liberty
gb/lˈɪbɚti/ us/lˈɪbɚti/
B1
Engleză
~ 4200
szabadság, szabadságjog, jog, engedély, veszi magának a bátorságot, kimenő, parti eltávozás
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
szabadság
A2
szabadságjog
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has the liberty to [do something]
Citizens enjoy greater liberty under the new constitution.
Az új alkotmány értelmében az állampolgárok nagyobb szabadságot élveznek.
Freedom of speech is a basic liberty in many countries.
A szólásszabadság sok országban alapvető szabadságjog.
He fought for the liberty of his people.
The law protects the liberty of all individuals.
They risked their lives to win liberty from foreign rule.
Exemple pentru cursanți
People want liberty to speak freely.
Az emberek szabadságot akarnak ahhoz, hogy szabadon beszélhessenek.
We have liberty to travel anywhere.
Szabadon utazhatunk bárhová.
The new law gives more liberty to workers.
Liberty is important for everyone.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberty' with 'license'. 'Liberty' means rightful freedom, while 'license' can mean excessive or improper freedom.
Sens
Freedom from oppressive control
Colocații
personal liberty
|civil liberty
|individual liberty
|liberty and justice
|loss of liberty
Sinonime
freedom (The most common and general synonym; 'liberty' often has a more formal or political tone.)
Antonime
oppression (Represents the opposite condition, where people are controlled unfairly and harshly.)
Teme
politics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
The state of being free to live and act as you choose, without unfair limits from authority.
The condition of being free from restrictions or control imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has the liberty of [doing something]
He had the liberty to use the private library.
Engedélye volt arra, hogy használja a magánkönyvtárat.
Guests are at liberty to explore the grounds.
A vendégek szabadon bejárhatják a birtok területét.
I took the liberty of booking a table for us.
She was given the liberty to choose her own team.
Exemple pentru cursanți
You have the liberty to leave early today.
Ma jogodban áll korábban elmenni.
I took the liberty to call you this morning.
Vettem a bátorságot, hogy ma reggel felhívjalak.
They are at liberty to visit anytime.
She has the liberty to decide what to wear.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'liberty' here with general 'freedom'. This sense is about a specific granted permission, not overall freedom.
Sens
Granted right or privilege
Colocații
take the liberty
|at liberty to
|have the liberty
Sinonime
privilege (Implies a special advantage granted to some; 'liberty' here is more neutral and formal.)
Antonime
restriction (Represents the removal or absence of the right or permission.)
Teme
law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A special right or permission that someone has.
A particular right, privilege, or permission granted to an individual by rules, custom, or authority.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
kimenő
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is on liberty
The crew was granted two days of liberty in port.
A legénység kétnapos kimenőt kapott a kikötőben.
He spent his liberty exploring the city.
Kimenőjét a város felfedezésével töltötte.
Liberty ended at 0800 hours sharp.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The sailors have liberty this weekend.
A tengerészeknek ezen a hétvégén kimenőjük van.
He enjoys his liberty in the city.
Élvezi a kimenőjét a városban.
After work, they have liberty until Sunday.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners might assume this means general freedom; in military contexts it refers specifically to authorized leave from a ship.
Sens
Sailor's shore leave
Colocații
shore liberty
|weekend liberty
|granted liberty
Sinonime
shore leave (The standard naval term; 'liberty' is used especially in US Navy contexts.)
Antonime
duty (Indicates the opposite situation, when sailors must remain on board and work.)
Teme
military
|travel
|work
Definiție
Time when sailors can leave their ship and relax on land.
A period when members of a ship's crew are allowed to leave the ship and spend time on land.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
liberty
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚti/
US/lˈɪbɚti/
Silabe și accent
liberty (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (liberty)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: liberty
- Plural: liberties, liberty
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
liberties
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfree
adjective
illiberal
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expresii
at liberty to
1/ˈæt lˈɪbɚti tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Allowed or permitted to do something
Free or allowed to do something.
Exemple
- You are at liberty to refuse their offer.
- Employees are at liberty to take breaks when needed.
take the liberty
1/tˈeɪk ðə lˈɪbɚti/
fixed phrase
Act without prior permission
To do something without asking first because you think it is okay.
Exemple
- I took the liberty of ordering drinks for everyone before you arrived.
- She took the liberty to correct his mistake in the report.