elder
gb/ˈɛldɚ/ us/ˈɛldɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 7800
idősebb ember, vén, idősebb, idősebbik, presbiter, gyülekezeti elöljáró, gyülekezeti vén, bodza, fekete bodza, nagy öreg, rangidős tag, veterán
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
vén
C1
Patrón de uso:
the elders of [a group]
Children are taught to respect their elders.
A gyerekeket arra tanítják, hogy tiszteljék az idősebbeket.
The village elders met to discuss how to handle the drought.
A falu vénei összeültek, hogy megbeszéljék, mit tegyenek az aszály miatt.
She often seeks advice from her elders before making big decisions.
Community elders played a key role in resolving the conflict.
Young activists and party elders disagreed about the direction of the movement.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You should be polite to your elders.
Udvariasnak kell lenned az idősebbekkel.
He lives with his parents and two elders from his village.
A szüleivel és két, a falujából való idősebb emberrel él együtt.
The elders in the town meet every week.
She asked her elders what she should do.
The young people listened to their elders.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *elder* to mean any older person in a neutral way, saying things like "There were many elders at the concert." In everyday modern English, *elder* is more often used when talking about respect, tradition, or leadership ("our elders"), while *older people* or *the elderly* are more common for neutral description.
Significado
older person, often respected
Colocaciones
respect your elders
|the village elders
|community elders
|tribal elders
|our elders
|listen to your elders
Sinónimos
senior (Often used in formal or official contexts; can also refer to job level, not just age.)
|
older person (More neutral and descriptive; lacks the built‑in idea of respect found in "elder".)
Antónimos
younger (Refers to people with less age, often implying less experience compared with elders.)
Temas
people
|society
|family
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A person who is much older than you, or older people in general, who you should respect.
A person who is older than you or than most of a group, often treated with special respect because of age and experience.
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s elder [family member]
My elder brother lives in Canada.
A bátyám Kanadában él.
Their elder daughter is starting university this year.
Az idősebbik lányuk idén kezdi az egyetemet.
She is the elder of the two sisters.
As the elder son, he was expected to take over the family business.
Her elder twin is only five minutes older.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My elder sister is 25 years old.
A nővérem 25 éves.
He is the elder of the two boys.
A két fiú közül ő az idősebb.
Their elder son works in a bank.
Her elder brother helps her with homework.
The elder child is very responsible.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"He is elder than me"* or *"She is more elder"*. In modern English, we normally say *"He is older than me"*. Use *elder* mainly before family nouns: *"my elder brother"*, not *"my brother is elder"*.
Significado
older of two relatives
Colocaciones
elder brother
|elder sister
|elder son
|elder daughter
|elder sibling
|elder twin
Sinónimos
older (More general and used in more positions; *elder* is mostly used before family nouns and is a little more formal.)
Antónimos
younger (Describes the person in the family who has fewer years than another.)
Temas
family
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Older, used before words like brother, sister, son, or daughter to show who is older.
Older, especially of two people in the same family, usually used before a noun such as brother, sister, son, or daughter.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
[a church] appoints [someone] as an elder
The church elders met to discuss plans for the new building.
A gyülekezet presbiterei összeültek, hogy megbeszéljék az új épület terveit.
She was recently ordained as an elder in her congregation.
Nemrég presbiterré avatták a gyülekezetében.
Elders in the local Presbyterian church are elected by the members.
As an elder, he is responsible for the spiritual care of the community.
Two elders visited the family to offer support and prayer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The elders of the church meet every month.
A gyülekezet presbiterei minden hónapban találkoznak.
He became an elder after many years of service.
Sok évnyi szolgálat után presbiter lett.
In this church, elders help lead the people.
The elders prayed for the sick man.
She talked with one of the elders about her problem.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse *elder* as a church title with the general meaning of an older person. In religious contexts, *elder* is an official role, not just any older church member.
Significado
church or religious leader
Colocaciones
church elders
|the elders of the church
|ordained elder
|ruling elder
|board of elders
|LDS elder
Sinónimos
church leader (Broad term; *elder* is a specific title or office.)
|
pastor (In some traditions similar in function, but a different office and title.)
Antónimos
layperson (A regular member of a church who does not hold an official leadership role.)
Temas
religion
|society
|relationships
Definición
A leader in some Christian churches whose official job title is "elder".
In some Christian churches and religious groups, a person who holds an official position of leadership or spiritual responsibility called an elder.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
bodza
B1
fekete bodza
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] plants an elder in [a place]
An old elder grew at the edge of the field.
Egy öreg bodza nőtt a mező szélén.
They picked berries from the elder by the lane to make jam.
Lekvárhoz bodzabogyót szedtek a dűlőút melletti bodzáról.
The hedgerow is full of elder and hawthorn.
Elder in the garden attracts many birds in late summer.
She uses elderflower from the wild elder to make cordial.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is an elder in front of the house.
