safe
gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1
אנגלית
~ 1300
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A1
property
1
Free from harm or danger
Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone/something] is safe
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
מילים נרדפות
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
הפכים
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
צירופים
safe place
|safe distance
|keep safe
|feel safe
|stay safe
נושאים
daily life
|emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- The children are safe inside the house.
- It’s safe to cross the street now.
- We felt safe during the storm because we were indoors.
- Make sure your valuables are safe while traveling.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The baby is safe in her bed.
- You are safe here.
- I feel safe with my family.
- He is safe at home.
adjective
A2
property
2
Not harmful or risky
Not dangerous or harmful to people or things.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is safe for [someone/something]
מילים נרדפות
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
הפכים
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
צירופים
safe to eat
|safe to use
|safe for children
נושאים
daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- This medicine is safe for most adults.
- The water is safe to drink.
- These toys are safe for children under three years old.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The food is safe to eat.
- This tool is safe for kids.
- It is safe to touch the animal.
שם עצם
B1
entity
3
Strong box for valuables
A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.
תבנית שימוש:
put [something] in a safe
מילים נרדפות
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
הפכים
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
צירופים
lock the safe
|open the safe
|safe deposit box
נושאים
security
|business
|finance
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- The jewels are kept in a safe at the bank.
- He forgot the combination to his home safe.
- They installed a new safe in their office.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I keep my passport in a safe.
- The money is in the safe.
- The bank has a big safe.
adjective
B2
property
4
Certain to succeed or work well
Sure to work or succeed; not risky.
תבנית שימוש:
a safe [choice/bet/option]
מילים נרדפות
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
הפכים
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
צירופים
safe bet
|safe choice
|safe option
נושאים
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
דוגמאות
- Investing in government bonds is usually a safe bet.
- Choosing black shoes is a safe choice for the interview.
- It’s a safe option if you’re unsure what they like.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- It is a safe choice for dinner.
- Black is a safe color for clothes.
- This game is a safe bet to win.
adjective
A2
property
5
Unharmed after danger or accident
Not hurt or lost after something bad happens.
מילים נרדפות
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
הפכים
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
צירופים
come back safe
|get home safe
נושאים
emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|health
דוגמאות
- We were relieved to hear she was safe after the earthquake.
- He returned home safe and sound.
- All passengers are reported safe following the accident.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She is safe after the fire.
- He came home safe from the trip.
- The kids are safe after the storm.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
safe
IPA
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
הברות והטעמה
safe (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: safe
- Comparative: safer
- Superlative: safest
Noun
- Base: safe
- Plural: safes
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
better safe than sorry
1/bˈɛtɚ sˈeɪf ðən sˈɑɹi/
idiom
Take precautions to avoid regret later
It is better to be careful than to risk something bad happening.
דוגמאות
- I always lock my doors—better safe than sorry.
- Bring an umbrella; better safe than sorry.
in safe hands
1/ˈɪn sˈeɪf hˈændz/
idiom
Cared for by someone trustworthy
Being looked after by someone who is good and careful at their job.
דוגמאות
- Don't worry, your car is in safe hands with our mechanics.
- With her as your lawyer, you're in safe hands.
play it safe
1/plˈeɪ ˈɪt sˈeɪf/
idiom
avoid risk by being careful
To be careful and avoid taking risks.
דוגמאות
- Let's play it safe and take an umbrella.
- I decided to play it safe and take the train instead of driving in the snow.
- He decided to play it safe and invest in bonds.
- He played it safe by investing in low-risk funds.
safe and sound
1/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Unharmed after danger or risk
Not hurt or damaged after something dangerous happened.
דוגמאות
- After the long journey, we arrived home safe and sound.
- The missing hikers were found safe and sound.
safe and sound
2/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Unharmed after danger or trouble
Not hurt and okay after being in danger.
דוגמאות
- They arrived home safe and sound after the storm.
- The missing child was found safe and sound.
safe haven
1/sˈeɪf hˈeɪvən/
fixed phrase
Place of protection from danger or trouble
A place where you are protected from danger or trouble.
דוגמאות
- The library became a safe haven during the storm.
- The country became a safe haven for people fleeing the conflict.
- Refugees found a safe haven across the border.
- Online platforms are not always a safe haven for children.
- The new law aims to make the city a safe haven for small businesses.