guru
gb/ɡˈuɹˌu/ us/ɡˈuɹˌu/
B1
Anglų
~ 9300
szakértő, guru, szaktekintély, spirituális tanító, szektavezér, önjelölt guru
DAIKTAVARDIS
B1
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
a [topic] guru
She’s considered a real tech guru in the startup world.
A startupok világában igazi technológiai szakértőnek tartják.
If you have questions about digital marketing, ask our in-house guru.
Ha kérdéseid vannak a digitális marketinggel kapcsolatban, kérdezd a házon belüli szakértőnket.
The book was written by a leading fitness guru with years of training experience.
He became a social-media guru after his videos went viral.
Many young designers see her as their industry guru.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My brother is a computer guru, so I always ask him for help.
A bátyám igazi számítógépes szakértő, ezért mindig tőle kérek segítséget.
The company hired a marketing guru to increase sales.
A cég marketingszakértőt vett fel, hogy növelje az eladásokat.
She is a language guru and speaks five languages very well.
Everyone at work thinks he is the office IT guru.
People follow this fitness guru for exercise tips online.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think 'guru' can be used for any kind of teacher. In modern English it usually suggests a very high level of skill and often fame or influence in a special area, not just a normal teacher. Also, 'guru' is countable, so you say 'a guru', 'two gurus', not 'much guru'.
Reikšmė
expert or authority in a field
Kolokacijos
tech guru
|fitness guru
|marketing guru
|social-media guru
|self-help guru
|fashion guru
Sinonimai
expert (More general and neutral; lacks the sense of fame or influence that 'guru' often has.)
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authority (Emphasizes official recognition or high status more than 'guru' does.)
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whiz (Informal and often used for younger or very quick learners; can sound lighter or more playful than 'guru'.)
Antonimai
novice (Highlights that the person is new and inexperienced in a field, the opposite of a recognized guru.)
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amateur (Suggests someone who does something without much training or not as a professional, unlike a guru.)
Temos
work
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A person who knows a lot about one subject and gives advice about it.
A person who is widely regarded as an expert or leading authority in a particular subject, often giving advice or guidance to others.
DAIKTAVARDIS
C1
2
guru
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone]'s spiritual guru
Her guru encouraged her to meditate every morning before sunrise.
A guruja arra biztatta, hogy minden reggel napkelte előtt meditáljon.
The young monk traveled across India in search of a spiritual guru.
A fiatal szerzetes beutazta Indiát, hogy spirituális gurut találjon.
Many followers gathered in the ashram to listen to the guru’s teachings.
He described how his guru had transformed his understanding of life and death.
The film shows the complex relationship between the guru and his disciples.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The students sat on the floor and listened to their guru.
A tanítványok a földön ültek, és a gurujukat hallgatták.
His guru taught him how to meditate and pray.
A guruja megtanította meditálni és imádkozni.
People came from many countries to see the famous guru.
The guru lived in a small house near the temple.
She said her guru helped her find inner peace.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use this religious meaning when they only mean 'expert'. In modern news and conversation, 'guru' without context usually means an expert, not a religious teacher. The religious meaning is often clear from words like 'spiritual', 'ashram', 'temple', or references to Hinduism or related traditions.
Reikšmė
spiritual teacher in Indian religions
Kolokacijos
spiritual guru
|religious guru
|Hindu guru
|yoga guru
|guru and disciple
|follow a guru
Sinonimai
spiritual teacher (More general and descriptive; it does not carry the specific cultural and religious role that 'guru' has in Indian traditions.)
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mentor (Can be used in religious contexts but is broader and less formal; it does not automatically imply a sacred or ritual role.)
Antonimai
layperson (Refers to someone without a formal religious role or training, in contrast to a guru as a recognized religious teacher.)
Temos
religion
|philosophy
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A respected religious teacher who gives spiritual advice and leads students in some Indian religions.
A revered spiritual teacher and guide, especially in Hinduism, Sikhism, and some forms of Buddhism, who gives religious instruction and personal guidance to disciples.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
INFORMAL
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
a [lifestyle/business] guru
The self-help guru built a huge following by promising instant success.
Az önfejlesztési guru azzal épített ki hatalmas követőtábort, hogy azonnali sikert ígért.
Many critics say these online money gurus sell dreams rather than real advice.
Sok kritikus szerint ezek az online pénzguruk álmokat árulnak, nem valódi tanácsot.
The documentary investigates how a lifestyle guru gained such control over her followers.
He tried to reinvent himself as a leadership guru after the scandal.
Parents worried that their son was becoming too devoted to an internet guru.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The lifestyle guru tells people what to eat and how to dress.
Az életmódguru megmondja az embereknek, mit egyenek és hogyan öltözködjenek.
An online guru said he could make people rich very fast.
Egy online guru azt mondta, hogy nagyon gyorsan gazdaggá tudja tenni az embereket.
Some people followed the guru and did everything he said.
The money guru sells many books and online courses.
Her parents think the self-help guru is not honest.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may miss the sometimes negative or ironic tone. In this sense, 'guru' can suggest that the person has too much power over followers or may not be fully trustworthy. Context words like 'cult', 'self-styled', 'online', or 'money' often signal this shade of meaning.
Reikšmė
influential leader with followers
Kolokacijos
self-help guru
|lifestyle guru
|online guru
|internet guru
|cult guru
|self-styled guru
Sinonimai
influencer (Modern term, especially online; focuses more on social media presence than on spiritual or deep personal guidance.)
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cult leader (Stronger and more negative; clearly suggests a dangerous or highly controlling group, while 'guru' can be less extreme or partly neutral.)
Antonimai
independent thinker (Describes someone who does not follow a powerful leader or guru, but makes their own decisions.)
Temos
society
|media
|psychology
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A person many people follow and copy in how they live, think, or do business, sometimes too much.
A person who has a strong, often personal influence over a group of followers in areas like lifestyle, business, or self-help, sometimes suggesting blind devotion or questionable authority.
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guru
IPA
GB/ɡˈuɹˌu/
US/ɡˈuɹˌu/
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guru (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (guru)
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Noun
- Base: guru
- Plural: gurus
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