safe
gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1
Inglese
~ 1300
biztonságban, biztonságban van, biztonságos, ártalmatlan, széf, páncélszekrény, biztos, bevált, épségben, nem esik baja, sértetlen
A1
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] is safe
The children are safe inside the house.
A gyerekek biztonságban vannak bent a házban.
It’s safe to cross the street now.
Most már biztonságos átkelni az utcán.
We felt safe during the storm because we were indoors.
Make sure your valuables are safe while traveling.
Esempi per chi studia
The baby is safe in her bed.
A kisbaba biztonságban van az ágyában.
You are safe here.
Itt biztonságban vagy.
I feel safe with my family.
He is safe at home.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
Significato
Free from harm or danger
Collocazioni
safe place
|safe distance
|keep safe
|feel safe
|stay safe
Sinonimi
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
Contrari
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
Temi
daily life
|emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definizione
Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.
Not exposed to danger, risk, or injury.
A2
2
biztonságos
A2
ártalmatlan
B2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is safe for [someone/something]
This medicine is safe for most adults.
Ez a gyógyszer a legtöbb felnőtt számára biztonságos.
The water is safe to drink.
A víz iható.
These toys are safe for children under three years old.
Esempi per chi studia
The food is safe to eat.
Az étel biztonságosan fogyasztható.
This tool is safe for kids.
Ez a szerszám gyerekek számára is biztonságos.
It is safe to touch the animal.
Significato
Not harmful or risky
Collocazioni
safe to eat
|safe to use
|safe for children
Sinonimi
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
Contrari
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
Temi
daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Not dangerous or harmful to people or things.
Not likely to cause injury, damage, or other negative effects.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
3
széf
B1
Schema d'uso:
put [something] in a safe
The jewels are kept in a safe at the bank.
Az ékszereket banki széfben tartják.
He forgot the combination to his home safe.
Elfelejtette az otthoni széfjének a kódját.
They installed a new safe in their office.
Esempi per chi studia
I keep my passport in a safe.
Az útlevelemet széfben tartom.
The money is in the safe.
A pénz a széfben van.
The bank has a big safe.
Significato
Strong box for valuables
Collocazioni
lock the safe
|open the safe
|safe deposit box
Sinonimi
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
Contrari
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
Temi
security
|business
|finance
|daily_life
Definizione
A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.
A strong, secure container used to store money, documents, or other valuable items.
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
a safe [choice/bet/option]
Investing in government bonds is usually a safe bet.
Az államkötvények általában biztos befektetésnek számítanak.
Choosing black shoes is a safe choice for the interview.
Az interjúra a fekete cipő biztos választás.
It’s a safe option if you’re unsure what they like.
Esempi per chi studia
It is a safe choice for dinner.
Ez vacsorára biztos választás.
Black is a safe color for clothes.
Ruháknál a fekete biztos választás.
This game is a safe bet to win.
Significato
Certain to succeed or work well
Collocazioni
safe bet
|safe choice
|safe option
Sinonimi
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
Contrari
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
Temi
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definizione
Sure to work or succeed; not risky.
Very likely to work as intended; not likely to fail.
A2
5
We were relieved to hear she was safe after the earthquake.
Megkönnyebbültünk, amikor meghallottuk, hogy épségben van a földrengés után.
He returned home safe and sound.
Épségben hazatért.
All passengers are reported safe following the accident.
Esempi per chi studia
She is safe after the fire.
Nem esett baja a tűzben.
He came home safe from the trip.
Épségben hazajött az útról.
The kids are safe after the storm.
Significato
Unharmed after danger or accident
Collocazioni
come back safe
|get home safe
Sinonimi
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
Contrari
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
Temi
emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|health
Definizione
Not hurt or lost after something bad happens.
Not injured, damaged, or lost after being in a dangerous situation.
Grammatica
Forma base
safe
IPA
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
Sillabe e accento
safe (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: safe
- Comparative: safer
- Superlative: safest
Noun
- Base: safe
- Plural: safes
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.