lover
gb/lˈʌvɚ/ us/lˈʌvɚ/
A2
Inglese
~ 2800
szerető, szerelmes, szerelmi partner, kedvelő, rajongó
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s lover
She introduced her new lover to her friends.
Bemutatta az új szeretőjét a barátainak.
The novel tells the story of two lovers separated by war.
A regény két, a háború által elszakított szerelmes történetét meséli el.
He wrote a heartfelt letter to his lover.
They met secretly because her lover was married.
Her lover surprised her with flowers and a handwritten note.
Esempi per chi studia
She has a new lover.
Új szeretője van.
He is my lover.
Ő a szeretőm.
They are lovers.
I met her lover yesterday.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lover' with 'friend' or 'partner' in contexts where there is no romantic or sexual element.
Significato
A romantic or sexual partner
Collocazioni
secret lover
|former lover
|longtime lover
|passionate lover
|lover's quarrel
Sinonimi
partner (More neutral and general; can refer to romantic, business, or other kinds of partners.)
|
companion (Softer and more formal; may imply emotional closeness without emphasizing sexuality.)
Contrari
enemy (Opposite in terms of emotional relationship; someone you are in conflict with rather than in love with.)
Temi
relationships
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Someone you have a romantic or sexual relationship with.
A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
Schema d'uso:
[something] lover
He is a true music lover with an impressive vinyl collection.
Igazi zenerajongó, lenyűgöző bakelitlemez-gyűjteménnyel.
As a dog lover, she volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend.
Kutyabarátként minden hétvégén önkénteskedik az állatmenhelyen.
Nature lovers will enjoy the park's hiking trails.
The festival attracts art lovers from all over the country.
She is a passionate book lover who reads every night.
Esempi per chi studia
I am a music lover.
Zenekedvelő vagyok.
She is an animal lover.
Állatkedvelő.
He is a book lover.
Many nature lovers visit the park.
Errore comune:
Some learners think 'lover' in this sense always has a romantic meaning, but it can mean simply 'someone who enjoys something'.
Significato
A person who enjoys something greatly
Collocazioni
music lover
|nature lover
|animal lover
|art lover
|book lover
Sinonimi
enthusiast (Highlights strong interest or passion, not necessarily emotional intimacy.)
|
fan (Informal; often used for sports, celebrities, or entertainment.)
Contrari
hater (Informal; describes someone who dislikes something strongly.)
Temi
hobbies
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Someone who really likes and enjoys something.
A person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or thing.
Grammatica
Forma base
lover
IPA
GB/lˈʌvɚ/
US/lˈʌvɚ/
Sillabe e accento
lov - er (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (lov)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: lover
- Plural: lovers
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
animal lover
1/ˈænəməl lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of animals
Someone who likes animals a lot and cares about them.
Esempi
- As an animal lover, she adopted three rescue dogs.
- Animal lovers gathered to protest against animal cruelty.
lover's quarrel
1/lˈʌvɚz kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
Argument between lovers
A fight between two people who are in love.
Esempi
- It was just a small lover's quarrel; they'll make up soon.
- They had a lover's quarrel over something silly.
music lover
1/mjˈuzɪk lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of music
Someone who likes music a lot and enjoys listening to it.
Esempi
- Every music lover should attend this concert.
- Music lovers will enjoy the festival's diverse lineup.
star-crossed lovers
1/stˈɑɹ kɹˈɔst lˈʌvɚz/
idiom
literary
Lovers doomed by fate or circumstances
Two people in love who cannot be together because of bad luck or problems they cannot control.
Esempi
- The play is about star-crossed lovers separated by their families' feud.
- They were star-crossed lovers from different worlds.