discern
gb/dɪsˈɚn/ us/dɪsˈɚn/
C1
Anglų
~ 26800
felismer, kivenni, kiérez, megkülönböztet
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
FORMAL
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
to discern [something]
From his tone, she could discern a quiet frustration that he never stated directly.
A hanghordozásából kiérezte azt a csendes frusztrációt, amelyet soha nem mondott ki nyíltan.
Analysts are trying to discern whether the recent price rise is temporary or part of a larger trend.
Az elemzők azt próbálják megállapítani, hogy a közelmúltbeli áremelkedés átmeneti-e, vagy egy nagyobb trend része.
In the fog, it was hard to discern the shape of the building.
Careful readers can discern several themes running through the novel.
The teacher quickly discerned which students needed extra help.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I could not discern his face in the dark room.
Nem tudtam kivenni az arcát a sötét szobában.
From her voice, I could discern that she was tired.
A hangjából felismertem, hogy fáradt.
Scientists try to discern how the climate is changing.
The child could not discern what the long word meant.
After a few minutes, I discerned a light in the distance.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use *discern* in very casual situations where native speakers would prefer *see* or *tell*. For example, *I discern your new haircut* sounds unnatural; *I see your new haircut* is better. Another mistake is adding a preposition: we usually say *discern something*, not *discern about something*.
Reikšmė
notice or recognize something unclear
Kolokacijos
discern a pattern
|discern a trend
|discern meaning
|discern his intentions
|discern subtle differences
Sinonimai
perceive (General word for becoming aware through the senses or mind; slightly broader and more common in speech.)
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detect (Often implies finding something hidden or very small, especially with tools or careful checking.)
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notice (More everyday and informal; does not always suggest difficulty or careful thought.)
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recognize (Stresses knowing something as familiar, while 'discern' stresses seeing something that is hard to see.)
Antonimai
overlook (To fail to notice something, often by accident, which is the opposite of carefully discerning it.)
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ignore (To choose not to pay attention to something, rather than carefully noticing it.)
Temos
thinking
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To see, notice, or understand something that is not easy to see or understand.
To perceive or recognize something that is not immediately obvious, using careful observation or thought.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
FORMAL
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
to discern [A] from [B] / to discern between [things]
It can be difficult to discern genuine criticism from personal attacks online.
Nehéz lehet megkülönböztetni az őszinte kritikát a személyeskedő támadásoktól az interneten.
Young children sometimes cannot yet discern right from wrong in complex situations.
A kisgyerekek összetett helyzetekben néha még nem tudják megkülönböztetni a jót a rossztól.
The new test claims to discern mild symptoms from more serious conditions.
Investors must learn to discern short-term noise from long-term trends.
Even experts struggled to discern the real painting from the forgery.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He cannot discern sugar from salt when he is sick.
Betegen nem tudja megkülönböztetni a cukrot a sótól.
Sometimes it is hard to discern truth from lies on social media.
A közösségi médiában néha nehéz megkülönböztetni az igazságot a hazugságtól.
Parents try to help their children discern right from wrong.
The birds look similar, but the guide can discern them easily.
I could not discern one twin from the other at first.
Dažna klaida:
Learners often say *discern between A and B* correctly, but sometimes add extra prepositions like *discern about between A and B*, which is wrong. Another confusion is using *discern* where *decide* is meant; *discern* focuses on understanding differences, not simply making any decision.
Reikšmė
distinguish between similar things
Kolokacijos
discern A from B
|discern between A and B
|discern right from wrong
|discern truth from lies
|discern fact from opinion
Sinonimai
distinguish (Most common neutral equivalent; widely used in both formal and informal contexts.)
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differentiate (Often used in more technical or academic contexts, especially about categories or concepts.)
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tell apart (Informal phrasal verb; more conversational than 'discern'.)
Antonimai
confuse (To think two things are the same when they are not, which is the opposite of successfully discerning between them.)
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conflate (To treat two different things as one, especially in argument or analysis, instead of discerning the difference.)
Temos
thinking
|analysis
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|education
Apibrėžimas
To see or understand how two or more things are not the same; to tell them apart.
To recognize or show the difference between two or more things, especially when the differences are subtle.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
C1
FORMAL
3
felismer
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
to discern [God's will] / to discern [one's calling]
The retreat is designed to help participants discern their vocation in life.
A lelkigyakorlat arra szolgál, hogy segítsen a résztvevőknek felismerni az élethivatásukat.
Leaders are expected to discern what is just and compassionate in difficult situations.
A vezetőktől azt várják, hogy nehéz helyzetekben felismerjék, mi az igazságos és együttérző döntés.
Many people pray to discern God's will when facing major decisions.
She took time away from work to discern whether entering religious life was right for her.
Spiritual directors often assist others in discerning important choices.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He prayed to discern what God wanted him to do.
Azért imádkozott, hogy felismerje, mit akar tőle Isten.
The group met to discern the best way to help the poor.
A csoport azért találkozott össze, hogy felismerje, mi a legjobb módja a szegények segítésének.
She needs time to discern if this job is right for her values.
The church helps young people discern their calling.
It is not always easy to discern the right path in life.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may not realize this sense is mainly used in religious or moral contexts and might use it in everyday choices where native speakers would simply say *decide* or *choose* (e.g., *discern which shirt to wear* sounds overly serious).
Reikšmė
find what is morally or spiritually right
Kolokacijos
discern God's will
|discern a calling
|discern one's vocation
|discern the right path
|spiritually discern
Sinonimai
determine (General and neutral; lacks the specifically moral or spiritual flavor of 'discern'.)
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ascertain (Formal; about finding out for sure, but not limited to moral or religious issues.)
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discernment (Noun form; refers to the ability to judge well, especially in spiritual or moral matters.)
Antonimai
misjudge (To judge wrongly, especially in moral decisions, which is the opposite of good discernment.)
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ignore (To refuse to consider moral or spiritual guidance, instead of trying to discern it.)
Temos
religion
|ethics
|decision-making
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
In religious or moral life, to find out what is the right thing to do, often by thinking and praying.
In moral or religious contexts, to determine what is right, wise, or in accordance with God's will by careful reflection, prayer, or guidance.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
discern
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɚn/
US/dɪsˈɚn/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
dis - cern (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cern)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: discern
- 3rd Person Singular: discerns
- Present Participle: discerning
- Past: discerned
Žodžių šeima
Forms
discerns
verb
discerning
verb
discerned
verb
Core family
discernment
noun
discernible
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
indiscernible
adjective
undiscerning
adjective
Advanced or less common
discernibly
adverb
Posakiai
discern right from wrong
1/dɪsˈɚn ɹˈaɪt fɹˈʌm ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
tell what is morally right or wrong
To understand which actions are good and which are bad in a moral way.
Pavyzdžiai
- Children slowly learn to discern right from wrong with the help of parents and teachers.
- In complex situations, it is not always easy to discern right from wrong.
discern the difference
1/dɪsˈɚn ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase
formal
see how things are not the same
To see or understand how two things are different from each other.
Pavyzdžiai
- With practice, you will be able to discern the difference between high-quality and cheap fabric.
- The test is designed to see whether students can discern the difference between fact and opinion.