prophet
gb/pɹˈɑfɪt/ us/pɹˈɑfɪt/
B1
Engleză
~ 9700
próféta, jós, látnok, vészmadár, a Próféta, vallásalapító, úttörő
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
próféta
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is (a) prophet; (a) prophet of [religion/place]
Many believers see Moses as a prophet chosen by God.
Sok hívő Mózest Isten által kiválasztott prófétának tekinti.
The painting shows a prophet standing alone in the desert.
A festmény egy prófétát ábrázol, aki egyedül áll a sivatagban.
According to the story, the prophet warned the king to change his ways.
Several major religions honor Abraham as an important prophet.
As a young man, he believed he was called to be a prophet to his people.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Muhammad is a very important prophet in Islam.
Mohamed nagyon fontos próféta az iszlámban.
The prophet told the people to follow God's law.
A próféta azt mondta az embereknek, hogy kövessék Isten törvényét.
In the story, a prophet comes to the city and speaks to the king.
Children read about many prophets in their holy book.
They believe that a prophet brings messages from God.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse the word "prophet" with "profit" because they sound similar. "Prophet" is a religious person; "profit" is money you gain. Another mistake is using "prophet" for any religious leader; some leaders are priests or teachers, not prophets.
Sens
religious messenger who speaks for God
Colocații
biblical prophet
|Old Testament prophet
|God's prophet
|true prophet
|ancient prophet
|Hebrew prophet
Sinonime
seer (More literary; can be religious or mystical, not always tied to an organized religion.)
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messenger of God (More descriptive phrase; clearly religious but less formal as a title.)
Antonime
false prophet (Describes someone claimed to speak for God but considered deceptive or wrong.)
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heretic (A person who rejects accepted religious beliefs, opposite in role to an accepted prophet.)
Teme
religion
|history
|culture
Definiție
A holy person who hears messages from God and tells other people what God says.
A religious figure who is believed to receive messages from God or a god and speak those messages to people.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is (a) prophet of [something]; [someone] is no prophet
Commentators once laughed at her as a prophet of doom, but many of her warnings later came true.
A kommentátorok egykor vészmadárként gúnyolták, de később sok figyelmeztetése beigazolódott.
Tech leaders like to present themselves as prophets of a new digital age.
A technológiai vezetők szeretik magukat egy új digitális korszak látnokaiként feltüntetni.
He turned out to be a surprisingly accurate prophet of political change.
I am no prophet, but I think this trend will continue for years.
Environmental prophets have been warning about climate change for decades.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Some people called him a prophet of doom after his dark speech.
Sötét hangvételű beszéde után egyesek vészmadárnak nevezték.
She was a prophet of change in the company.
A vállalatnál a változás látnokának tartották.
I am not a prophet, but I think prices will go up.
He spoke like a prophet, telling us what the world would be like in 2050.
Many so-called prophets on TV say they know the future.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always religious. In modern English, "prophet" can be used more generally or even jokingly for anyone who makes strong predictions, especially about bad things. It is also easy to confuse "prophet of doom" with "profit"; note the different spelling and meaning.
Sens
person who predicts the future
Colocații
prophet of doom
|modern-day prophet
|self-styled prophet
|prophet of change
|social prophet
|economic prophet
Sinonime
forecaster (Often used for professional or data-based predictions (weather, economics), less dramatic than "prophet.")
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visionary (Suggests someone with imaginative, long-term ideas, often positive rather than focused on disaster.)
Antonime
optimist (Especially as a contrast to a "prophet of doom" who expects bad outcomes.)
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realist (Used when criticizing a "prophet" as overly dramatic; a realist is seen as more balanced.)
Teme
society
|future
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A person who says what will happen in the future, often warning about bad things.
A person who claims or is said to be able to predict future events, especially bad ones, sometimes in a serious way and sometimes humorously.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
a Próféta
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
the Prophet [name]; the Prophet [capitalized] in [religion]
Muslims show deep respect when they speak about the Prophet Muhammad.
A muszlimok mély tisztelettel beszélnek Mohamed prófétáról.
Many biographies have been written about the life of the Prophet.
Sok életrajz született a Próféta életéről.
In this tradition, the Prophet is seen as the final messenger of God.
The sayings of the Prophet play a central role in Islamic law.
Scholars debated how best to teach children about the Prophet.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The Prophet Muhammad is very important in Islam.
Mohamed próféta nagyon fontos szerepet tölt be az iszlámban.
They read stories about the Prophet in class.
Az órán történeteket olvastak a Prófétáról.
For many people, the Prophet is a perfect example of good behavior.
The book tells the history of the Prophet's life.
