redeem
gb/ɹɪdˈim/ us/ɹɪdˈim/
B1
אנגלית
~ 6100
jóvátesz, kiköszörülni a csorbát, megment, bevált, visszavált, végtörleszt, kivált, megvált
פועל
B2
1
תבנית שימוש:
to redeem [someone/something]
After his rude comment, he tried to redeem himself by helping organize the event.
Durva megjegyzése után azzal próbálta kiköszörülni a csorbát, hogy segített megszervezni a rendezvényt.
Her outstanding final chapter redeemed an otherwise weak book.
Kitűnő zárófejezete megmentette az egyébként gyenge könyvet.
The team's strong performance in the second half redeemed their terrible start.
His honesty about the problem went a long way toward redeeming his earlier mistake.
The only thing that redeemed the movie was the excellent acting.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He made a big mistake but tried to redeem himself by working very hard.
Nagy hibát követett el, de azzal próbálta jóvátenni, hogy nagyon keményen dolgozott.
The good ending helped redeem the boring movie.
A jó befejezés segített megmenteni az unalmas filmet.
Her kind actions helped redeem her bad first impression.
His great work on this project will redeem his past errors.
A funny story can sometimes redeem an awkward moment.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse "redeem" with "repair" or "fix". "Redeem" is about improving how something is judged or seen (reputation, impression, situation), not physically repairing an object. For example, you cannot *redeem* a broken phone; you *repair* it. You can redeem a *bad performance* by doing better later.
משמעות
make up for faults or mistakes
צירופים
redeem yourself
|redeem the situation
|redeem his reputation
|redeem a poor performance
|redeem a bad start
|redeem an earlier mistake
מילים נרדפות
make up for (More informal and very common in everyday speech; focuses on balancing or correcting a bad thing with a good thing.)
הפכים
spoil (Describes making something worse or ruining a good situation, the opposite of improving or compensating for it.)
נושאים
emotions
|reputation
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
To make a bad person, action, or situation seem better by doing something good or successful after it.
To do something that compensates for earlier faults, failures, or bad impressions, so that a person, action, or thing is seen in a better or more acceptable way.
פועל
B1
2
bevált
B1
תבנית שימוש:
to redeem [a coupon/points/code] (for [something])
You can redeem this coupon for a free drink at any of our stores.
Ez a kupon bármelyik üzletünkben beváltható egy ingyen italra.
Members can redeem their points online for hotel stays and flights.
A tagok online beválthatják pontjaikat szállodai tartózkodásra és repülőjegyekre.
Please redeem your gift card within twelve months of purchase.
The promo code can only be redeemed once per customer.
I forgot to redeem my miles before they expired.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I want to redeem this coupon for a free coffee.
Ezt a kupont szeretném beváltani egy ingyen kávéra.
You can redeem your points for a small gift.
A pontjaidat beválthatod egy kisebb ajándékra.
She redeemed a code to download the game.
He redeemed his gift card at the bookstore.
You must redeem the voucher before the end of the month.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use "use" instead of "redeem" in formal instructions (e.g. on websites or coupons). While "use this coupon" is fine in speech, written rules and systems usually say "redeem this coupon" or "redeem your points". Also, "refund" is not the same: you redeem a coupon to *get* something; you get a refund to *get your money back*.
משמעות
exchange coupon, code, or points
צירופים
redeem a coupon
|redeem a voucher
|redeem points
|redeem miles
|redeem a gift card
|redeem a code
מילים נרדפות
cash in (Often more informal; commonly used with points or chips, especially in games or gambling contexts.)
הפכים
forfeit (Means to lose the right to use or claim something (like points or a prize), often by not acting in time.)
נושאים
business
|shopping
|technology
|daily_life
|finance
הגדרה
To use a coupon, code, or points to get money, a product, or a service.
To exchange a coupon, voucher, code, or collected points or miles for money, goods, or services.
פועל
C1
TECHNICAL
3
visszavált
B2
végtörleszt
C1
תבנית שימוש:
to redeem [a bond/loan/shares]
The company plans to redeem all outstanding bonds next year.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy jövőre visszaváltja az összes forgalomban lévő kötvényét.
Homeowners may be charged a fee if they redeem their mortgage early.
A lakástulajdonosoktól díjat számíthatnak fel, ha idő előtt végtörlesztik a jelzáloghitelüket.
The bank agreed to redeem the loan ahead of schedule.
Investors were informed that the fund would redeem its shares at the end of the quarter.
The government announced it would redeem the treasury notes on their maturity date.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The company will redeem its bonds in five years.
A vállalat öt év múlva visszaváltja a kötvényeit.
You can redeem your shares when you leave the fund.
Visszaválthatod a befektetési jegyeidet, amikor kilépsz az alapból.
They want to redeem the loan early to save money.
The government will redeem these bonds when they mature.
The bank charges a fee if you redeem the mortgage too soon.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may mix this sense with the everyday coupon sense. In financial news, "redeem a bond" does *not* mean to exchange a coupon; it means to pay back the money borrowed. Also, "pay off" is fine for loans but is not always used with shares and bonds in formal writing, where "redeem" is preferred.
משמעות
pay off or buy back a financial product
צירופים
redeem a bond
|redeem the loan
|redeem shares
|redeem preference shares
|redeem the mortgage
|early redemption penalty
מילים נרדפות
repay (General word for paying money back; "redeem" is more specific to bonds, loans, or shares in financial contexts.)
