seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Engelsk
~ 4300
lezár, leragaszt, légmentesen lezár, fóka, pecsét, véglegesít, jóváhagy, ratifikál, tömítés, légmentes zárás, zárófólia
VERB
A2
1
Bruksmønster:
to seal [something]
Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
Kérlek, ragaszd le a borítékot, mielőtt postára adod.
The jar was sealed to keep the jam fresh.
A befőttesüveget légmentesen lezárták, hogy a lekvár friss maradjon.
They sealed the box with tape before shipping it.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
Zárd le a zacskót, hogy az étel friss maradjon.
Please seal the door when you leave.
Kérlek, zárd be jól az ajtót, amikor elmész.
He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Betydning
Close something securely
Ordkombinasjoner
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Synonymer
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Antonymer
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Temaer
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
To fasten or close something so that nothing can enter, escape, or leak out.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
2
fóka
A2
We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
Láttunk egy fókát, amint a sziklákon sütkérezett.
The seal dived into the icy water.
A fóka lemerült a jeges vízbe.
Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The seal is swimming in the sea.
A fóka a tengerben úszik.
I saw a baby seal on the beach.
Láttam egy fókakölyköt a parton.
Seals have strong flippers.
Betydning
Marine animal with flippers
Ordkombinasjoner
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Synonymer
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Temaer
animals
|nature
Definisjon
A large animal that lives in the sea, has flippers, and can live on land for short times.
A sea-dwelling mammal with flippers and a thick layer of fat, found mainly in cold regions.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
pecsét
B1
The certificate bore the university's official seal.
Az oklevélen az egyetem hivatalos pecsétje szerepelt.
He broke the wax seal on the letter.
Feltörte a levél viaszpecsétjét.
The document must have the company seal to be valid.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The letter had a red wax seal.
A levélen piros viaszpecsét volt.
The paper has an official seal from the city.
A papíron a város hivatalos pecsétje van.
A gold seal was on the award.
Betydning
Official stamp or emblem
Ordkombinasjoner
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Synonymer
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Temaer
law
|government
|business
|communication
Definisjon
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
A design, mark, or emblem used to authenticate documents or show official approval.
VERB
B2
4
Bruksmønster:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
The leaders sealed the peace agreement with a handshake.
A vezetők kézfogással véglegesítették a békemegállapodást.
They sealed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
Hetekig tartó tárgyalások után véglegesítették az üzletet.
Her victory sealed her reputation as a top athlete.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
They sealed the deal after talking.
A megbeszélés után véglegesítették az üzletet.
The two sides sealed the agreement.
A két fél véglegesítette a megállapodást.
The win sealed his place in the team.
Betydning
Give formal approval to something
Ordkombinasjoner
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Synonymer
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Temaer
business
|law
|communication
Definisjon
To officially approve something so it is final.
To formally confirm, approve, or make an agreement official.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
5
The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
A befőttesüveg gumitömítése frissen tartotta a tartalmát.
Check the door seal for any damage.
Ellenőrizd, nem sérült-e az ajtótömítés.
A broken seal can cause leaks.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The bottle has a plastic seal.
A palackon műanyag zárófólia van.
The door has a rubber seal.
Az ajtón gumitömítés van.
The bag's seal is broken.
Betydning
Tight closure preventing passage
Ordkombinasjoner
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Synonymer
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Temaer
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Definisjon
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
A device or material that closes something tightly to prevent leakage or entry.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Stavelser og trykk
seal (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Ordfamilie
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Uttrykk
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Eksempler
- They sealed the deal with a handshake.
- A lower price offer helped them seal the deal.
sealed with a kiss
1/sˈild wˈɪθ ə kˈɪs/
idiom
informal
Closed with affectionate kiss mark
When you kiss something before giving it away, often as a romantic gesture.
Eksempler
- She sent him a letter, sealed with a kiss.
- The envelope was sealed with a kiss and perfume.
signed and sealed
1/sˈaɪnd ˈænd sˈild/
idiom
Officially confirmed and complete
When something is fully agreed and made official.
Eksempler
- The contract is signed and sealed.
- It’s all signed and sealed now—no going back.
seal of approval
1/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
Official endorsement or acceptance
An action or statement showing someone approves of something.
Eksempler
- The project got the manager’s seal of approval.
- Winning the award gave her work a seal of approval.
seal of approval
2/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
official support statement
A sign or statement that shows something is officially accepted or supported.
Eksempler
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.