People in this religion follow the teachings of the Prophet.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that "the Prophet" with a capital "P" often refers specifically to Muhammad in Islamic contexts. In other religions, different people may be called "the prophet" or "a prophet," so capitalization and context are important.
Sens
founder or central messenger of a religion
Colocații
the Prophet Muhammad
|the Prophet (capitalized)
|life of the Prophet
|sayings of the Prophet
|followers of the Prophet
|stories of the Prophet
Sinonime
founder (Focuses on starting a religion or movement, without necessarily implying divine messages.)
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religious leader (Broader and less specific; does not always imply a unique, central figure or divine revelation.)
Antonime
follower (Opposite role in a religion: someone who follows the Prophet instead of leading.)
Teme
religion
|history
|culture
Definiție
The main religious leader who started a religion and is seen as a special messenger of God, often called "the Prophet."
The founding or central figure of a religion who is especially honored as a messenger of God, often referred to with the title "the Prophet" in that faith.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
(a) prophet of [movement/change]
Some critics call her a prophet of modern feminism.
Egyes kritikusok a modern feminizmus prófétájának nevezik.
The filmmaker became a prophet of independent cinema in the 1990s.
A filmrendező az 1990-es években a független film egyik úttörőjévé vált.
He is remembered as a prophet of nonviolent protest.
Decades later, people saw him as a prophet of the digital revolution.
The writer was a lonely prophet of environmental reform in his time.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She is a prophet of modern art in her country.
Hazájában a modern művészet egyik látnokának tartják.
Many people now see him as a prophet of the green movement.
Sokan ma a zöld mozgalom egyik látnokának tartják.
The scientist became a prophet of new energy technology.
Later, people called the singer a prophet of jazz.
He was a prophet of change in the city.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may assume "prophet" always has a religious meaning. In modern writing about culture, politics, or art, it can mean an early, strong voice for change or a new style, often praised later as having seen the future clearly.
Sens
visionary whose ideas prove correct
Colocații
prophet of modernism
|prophet of jazz
|prophet of nonviolence
|prophet of the digital age
|prophet of democracy
|prophet of reform
Sinonime
pioneer (Focuses on being first to do something new, not necessarily on making predictions.)
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trailblazer (Informal; stresses opening a new path, especially in culture or ideas.)
Antonime
traditionalist (Supports existing ways instead of new ideas or radical change.)
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reactionary (Strongly opposes modern changes, the opposite of a forward-looking "prophet" of change.)
Teme
culture
|politics
|technology
|arts
Definiție
A person who talks early about big changes in society or art, and later people see that this person was right.
A person whose ideas, warnings, or creative work about social, cultural, or technological change are later widely recognized as accurate or ahead of their time.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
prophet
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑfɪt/
US/pɹˈɑfɪt/
Silabe și accent
proph - et (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (proph)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: prophet
- Plural: prophets
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
a prophet is not without honor except in his own country
5/ə pɹˈɑfɪt ˈɪz nˈɑt wɪðˈaʊt ˈɑnɚ ɪksˈɛpt ˈɪn hˈɪz ˈoʊn kˈʌntɹi/
idiom
literary
talented person unrecognized at home
A saying that means people often do not respect or value a talented person in their own family, town, or country, but people in other places do.
Exemple
- He became a famous writer overseas, but at home no one read his books; a prophet is not without honor except in his own country.
- They joked that, as usual, a prophet is not without honor except in his own country when her work was praised abroad but ignored locally.
false prophet
1/fˈɔls pɹˈɑfɪt/
fixed phrase
deceptive or mistaken religious messenger
A person who says they speak for God or know the future, but is believed to be wrong or lying.
Exemple
- The preacher warned his followers not to trust false prophets.
- History is full of false prophets who predicted the end of the world.
the Prophet
2/ðə pɹˈɑfɪt/
fixed phrase
title for the Prophet Muhammad
A title used by Muslims to refer to the Prophet Muhammad.
Exemple
- Muslims show great respect when they mention the Prophet.
- The teacher told stories from the life of the Prophet.
prophet of doom
3/pɹˈɑfɪt əv dˈum/
idiom
person who always predicts disaster
Someone who often says that very bad things will happen in the future.
Exemple
- I don't want to be a prophet of doom, but the numbers look terrible.
- The media were called prophets of doom for their constant negative stories.
- He's known as a prophet of doom in the office because he always expects the worst.
prophet of doom
4/pɹˈɑfɪt əv dˈum/
idiom
person who always predicts disaster
A person who often says that very bad things will happen in the future.
Exemple
- I don't want to be a prophet of doom, but the company could collapse if sales keep falling.
- The media called her a prophet of doom for warning about the housing bubble.