message
gb/mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/ us/mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Inglês
~ 1200
üzenet, mondanivaló, üzen, ráír, üzenetet küld
NOME
A2
1
üzenet
A2
Padrão de uso:
send [someone] a message
I got a message from my boss this morning.
Ma reggel kaptam egy üzenetet a főnökömtől.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Kérjük, hagyjon üzenetet a sípszó után.
She sent me a text message to confirm our meeting.
I didn't receive your message until late last night.
He wrote a quick message on a sticky note.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I got a message from my friend.
Kaptam egy üzenetet a barátomtól.
Please send me a message.
Kérlek, küldj nekem egy üzenetet.
She left a message on my phone.
I read your message this morning.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'message' with 'massage' due to similar pronunciation.
Significado
Information sent to someone
Colocações
send a message
|receive a message
|text message
|leave a message
|private message
Sinónimos
communication (General term for the act of sharing information; less specific about the format.)
|
note (Usually refers to a short written message.)
Antónimos
silence (The absence of any communication or message.)
Temas
communication
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Words or information that you send to someone.
A piece of information or communication sent from one person or group to another, often via speech, writing, or electronic means.
NOME
B1
2
üzenet
A2
mondanivaló
B2
Padrão de uso:
the message of [something]
The movie's message was about the importance of friendship.
A film mondanivalója az volt, hogy mennyire fontos a barátság.
Her speech carried a powerful political message.
A beszéde erőteljes politikai üzenetet hordozott.
I think the message of this book is hope.
They wanted to send a clear message to their competitors.
The song's message resonated with many young people.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The story has a good message.
A történetnek jó mondanivalója van.
The message of this movie is love.
Ennek a filmnek az üzenete a szeretet.
I like the message in this song.
The teacher gave us an important message about helping others.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'message' here with 'plot' or 'theme'; 'message' is the idea, not the sequence of events.
Significado
Main idea or meaning
Colocações
understand the message
|send a clear message
|hidden message
|moral message
Sinónimos
meaning (Broad term for what something communicates; can be more abstract.)
|
moral (A lesson about right and wrong; often used for stories.)
Antónimos
misinterpretation (Failure to understand the intended meaning.)
Temas
communication
|media
|education
|arts_entertainment
Definição
The main idea that someone wants to say in their words, art, or actions.
The central idea, meaning, or moral that someone is trying to communicate through words, actions, or art.
VERBO
B1
3
Padrão de uso:
message [someone] [something]
I'll message you the details later.
Később elküldöm neked a részleteket üzenetben.
She messaged her colleague about the meeting change.
Üzent a kollégájának a megbeszélés változásáról.
Can you message me when you arrive?
They messaged all the participants with updates.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I will message you tomorrow.
Holnap üzenek neked.
Please message me when you are ready.
Kérlek, üzenj, ha készen állsz.
He messaged his friend about the party.
Can you message her now?
Erro comum:
Some learners incorrectly use 'message' as a noun when they mean the verb form, e.g., 'I will send you a message' vs. 'I will message you'.
Significado
Send information to someone
Colocações
message a friend
|message me later
|message directly
Sinónimos
text (Specifically refers to sending an SMS; more colloquial.)
|
email (Specifically refers to sending an electronic mail; more formal context.)
Antónimos
ignore (To deliberately not reply or send any communication.)
Temas
communication
|technology
Definição
To send words or information to someone, often by phone or computer.
To send a piece of information or communication to someone, especially electronically or in writing.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
message
IPA
GB/mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
US/mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
Sílabas e acento
mes - sage (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mes)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: message
- Plural: message, messages
Verb
- Base: message
- 3rd Person Singular: messages
- Present Participle: messaging
- Past: messaged
Família de palavras
Forms
messages
noun
messaging
verb
messaged
verb
Core family
messenger
noun A2
Expressões
get the message
1/ɡˈɛt ðə mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
idiom
informal
Understand indirect communication
To understand what someone means, often without them saying it directly.
Exemplos
- He finally got the message and stopped calling her.
- I think they got the message after we refused twice.
leave a message
1/lˈiv ə mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Record info for absent person
To say or write information for someone who is not there at that time.
Exemplos
- Please leave a message after the tone.
- I left a message on her voicemail.
mixed messages
1/mˈɪkst mˈɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
Confusing communication signals
When someone's words or actions give different ideas and make you unsure what they mean.
Exemplos
- He's been giving me mixed messages about whether he wants to join us.
- The government's statements are sending mixed messages to the public.
mixed messages
1/mˈɪkst mˈɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
signals that contradict each other
Different messages that don’t agree with each other.
Exemplos
- He says he wants to help, but his actions send mixed messages.
- We’re getting mixed messages from management about deadlines.
- Her tone was friendly, but her words gave mixed messages.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- You are sending mixed messages.
- I got mixed messages about the rules.
send a clear message
1/sˈɛnd ə klˈɪɹ mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Communicate without doubt
To say or do something so that people understand exactly what you mean.
Exemplos
- The new law sends a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated.
- Her resignation sends a clear message to management.
shoot the messenger
1/ʃˈut ðə mˈɛsɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom
informal
Blame bearer of bad news
To get angry with the person who tells you bad news, not the person who caused it.
Exemplos
- Don't shoot the messenger—I’m just telling you what I heard.
- She shot the messenger when I told her about the budget cuts.
shoot the messenger
2/ʃˈut ðə mˈɛsɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom
Blame bearer of bad news
To be angry at the person who tells you bad news, instead of the person or thing that caused it.
Exemplos
- Don't shoot the messenger—I'm just telling you what happened.
- She shot the messenger when I told her about the budget cuts.