elderly
gb/ˈɛldɚli/ us/ˈɛldɚli/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1900
idős, idősek
A2
1
idős
A2
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is elderly
The elderly woman walked slowly across the street.
Az idős asszony lassan átkelt az úton.
Many elderly people enjoy gardening.
Sok idős ember szeret kertészkedni.
He volunteers at a center for the elderly.
The city has programs to help its elderly residents.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The elderly man lives alone.
Az idős férfi egyedül él.
She helps an elderly neighbor.
Segít egy idős szomszédjának.
I saw an elderly couple in the park.
The bus has seats for elderly people.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'elderly' with 'elder', which is more formal or refers to a respected older person in a community.
משמעות
Old, usually past middle age
צירופים
elderly man
|elderly woman
|elderly couple
|care for the elderly
|elderly population
מילים נרדפות
aged (Neutral, formal-sounding; often used in official contexts.)
|
senior (Common in American English, sometimes implying respect.)
הפכים
young (Refers to someone in the early part of life, the opposite of elderly.)
נושאים
age
|people
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
הגדרה
Old in age, usually past middle age.
Being advanced in age, typically referring to a person who is past middle age and often retired.
שם עצם
A2
2
idősek
A2
תבנית שימוש:
the elderly
The government is improving healthcare for the elderly.
A kormány javítja az idősek egészségügyi ellátását.
The park has benches designed for the elderly.
A parkban az idősek számára tervezett padok vannak.
Programs for the elderly are funded by local taxes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The city helps the elderly.
A város segíti az időseket.
The home cares for the elderly.
Az otthon az idősekről gondoskodik.
We visit the elderly at Christmas.
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners mistakenly add an 's' and say 'elderlies', which is incorrect in standard English.
משמעות
Older people collectively
צירופים
care for the elderly
|rights of the elderly
|services for the elderly
מילים נרדפות
seniors (Common in American English; can sound more respectful.)
הפכים
youth (Refers to young people collectively.)
נושאים
age
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
הגדרה
People who are old, seen as a group.
Older people considered as a group.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
elderly
IPA
GB/ˈɛldɚli/
US/ˈɛldɚli/
הברות והטעמה
eld - erly (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (eld)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: elderly
Noun
- Base: elderly
- Plural: elderlies, elderly
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
care for the elderly
1/kˈɛɹ fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Help and support old people
To give help and support to old people.
דוגמאות
- She works for an organization that cares for the elderly.
- Caring for the elderly can be both rewarding and challenging.
elderly care
1/ˈɛldɚli kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Services for older people
Help and services given to old people.
דוגמאות
- Elderly care is becoming an important issue in many countries.
- She is studying nursing with a focus on elderly care.
homes for the elderly
1/hˈoʊmz fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Residences for old people needing care
Places where old people live and get help if they cannot live alone.
דוגמאות
- Many homes for the elderly offer medical services.
- They visited a home for the elderly to volunteer.