sage
gb/sˈeɪd͡ʒ/ us/sˈeɪd͡ʒ/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 7500
zsálya, bölcs, zsályazöld
اسم
B1
1
zsálya
B2
الگوی کاربرد:
to add [sage] to [a dish]
She added fresh sage to the pan to flavor the butter.
Friss zsályát tett a serpenyőbe, hogy ízesítse a vajat.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried sage and some garlic.
A recept egy teáskanál szárított zsályát és egy kis fokhagymát ír elő.
We grow rosemary, thyme, and sage in a small herb garden by the kitchen.
Sage and onion stuffing is a classic side dish for roast chicken.
He rubbed the turkey with sage and lemon before roasting it.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
I put some sage on the chicken to make it taste better.
Tettem egy kis zsályát a csirkére, hogy finomabb legyen.
We have a pot of sage on the balcony.
Van egy cserép zsályánk az erkélyen.
This soup has a strong smell of sage.
She bought dried sage from the market.
He chopped the sage leaves very finely.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse this plant meaning with the meaning of a 'wise person'. Also, they may treat it as countable when talking about the herb in general, saying *"I added some sages"* instead of *"I added some sage"* or *"a few sage leaves"*.
معنی
Aromatic herb used in cooking
ترکیبهای رایج
fresh sage
|dried sage
|sage leaves
|sage and onion
|sage stuffing
|rubbed sage
هممعنیها
herb (More general; refers to any leafy plant used for flavor, not this specific plant.)
متضادها
meat (Contrasts a plant-based flavoring ingredient with an animal-based main ingredient in cooking.)
موضوعها
food
|cooking
|plants
|food_drink
|nature
تعریف
A plant with soft gray-green leaves that people use to give food more flavor.
An aromatic plant of the mint family whose soft gray-green leaves are used as a culinary herb and sometimes in traditional medicine.
اسم
B2
LITERARY
2
bölcs
B1
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] consults a sage for [advice/guidance]
In the story, a young prince travels to the mountains to seek a sage who can answer his questions about life.
A történetben egy fiatal herceg a hegyekbe utazik, hogy felkeressen egy bölcset, aki választ tud adni az életről szóló kérdéseire.
She spoke with the calm certainty of a sage who had seen many generations come and go.
Olyan nyugodt bizonyossággal beszélt, mint egy bölcs, aki már sok nemzedék jöttét és elmúlását látta.
The village sage was known for settling disputes with just a few carefully chosen words.
Philosophers of the ancient world were often described as sages rather than scholars.
People came from far away to hear the old sage speak about justice and mercy.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
Many people in the town see him as a sage.
A városban sokan bölcs embernek tartják.
In the movie, a sage helps the hero make a big choice.
A filmben egy bölcs segít a hősnek meghozni egy nagy döntést.
The boy asked the sage, "What is real happiness?"
She listened to the words of the sage.
They went to the mountain to find a wise sage.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'sage' always means 'an old man', but it can be used for any very wise person, including women, especially in modern usage. They may also overuse it in everyday speech, where words like 'expert', 'advisor', or 'teacher' are more natural.
معنی
Person known for great wisdom
ترکیبهای رایج
wise sage
|old sage
|village sage
|ancient sage
|consult a sage
|the words of a sage
هممعنیها
wise man (More everyday; often male-specific, while 'sage' can be gender-neutral or literary.)
|
guru (Often suggests a spiritual teacher or a trend leader, not just a thoughtful elder.)
متضادها
fool (A person who shows very poor judgment, the opposite of a wise and respected sage.)
موضوعها
people
|character
|religion
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A person people think is very wise and gives very good advice.
A person, often older, who is widely respected for deep knowledge, experience, and wise judgment.
C1
FORMAL
3
bölcs
B1
الگوی کاربرد:
sage [advice/words/counsel/remark]
Her sage advice was to save a little money every month, no matter how small the amount.
Bölcs tanácsa az volt, hogy minden hónapban tegyünk félre egy kis pénzt, bármilyen kicsi is az összeg.
He nodded with a sage expression, as if he had seen this mistake many times before.
Bölcs arckifejezéssel bólintott, mintha már sokszor látta volna ezt a hibát.
The article offers some sage guidance for first-time homebuyers.
