recognise
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1100
felismer, ráismer, elismer, belát
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to recognise [someone/something]
I recognised her from the party last year.
Felismertem őt a tavalyi partiról.
He recognised the song as soon as it started playing.
Amint megszólalt, felismerte a dalt.
Do you recognise this handwriting?
She didn’t recognise him without his glasses.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I recognise my teacher in the photo.
Felismerem a tanáromat a fényképen.
Do you recognise this man?
Felismered ezt a férfit?
She recognises the music on the radio.
He does not recognise the place.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Σημασία
Identify from previous knowledge
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Συνώνυμα
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Αντώνυμα
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
To know who or what someone or something is because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
2
elismer
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to recognise [something] as [something]
The country refused to recognise the new regime.
Az ország nem volt hajlandó elismerni az új rezsimet.
Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
A képesítéseit világszerte elismerik.
We must recognise the importance of early education.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The school recognises his diploma.
Az iskola elismeri a diplomáját.
Many countries recognise the new law.
Sok ország elismeri az új törvényt.
I recognise that this is a problem.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Σημασία
Acknowledge as valid or true
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Συνώνυμα
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Αντώνυμα
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Θέματα
law
|politics
Ορισμός
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
To officially accept, approve, or acknowledge something as valid, legal, or true.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to recognise that [clause]
We must recognise that mistakes were made.
El kell ismernünk, hogy hibák történtek.
He recognised his own limitations.
Elismerte a saját korlátait.
They recognised the need for urgent action.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I recognise that I was wrong.
Elismerem, hogy tévedtem.
She recognises the danger.
Felismeri a veszélyt.
We recognise the need for help.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Σημασία
Admit something is true
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Συνώνυμα
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Αντώνυμα
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To agree that something is true or important.
To accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is important.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
4
elismer
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
The company recognised her years of service with an award.
A cég díjjal ismerte el a sokéves munkáját.
We should recognise his contribution to the project.
El kellene ismernünk a projekthez való hozzájárulását.
Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The boss recognised her good work.
A főnök elismerte a jó munkáját.
They recognised his help in the meeting.
A megbeszélésen elismerték a segítségét.
We recognised her big effort.
Σημασία
Show appreciation for achievement
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Συνώνυμα
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Θέματα
work
|social
|relationships
Ορισμός
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
To show respect or gratitude for someone's achievements, efforts, or contributions.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
recognise
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
re - cog - nise (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: recognise
- 3rd Person Singular: recognises
- Present Participle: recognising
- Past: recognised
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
recognises
verb
recognising
verb
recognised
verb
Core family
recognition
noun B1
recognisable
adjective B2
Related words
recognize
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
unrecognisable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
be recognised for
1/bˈi ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd fɚ/
fixed phrase
Receive acknowledgement for reason
To get thanks or praise for something you did well.
Παραδείγματα
- She was recognised for her outstanding research.
- They were recognised for their bravery.
recognise as
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Accept in a specific role/category
To say someone or something is in a certain role or group.
Παραδείγματα
- He was recognised as the best player of the season.
- The qualification is recognised as equivalent to a degree.
recognise the fact that
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz ðə fˈækt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Admit a fact is true
To say that a certain thing is true.
Παραδείγματα
- We must recognise the fact that resources are limited.
- She recognises the fact that change takes time.