self
gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2300
én, önmaga, személyiség, jellem, self elem, self- előtag
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the [adjective] self
She spent years trying to understand her true self.
Éveket töltött azzal, hogy megpróbálja megérteni az igazi énjét.
Traveling alone helped him reconnect with his self.
Az, hogy egyedül utazott, segített neki újra kapcsolatba kerülni önmagával.
Meditation can help you become more aware of your self.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I want to know my true self.
Szeretném megismerni az igazi énemet.
He feels happy with his self.
Elégedett önmagával.
She is learning about her self.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.
Σημασία
A person's own identity
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
true self
|sense of self
|self-image
|self-awareness
Συνώνυμα
identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)
Αντώνυμα
other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)
Θέματα
psychology
|philosophy
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The idea of who you are as a person.
A person's essential being, especially considered as distinct from others.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
one's [adjective] self
After the illness, she was finally back to her old self.
A betegsége után végre újra a régi önmaga volt.
He's not his usual self today.
Ma nem a szokásos önmaga.
Try to be your best self in the interview.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She is back to her old self.
Újra a régi önmaga.
He is not his usual self today.
Ma nem a szokásos önmaga.
Be your best self.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.
Σημασία
A person's character or nature
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
old self
|my usual self
|be yourself
Συνώνυμα
personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)
Αντώνυμα
facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)
Θέματα
psychology
|daily life
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.
A person's character, personality, or typical behavior.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
TECHNICAL
3
self elem
C1
self- előtag
C1
In the word 'myself', 'self' is the root part.
A „myself” szóban a „self” a tőelem.
Many English words start with 'self-' to show personal relation, like 'self-care'.
Sok angol szó a „self-” előtaggal kezdődik, amely azt jelzi, hogy a szó az illető saját magára vonatkozik, például a „self-care”.
'Self' can be a separate word in philosophy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.
A „myself” szóban benne van a „self”.
We can say 'self-care'.
Használhatjuk a „self-care” szót.
'Self' is part of 'yourself'.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.
Σημασία
The base form of reflexive pronouns
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
self-control
|self-esteem
|self-service
Συνώνυμα
oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)
Θέματα
grammar
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Ορισμός
The part of words like 'myself' or 'yourself' that means the same person doing and receiving an action.
The root form used in reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, yourself), often appearing in compound words or philosophical discussion.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
self
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf/
US/sˈɛlf/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
self (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: self
- Plural: self, selves
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
keep to oneself
1/kˈip tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Avoid sharing personal matters with others
To not talk to other people about your thoughts or feelings, or to avoid being with other people.
Παραδείγματα
- She tends to keep to herself at parties.
- He kept the news to himself.
talk to oneself
1/tˈɔk tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Speak aloud when alone or not to others
To say words out loud when you are alone or not talking to another person.
Παραδείγματα
- I sometimes talk to myself when I'm thinking.
- He was talking to himself while working.
be yourself
1/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
act naturally as you are
Act in a way that is natural for you, not pretending to be someone else.
Παραδείγματα
- Just be yourself and you'll do fine in the interview.
- I like him because he is always himself.
be yourself
2/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Act naturally and honestly as you are
To act in a way that is natural for you and not pretend to be someone else.
Παραδείγματα
- Just be yourself during the interview.
- He told me to relax and be myself.
by oneself
1/bˈaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
alone, without company or help
To be or do something with no other people there and with no one helping.
Παραδείγματα
- She fixed the car by herself.
- She prefers to study by herself, but in formal writing one might say that one studies by oneself.
- He prefers to eat by himself.
- Living by oneself can teach one a lot about responsibility.
- One can feel lonely when one spends too many evenings by oneself.
make a name for oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Become famous or respected
To become known and respected for doing something well.
Παραδείγματα
- She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
- She made a name for herself in the art world.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.