acknowledgement

gb/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/

B2 Kiingereza

visszaigazolás, átvételi visszaigazolás, elismerés, köszönetnyilvánítás, beismerés, jelzés, gesztus, elismerő nyilatkozat, aláírás elismerése

NOMINO B2 BUSINESS

visszaigazolás B1

átvételi visszaigazolás B2

Muundo wa matumizi:

an acknowledgement of [something]

We sent the documents and are still waiting for an acknowledgement.

Elküldtük a dokumentumokat, és még mindig a visszaigazolásra várunk.

Please email an acknowledgement of receipt within two working days.

Kérjük, két munkanapon belül e-mailben küldjön átvételi visszaigazolást.

I got an automatic acknowledgement, but no real reply.

Mifano kwa wanafunzi

I sent the form and got an acknowledgement.

Elküldtem az űrlapot, és kaptam róla visszaigazolást.

Please send an acknowledgement when you receive it.

Kérlek, küldj visszaigazolást, amikor megkapod.

Kosa la kawaida:

Often confused with 'receipt' (the paper you get when you buy something). An acknowledgement can be any confirmation, often by email.

Maana

confirmation that something was received

Miunganiko ya maneno

Visawe

confirmation (More general; not necessarily about receiving something.) | receipt (Often a proof of purchase; less often used for a confirming reply.)

Vinyume

nonresponse (No reply or confirmation is given.) | silence (No acknowledgement is made.)

Mada

business |communication |email

Ufafanuzi

A reply that says you got something.

A message, letter, or signal that confirms something has been received.

NOMINO C1

elismerés B2

köszönetnyilvánítás C1

Muundo wa matumizi:

acknowledgement of [help/support/work]

She finally received acknowledgement for years of hard work.

Végre elismerést kapott az évek kemény munkájáért.

The report includes an acknowledgement of everyone who contributed.

A jelentésben köszönetnyilvánítás szerepel minden közreműködőnek.

He wanted acknowledgement for the idea, not just the result.

Mifano kwa wanafunzi

I wrote an acknowledgement to thank my teacher.

Írtam egy köszönetnyilvánítást a tanáromnak.

Kosa la kawaida:

Do not confuse with 'knowledge' or 'announcement'. Also note the spelling: BrE 'acknowledgement', AmE 'acknowledgment'.

Maana

public thanks or credit

Miunganiko ya maneno

Visawe

recognition (Can be praise or respect, not necessarily thanks.) | credit (Focuses on attributing work or ideas to someone.) | appreciation (Focuses on gratitude rather than attribution.)

Vinyume

ingratitude (Lack of thanks or appreciation.) | disregard (Treating a contribution as unimportant or ignoring it.)

Mada

education |work |writing |social

Ufafanuzi

Saying thank you or giving credit.

The act of showing gratitude or giving credit to someone for help, support, or a contribution.

NOMINO C1

elismerés B2

beismerés B2

Muundo wa matumizi:

acknowledgement of [a problem/fact/responsibility]

There has been no acknowledgement of the harm caused.

Az okozott kárt mindmáig nem ismerték el.

His apology was an acknowledgement that he was wrong.

A bocsánatkérése annak az elismerése volt, hogy tévedett.

The policy change is an acknowledgement of public pressure.

Mifano kwa wanafunzi

The company made an acknowledgement of its mistake.

A vállalat elismerte a hibáját.

Kosa la kawaida:

Often followed by 'of' (acknowledgement of the problem), not a that-clause directly.

Maana

admission that something is true

Miunganiko ya maneno

Visawe

acceptance (More neutral; may suggest less explicit admitting.) | admission (Often suggests confessing something uncomfortable.) | recognition (Focuses on realizing or accepting importance.)

Vinyume

denial (Refusing to accept that something is true.) | rejection (Not accepting a claim or responsibility.)

Mada

communication |emotions |politics |daily_life

Ufafanuzi

Saying you accept something is true.

The act of admitting, accepting, or recognizing that something exists or is true, often after doubt or disagreement.

NOMINO C1

jelzés B1

gesztus B2

Muundo wa matumizi:

in acknowledgement (of [someone/something])

He walked past me without any acknowledgement.

