loss
gb/lˈɔs/ us/lˈɔs/
A2
Engels
~ 700
elvesztés, veszteség, csökkenés, vereség, gyászeset, szeretett személy elvesztése
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
the loss of [something/someone]
She felt deep sadness after the loss of her mother.
Mély szomorúságot érzett édesanyja elvesztése után.
The company reported a significant loss in revenue this year.
A cég idén jelentős bevételkiesésről számolt be.
The loss of his wallet caused him great trouble.
Their team dealt well with the loss of their best player.
We mourn the loss of so many lives in the disaster.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I am sad about the loss of my dog.
Szomorú vagyok a kutyám elvesztése miatt.
The loss of my phone made me late.
A telefonom elvesztése miatt elkéstem.
We feel the loss of our teacher.
He had a big loss in the game.
The loss of water is a problem.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loss' (noun) with 'lose' (verb). For example, 'I loss my keys' is incorrect; it should be 'I lost my keys.'
Betekenis
No longer having something
Woordcombinaties
suffer a loss
|a great loss
|the loss of life
|financial loss
|deal with loss
Synoniemen
deprivation (More formal and general; often used for essential needs.)
|
bereavement (Specifically refers to the death of a loved one.)
Antoniemen
gain (Refers to acquiring something instead of losing it.)
Thema's
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definitie
When you do not have something or someone anymore.
The state or fact of no longer possessing something or someone.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
a loss in [amount/quality/value]
The diet resulted in significant weight loss.
A diéta jelentős fogyást eredményezett.
Poor insulation causes heat loss in winter.
A rossz szigetelés télen hőveszteséget okoz.
The company suffered a major financial loss last quarter.
The patient experienced severe blood loss after the accident.
There was a noticeable loss in sound quality.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She had weight loss after the illness.
A betegség után lefogyott.
Heat loss makes the house cold.
A hőveszteség miatt hideg lesz a ház.
We saw a big loss in sales.
There is data loss on the computer.
Blood loss can be dangerous.
Betekenis
Decrease in amount or value
Woordcombinaties
weight loss
|heat loss
|energy loss
|data loss
|blood loss
Synoniemen
decline (General reduction over time.)
|
drop (Informal; sudden decrease.)
Antoniemen
increase (Refers to growth or rise instead of decrease.)
Thema's
business
|science
|finance
Definitie
When something becomes less in number, amount, or value.
A reduction in quantity, quality, or value of something.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
3
vereség
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
a loss to [opponent]
The team’s first loss came in the semifinals.
A csapat első vereségét az elődöntőben szenvedte el.
They took the loss hard after leading most of the game.
Nehezen viselték a vereséget, miután a mérkőzés nagy részében vezettek.
It was their third consecutive loss this month.
Fans were disappointed by the unexpected loss to a weaker team.
The boxer blamed his loss on poor preparation.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Our team had a big loss yesterday.
A csapatunk tegnap súlyos vereséget szenvedett.
It was their first loss this year.
Ez volt az idei első vereségük.
They were sad about the loss to City FC.
We want to avoid another loss.
The coach talked about the loss.
Betekenis
Failure to win
Woordcombinaties
suffer a loss
|record a loss
|first loss of the season
Synoniemen
defeat (More formal; focuses on being beaten by an opponent.)
Antoniemen
victory (Refers to winning instead of losing.)
Thema's
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
When you do not win a game or competition.
A failure to win in a game, competition, or contest.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
4
We are sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétünk.
She never fully recovered from the loss of her father.
Soha nem heverte ki teljesen az apja elvesztését.
His sudden death was a great loss to the community.
They gathered to honor the loss of their friend.
Her poetry reflects her grief over her personal loss.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I am sorry for your loss.
Őszinte részvétem.
He felt sad after the loss of his mother.
Szomorú volt az édesanyja elvesztése után.
The village cried over the loss of their leader.
Her loss made him cry every day.
We remember the loss together.
Betekenis
Death of someone loved
Woordcombinaties
personal loss
|tragic loss
|mourn a loss
Synoniemen
passing (Softer, more euphemistic term for death.)
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|health
Definitie
When someone you love dies.
The death of a person who is valued or loved by someone.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
loss
IPA
GB/lˈɔs/
US/lˈɔs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
loss (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (loss)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: loss
- Plural: loss, losses
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
at a loss
1/ˈæt ə lˈɔs/
fixed phrase
Not knowing what to do or say
Not knowing what to do or say in a situation.
Voorbeelden
- I’m at a loss for words after hearing the news.
- He seemed at a loss when asked about the plan.
cut your losses
1/kˈʌt jˈʊɹ lˈɔsɪz/
idiom
Stop before losing more
To stop doing something that is failing so you do not lose more money or time.
Voorbeelden
- After months of low sales, they decided to cut their losses and close the shop.
- I think it’s time we cut our losses and move on.
for want of a better word
1/fɚ wˈɔnt əv ə bˈɛtɚ wˈɚd/
fixed phrase
Using an imperfect term
Used when you cannot think of a better word to say something.
Voorbeelden
- It was, for want of a better word, strange.
- He was, for want of a better word, dishonest.
no love lost between [people]
1/nˈoʊ lˈʌv lˈɔst bɪtwˈin pˈipəl/
idiom
Mutual dislike between people
When two people do not like each other at all.
Voorbeelden
- There’s no love lost between the two politicians.
- It’s clear there’s no love lost between them after the argument.