god
gb/ɡˈɑd/ us/ɡˈɑd/
A2
Angielski
~ 1600
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
1
A deity or divine being
A powerful being that people believe controls the world and is worshipped.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] worships [a god]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'God' (capitalized, referring to the single deity in monotheistic religions) with 'a god' (lowercase, one of many deities in polytheistic beliefs).
Synonimy
deity (More formal or literary term for a god; used in scholarly or comparative religion contexts.)
Antonimy
mortal (Refers to a human who is subject to death, unlike a god.)
Kolokacje
worship God
|believe in God
|pray to God
|God Almighty
|God and goddess
Tematy
religion
|mythology
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Many ancient civilizations believed in more than one god.
- She prayed to the god of the sea for safe travel.
- In Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods.
- Some people find comfort in the idea that God watches over them.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- People in many countries believe in God.
- The temple was built for a god.
- They prayed to their god for help.
- God is important in many religions.
Rzeczownik
informal
B1
entity
2
A man admired like a deity
A man who is very good at something or very attractive.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is a [something] god
Częsty błąd:
Learners may take this meaning literally instead of as an exaggeration for admiration.
Synonimy
idol (Emphasizes public admiration and fame, but may not imply extraordinary skill.)
Antonimy
novice (A beginner with little skill, opposite of someone admired for great skill.)
Kolokacje
rock god
|football god
|movie god
Tematy
sports
|arts
|popular culture
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- He’s considered a guitar god by his fans.
- After that performance, she called him a cooking god.
- In the world of basketball, he's a god.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He is a football god.
- She thinks he is a movie god.
- He became a guitar god after many years.
Rzeczownik
literary
B2
entity
3
A statue representing a deity
A statue or picture made to show a god.
Synonimy
idol (Specifically refers to an object representing a deity, often used critically in some religions.)
Kolokacje
stone god
|golden god
|statue of a god
Tematy
religion
|art
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The temple housed a golden god in its inner chamber.
- They offered flowers to the stone god.
- Ancient craftsmen carved wooden gods for worship.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They saw a golden god in the temple.
- The people made a stone god.
- There is a big god in the shrine.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
god
IPA
GB/ɡˈɑd/
US/ɡˈɑd/
Sylaby i akcent
god (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (god)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: god
- Plural: gods
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
act of God
1/ˈækt əv ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
formal
Uncontrollable natural event causing damage
A natural event that people cannot stop, like an earthquake or storm.
Przykłady
- The insurance does not cover damage from acts of God.
- Flooding from the hurricane was considered an act of God.
for God's sake
1/fɚ ɡˈɑdz sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
Expression showing annoyance or urgency
Used to show you are annoyed or want something done quickly.
Przykłady
- For God's sake, turn off that alarm!
- Stop shouting, for God's sake!
God willing
1/ɡˈɑd wˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
If circumstances allow it to happen
Used to say something will happen if nothing stops it.
Przykłady
- We’ll see you next week, God willing.
- God willing, we will finish the project on time.
God forbid
1/ɡˈɑd fɚbˈɪd/
idiom
Expression hoping something won't happen
Used to say you hope something does not happen.
Przykłady
- God forbid we ever have another war.
- God forbid something happens to the children.
God forbid
2/ɡˈɑd fɚbˈɪd/
idiom
I strongly hope not
Used to say you really hope something does not happen.
Przykłady
- If the power goes out—God forbid—we have a backup generator.
- God forbid anything happens to the kids on the trip.
thank God
1/θˈæŋk ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
informal
Express relief or gratitude
Used to show you are happy or feel safe because something bad did not happen.
Przykłady
- Thank God it didn’t rain during the wedding.
- Thank God you’re safe.
thank God
2/θˈæŋk ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
Expression of relief or thanks to God
Used to say you are happy or relieved about something.
Przykłady
- Thank God you’re safe!
- Thank God we finished before it rained.