loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
אנגלית
~ 700
elvesztés, veszteség, csökkenés, vereség, gyászeset, szeretett személy elvesztése
שם עצם
B1
1
תבנית שימוש:
the loss of [something/someone]
She felt deep sadness after the loss of her mother.
Mély szomorúságot érzett édesanyja elvesztése után.
The company reported a significant loss in revenue this year.
A cég idén jelentős bevételkiesésről számolt be.
The loss of his wallet caused him great trouble.
Their team dealt well with the loss of their best player.
We mourn the loss of so many lives in the disaster.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I am sad about the loss of my dog.
Szomorú vagyok a kutyám elvesztése miatt.
The loss of my phone made me late.
A telefonom elvesztése miatt elkéstem.
We feel the loss of our teacher.
He had a big loss in the game.
The loss of water is a problem.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
משמעות
No longer having something
צירופים
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
מילים נרדפות
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
הפכים
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
נושאים
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
הגדרה
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
The state or fact of no longer possessing something or someone.
שם עצם
B1
2
תבנית שימוש:
a loss in [amount/quality/value]
The diet resulted in significant weight loss.
A diéta jelentős fogyást eredményezett.
Poor insulation causes heat loss in winter.
A rossz szigetelés télen hőveszteséget okoz.
The company suffered a major financial loss last quarter.
The patient experienced severe blood loss after the accident.
There was a noticeable loss in sound quality.
דוגמאות ללומדים
She had weight loss after the illness.
A betegség után lefogyott.
Heat loss makes the house cold.
A hőveszteség miatt hideg lesz a ház.
We saw a big loss in sales.
There is data loss on the computer.
Blood loss can be dangerous.
משמעות
Decrease in amount or value
צירופים
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
מילים נרדפות
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
הפכים
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
נושאים
business
|science
|finance
הגדרה
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
A reduction in quantity, quality, or value of something.
שם עצם
A2
3
vereség
B1
תבנית שימוש:
a loss to [opponent]
The team’s first loss came in the semifinals.
A csapat első vereségét az elődöntőben szenvedte el.
They took the loss hard after leading most of the game.
Nehezen viselték a vereséget, miután a mérkőzés nagy részében vezettek.
It was their third consecutive loss this month.
Fans were disappointed by the unexpected loss to a weaker team.
The boxer blamed his loss on poor preparation.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Our team had a big loss yesterday.
A csapatunk tegnap súlyos vereséget szenvedett.
It was their first loss this year.
Ez volt az idei első vereségük.
They were sad about the loss to City FC.
We want to avoid another loss.
The coach talked about the loss.
משמעות
Failure to win
צירופים
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
מילים נרדפות
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
הפכים
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
נושאים
sports
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
When you do not win a game or competition.
A failure to win in a game, competition, or contest.
שם עצם
B1
4
We are sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétünk.
She never fully recovered from the loss of her father.
Soha nem heverte ki teljesen az apja elvesztését.
His sudden death was a great loss to the community.
They gathered to honor the loss of their friend.
Her poetry reflects her grief over her personal loss.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I am sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétem.
He felt sad after the loss of his mother.
Szomorú volt az édesanyja elvesztése után.
The village cried over the loss of their leader.
Her loss made him cry every day.
We remember the loss together.
משמעות
Death of someone loved
צירופים
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
מילים נרדפות
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
נושאים
emotions
|relationships
|health
הגדרה
When someone you love dies.
The death of a person who is valued or loved by someone.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
הברות והטעמה
loss (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
at a loss
1/ˈæt ə lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
Not knowing what to do or say
Not knowing what to do or say in a situation.
דוגמאות
- I’m at a loss for words after hearing the news.
- He seemed at a loss when asked about the plan.
cut your losses
1/kˈʌt jˈʊɹ lˈɔsɪz/
idiom
Stop before losing more
To stop doing something that is failing so you do not lose more money or time.
דוגמאות
- After months of low sales, they decided to cut their losses and close the shop.
- I think it’s time we cut our losses and move on.
for want of a better word
1/fɚ wˈɔnt əv ə bˈɛtɚ wˈɚd/
fixed phrase
Using an imperfect term
Used when you cannot think of a better word to say something.
דוגמאות
- It was, for want of a better word, strange.
- He was, for want of a better word, dishonest.
no love lost between [people]
1/nˈoʊ lˈʌv lˈɔst bɪtwˈin pˈipəl/
idiom
Mutual dislike between people
When two people do not like each other at all.
דוגמאות
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.