salutation
gb/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/ us/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
B2
אנגלית
~ 9400
üdvözlés, köszöntés, megszólítás, tisztelgés, tiszteletadás
שם עצם
B2
FORMAL
1
תבנית שימוש:
a salutation to [someone]
He raised his hat in a brief salutation as she passed.
Ahogy elhaladt mellette, rövid üdvözlésként megemelte a kalapját.
The ambassador offered his salutations to the new president.
A nagykövet tiszteletteljes üdvözletét fejezte ki az új elnöknek.
They exchanged polite salutations before beginning the meeting.
"Greetings and salutations," he said with a smile as he entered the room.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The host gave a warm salutation to every guest.
A házigazda minden vendéget szívélyes üdvözléssel fogadott.
They began the call with a short salutation.
Rövid üdvözléssel kezdték a hívást.
He wrote a friendly salutation at the start of his note.
We exchanged quick salutations and then started work.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use "salutation" in very casual situations where native speakers would simply say "hello" or "hi." In everyday speech, "greeting" or an actual greeting word (like "hello") is usually more natural. Also, do not confuse "salutation" (a noun) with "to salute" (a verb meaning to greet or show respect, often in a military way).
משמעות
formal word for greeting
צירופים
greetings and salutations
|polite salutation
|formal salutation
|warm salutation
|offer one's salutations
מילים נרדפות
greeting (More common and general; used in both formal and informal situations.)
הפכים
farewell (Refers to words said when leaving, not when greeting.)
נושאים
communication
|daily life
|etiquette
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
Polite words you say or write to greet someone.
A polite or respectful greeting, especially expressed in words, in speech or in writing.
שם עצם
B2
TECHNICAL
2
megszólítás
B1
תבנית שימוש:
the salutation of [a letter/email]
Choose a professional salutation when writing to someone you do not know well.
Válassz hivatalos megszólítást, amikor olyasvalakinek írsz, akit nem ismersz jól.
In formal letters, the salutation usually includes the recipient's title and last name.
Hivatalos levelekben a megszólítás általában tartalmazza a címzett titulusát és vezetéknevét.
The email had no salutation, which made it feel a bit rude.
She asked the class to underline the salutation in each example letter.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The salutation in my email is "Dear Mr. Brown."
Az e-mailem megszólítása ez: „Tisztelt Brown úr!”
Please use a polite salutation when you write to your teacher.
Kérlek, használj udvarias megszólítást, amikor a tanárodnak írsz.
He forgot the salutation at the start of the letter.
We learned how to write the date, the salutation, and the closing.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse the "salutation" with the "closing" of a letter. The salutation is the greeting at the top (e.g. "Dear Maria"), while the closing is the phrase at the end (e.g. "Best regards"). Another common mistake is using very informal salutations like "Hey" in emails where a more formal greeting is expected.
משמעות
greeting at start of letter or email
צירופים
email salutation
|letter salutation
|business salutation
|formal salutation
|appropriate salutation
מילים נרדפות
greeting line (Less formal and more explanatory; often used in teaching writing or email etiquette.)
הפכים
closing (Refers to the final words of a letter or email (e.g. "Sincerely"), not the opening greeting.)
נושאים
communication
|business
|education
הגדרה
The greeting words at the top of a letter or email, like "Dear Anna" or "To Whom It May Concern."
The word or phrase used at the beginning of a letter, email, or message to address the reader.
שם עצם
C1
FORMAL
3
tisztelgés
B2
תבנית שימוש:
a salutation to [someone]
The officer gave a crisp salutation as the general arrived.
Amikor megérkezett a tábornok, a tiszt feszes tisztelgéssel köszöntötte.
He removed his hat in a silent salutation to the victims.
Néma tiszteletadásként levette a kalapját az áldozatok előtt.
The guards stood at attention, their salutation marking the start of the ceremony.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The soldier made a formal salutation to his commander.
A katona szabályos tisztelgéssel köszöntötte a parancsnokát.
He bowed his head in a quiet salutation.
Csendes tiszteletadásként meghajtotta a fejét.
They raised their hands in salutation as the flag passed.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize that in this sense, "salutation" often refers to a gesture rather than spoken words. In modern English, however, speakers more often use the noun "salute" for this physical action.
משמעות
formal gesture of respect or greeting
צירופים
ceremonial salutation
|military salutation
|brief salutation
|solemn salutation
מילים נרדפות
salute (More common, especially in military contexts; usually refers specifically to a set hand or body movement.)
הפכים
snub (Means to ignore or treat someone coldly instead of greeting or honoring them.)
נושאים
etiquette
|military
|culture
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A formal action, like a bow or hand movement, used to greet or show respect to someone.
A formal physical gesture or act that shows greeting, honor, or respect, such as a bow or a military salute.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
salutation
IPA
GB/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
US/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
הברות והטעמה
sa - luta - tion (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (sa)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: salutation
- Plural: salutation, salutations
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
give my salutations to
1/ɡˈɪv mˈaɪ sˈælˈutˈeɪʃənz tə/
fixed phrase
formal
ask someone to pass on greetings
To politely ask a person to tell someone else that you send your greetings.
דוגמאות
- Please give my salutations to your parents when you see them.
- He ended the letter with a request to give his salutations to the whole family.
greetings and salutations
1/ɡɹˈitɪŋz ˈænd sˈælˈutˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
informal
playful, formal-sounding greeting
A fun and a little old-fashioned way to say hello to people.
דוגמאות
- "Greetings and salutations, everyone," the host announced as he walked on stage.
- She opened her video with "Greetings and salutations" to welcome her viewers.
- He joked, "Greetings and salutations, my friends," when he joined the call.