possessor
gb/pəzˈɛsɚ/ us/pəzˈɛsɚ/
B2
Inglese
~ 9100
birtokos
SOSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
1
birtokos
B2
Schema d'uso:
the possessor of [something]
The rightful possessor of the lost wallet contacted the police.
Az elveszett pénztárca jogos birtokosa felvette a kapcsolatot a rendőrséggel.
As the possessor of rare musical talent, he was quickly noticed by producers.
Mivel ritka zenei tehetség birtokosa volt, a producerek hamar felfigyeltek rá.
Each card must be signed by its possessor before it can be used.
The painting was returned to its original possessor after the investigation.
She is the proud possessor of three fluent languages.
Esempi per chi studia
The police looked for the true possessor of the phone.
A rendőrség a telefon valódi birtokosát kereste.
He is the possessor of a very fast car.
Ő egy nagyon gyors autó birtokosa.
She became the possessor of a big house after her parents died.
The card is only valid when used by its possessor.
He is the possessor of a very kind heart.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "possessor" in casual conversation where "owner" or "someone who has" is more natural (e.g., saying "I am the possessor of a car" instead of "I own a car"). It is also sometimes confused with "possessed" (as in "a possessed person"), which has a different meaning.
Significato
person or thing that owns something
Collocazioni
rightful possessor
|current possessor
|original possessor
|possessor of great wealth
|possessor of rare talent
|possessor of a secret
Sinonimi
owner (The most common everyday word; usually used for things like houses, cars, and pets.)
|
holder (Often used when someone has something officially or temporarily, such as a passport holder or ticket holder.)
|
bearer (Stresses that someone is carrying or bringing something, often in formal or legal phrases like 'bearer of this document'.)
Contrari
non-owner (General term for a person who does not own or have the thing in question.)
Temi
daily life
|business
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A person or thing that has or owns something, often a thing, quality, or right.
A person or thing that owns or has something, especially a quality, object, or right.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
birtokos
C1
Schema d'uso:
the possessor of [property]
The court ordered the current possessor of the land to provide proof of legal title.
A bíróság elrendelte, hogy a föld jelenlegi birtokosa igazolja a jogcímét.
Any lawful possessor of the goods may claim compensation for the damage.
Az áru bármely jogszerű birtokosa kártérítést igényelhet a kár miatt.
The contract must be signed by the possessor of the property before the sale can proceed.
Damages are payable to the bona fide possessor acting in good faith.
The law distinguishes between the legal owner and the mere possessor of the item.
Esempi per chi studia
The judge asked if the man was the lawful possessor of the car.
A bíró megkérdezte, hogy a férfi az autó jogszerű birtokosa-e.
In this case, the company is the possessor of the building.
Ebben az esetben az épület birtokosa a vállalat.
The lawyer said the possessor of the land must pay tax.
The law protects a good faith possessor of the goods.
The bank became the new possessor of the house after the sale.
Errore comune:
Learners may assume "possessor" always means the same as full legal owner. In legal texts it can include people who only temporarily or partly control the property, so context is important.
Significato
legal holder of property
Collocazioni
lawful possessor
|bona fide possessor
|good faith possessor
|current possessor of the property
|immediate possessor
Sinonimi
proprietor (Formal word for an owner of a business or property; emphasizes ownership more than simple control.)
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legal holder (Stresses that the person has a legally recognized right to hold or control the property.)
Contrari
trespasser (A person who is on or using property without legal right, the opposite of a lawful possessor.)
Temi
law
|business
|finance
Definizione
In legal language, a person who legally holds or controls property or goods, even if they are not the final owner.
In law, a person who has legal control over property or goods, whether or not they are the ultimate owner.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
birtokos
B2
Schema d'uso:
[word] is the possessor in [phrase]
In the phrase "Maria's book", "Maria" is the possessor and "book" is the possessed noun.
A „Maria's book” kifejezésben a „Maria” a birtokos, a „book” pedig a birtokszó.
Some languages mark the possessor with a special case ending.
Egyes nyelvekben a birtokost külön esetvégződés jelöli.
The teacher asked the students to underline the possessor in each sentence.
In "the roof of the house", "the house" functions as the possessor.
Linguists often distinguish between an animate possessor and an inanimate possessor in their analyses.
Esempi per chi studia
In the phrase "Tom's car", "Tom" is the possessor.
A „Tom's car” kifejezésben a „Tom” a birtokos.
In "my sister's bag", the possessor is "my sister".
A „my sister's bag” kifejezésben a birtokos a „my sister”.
In "the color of the sky", "the sky" is the possessor.
Please circle the possessor in each sentence on the test.
The teacher explained that a possessor shows who something belongs to.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse the terms "possessor" and "possessed" in grammar. The possessor is the owner (for example, "John"), and the possessed noun is the thing owned (for example, "car").
Significato
grammar: word showing ownership
Collocazioni
grammatical possessor
|possessor noun
|possessor phrase
|animate possessor
|inanimate possessor
Sinonimi
possessive noun (Common classroom term; refers specifically to a noun in possessive form, while "possessor" can also be a whole phrase.)
Contrari
possessed noun (In grammar, the noun that is owned or related, contrasted with the possessor that shows who owns it.)
Temi
language
|education
|communication
Definizione
In grammar, the word or phrase that shows who something belongs to in a noun phrase.
In grammar, the word or phrase that expresses ownership or a similar relationship to another word, typically a noun.
Grammatica
Forma base
possessor
IPA
GB/pəzˈɛsɚ/
US/pəzˈɛsɚ/
Sillabe e accento
pos - sessor (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sessor)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: possessor
- Plural: possessors
Famiglia di parole
Forms
possessors
noun
Core family
Related words
possessively
adverb
possessiveness
noun
repossess
verb
repossession
noun
Advanced or less common
dispossess
verb
dispossession
noun
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