salutation
gb/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/ us/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 9400
üdvözlés, köszöntés, megszólítás, tisztelgés, tiszteletadás
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
a salutation to [someone]
He raised his hat in a brief salutation as she passed.
Ahogy elhaladt mellette, rövid üdvözlésként megemelte a kalapját.
The ambassador offered his salutations to the new president.
A nagykövet tiszteletteljes üdvözletét fejezte ki az új elnöknek.
They exchanged polite salutations before beginning the meeting.
"Greetings and salutations," he said with a smile as he entered the room.
Exemplos para estudantes
The host gave a warm salutation to every guest.
A házigazda minden vendéget szívélyes üdvözléssel fogadott.
They began the call with a short salutation.
Rövid üdvözléssel kezdték a hívást.
He wrote a friendly salutation at the start of his note.
We exchanged quick salutations and then started work.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "salutation" in very casual situations where native speakers would simply say "hello" or "hi." In everyday speech, "greeting" or an actual greeting word (like "hello") is usually more natural. Also, do not confuse "salutation" (a noun) with "to salute" (a verb meaning to greet or show respect, often in a military way).
Significado
formal word for greeting
Colocações
greetings and salutations
|polite salutation
|formal salutation
|warm salutation
|offer one's salutations
Sinônimos
greeting (More common and general; used in both formal and informal situations.)
Antônimos
farewell (Refers to words said when leaving, not when greeting.)
Temas
communication
|daily life
|etiquette
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Polite words you say or write to greet someone.
A polite or respectful greeting, especially expressed in words, in speech or in writing.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
megszólítás
B1
Padrão de uso:
the salutation of [a letter/email]
Choose a professional salutation when writing to someone you do not know well.
Válassz hivatalos megszólítást, amikor olyasvalakinek írsz, akit nem ismersz jól.
In formal letters, the salutation usually includes the recipient's title and last name.
Hivatalos levelekben a megszólítás általában tartalmazza a címzett titulusát és vezetéknevét.
The email had no salutation, which made it feel a bit rude.
She asked the class to underline the salutation in each example letter.
Exemplos para estudantes
The salutation in my email is "Dear Mr. Brown."
Az e-mailem megszólítása ez: „Tisztelt Brown úr!”
Please use a polite salutation when you write to your teacher.
Kérlek, használj udvarias megszólítást, amikor a tanárodnak írsz.
He forgot the salutation at the start of the letter.
We learned how to write the date, the salutation, and the closing.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse the "salutation" with the "closing" of a letter. The salutation is the greeting at the top (e.g. "Dear Maria"), while the closing is the phrase at the end (e.g. "Best regards"). Another common mistake is using very informal salutations like "Hey" in emails where a more formal greeting is expected.
Significado
greeting at start of letter or email
Colocações
email salutation
|letter salutation
|business salutation
|formal salutation
|appropriate salutation
Sinônimos
greeting line (Less formal and more explanatory; often used in teaching writing or email etiquette.)
Antônimos
closing (Refers to the final words of a letter or email (e.g. "Sincerely"), not the opening greeting.)
Temas
communication
|business
|education
Definição
The greeting words at the top of a letter or email, like "Dear Anna" or "To Whom It May Concern."
The word or phrase used at the beginning of a letter, email, or message to address the reader.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
tisztelgés
B2
Padrão de uso:
a salutation to [someone]
The officer gave a crisp salutation as the general arrived.
Amikor megérkezett a tábornok, a tiszt feszes tisztelgéssel köszöntötte.
He removed his hat in a silent salutation to the victims.
Néma tiszteletadásként levette a kalapját az áldozatok előtt.
The guards stood at attention, their salutation marking the start of the ceremony.
Exemplos para estudantes
The soldier made a formal salutation to his commander.
A katona szabályos tisztelgéssel köszöntötte a parancsnokát.
He bowed his head in a quiet salutation.
Csendes tiszteletadásként meghajtotta a fejét.
They raised their hands in salutation as the flag passed.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that in this sense, "salutation" often refers to a gesture rather than spoken words. In modern English, however, speakers more often use the noun "salute" for this physical action.
Significado
formal gesture of respect or greeting
Colocações
ceremonial salutation
|military salutation
|brief salutation
|solemn salutation
Sinônimos
salute (More common, especially in military contexts; usually refers specifically to a set hand or body movement.)
Antônimos
snub (Means to ignore or treat someone coldly instead of greeting or honoring them.)
Temas
etiquette
|military
|culture
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A formal action, like a bow or hand movement, used to greet or show respect to someone.
A formal physical gesture or act that shows greeting, honor, or respect, such as a bow or a military salute.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
salutation
AFI
GB/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
US/sˈælˈutˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
sa - luta - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sa)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: salutation
- Plural: salutation, salutations
Família de palavras
Expressões
give my salutations to
1/ɡˈɪv mˈaɪ sˈælˈutˈeɪʃənz tə/
fixed phrase
formal
ask someone to pass on greetings
To politely ask a person to tell someone else that you send your greetings.
Exemplos
- Please give my salutations to your parents when you see them.
- He ended the letter with a request to give his salutations to the whole family.
greetings and salutations
1/ɡɹˈitɪŋz ˈænd sˈælˈutˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
informal
playful, formal-sounding greeting
A fun and a little old-fashioned way to say hello to people.
Exemplos
- "Greetings and salutations, everyone," the host announced as he walked on stage.
- She opened her video with "Greetings and salutations" to welcome her viewers.
- He joked, "Greetings and salutations, my friends," when he joined the call.