discovery
gb/dɪskˈʌvɚi/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2500
felfedezés
NOMINO
B1
1
felfedezés
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the discovery of [something]
The discovery of penicillin changed modern medicine.
A penicillin felfedezése megváltoztatta a modern orvostudományt.
Her discovery of the hidden cave excited the whole team.
A rejtett barlang felfedezése az egész csapatot lázba hozta.
This archaeological discovery could rewrite history.
He made an important discovery about how the engine works.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The discovery of fire was very important.
A tűz felfedezése nagyon fontos volt.
We were happy about the discovery of a new park.
Örültünk, hogy felfedeztünk egy új parkot.
They told us about the discovery of gold.
The discovery of a new star made news.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discovery' with 'invention'. An invention is creating something new, while a discovery is finding something that already exists but was unknown.
Maana
the act of finding something new
Miunganiko ya maneno
scientific discovery
|make a discovery
|accidental discovery
|important discovery
|discovery process
Visawe
finding (A general term for something found, but may not imply novelty or significance.)
|
revelation (Often used for sudden or surprising discoveries, sometimes with emotional impact.)
Vinyume
loss (Refers to losing something rather than finding it.)
|
concealment (Refers to hiding something rather than revealing it.)
Mada
science
|exploration
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
When you find or learn about something new for the first time.
The act or process of finding, learning about, or becoming aware of something for the first time.
NOMINO
B1
2
felfedezés
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a discovery in [field/topic]
The fossil was an exciting discovery for paleontologists.
A fosszília izgalmas felfedezés volt a paleontológusok számára.
Their latest discovery could help cure the disease.
Legújabb felfedezésük segíthet a betegség gyógyításában.
That old letter was a surprising discovery in the attic.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This book is a new discovery for me.
Ez a könyv új felfedezés számomra.
The scientist shared her discovery with the world.
A tudós megosztotta felfedezését a világgal.
We made a fun discovery at the beach.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'discovery' instead of 'find' in casual conversation, which can sound too formal.
Maana
a thing or fact found for first time
Miunganiko ya maneno
amazing discovery
|recent discovery
|unexpected discovery
Visawe
find (Informal and simple term for something found; less formal than 'discovery'.)
|
breakthrough (Usually refers to a major or important discovery, especially in science or technology.)
Vinyume
known fact (Something already known, not newly found.)
Mada
science
|learning
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something new that someone finds or learns about.
Something that has been found, learned, or realized for the first time.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
discovery
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
Silabi na mkazo
dis - cov - ery (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: discovery
- Plural: discoveries, discovery
Familia ya neno
Forms
discoveries
noun
Core family
discover
verb A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undiscovered
adjective
Advanced or less common
discoverable
adjective
Semi
accidental discovery
1/ˌæksədˈɛntəl dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
finding made by accident
Something found by chance, not planned.
Mifano
- The recipe was an accidental discovery during an experiment.
- Many great inventions started as accidental discoveries.
make a discovery
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
find something new
To find or learn something for the first time.
Mifano
- Marie Curie made a discovery that changed science.
- We made a discovery while hiking in the mountains.
scientific discovery
1/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
new finding in science
A new thing or fact found by scientists through research.
Mifano
- The scientific discovery could lead to a new treatment.
- Many scientific discoveries happen by accident.