devotion
gb/dɪvˈoʊʃən/ us/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
B1
Angielski
~ 2700
odaadás, elkötelezettség, áhítat, ájtatosság
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
odaadás
B2
Schemat użycia:
devotion to [someone/something]
Her devotion to her children is clear in everything she does.
A gyermekei iránti odaadása minden tettében megmutatkozik.
The nurse showed great devotion to her patients.
Az ápolónő nagy odaadást tanúsított a betegei iránt.
He earned respect for his devotion to the cause.
Their devotion to each other lasted a lifetime.
The soldier’s devotion to duty was admired by all.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I admire her devotion to her family.
Csodálom a családja iránti odaadását.
He has great devotion to his job.
Nagyon elkötelezett a munkája iránt.
My dog shows devotion to me every day.
Her devotion to her work is strong.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'devotion' with 'emotion.' 'Devotion' implies loyalty and commitment, not just feelings.
Znaczenie
Strong love and loyalty
Kolokacje
devotion to duty
|lifelong devotion
|show devotion
|true devotion
Synonimy
dedication (Focuses more on committed effort rather than emotional attachment.)
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loyalty (Stresses faithfulness and reliability, sometimes without the deep emotional aspect.)
Antonimy
disloyalty (Lack of faithfulness or support toward someone or something.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or emotional connection.)
Tematy
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A deep feeling of love and care for someone or something, and wanting to support them.
A strong feeling of love, loyalty, or commitment toward a person, cause, or activity.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
2
áhítat
C1
ájtatosság
C2
Schemat użycia:
morning devotions
She spends an hour each morning in private devotion.
Minden reggel egy órát tölt csendes áhítattal.
The monks gathered for their evening devotions.
A szerzetesek összegyűltek az esti áhítatra.
His daily devotions are important to his spiritual life.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I read the Bible during my morning devotion.
A reggeli áhítat alatt a Bibliát olvasom.
He does his devotions before breakfast.
Reggeli előtt elvégzi az áhítatát.
They meet for group devotion on Sundays.
Częsty błąd:
Learners might confuse 'devotion' in this sense with general loyalty; here it refers specifically to religious acts.
Znaczenie
Religious worship or practice
Kolokacje
morning devotion
|daily devotion
|act of devotion
Synonimy
worship (General term for showing reverence to a deity; can be broader than 'devotion'.)
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prayer (Specific act of speaking to a deity; can be part of devotion.)
Antonimy
irreverence (Lack of respect for religious practices.)
Tematy
religion
|spirituality
Definicja
Time spent praying or doing things to show love for God or a religion.
An act or period of religious worship, prayer, or other spiritual practice.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
devotion
IPA
GB/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
US/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
de - vo - tion (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vo)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: devotion
- Plural: devotion, devotions
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
act of devotion
1/ˈækt əv dɪvˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Action showing deep respect or loyalty
Something you do to show your love, loyalty, or respect for someone or something.
Przykłady
- He built the school as an act of devotion to his hometown.
- Caring for the sick was seen as an act of devotion.
devotion to duty
1/dɪvˈoʊʃən tə dˈuti/
fixed phrase
Strong commitment to responsibilities
Being very serious about doing your job or responsibilities well.
Przykłady
- The firefighter’s devotion to duty saved many lives.
- Her devotion to duty earned her a promotion.