hero
gb/hˈɪɹoʊ/ us/hˈɪɹoʊ/
A2
Angielski
~ 2600
hős, főhős, bagettszendvics
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
hős
A2
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is a hero
She became a national hero after saving the children from the fire.
Nemzeti hős lett, miután kimentette a gyerekeket a tűzből.
He is considered a war hero for his bravery in battle.
A csatában tanúsított bátorságáért háborús hősnek tartják.
The firefighter was hailed as a hero by the community.
Many people see scientists working on cures as modern-day heroes.
She called her father her hero for always supporting her.
Przykłady dla uczących się
My brother is my hero because he helps me.
A bátyám az én hősöm, mert segít nekem.
The soldier is a hero to his country.
A katona hősnek számít a hazájában.
She is a hero after she saved the dog.
The man is a hero for stopping the thief.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hero' with 'idol' when referring to celebrities; 'hero' usually implies bravery or noble action, not just popularity.
Znaczenie
Person admired for bravery
Kolokacje
war hero
|national hero
|unsung hero
|local hero
|true hero
Synonimy
champion (Emphasizes someone who fights for a cause or defends others.)
|
idol (Focuses more on admiration and fame rather than bravery.)
Antonimy
villain (Someone who is wicked or opposes the hero in a story or real life.)
Tematy
people
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A person who is admired for being brave or doing something very good.
A person who is greatly admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
2
főhős
B1
Schemat użycia:
the hero of [a story/movie/etc.]
The hero of the novel struggles with his identity.
A regény főhőse az identitásával küzd.
In many fairy tales, the hero must defeat a monster.
Sok mesében a főhősnek le kell győznie egy szörnyet.
The film's hero is a humble farmer who becomes king.
Shakespeare's Hamlet is considered a tragic hero.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The hero of this movie is very brave.
A film főhőse nagyon bátor.
He is the hero in the story.
Ő a történet főhőse.
The hero saves the princess.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may use 'hero' for female main characters; 'heroine' is traditional but 'hero' is now common for all genders.
Znaczenie
Main male character in story
Kolokacje
tragic hero
|romantic hero
|story's hero
Synonimy
protagonist (Technical literary term for the main character, regardless of gender.)
Antonimy
antagonist (The character who opposes the hero in a story.)
Tematy
arts
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definicja
The main man in a story, play, or movie.
The principal male character in a book, play, movie, or other narrative work, often admired for qualities such as bravery or moral integrity.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
INFORMAL
3
Schemat użycia:
order a hero [with something]
I ordered an Italian hero for lunch.
Ebédre egy olasz bagettszendvicset rendeltem.
She picked up two meatball heroes from the deli.
Két húsgolyós bagettszendvicset vett a szendvicsboltban.
The shop is famous for its giant heroes.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I want a turkey hero.
Pulykás bagettszendvicset szeretnék.
He eats a big hero for lunch.
Egy nagy bagettszendvicset eszik ebédre.
She buys a meatball hero.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the person meaning; context about food is important.
Znaczenie
Large sandwich with fillings
Kolokacje
meatball hero
|Italian hero
|turkey hero
Synonimy
submarine sandwich (More common in American English outside certain regions; refers to the same food item.)
Tematy
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definicja
A big sandwich with meat, cheese, and vegetables inside bread.
A large sandwich made from a long roll of bread split lengthwise and filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, and condiments; also called a submarine sandwich.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
hero
IPA
GB/hˈɪɹoʊ/
US/hˈɪɹoʊ/
Sylaby i akcent
hero (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (hero)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: hero
- Plural: heroes
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
make someone a hero
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ə hˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to be seen as brave/noble
To do something that makes people see someone as brave or noble.
Przykłady
- Saving the child made him a hero in everyone's eyes.
- That speech made her a hero among activists.
play the hero
1/plˈeɪ ðə hˈɪɹoʊ/
idiom
Act bravely or dramatically like a hero
To act brave or important like a hero, often to impress others.
Przykłady
- He played the hero and rushed into the burning building.
- Stop trying to play the hero; it’s dangerous.
unsung hero
1/ʌnsˈʌŋ hˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
Unrecognized person who does good work
A person who does something important or helpful but is not praised or recognized.
Przykłady
- The nurses were the unsung heroes of the crisis.
- He’s an unsung hero in our community, helping those in need quietly.