delivery
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚi/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
A2
Inglese
~ 2200
kiszállítás, kézbesítés, szülés, előadásmód, dobás
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
kiszállítás
B1
kézbesítés
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] makes a delivery to [someone/somewhere]
The store offers free delivery on all orders over $50.
Az üzlet az 50 dollár feletti rendelésekre ingyenes kiszállítást kínál.
I received a delivery of fresh flowers this morning.
Ma reggel friss virágcsokrot kézbesítettek nekem.
The courier said my delivery would arrive by noon.
Esempi per chi studia
The pizza delivery was late.
Késett a pizzakiszállítás.
I am waiting for a package delivery.
Egy csomag kézbesítésére várok.
The shop has free delivery.
The driver made the delivery on time.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delivery' with 'shipment'; 'delivery' focuses on the arrival to the recipient, while 'shipment' can refer to the sending process.
Significato
act of transporting goods
Collocazioni
home delivery
|express delivery
|free delivery
|delivery service
|delivery address
Sinonimi
shipment (More formal; often refers to large quantities or commercial transport.)
Contrari
pickup (Opposite in context; refers to collecting goods rather than having them brought to you.)
Temi
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|transportation
Definizione
When someone brings something to you, like a package or food.
The act of transporting and handing over goods, packages, or messages to the intended recipient.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
szülés
B1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] has a delivery at [a place]
The doctor ensured it was a safe delivery.
Az orvos gondoskodott róla, hogy a szülés biztonságos legyen.
She had a quick delivery and both mother and baby are well.
Gyors volt a szülése, és az anya meg a baba is jól vannak.
Complications arose during the delivery.
Esempi per chi studia
She had a safe delivery.
Biztonságos volt a szülése.
The nurse helped with the delivery.
A nővér segített a szülésnél.
The delivery was difficult but successful.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'delivery' with 'labor'; 'labor' is the process leading up to birth, while 'delivery' is the actual birth event.
Significato
act of giving birth
Collocazioni
natural delivery
|safe delivery
|difficult delivery
Sinonimi
childbirth (More general; covers the entire process of giving birth.)
Contrari
pregnancy (Refers to the period before birth rather than the act of giving birth itself.)
Temi
health
|family
|body
Definizione
When a woman has a baby.
The process of giving birth to a baby.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
előadásmód
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s delivery is [adjective]
Her confident delivery impressed the audience.
Magabiztos előadásmódja lenyűgözte a közönséget.
The comedian's delivery made every joke funnier.
A humorista előadásmódjától minden vicc még viccesebb lett.
His delivery was slow and deliberate.
Esempi per chi studia
Her delivery was very clear.
Nagyon érthető volt az előadásmódja.
The actor's delivery made the play exciting.
A színész előadásmódja izgalmassá tette a darabot.
His delivery was slow but strong.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'speech'; 'speech' is the talk itself, while 'delivery' is how it is given.
Significato
manner of speaking or performing
Collocazioni
speech delivery
|confident delivery
|dramatic delivery
Sinonimi
presentation (Broader term; can refer to the whole act of presenting, not just style.)
Contrari
monotone (Opposite in style; lacking variation or expressiveness in speech.)
Temi
communication
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
How someone speaks or acts when performing or talking to an audience.
The way in which someone speaks, sings, or performs something, especially in public.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
dobás
A2
The bowler's last delivery was too wide.
A dobójátékos utolsó dobása túl szélesre sikerült.
His fast delivery caught the batsman off guard.
Gyors dobása váratlanul érte az ütőjátékost.
That was an impressive delivery under pressure.
Esempi per chi studia
The bowler made a fast delivery.
A dobó gyorsan dobta el a labdát.
That was a slow delivery.
Ez lassú dobás volt.
He missed the ball from the last delivery.
Significato
throwing or pitching in sports
Collocazioni
fast delivery
|accurate delivery
Sinonimi
pitch (Common in baseball; refers specifically to throwing the ball toward the batter.)
Temi
sports
Definizione
When a player throws or bowls the ball to another player in sports like cricket or baseball.
In certain sports, the act of throwing, bowling, or pitching the ball toward a player or target.
Grammatica
Forma base
delivery
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
Sillabe e accento
de - liv - ery (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: delivery
- Plural: deliveries, delivery
Famiglia di parole
Forms
deliveries
noun
Core family
deliver
verb A2
Related words
deliverer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undeliverable
adjective
Advanced or less common
deliverable
adjective B2
deliverance
noun
Espressioni
express delivery
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
very fast goods transport service
A service that brings things very quickly after you order them.
Esempi
- We offer express delivery within 24 hours.
- Express delivery is available for an extra fee.
special delivery
1/spˈɛʃəl dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
fast postal service option
A mail service that sends something quickly and safely.
Esempi
- I sent the documents by special delivery.
- This letter needs to go special delivery to arrive tomorrow.
take delivery of
1/tˈeɪk dɪlˈɪvɚi əv/
fixed phrase
receive delivered goods
To officially get something you ordered when it arrives.
Esempi
- We took delivery of our new sofa yesterday.
- The company will take delivery of 20 new trucks next month.
cash on delivery
1/kˈæʃ ˈɔn dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
pay when goods are delivered
To pay for something when it arrives at your door, not before it is sent. Often shortened to COD.
Esempi
- We accept cash on delivery for all orders.
- You can order the book online and choose cash on delivery if you prefer not to pay by card.
- Cash on delivery is available for local customers only.
- The store charges an extra fee for cash on delivery orders.
- Many customers in this region still like to use cash on delivery for online shopping.