Úgy ment el mellettem, hogy semmilyen jelét nem adta annak, hogy észrevett.

She gave a quick nod in acknowledgement and continued working.

Gyorsan biccentett jelzésképpen, aztán tovább dolgozott.

The speaker raised a hand in acknowledgement of the applause.

Mifano kwa wanafunzi

I smiled in acknowledgement.

Mosolyogtam, hogy jelezzem: észrevettem.

Kosa la kawaida:

In this meaning, it often refers to a brief gesture (not a long statement).

Maana

a sign that you notice someone

Miunganiko ya maneno

Visawe

nod (A specific gesture; acknowledgement is broader.) | greeting (Often more explicit (hello, wave) than a minimal acknowledgement.)

Vinyume

snub (Deliberately ignoring someone.) | ignoring (Not noticing or not showing that you noticed.)

Mada

daily_life |social |communication

Ufafanuzi

A small sign that you noticed someone.

A small gesture or response that shows you have noticed someone or something, such as a nod, smile, or brief reply.

NOMINO B2

köszönetnyilvánítás C1

Muundo wa matumizi:

the acknowledgements (section) (in [a book/thesis])

I found my name in the acknowledgements at the back of the book.

Megtaláltam a nevemet a könyv végén, a köszönetnyilvánításban.

Her thesis acknowledgements thanked her supervisor and family.

A szakdolgozat köszönetnyilvánításában megköszönte témavezetője és családja segítségét.

The publisher asked him to shorten the acknowledgements section.

Mifano kwa wanafunzi

My name is in the acknowledgements.

A nevem benne van a köszönetnyilvánításban.

Kosa la kawaida:

Usually plural in this sense ('Acknowledgements'), especially as a heading.

Maana

section listing thanks in a book

Miunganiko ya maneno

Visawe

credits (More common for films and some projects; less common for books.)

Vinyume

omission (Leaving people unmentioned rather than thanking them.)

Mada

education |writing |publishing

Ufafanuzi

The part of a book where the writer says thanks.

A part of a book, thesis, or report where the author thanks people and organizations that helped.

NOMINO C2 LEGAL

elismerő nyilatkozat C2

aláírás elismerése C2

Muundo wa matumizi:

an acknowledgement (before [an official]) (of [a document/signature])

The deed requires a notarized acknowledgement to be recorded.

Az okirat bejegyzéséhez közjegyző által hitelesített elismerő nyilatkozat szükséges.

She signed the document and made an acknowledgement before the notary.

Aláírta a dokumentumot, majd a közjegyző előtt elismerő nyilatkozatot tett.

The court rejected the form because the acknowledgement was missing.

Kosa la kawaida:

This is a specific legal meaning and is different from simply 'saying thanks' or 'confirming receipt'.

Maana

formal legal declaration of a signature

Miunganiko ya maneno

Visawe

notarization (Broader term; may include more than the acknowledgement itself.)

Vinyume

repudiation (Denying the validity of a signature or document.)

Mada

legal |documents |government

Ufafanuzi

In law, a formal statement that you signed a document.

A formal statement, made before an authorized official, that you signed a document willingly and that the signature is yours.

Sarufi

Umbo la kamusi

acknowledgement

IPA

GB/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/

US/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/

Silabi na mkazo

ac - know - ledge - ment (silabi 4)

Stress on 2nd syllable (know)

Maumbo ya neno

Noun

Base: acknowledgement
Plural: acknowledgement, acknowledgements

Familia ya neno

Forms

acknowledgements noun

Core family

acknowledge verb B2 acknowledgment noun B2

Negative and opposite forms

unacknowledged adjective

Semi

a nod of acknowledgement

/ə nˈɑd əv æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒmənt/

fixed phrase

small nod showing you noticed

A small nod to show you noticed someone.

Mifano

He gave me a nod of acknowledgement as I passed.
She offered a nod of acknowledgement but didn’t stop to talk.
The manager responded with a nod of acknowledgement.

Mifano kwa wanafunzi

I gave him a nod of acknowledgement.