Making a backup of your work every day is a sage habit.
She made the sage decision to rest rather than push through her illness.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
My grandfather often gives me sage advice.
A nagyapám gyakran ad nekem bölcs tanácsokat.
That was a very sage comment about planning for the future.
Ez nagyon bölcs megjegyzés volt a jövő tervezésével kapcsolatban.
It is sage to wait and see before you act.
Her sage words helped me feel calm.
Saving some money each month is a sage idea.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may try to use 'sage' before people, as in *"a sage woman"*, which is possible but rare; it is much more common before abstract nouns like 'advice', 'words', or 'counsel'. They also sometimes confuse the pronunciation with 'sag'.
معنی
Showing deep, thoughtful wisdom
ترکیبهای رایج
sage advice
|sage words
|sage counsel
|sage remark
|sage observation
|sage guidance
هممعنیها
wise (More common and general; 'sage' sounds more formal and serious.)
|
prudent (Focuses more on being careful and avoiding risk, not always on deep life wisdom.)
متضادها
foolish (Describes advice or behavior that shows bad judgment, the opposite of sage guidance.)
موضوعها
communication
|character
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Very wise in a quiet, serious way, especially in what someone says or advises.
Having or showing deep practical wisdom and calm, balanced judgment, especially in comments or advice.
B2
4
zsályazöld
B2
الگوی کاربرد:
sage [green/walls/fabric/coat]
They painted the kitchen a calm sage green that looks good in natural light.
Nyugodt zsályazöldre festették a konyhát, ami természetes fényben jól mutat.
She chose a sage wool coat because the muted color goes with everything.
Zsályazöld gyapjúkabátot választott, mert a visszafogott szín mindenhez illik.
The designer recommended sage walls with white trim for a relaxing bedroom.
Sage throw pillows added a soft touch of color to the gray sofa.
He prefers earthy tones like taupe, beige, and sage in his living room.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
The walls in our bedroom are sage green.
A hálószobánk falai zsályazöldek.
She bought a sage dress for the wedding.
Zsályazöld ruhát vett a esküvőre.
I like soft colors like sage and beige.
We chose a sage sofa for the living room.
His shirt is a light sage color.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may not realize that 'sage' can describe a color and think it always refers to the plant or to wisdom. They may also confuse 'sage' with other green shades like 'mint' or 'olive'.
معنی
Soft gray-green in color
ترکیبهای رایج
sage green
|sage walls
|sage sofa
|sage sweater
|sage curtains
|soft sage tones
هممعنیها
gray-green (A more general color term; does not specifically suggest the plant.)
متضادها
bright red (A strong, vivid warm color that contrasts with the soft, muted tone of sage.)
موضوعها
colors
|home
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Light gray-green in color, like the leaves of the sage plant.
Having a soft, pale grayish-green color similar to that of dried sage leaves.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
sage
IPA
GB/sˈeɪd͡ʒ/
US/sˈeɪd͡ʒ/
هجاها و تکیه
sage (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (sage)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: sage
Noun
- Base: sage
- Plural: sage, sages
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
sages
noun
Core family
sagely
adverb
Advanced or less common
sagacity
noun C1
sagacious
adjective
عبارتها
sage advice
1/sˈeɪd͡ʒ ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
Very wise, thoughtful advice
Advice that is very wise and helpful, usually given in a calm, serious way.
نمونهها
- Her sage advice to pay off small debts first saved me a lot of stress later.
- He offered one piece of sage advice: never sign a contract you do not fully understand.
- Following her grandfather's sage advice, she kept an emergency fund in the bank.
sage green
1/sˈeɪd͡ʒ ɡɹˈin/
fixed phrase
Soft pale gray-green color
A light gray-green color, like the leaves of the sage plant.
نمونهها
- They chose sage green for the kitchen cabinets to create a calm, natural look.
- Sage green is popular in interior design because it feels both fresh and relaxing.
wise old sage
1/wˈaɪz ˈoʊld sˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
literary
Very wise elderly person
An old person, usually a man in stories, who is very wise and gives important advice.
نمونهها
- In many fantasy novels, a wise old sage appears just in time to guide the young hero.
- The film avoids the cliché of the wise old sage and instead lets the characters learn from their own mistakes.