proper
gb/pɹˈɑpɚ/ us/pɹˈɑpɚ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1500
illő, illik, alkalmas, megfelelő, kézenfekvő, rendes, igazi, tulajdonképpeni, maga a/az
B1
1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is proper
It is not proper to talk loudly in the library.
Nem illik hangosan beszélni a könyvtárban.
She wore a proper dress for the formal dinner.
Az alkalomhoz illő ruhát viselt a hivatalos vacsorán.
He always behaves in a proper manner at work.
The teacher reminded students about proper classroom behavior.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
It is proper to say thank you.
Illik köszönetet mondani.
He used proper words in his speech.
Illő szavakat használt a beszédében.
She wears proper clothes at school.
We must have proper manners at the table.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'proper' with 'own' as in 'my proper room'; in modern English, 'proper' in this sense is rare outside British informal usage.
ਅਰਥ
socially or morally correct
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
proper behavior
|proper conduct
|proper manners
|proper etiquette
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
appropriate (Suitable for a particular situation; less focused on moral correctness.)
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respectable (Seen as good or acceptable by society; may imply higher social status.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
improper (Not acceptable according to social or moral standards.)
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inappropriate (Not suitable for a particular situation.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|behavior
|manners
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Right or good according to social rules or morals.
Conforming to accepted standards of behavior, morals, or correctness.
A2
2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is proper for [purpose/situation]
Make sure you have the proper equipment before starting the job.
Mielőtt elkezded a munkát, győződj meg róla, hogy megvan a megfelelő felszerelésed.
This medicine must be stored under proper conditions.
Ezt a gyógyszert megfelelő körülmények között kell tárolni.
The report was returned because it lacked the proper format.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
I need the proper shoes for running.
Megfelelő cipőre van szükségem a futáshoz.
We used the proper tool to fix the door.
A megfelelő szerszámot használtuk az ajtó megjavításához.
She gave the plant proper water and light.
ਅਰਥ
suitable or appropriate
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
proper tools
|proper care
|proper procedure
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
suitable (Matches the needs of a situation; neutral tone.)
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adequate (Enough to meet needs, though not necessarily ideal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unsuitable (Not right for the situation or use.)
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inadequate (Not enough to meet the need.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Right or good for a specific purpose or situation.
Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
B1
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is the proper [noun]
After weeks of snacks, I finally had a proper meal.
Hetekig tartó nassolás után végre rendes ételt ettem.
He wants to find a proper job instead of temporary work.
Ideiglenes munka helyett rendes állást szeretne találni.
We haven't had a proper holiday in years.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
I want a proper meal, not just bread.
Rendes ételt szeretnék, nem csak kenyeret.
She has a proper job now.
Most már rendes állása van.
We will take a proper rest tomorrow.
ਅਰਥ
real or genuine version
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
proper meal
|proper job
|proper holiday
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
real (Existing or true; less formal and broader in meaning.)
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genuine (Truly what it is claimed to be; often used for authenticity.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fake (Not real; made to look like something else.)
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partial (Only a part, not complete.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emphasis
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
The real or main kind of something, not a copy or part of it.
Used to emphasize that something is the real, complete, or main example of its kind.
B2
FORMAL
4
maga a/az
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the [noun] proper
The city proper has a population of 500,000.
A tulajdonképpeni városnak 500 000 lakosa van.
This rule applies to the school proper, not its satellite campuses.
Ez a szabály magára az iskolára vonatkozik, nem a kihelyezett telephelyeire.
The castle proper is surrounded by gardens.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The town proper is very small.
Maga a város nagyon kicsi.
The park proper is inside the walls.
Maga a park a falakon belül van.
The church proper is open on Sundays.
ਅਰਥ
belonging exclusively to something
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
the city proper
|the church proper
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
specific (Clearly defined and distinct, but not necessarily exclusive.)
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peculiar (Belonging uniquely to; more common in formal writing.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
general (Not specific or exclusive to one thing.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
formal language
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Belonging only to one person, thing, or place.
Belonging exclusively or particularly to a specific person, thing, or place.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
proper
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑpɚ/
US/pɹˈɑpɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
prop - er (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (prop)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: proper
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
properly
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
improper
adjective B2
improperly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
propriety
noun C1
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
in its proper place
1/ˈɪn ˈɪts pɹˈɑpɚ plˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
in the right location
In the place where it should be kept.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- After using the tools, put each one in its proper place.
- The painting was finally hung in its proper place on the wall.
in proper order
1/ˈɪn pɹˈɑpɚ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
arranged correctly or neatly
Arranged in the right way or order.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Please put the books back in proper order.
- Everything in the office was in proper order after cleaning.
proper noun
1/pɹˈɑpɚ nˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
technical
name of specific person/place/thing
A noun that names a specific person, place, or thing and starts with a capital letter in English.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 'London' and 'Sarah' are examples of proper nouns.
- "Paris" is a proper noun because it is the name of one specific city.
- In English, days of the week are written as proper nouns.
- In English, we write proper nouns with a capital letter at the beginning.
- Names of months, such as "July", are also proper nouns.