הפכים
issue (In finance, to create and sell new securities such as bonds or shares, effectively the opposite stage of later redeeming them.)
נושאים
business
|finance
הגדרה
In finance, to pay back the full amount of a bond, loan, or shares so that they are finished or returned.
In finance, to pay off, cancel, or buy back a financial instrument such as a bond, loan, or shares, usually by paying the amount owed to the holder.
פועל
B2
4
kivált
B2
תבנית שימוש:
to redeem [an item] from [a place/person]
He managed to redeem his watch from the pawnshop before the deadline.
Sikerült határidő előtt kiváltania az óráját a zálogházból.
If you do not redeem the property in time, the bank may sell it.
Ha nem váltja ki időben az ingatlant, a bank eladhatja.
They were unable to redeem the house and finally had to move out.
The contract states that you can redeem the goods within 30 days by repaying the loan.
She borrowed money against her jewelry and is now trying to redeem it.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He redeemed his ring from the pawnshop after he got paid.
Miután megkapta a fizetését, kiváltotta a gyűrűjét a zálogházból.
If you do not redeem the house, the bank can sell it.
Ha nem váltod ki a házat, a bank eladhatja.
She hopes to redeem her gold necklace next month.
They could not redeem the car, so they lost it.
You must pay the full amount to redeem your things.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may think this is only a religious word. In fact, in legal or money contexts, "redeem" can mean to get back something you gave as security by paying the debt. Do not confuse this with simply "buy"; you redeem something you already owned but had pledged or given as security.
משמעות
get back pawned or held property
צירופים
redeem an item
|redeem the property
|redeem a pledge
|redeem the pawned goods
|redeem his watch
|redeem the house from the bank
מילים נרדפות
reclaim (Emphasizes getting something back that was taken or left; "redeem" highlights paying what is owed to get it back.)
הפכים
surrender (To give up claim or ownership, often permanently, instead of paying to get the item back.)
נושאים
daily life
|business
|finance
|daily_life
הגדרה
To take back an object you left as security for money, by paying the money back.
To get back something that has been left as security, such as in a pawnshop or under a mortgage, by paying back the money owed or fulfilling the conditions.
פועל
C1
FORMAL
5
megvált
B2
תבנית שימוש:
to redeem [someone/people] (from [sin/evil])
According to Christian belief, Christ died to redeem humanity from sin.
A keresztény hit szerint Krisztus azért halt meg, hogy megváltsa az emberiséget a bűntől.
The story is about a criminal who seeks to redeem his soul.
A történet egy bűnözőről szól, aki meg akarja váltani a lelkét.
Many hymns speak of God’s power to redeem the world.
She believed that sincere repentance could redeem even the worst sinner.
The prophet called on the people to return to God, who alone could redeem them.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Some Christians believe Jesus came to redeem people from sin.
Egyes keresztények úgy hiszik, hogy Jézus azért jött, hogy megváltsa az embereket a bűntől.
The movie shows how love can redeem a man with a bad past.
A film azt mutatja be, hogyan képes a szeretet megváltani egy rossz múltú férfit.
The church teaches that God can redeem any person who asks for help.
He prays every day, hoping God will redeem him.
They sang a song about a king who will redeem his people.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use this religious sense of "redeem" in everyday situations where it sounds too formal or theological. For normal daily life, use verbs like "save" or "help" (e.g. "This medicine saved my life," not "redeemed my life").
משמעות
save from sin or evil
צירופים
redeem humanity
|redeem us from our sins
|redeemed by Christ
|redeem the world
|divine redemption
|redeem the soul
מילים נרדפות
save (A more general and simpler word; in religious language, "save" often overlaps with "redeem" but may sound slightly less formal or theological.)
הפכים
condemn (In religious language, to judge someone as guilty and deserving punishment, the opposite of rescuing or saving them.)
נושאים
religion
|philosophy
|emotions
הגדרה
In religion, to save a person or people from sin or evil and its punishment.
In a religious or moral context, to save someone from sin, evil, or the consequences of wrongdoing, often through a sacrifice or act of great goodness.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
redeem
IPA
GB/ɹɪdˈim/
US/ɹɪdˈim/
הברות והטעמה
re - deem (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (deem)
צורות המילה
Verb
- Base: redeem
- 3rd Person Singular: redeems
- Present Participle: redeeming
- Past: redeemed
משפחת מילים
Forms
redeems
verb
redeeming
verb
redeemed
verb
Core family
redemption
noun B2
redeemable
adjective
Related words
redeemer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
irredeemable
adjective
ביטויים
redeem oneself
1/ɹɪdˈim wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
restore one’s reputation by actions
To do something good after a mistake so that people think better of you again.
דוגמאות
- After failing the exam, she redeemed herself by getting the highest score the next time.
- He knew he had hurt his friends and wanted to redeem himself by being there when they needed him.
- The player redeemed himself with a brilliant goal in the final minutes.
redeeming feature
1/ɹɪdˈimɪŋ fˈit͡ʃɚ/
idiom
positive quality that offsets faults
A good or pleasant part of a person or thing that is mostly bad or not very good.
דוגמאות
- The only redeeming feature of the apartment was the view from the balcony.
- His sense of humor is his one redeeming feature.
- The film’s redeeming features are its music and beautiful scenery.