
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
proper behavior
|proper conduct
|proper manners
|proper etiquette
Συνώνυμα
appropriate (Suitable for a particular situation; less focused on moral correctness.)
|
respectable (Seen as good or acceptable by society; may imply higher social status.)
Αντώνυμα
improper (Not acceptable according to social or moral standards.)
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inappropriate (Not suitable for a particular situation.)
Θέματα
society
|behavior
|manners
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Right or good according to social rules or morals.
Conforming to accepted standards of behavior, morals, or correctness.
A2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is proper for [purpose/situation]
Make sure you have the proper equipment before starting the job.
Mielőtt elkezded a munkát, győződj meg róla, hogy megvan a megfelelő felszerelésed.
This medicine must be stored under proper conditions.
Ezt a gyógyszert megfelelő körülmények között kell tárolni.
The report was returned because it lacked the proper format.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I need the proper shoes for running.
Megfelelő cipőre van szükségem a futáshoz.
We used the proper tool to fix the door.
A megfelelő szerszámot használtuk az ajtó megjavításához.
She gave the plant proper water and light.
Σημασία
suitable or appropriate
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
proper tools
|proper care
|proper procedure
Συνώνυμα
suitable (Matches the needs of a situation; neutral tone.)
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adequate (Enough to meet needs, though not necessarily ideal.)
Αντώνυμα
unsuitable (Not right for the situation or use.)
|
inadequate (Not enough to meet the need.)
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Right or good for a specific purpose or situation.
Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is the proper [noun]
After weeks of snacks, I finally had a proper meal.
Hetekig tartó nassolás után végre rendes ételt ettem.
He wants to find a proper job instead of temporary work.
Ideiglenes munka helyett rendes állást szeretne találni.
We haven't had a proper holiday in years.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I want a proper meal, not just bread.
Rendes ételt szeretnék, nem csak kenyeret.
She has a proper job now.
Most már rendes állása van.
We will take a proper rest tomorrow.
Σημασία
real or genuine version
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
proper meal
|proper job
|proper holiday
Συνώνυμα
real (Existing or true; less formal and broader in meaning.)
|
genuine (Truly what it is claimed to be; often used for authenticity.)
Αντώνυμα
fake (Not real; made to look like something else.)
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partial (Only a part, not complete.)
Θέματα
emphasis
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The real or main kind of something, not a copy or part of it.
Used to emphasize that something is the real, complete, or main example of its kind.
B2
FORMAL
4
maga a/az
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the [noun] proper
The city proper has a population of 500,000.
A tulajdonképpeni városnak 500 000 lakosa van.
This rule applies to the school proper, not its satellite campuses.
Ez a szabály magára az iskolára vonatkozik, nem a kihelyezett telephelyeire.
The castle proper is surrounded by gardens.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The town proper is very small.
Maga a város nagyon kicsi.
The park proper is inside the walls.
Maga a park a falakon belül van.
The church proper is open on Sundays.
Σημασία
belonging exclusively to something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the city proper
|the church proper
Συνώνυμα
specific (Clearly defined and distinct, but not necessarily exclusive.)
|
peculiar (Belonging uniquely to; more common in formal writing.)
Αντώνυμα
general (Not specific or exclusive to one thing.)
Θέματα
formal language
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Belonging only to one person, thing, or place.
Belonging exclusively or particularly to a specific person, thing, or place.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
proper
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑpɚ/
US/pɹˈɑpɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
prop - er (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (prop)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: proper
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
properly
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
improper
adjective B2
improperly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
propriety
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
in its proper place
1/ˈɪn ˈɪts pɹˈɑpɚ plˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
in the right location
In the place where it should be kept.
Παραδείγματα
- After using the tools, put each one in its proper place.
- The painting was finally hung in its proper place on the wall.
in proper order
1/ˈɪn pɹˈɑpɚ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
arranged correctly or neatly
Arranged in the right way or order.
Παραδείγματα
- Please put the books back in proper order.
- Everything in the office was in proper order after cleaning.
proper noun
1/pɹˈɑpɚ nˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
technical
name of specific person/place/thing
A noun that names a specific person, place, or thing and starts with a capital letter in English.
Παραδείγματα
- 'London' and 'Sarah' are examples of proper nouns.
- "Paris" is a proper noun because it is the name of one specific city.
- In English, days of the week are written as proper nouns.
- In English, we write proper nouns with a capital letter at the beginning.
- Names of months, such as "July", are also proper nouns.