safe
gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1
Inglés
~ 1300
biztonságban, biztonságban van, biztonságos, ártalmatlan, széf, páncélszekrény, biztos, bevált, épségben, nem esik baja, sértetlen
A1
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is safe
The children are safe inside the house.
A gyerekek biztonságban vannak bent a házban.
It’s safe to cross the street now.
Most már biztonságos átkelni az utcán.
We felt safe during the storm because we were indoors.
Make sure your valuables are safe while traveling.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The baby is safe in her bed.
A kisbaba biztonságban van az ágyában.
You are safe here.
Itt biztonságban vagy.
I feel safe with my family.
He is safe at home.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
Significado
Free from harm or danger
Colocaciones
safe place
|safe distance
|keep safe
|feel safe
|stay safe
Sinónimos
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
Antónimos
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definición
Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.
Not exposed to danger, risk, or injury.
A2
2
biztonságos
A2
ártalmatlan
B2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is safe for [someone/something]
This medicine is safe for most adults.
Ez a gyógyszer a legtöbb felnőtt számára biztonságos.
The water is safe to drink.
A víz iható.
These toys are safe for children under three years old.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The food is safe to eat.
Az étel biztonságosan fogyasztható.
This tool is safe for kids.
Ez a szerszám gyerekek számára is biztonságos.
It is safe to touch the animal.
Significado
Not harmful or risky
Colocaciones
safe to eat
|safe to use
|safe for children
Sinónimos
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
Antónimos
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
Temas
daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not dangerous or harmful to people or things.
Not likely to cause injury, damage, or other negative effects.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
széf
B1
Patrón de uso:
put [something] in a safe
The jewels are kept in a safe at the bank.
Az ékszereket banki széfben tartják.
He forgot the combination to his home safe.
Elfelejtette az otthoni széfjének a kódját.
They installed a new safe in their office.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I keep my passport in a safe.
Az útlevelemet széfben tartom.
The money is in the safe.
A pénz a széfben van.
The bank has a big safe.
Significado
Strong box for valuables
Colocaciones
lock the safe
|open the safe
|safe deposit box
Sinónimos
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
Antónimos
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
Temas
security
|business
|finance
|daily_life
Definición
A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.
A strong, secure container used to store money, documents, or other valuable items.
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
a safe [choice/bet/option]
Investing in government bonds is usually a safe bet.
Az államkötvények általában biztos befektetésnek számítanak.
Choosing black shoes is a safe choice for the interview.
Az interjúra a fekete cipő biztos választás.
It’s a safe option if you’re unsure what they like.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It is a safe choice for dinner.
Ez vacsorára biztos választás.
Black is a safe color for clothes.
Ruháknál a fekete biztos választás.
This game is a safe bet to win.
Significado
Certain to succeed or work well
Colocaciones
safe bet
|safe choice
|safe option
Sinónimos
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
Antónimos
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
Temas
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definición
Sure to work or succeed; not risky.
Very likely to work as intended; not likely to fail.
A2
5
We were relieved to hear she was safe after the earthquake.
Megkönnyebbültünk, amikor meghallottuk, hogy épségben van a földrengés után.
He returned home safe and sound.
Épségben hazatért.
All passengers are reported safe following the accident.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is safe after the fire.
Nem esett baja a tűzben.
He came home safe from the trip.
Épségben hazajött az útról.
The kids are safe after the storm.
Significado
Unharmed after danger or accident
Colocaciones
come back safe
|get home safe
Sinónimos
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
Antónimos
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
Temas
emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|health
Definición
Not hurt or lost after something bad happens.
Not injured, damaged, or lost after being in a dangerous situation.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
safe
AFI
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
Sílabas y acento
safe (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: safe
- Comparative: safer
- Superlative: safest
Noun
- Base: safe
- Plural: safes
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
better safe than sorry
1/bˈɛtɚ sˈeɪf ðən sˈɑɹi/
idiom
Take precautions to avoid regret later
It is better to be careful than to risk something bad happening.
Ejemplos
- I always lock my doors—better safe than sorry.
- Bring an umbrella; better safe than sorry.
in safe hands
1/ˈɪn sˈeɪf hˈændz/
idiom
Cared for by someone trustworthy
Being looked after by someone who is good and careful at their job.
Ejemplos
- Don't worry, your car is in safe hands with our mechanics.
- With her as your lawyer, you're in safe hands.
play it safe
1/plˈeɪ ˈɪt sˈeɪf/
idiom
avoid risk by being careful
To be careful and avoid taking risks.
Ejemplos
- Let's play it safe and take an umbrella.
- I decided to play it safe and take the train instead of driving in the snow.
- He decided to play it safe and invest in bonds.
- He played it safe by investing in low-risk funds.
safe and sound
1/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Unharmed after danger or risk
Not hurt or damaged after something dangerous happened.
Ejemplos
- After the long journey, we arrived home safe and sound.
- The missing hikers were found safe and sound.
safe and sound
2/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Unharmed after danger or trouble
Not hurt and okay after being in danger.
Ejemplos
- They arrived home safe and sound after the storm.
- The missing child was found safe and sound.
safe haven
1/sˈeɪf hˈeɪvən/
fixed phrase
Place of protection from danger or trouble
A place where you are protected from danger or trouble.
Ejemplos
- The library became a safe haven during the storm.
- The country became a safe haven for people fleeing the conflict.
- Refugees found a safe haven across the border.
- Online platforms are not always a safe haven for children.
- The new law aims to make the city a safe haven for small businesses.