dean
gb/dˈin/ us/dˈin/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3300
dékán, nagy öreg, doyen, rangidős tag, esperes
NOMINO
B1
1
dékán
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the dean of [faculty/college/school]
The dean of the law school gave a speech at graduation.
A jogi kar dékánja beszédet mondott a diplomaosztón.
She met with the dean to discuss her academic progress.
Találkozott a dékánnal, hogy megbeszéljék, hogyan halad a tanulmányaival.
The university appointed a new dean for the Faculty of Science.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The dean spoke to the students.
A dékán beszélt a hallgatókhoz.
I have a meeting with the dean.
Találkozóm van a dékánnal.
Our new dean is very friendly.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dean' with 'principal' or 'headmaster', which are more common in primary or secondary schools.
Maana
Head of a college faculty
Miunganiko ya maneno
dean of students
|associate dean
|academic dean
|dean's office
|law school dean
Visawe
head (A general term for the leader of an organization or department.)
|
principal (Used for the head of some schools; less common in universities.)
Vinyume
student (Represents those being taught, the opposite role to a dean in an academic setting.)
Mada
education
|administration
Ufafanuzi
The person in charge of a part of a university, such as a faculty or department.
The leader or chief administrator of a faculty, college, or specific area within a university.
NOMINO
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the dean of [group/profession]
He is considered the dean of political reporters in Washington.
A washingtoni politikai tudósítók nagy öregjének tartják.
As the dean of local chefs, she has mentored many newcomers.
A helyi séfek nagy öregjeként sok pályakezdőt mentorált.
She was often called the dean of fashion journalism.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is the dean of our team.
Ő a csapatunk legtapasztaltabb tagja.
She is the dean of local artists.
Ő a helyi művészek nagy öregje.
The dean of the group gave advice to new members.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners think 'dean' only applies to universities; it can also mean the most senior member in other contexts.
Maana
Most senior member of a group
Miunganiko ya maneno
dean of the press corps
|dean of local artists
Visawe
veteran (Emphasizes long experience rather than formal status.)
|
eldest (Focuses on age rather than authority or respect.)
Vinyume
novice (A beginner with little experience, opposite to a senior member.)
Mada
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
The oldest or most respected person in a group or profession.
The most experienced or senior person in a particular group, profession, or field.
NOMINO
B2
FORMAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
the dean of [cathedral/churches]
The Dean of Westminster Abbey led the ceremony.
A Westminsteri apátság dékánja vezette a szertartást.
He was appointed as the new cathedral dean last year.
Tavaly nevezték ki az új székesegyházi dékánnak.
The dean welcomed visitors to the historic church.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The dean leads the cathedral.
A dékán vezeti a székesegyházat.
We met the dean after the service.
Az istentisztelet után találkoztunk a dékánnal.
The dean spoke at the church event.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with the academic meaning; context determines which is meant.
Maana
Priest in charge of cathedral
Miunganiko ya maneno
dean of Westminster
|cathedral dean
Visawe
rector (A clergyman in charge of a parish; not always in cathedrals.)
Vinyume
parishioner (A member of the congregation, opposite in role to a dean in church context.)
Mada
religion
Ufafanuzi
A priest who leads a cathedral or several churches.
A senior priest who is responsible for a cathedral or a group of churches within a district.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
dean
IPA
GB/dˈin/
US/dˈin/
Silabi na mkazo
dean (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (dean)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: dean
- Plural: deans
Familia ya neno
Forms
deans
noun
Advanced or less common
deanship
noun
deanery
noun
Semi
Dean of Students
1/dˈin əv stˈudənts/
fixed phrase
University officer for student affairs
A person at a university who helps and manages student life and activities.
Mifano
- The Dean of Students organized an orientation program for new students.
- If you have housing problems, speak to the Dean of Students.
Dean's List
1/dˈinz lˈɪst/
fixed phrase
List of top students by grades
A list made by a university that shows students with very high grades.
Mifano
- Making the Dean's List is a great academic honor.
- She worked hard all semester and made the Dean's List.