liberal
gb/lˈɪbɚəl/ us/lˈɪbɚəl/
B1
Englanti
~ 1800
liberális, bőkezű, bőséges, nyitott, megengedő, rugalmas
B2
1
liberális
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is liberal
She has always been a liberal when it comes to social issues.
Társadalmi kérdésekben mindig is liberális volt.
The new law was strongly supported by liberal groups.
Az új törvényt határozottan támogatták a liberális csoportok.
He is considered one of the most liberal members of the senate.
Many young voters identify as liberal.
Liberal thinkers often push for reform.
Oppijaesimerkit
My teacher is very liberal about dress rules.
A tanárom nagyon liberális az öltözködési szabályokkal kapcsolatban.
He is a liberal person who likes change.
Liberális ember, aki szereti a változásokat.
Many students have liberal ideas.
She is liberal and supports equal rights.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberal' with 'generous' and use it in contexts about money instead of politics.
Merkitys
favoring progressive policies
Kollokaatiot
liberal values
|liberal agenda
|liberal politician
|liberal viewpoint
Synonyymit
progressive (Often used in the U.S. to emphasize forward-looking social policies, sometimes more specific than 'liberal'.)
Antonyymit
conservative (Supports traditional values and is cautious about change.)
Teemat
politics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Believing in new ideas, fairness, and equal rights for all people.
Holding political and social views that favor reform, individual rights, and equality.
B1
2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is liberal with [something]
They served a liberal helping of dessert.
Bőséges adag desszertet szolgáltak fel.
She was liberal with her praise for the team.
Bőkezűen dicsérte a csapatot.
The charity received a liberal donation from an anonymous donor.
He applied a liberal amount of oil to the hinges.
Oppijaesimerkit
He gave me a liberal piece of cake.
Jó nagy szelet tortát adott nekem.
My uncle is liberal with his money.
A nagybátyám bőkezűen bánik a pénzével.
She is liberal with her time for friends.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may mistakenly think 'liberal' here means 'politically progressive'. Context is important.
Merkitys
generous in giving
Kollokaatiot
liberal portion
|liberal donation
|liberal supply
Synonyymit
generous (The most common synonym; focuses on kindness in giving.)
Antonyymit
stingy (Unwilling to give or share much.)
Teemat
daily life
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Giving or sharing much; generous.
Willing to give or share in large amounts; generous.
B1
3
Käyttömalli:
[someone] has a liberal attitude toward [something]
Her parents have a liberal attitude toward dating.
A szülei megengedően állnak hozzá a randizáshoz.
He is very liberal about allowing flexible work hours.
Nagyon rugalmasan áll hozzá a rugalmas munkaidő engedélyezéséhez.
The school has a liberal dress code policy.
Oppijaesimerkit
My boss is liberal about working from home.
A főnököm rugalmas az otthoni munkavégzéssel kapcsolatban.
They are liberal about school rules.
Megengedően kezelik az iskolai szabályokat.
She is liberal about how her kids spend their time.
Merkitys
open-minded and tolerant
Kollokaatiot
liberal attitude
|liberal approach
Synonyymit
open-minded (Focuses on the willingness to consider different viewpoints.)
Antonyymit
narrow-minded (Unwilling to accept ideas or people different from oneself.)
Teemat
personality
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Accepting new ideas and different ways of thinking or living.
Willing to consider new ideas and accept people who are different from oneself.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
4
liberális
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is a liberal
She identifies as a liberal.
Liberálisnak vallja magát.
Liberals often support environmental policies.
A liberálisok gyakran támogatják a környezetvédelmi intézkedéseket.
The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
Oppijaesimerkit
My friend is a liberal.
A barátom liberális.
Liberals want equal rights for all people.
A liberálisok egyenlő jogokat szeretnének mindenkinek.
He is a liberal who likes new ideas.
Merkitys
progressive-minded person
Kollokaatiot
self-described liberal
|liberal activist
Synonyymit
progressive (Similar political leaning, though can imply stronger advocacy for change.)
Antonyymit
conservative (Holds traditional values and resists change.)
Teemat
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Someone who believes in change, fairness, and equal rights for everyone.
A person who holds political and social views favoring reform, individual rights, and equality.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
liberal
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚəl/
US/lˈɪbɚəl/
Tavut ja painotus
lib - er - al (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: liberal
Noun
- Base: liberal
- Plural: liberals
Sanaperhe
Forms
liberals
noun
Core family
liberally
adverb B2
liberalism
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
illiberal
adjective
Advanced or less common
liberality
noun
neoliberal
adjective
Ilmaukset
liberal arts
1/lˈɪbɚəl ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
humanities and sciences studies
College or university studies like literature, history, and science, not job training.
Esimerkit
- She earned a degree in the liberal arts.
- A liberal arts education encourages critical thinking.
liberal democracy
1/lˈɪbɚəl dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
fixed phrase
democracy with individual rights protections
A type of government where people vote freely and their rights are protected by law.
Esimerkit
- Many countries in Europe are liberal democracies.
- Liberal democracy depends on fair elections and rule of law.