whereas
gb/wɛɹˈæz/ us/wɛɹˈæz/
B1
Englanti
~ 1600
míg, tekintettel arra, hogy
B1
FORMAL
1
míg
A2
Käyttömalli:
[clause] whereas [clause]
She enjoys outdoor activities, whereas he prefers staying indoors.
Az egyikük szereti a szabadtéri programokat, míg a másik inkább bent marad.
Whereas the old policy was strict, the new one is more flexible.
Míg a régi szabályzat szigorú volt, az új rugalmasabb.
The south of the country is hot and dry, whereas the north is cool and wet.
Oppijaesimerkit
I like coffee, whereas my friend likes tea.
Én a kávét szeretem, míg a barátom a teát.
He is tall, whereas his brother is short.
Ő magas, míg a testvére alacsony.
The first movie was exciting, whereas the second was boring.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whereas' with 'because'. 'Whereas' shows contrast, not cause.
Merkitys
Used to contrast two facts
Kollokaatiot
whereas in fact
|whereas others
|whereas before
Synonyymit
while (Less formal; more common in everyday speech when showing contrast.)
|
although (Can introduce contrast, but often emphasizes concession rather than simple difference.)
Antonyymit
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Teemat
writing
|law
|logic
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Used to show a difference between two things or facts.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something just mentioned.
C1
FORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
Whereas [clause], [main clause]
Whereas the tenant has paid the rent on time, the landlord agrees to renew the lease.
Tekintettel arra, hogy a bérlő időben megfizette a bérleti díjat, a bérbeadó beleegyezik a bérleti szerződés meghosszabbításába.
Whereas the committee has reviewed the proposal, it now recommends approval.
Tekintettel arra, hogy a bizottság megvizsgálta a javaslatot, most annak jóváhagyását javasolja.
Whereas it is necessary to protect public health, new regulations are hereby enacted.
Oppijaesimerkit
Whereas John worked for the company for ten years, he will get a bonus.
Tekintettel arra, hogy John tíz évig dolgozott a vállalatnál, bónuszt fog kapni.
Whereas the law requires it, the company must provide safety equipment.
Tekintettel arra, hogy a törvény ezt előírja, a vállalatnak biztonsági felszerelést kell biztosítania.
Whereas the school has more funds, it will buy new computers.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse this in casual speech; it is mainly for formal writing.
Merkitys
Intro to statement in formal docs
Kollokaatiot
whereas the parties agree
|whereas it is deemed
Synonyymit
given that (Can introduce background facts but is less formal and not typical in legal drafting.)
Teemat
law
|government
|communication
Määritelmä
In legal or formal writing, used to give facts before the main point.
Used at the beginning of clauses in formal or legal documents to introduce background facts before the main statement.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
whereas
IPA
GB/wɛɹˈæz/
US/wɛɹˈæz/
Tavut ja painotus
where - as (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (as)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: whereas
- Plural: whereases
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
whereas clause
1/wɛɹˈæz klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
'Whereas' section in legal docs
A part of a legal or formal document that starts with 'whereas' and gives background information.
Esimerkit
- The contract begins with a whereas clause outlining the agreement's background.
- Each whereas clause explains a fact before the main terms are listed.