guardian
gb/ɡˈɑɹdiən/ us/ɡˈɑɹdiən/
B1
Engelska
~ 4400
gyám, gondnok, védelmező, őrző
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Användningsmönster:
[someone]'s guardian
The court appointed her as the legal guardian of her niece.
A bíróság őt nevezte ki az unokahúga gyámjává.
As your guardian, I have to make sure you attend school.
Gyámodként gondoskodnom kell arról, hogy iskolába járj.
He became the boy’s guardian after his parents died.
The guardian signed the consent form for the trip.
Exempel för inlärare
My aunt is my legal guardian.
A nagynéném a törvényes gyámom.
The court gave her a guardian.
A bíróság gyámot rendelt ki mellé.
His guardian takes care of him.
A guardian must protect the child.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guardian' with 'parent'. While a parent can be a guardian, a guardian may not be a biological parent.
Betydelse
Person with legal care duty
Ordkombinationer
legal guardian
|appointed guardian
|guardian of the child
|become a guardian
Synonymer
protector (More general term for someone who defends or shields another, not necessarily with legal authority.)
|
custodian (Often used for someone with responsibility for property or people, sometimes interchangeable in legal contexts.)
Antonymer
ward (The person under the care of a guardian; the dependent.)
Teman
law
|family
|responsibility
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who has the legal job to care for and protect someone, usually a child.
A person who has the legal authority and responsibility to look after the interests and well-being of another person, especially a minor or someone unable to manage their own affairs.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Användningsmönster:
guardian of [something]
The police are seen as guardians of public safety.
A rendőrséget a közbiztonság védelmezőjének tekintik.
She considered herself the guardian of her family's traditions.
A családi hagyományok őrzőjének tartotta magát.
Journalists are often called the guardians of democracy.
Exempel för inlärare
Police are guardians of safety.
A rendőrök a biztonság védelmezői.
He is a guardian of old ways.
Ő a régi szokások őrzője.
The dog is a good guardian for the house.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may overuse 'guardian' instead of more common words like 'protector' in everyday situations.
Betydelse
One who protects something
Ordkombinationer
guardian of peace
|guardian of tradition
|self-appointed guardian
Synonymer
protector (General word for someone who keeps others safe.)
|
defender (Focuses more on actively fighting against threats.)
Antonymer
attacker (Someone who causes harm or damage rather than protecting.)
Teman
protection
|security
|relationships
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person or group that keeps someone or something safe from harm.
A person or organization that defends, watches over, or protects someone or something from harm or danger.
Grammatik
Grundform
guardian
IPA
GB/ɡˈɑɹdiən/
US/ɡˈɑɹdiən/
Stavelser och betoning
guard - i - an (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (guard)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: guardian
- Plural: guardians
Ordfamilj
Forms
guardians
noun
Core family
guard
noun A2
Related words
guarded
adjective
guardianship
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unguarded
adjective
Uttryck
self-appointed guardian
1/sˈɛlf əpˈɔɪntɪd ɡˈɑɹdiən/
fixed phrase
Unofficial self-declared protector
A person who decides to protect something or someone without being asked or given permission.
Exempel
- He became the self-appointed guardian of the park’s cleanliness.
- Some see her as a self-appointed guardian of morality.
guardian angel
1/ɡˈɑɹdiən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
fixed phrase
Special caring protector
Someone who helps and protects you in a kind way, like an angel.
Exempel
- She says her guardian angel kept her safe during the storm.
- She was like a guardian angel when I moved to the city alone.
- I must have had a guardian angel looking out for me when I avoided that crash.
- I’ll never forget my guardian angel who saved me from the accident.