amendment
gb/əmˈɛndmənt/ us/əmˈɛndmənt/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 3000
módosítás, változtatás, talajjavító anyag
NOMINO
B2
1
módosítás
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
an amendment to [a law/document]
The senator proposed an amendment to the tax law.
A szenátor az adótörvény módosítását javasolta.
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech in the United States.
Az Egyesült Államok alkotmányának első kiegészítése védi a szólásszabadságot.
The contract was signed after several amendments were made.
Parliament passed an amendment to the education bill.
The company made an amendment to its privacy policy.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They made an amendment to the law.
Módosítást hajtottak végre a törvényen.
The amendment changed the rules.
A módosítás megváltoztatta a szabályokat.
We voted for the amendment.
The amendment was added last year.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'amendment' with 'attachment'; 'amendment' is a change to existing text, not something added separately.
Maana
Change to a legal document
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitutional amendment
|propose an amendment
|pass an amendment
|draft an amendment
Visawe
revision (General term for changes, not always legal or formal.)
|
modification (Broad term for alteration; less tied to legal context.)
Vinyume
original (Refers to the unaltered form before any amendments.)
Mada
law
|government
|politics
|business
Ufafanuzi
A change made to an official paper like a law or contract.
A formal change, addition, or removal made to a legal or official document such as a constitution, contract, or law.
NOMINO
B2
2
módosítás
B1
változtatás
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
an amendment to [a plan/agreement/process]
The committee suggested several amendments to the project proposal.
A bizottság több módosítást javasolt a projekttervezethez.
We made an amendment to the travel schedule to avoid delays.
Módosítottuk az útitervet, hogy elkerüljük a késéseket.
The contract will need some amendments before signing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They made an amendment to the plan.
Módosították a tervet.
We need an amendment before we start.
Mielőtt elkezdjük, szükség van egy módosításra.
The amendment will help us finish on time.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners think 'amendment' only applies to laws; it can also apply to plans and agreements.
Maana
Change to a plan or process
Miunganiko ya maneno
make an amendment
|minor amendment
|approve an amendment
Visawe
adjustment (A small change for better fit or function.)
Vinyume
continuation (Keeping the original without changes.)
Mada
business
|negotiation
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A change made to a plan or agreement to improve it.
A change or improvement made to a plan, agreement, or process to make it better or more suitable.
NOMINO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Compost is a common organic amendment for gardens.
A komposzt gyakori szerves talajjavító anyag a kertekben.
The farmer applied a lime amendment to reduce soil acidity.
A gazda meszes talajjavító anyagot juttatott ki, hogy csökkentse a talaj savasságát.
Soil amendments can improve water retention.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We used compost as an amendment.
Komposztot használtunk talajjavító anyagként.
The farmer added an amendment to the field.
A gazda talajjavító anyagot tett a földre.
An amendment can help plants grow.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with legal changes; context about gardening or farming clarifies it.
Maana
Substance to improve soil quality
Miunganiko ya maneno
soil amendment
|organic amendment
|compost amendment
Visawe
additive (General term for something added; not specific to soil.)
Vinyume
contaminant (A substance that makes soil worse instead of better.)
Mada
agriculture
|gardening
|nature
|science
Ufafanuzi
Something you add to soil to make it better for plants.
A material added to soil to improve its physical properties, fertility, or structure.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
amendment
IPA
GB/əmˈɛndmənt/
US/əmˈɛndmənt/
Silabi na mkazo
amend - ment (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ment)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: amendment
- Plural: amendment, amendments
Familia ya neno
Semi
First Amendment
1/fˈɚst əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
US constitutional rights guarantee
Part of the U.S. Constitution that gives rights like free speech and religion.
Mifano
- The protest was protected under the First Amendment.
- Journalists often cite the First Amendment when defending press freedom.
make an amendment
1/mˈeɪk ən əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
Create a formal change
To make a change in something official like a law or plan.
Mifano
- They decided to make an amendment to the contract.
- We need to make an amendment before publishing the report.
constitutional amendment
1/kˌɑnstətˈuʃənəl əmˈɛndmənt/
fixed phrase
Change to constitution text
A formal change made to the main law of a country.
Mifano
- The government proposed a new constitutional amendment.
- The constitutional amendment was passed by a two-thirds majority in Congress.
- It takes years to pass a constitutional amendment.
- Women's suffrage was granted through a constitutional amendment.