Van egy bodza a ház előtt.
They made juice from the berries of the elder.
A bodza bogyóiból levet készítettek.
Birds like to eat the fruit of the elder.
We saw an elder and an oak tree in the park.
He planted an elder next to the fence.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that *elder* can be the name of a tree and think it always refers to people. Context with words like *tree*, *bush*, *berries*, or *flowers* signals this plant meaning.
Significado
elder tree or shrub
Colocaciones
elder tree
|elder bush
|elderflower
|elderberry
|black elder
|elder hedges
Sinónimos
elder tree (More explicit; clearly identifies that *elder* is a type of tree.)
Antónimos
conifer (A very different type of tree (evergreen, cone‑bearing), contrasting with elder as a small flowering shrub or tree.)
Temas
nature
|food
Definición
A small tree or bush, called an elder, that has white flowers and dark berries used to make drinks and medicine.
A small tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus, especially the European species, with flat clusters of white flowers and dark purple or black berries.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
5
Patrón de uso:
the elders of [a community or group]
Party elders opposed the radical new policy.
A párt nagy öregei ellenezték a radikális új irányvonalat.
As one of the elders of the movement, she is often asked for advice.
A mozgalom egyik nagy öregjeként gyakran kérnek tőle tanácsot.
The company elders were invited back to speak at the anniversary event.
Cultural elders helped guide the project so that traditions were respected.
Industry elders warned that the boom would not last forever.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Many people listen to the elders of the movement.
Sokan hallgatnak a mozgalom nagy öregjeire.
The party elders did not like the new idea.
A párt nagy öregeinek nem tetszett az új ötlet.
Young workers asked the company elders for help.
He is an elder of the team and people trust him.
The elders of the group met in a small room.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think *elder* in this sense always refers to age only. In modern use, it often combines age with long experience and high status in a field or group.
Significado
respected senior group leader
Colocaciones
party elders
|veteran elders
|elders of the movement
|company elders
|cultural elders
|respected elders
Sinónimos
senior figure (Highlights high status and experience, but not specifically age‑based respect like *elder*.)
|
elder statesman (Often used for politics; emphasizes great respect and long service.)
Antónimos
junior member (A newer or less experienced person in the group, the opposite of an elder in status.)
Temas
society
|politics
|work
|relationships
Definición
An older person in a group or profession who has power or strong influence because they have a lot of experience.
A senior and usually older member of a group or profession who has authority or influence because of their age and long experience.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
elder
AFI
GB/ˈɛldɚ/
US/ˈɛldɚ/
Sílabas y acento
eld - er (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (eld)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: elder
Noun
- Base: elder
- Plural: elders
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
council of elders
1/kˈaʊnsɪl əv ˈɛldɚz/
fixed phrase
advisory group of older leaders
A group of older and respected people who meet to make decisions or give advice for a community or group.
Ejemplos
- The council of elders gathered to settle the dispute between the families.
- Important community decisions must be approved by the council of elders.
- In the story, the hero appears before the council of elders to explain his actions.
elder abuse
1/ˈɛldɚ əbjˈus/
fixed phrase
technical
harm or mistreatment of elderly
Bad or illegal treatment of old people, for example hurting them, shouting at them, or stealing their money.
Ejemplos
- The report highlighted serious cases of elder abuse in care homes.
- Many instances of elder abuse go unreported because victims are afraid to speak up.
- New laws aim to protect seniors from elder abuse and neglect.
elder care
1/ˈɛldɚ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
care for elderly people
The help and services given to old people who need support with daily life or health.
Ejemplos
- The government is under pressure to increase funding for elder care.
- She works in elder care at a local nursing home.
- Many families struggle to balance work and elder care responsibilities.
respect your elders
1/ɹɪspˈɛkt jˈʊɹ ˈɛldɚz/
fixed phrase
show respect to older people
To be polite and listen to people who are older than you, and treat them as important.
Ejemplos
- In many cultures, children are strongly taught to respect their elders.
- He reminded his son to respect his elders, even when he disagreed with them.
- Respect your elders, but also think for yourself.
elder statesman
1/ˈɛldɚ stˈeɪtsmən/
idiom
formal
highly respected senior figure
A very experienced older person in politics, business, or another area who people respect and often ask for advice.
Ejemplos
- He is seen as an elder statesman of the party and rarely speaks in public now.
- As an elder statesman of jazz, he continues to influence young musicians.
- The elder statesman of the company offered calm advice during the crisis.
elder statesman
2/ˈɛldɚ stˈeɪtsmən/
idiom
respected older expert in a field
An older man who is very respected in politics, business, art, or another area because he has many years of experience and has done important work.
Ejemplos
- He is seen as the elder statesman of the party and is often asked for quiet advice behind the scenes.
- As the elder statesman of jazz, he mentored generations of younger musicians.
- Now in her seventies, she plays the role of elder statesman in the organization, offering guidance but staying out of daily fights.