belief
gb/bɪlˈif/ us/bɪlˈif/
A2
Inglese
~ 1400
hit, meggyőződés, vallási meggyőződés, nézet
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
hit
B1
meggyőződés
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s belief in [something]
Her belief in justice kept her going.
Az igazságosságba vetett hite adott neki erőt.
Many people have a strong belief in the power of education.
Sokan szilárdan hisznek az oktatás erejében.
His belief that the project would succeed motivated the team.
The community shares a common belief in kindness and respect.
Esempi per chi studia
I have a belief that hard work brings success.
Hiszek abban, hogy a kemény munka meghozza a sikert.
She has a strong belief in her friends.
Nagyon hisz a barátaiban.
His belief in himself helped him win.
They have a belief in peace.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'belief' with 'faith'; 'faith' often relates more specifically to religion or trust, whereas 'belief' can be broader.
Significato
Acceptance without proof
Collocazioni
strong belief
|deep belief
|belief system
|belief in
|core belief
Sinonimi
conviction (Slightly more formal and often implies a firmly held belief.)
Contrari
doubt (Represents uncertainty or lack of conviction about truth.)
Temi
emotions
|philosophy
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
When you think something is true or real, even if you cannot prove it.
The feeling of being sure that something exists, is true, or is right, especially without needing proof.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
hit
B1
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s belief in [a god/religion]
Her belief in God gives her strength.
Az Istenbe vetett hite erőt ad neki.
Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
A különböző kultúráknak eltérő vallási meggyőződéseik vannak.
His beliefs guide his daily actions and moral choices.
Esempi per chi studia
He has a belief in one god.
Egyetlen Istenben hisz.
Her belief helps her in hard times.
A hite átsegíti a nehéz időszakokon.
They have strong religious beliefs.
Errore comune:
Learners may use 'belief' instead of 'religion' when referring to an organized system of faith; 'belief' refers more to the personal aspect.
Significato
Religious or spiritual trust
Collocazioni
religious belief
|Christian belief
|belief in God
|Islamic belief
Sinonimi
faith (Often used interchangeably but can imply deeper personal trust and devotion.)
Contrari
atheism (The absence of belief in any gods.)
Temi
religion
|spirituality
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
When you trust or follow a religion or god.
Trust or confidence in a religion, god, or spiritual principles.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
3
meggyőződés
B2
nézet
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s belief that [clause]
It is my firm belief that education is the key to success.
Szilárd meggyőződésem, hogy az oktatás a siker kulcsa.
Her beliefs about health influence what she eats.
Az egészségről vallott nézetei befolyásolják, hogy mit eszik.
Many people hold the belief that money brings happiness.
Esempi per chi studia
I have a belief that reading is good for you.
Meggyőződésem, hogy az olvasás jót tesz az embernek.
He has the belief that exercise is important.
Az a meggyőződése, hogy a testmozgás fontos.
Her belief is that we should help others.
Significato
Opinion accepted as truth
Collocazioni
personal belief
|political belief
|cultural belief
Sinonimi
view (Less formal and can be less deeply held than 'belief'.)
Contrari
disbelief (Refusal to accept something as true.)
Temi
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
An idea that you think is true.
An idea or opinion that someone accepts as true, especially one that shapes their behavior or attitudes.
Grammatica
Forma base
belief
IPA
GB/bɪlˈif/
US/bɪlˈif/
Sillabe e accento
be - lief (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lief)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: belief
- Plural: belief, beliefs
Famiglia di parole
Forms
beliefs
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
believability
noun
unbelief
noun
Espressioni
in the belief that
1/ˈɪn ðə bɪlˈif ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Acting based on conviction
Doing something because you think it is true or right.
Esempi
- She acted in the belief that she was helping.
- He spoke up in the belief that honesty was best.
to the best of my belief
1/tə ðə bˈɛst əv mˈaɪ bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
formal
According to my conviction
As far as I know and believe to be true.
Esempi
- To the best of my belief, he was at home all evening.
- The statement is correct to the best of my belief.
beyond belief
1/bɪjˈɔnd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
Extremely unbelievable or surprising
So surprising, bad, or good that it is hard to believe.
Esempi
- The damage from the storm was beyond belief.
- Her kindness was beyond belief.
beyond belief
2/bɪjˈɔnd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
extremely hard to believe
So strange, bad, or good that it is hard to believe.
Esempi
- Her kindness was beyond belief.
- The mess in his room was beyond belief.
contrary to popular belief
1/kˈɑntɹɛɹi tə pˈɑpjəlɚ bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
against what most people think
Used to introduce information that is different from what many people think is true.
Esempi
- Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.
- Contrary to popular belief, coffee does not always cause dehydration.
- Contrary to popular belief, carrots don't improve night vision.
- Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a lot of money to start a small business.