nickname
gb/nˈɪknˌeɪm/ us/nˈɪknˌeɪm/
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Anglų
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becenév, ragadványnév, becenevet ad, becéz, felhasználónév, nicknév
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becenév
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ragadványnév
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Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone]'s nickname is [name]
His nickname at school was "Shorty" because he was the smallest in the class.
Az iskolában „Tökmag” volt a beceneve, mert ő volt a legkisebb az osztályban.
Everyone knows her by her nickname, but very few people remember her full name.
Mindenki a becenevén ismeri, de nagyon kevesen emlékeznek a teljes nevére.
The player’s nickname, "The Wall," comes from his amazing defense.
My grandfather’s nickname was "Red" because of his bright hair.
She hates the nickname her brothers gave her when she was a child.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
My nickname is "Mimi" at home.
Otthon „Mimi” a becenevem.
His friends gave him the nickname "Smiley."
A barátai a „Mosolygós” becenevet adták neki.
People at work use her nickname, not her full name.
He does not like his nickname.
What is your nickname in your family?
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "nickname" with "surname" or "last name." A nickname is an extra, informal name, while a surname is a part of your official name. Another mistake is saying *"He is nickname Tom"* instead of *"His nickname is Tom"*.
Reikšmė
informal name for a person
Kolokacijos
childhood nickname
|school nickname
|family nickname
|cute nickname
|rude nickname
|earn a nickname
Sinonimai
pet name (Often sounds more affectionate or romantic, especially between partners or close family.)
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moniker (Informal and slightly playful; can sound more journalistic or stylish than everyday speech.)
Antonimai
real name (Refers to a person's official or usual name, not an informal or extra name.)
Temos
identity
|relationships
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A special name that people use for someone, not the person's real or official name.
An informal, often humorous or affectionate name that people use for a person instead of their real or usual name.
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becenevet ad
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becéz
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Vartosenos šablonas:
to nickname [someone/something] [name]
His teammates nicknamed him "Rocket" because of his speed.
A csapattársai a gyorsasága miatt a „Rakéta” becenevet adták neki.
The city was nicknamed "The Big Smoke" in the nineteenth century.
A város a 19. században a „Nagy Füst” becenevet kapta.
Her parents nicknamed the baby "Pumpkin" before she was born.
The media quickly nicknamed the scandal "Emailgate."
Fans nicknamed the old stadium "The Fortress."
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
They nicknamed their dog "Buddy."
A kutyájuknak a „Pajti” becenevet adták.
His friends nicknamed him "Genius" after the test.
A dolgozat után a barátai a „Zseni” becenevet adták neki.
The class nicknamed the new teacher "Mr. Cool."
The city was nicknamed "Little Paris."
We nicknamed our car "Blue Bird."
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes add an extra preposition and say *"nickname someone as 'X'"* or *"nickname to someone 'X'"*. The usual pattern is *"nickname someone 'X'"* or *"someone is nicknamed 'X'"*. Another mistake is using the verb instead of the noun, as in *"His nickname him 'Tom'"* instead of *"His friends nickname him 'Tom'"*.
Reikšmė
give an informal name
Kolokacijos
be nicknamed [name]
|nicknamed after [someone/something]
|fans nicknamed him [name]
|the press nicknamed her [name]
Sinonimai
call (Very general; can mean any way of addressing someone, not only giving an informal extra name.)
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dub (More formal or journalistic; often used when people or the media give a new or famous name to someone.)
Antonimai
rename (Means to change a person's or thing's actual name, not just give an extra informal name.)
Temos
identity
|communication
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To call someone or something by a special, informal name.
To give a person, animal, or thing an informal, often humorous or affectionate name in addition to their real name.
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nicknév
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Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone]'s nickname on [site/app] is [name]
Please enter your nickname and password to log in.
Kérjük, a bejelentkezéshez adja meg a felhasználónevét és a jelszavát.
Her nickname on the gaming site is "StarRider99."
A játékoldalon „StarRider99” a nickneve.
In this chat room, everyone uses a nickname instead of their real name.
The app would not accept my nickname because it was already taken.
He changed his nickname on the forum after people kept confusing him with another user.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
You need a nickname to join the chat.
Ahhoz, hogy csatlakozz a csevegéshez, szükséged van egy nicknévre.
My nickname in this game is "BlueCat."
Ebben a játékban „BlueCat” a nicknevem.
On this website, your nickname is public.
I use a different nickname on every app.
Her nickname on the forum is very funny.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "nickname" with "password" on websites. A nickname is a public name shown to other users, while a password must be kept secret. Another mistake is thinking an online nickname must be funny; it can be any name the system accepts.
Reikšmė
online or game username
Kolokacijos
online nickname
|choose a nickname
|forum nickname
|chat nickname
|game nickname
|login nickname
Sinonimai
username (More technical and common in website forms; does not always sound playful or informal.)
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handle (Informal; often used for social media, radio, or gaming identities.)
Antonimai
real name (The user's actual personal name, not the name they use on the service.)
Temos
internet
|technology
|gaming
|communication
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
A name you use on a website, app, or game instead of your real name.
A name that a user chooses to identify themselves on a website, app, chat service, or game account instead of using their real name.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
nickname
IPA
GB/nˈɪknˌeɪm/
US/nˈɪknˌeɪm/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
nick - name (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (nick)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: nickname
- Plural: nicknames
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
earn the nickname
1/ˈɚn ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
receive a nickname for a reason
To get a special informal name because of something you do or how you are.
Pavyzdžiai
- He earned the nickname "Iron Man" after finishing three triathlons.
- The city earned the nickname "The Windy City" many years ago.
get the nickname
1/ɡˈɛt ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
informal
start being called a nickname
To start being called by a special informal name.
Pavyzdžiai
- How did you get the nickname "Speedy"?
- She got the nickname in college after a funny accident.
go by the nickname
1/ɡˈoʊ bˈaɪ ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
be known by an informal name
To be known to people by a special informal name.
Pavyzdžiai
- He goes by the nickname "Max" at work.
- She prefers to go by the nickname her friends gave her.
- Online he goes by the nickname "CodeWizard."
have the nickname
1/hˈæv ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
possess an informal name
To be someone who people call by a special informal name.
Pavyzdžiai
- He has the nickname "Doc" because he is a doctor.
- Several players on the team have the nickname "Junior."
live up to one's nickname
1/lˈɪv ˈʌp tə wˈʌnz nˈɪknˌeɪm/
idiom
act in a way that fits nickname
To act in a way that shows that your special name is right for you.
Pavyzdžiai
- The goalkeeper really lived up to his nickname "The Wall" in yesterday's match.
- She lived up to her nickname "Fixer" by solving the problem in ten minutes.
under the nickname
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
using a nickname instead of real name
Using an informal name instead of your real name in some situation.
Pavyzdžiai
- He wrote all his articles under the nickname "NightOwl."
- She streamed online under the nickname "SunnyDay."