equal
gb/ˈikwəl/ us/ˈikwəl/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1600
egyenlő, azonos, egyforma, egyenértékű, egyet jelent, megegyezik, megfelel, egyenrangú fél, egyenrangú, igazságos, méltányos, pártatlan
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is equal to [something else]
Both teams are of equal strength.
A két csapat egyenlő erejű.
The prize money will be divided into equal parts.
A pénzjutalmat egyenlő részekre osztják fel.
All citizens should have equal rights.
The two boxes are equal in weight.
This job offers equal pay for equal work.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Two plus two is equal to four.
Kettő meg kettő egyenlő néggyel.
The apples are equal in size.
Az almák egyforma méretűek.
We have equal time to speak.
Men and women have equal rights.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equal' with 'same'. 'Equal' focuses on amount or value, while 'same' can mean identical in every way.
Maana
Having the same amount or value
Miunganiko ya maneno
equal rights
|equal opportunities
|equal parts
|equal importance
Visawe
identical (Emphasizes being exactly the same in all respects, not just in amount or value.)
Vinyume
unequal (Describes things that are different in amount, size, value, or status.)
Mada
math
|comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Being the same in number, size, value, or importance.
Having the same quantity, size, degree, value, or status as something else.
KITENZI
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] equals [something else]
In math, two plus two equals four.
A matematikában kettő meg kettő egyenlő néggyel.
His score equals the highest ever recorded.
A pontszáma megegyezik a valaha feljegyzett legmagasabb pontszámmal.
The land area of France nearly equals that of Texas.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Three times three equals nine.
Háromszor három egyenlő kilenccel.
Her speed equals his speed.
A sebessége megegyezik az övével.
Five plus five equals ten.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may forget to use 'equals' with -s for third person singular present tense.
Maana
To be the same as in amount or value
Miunganiko ya maneno
equals sign
|ten equals five plus five
|effort equals results
Visawe
match (In this context, means to be the same in level or amount.)
Vinyume
differ (Means to be not the same in amount or value.)
Mada
math
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
|science
Ufafanuzi
To have the same number, amount, or value as something else.
To be the same in number, amount, degree, or value as something else.
NOMINO
B1
3
egyenrangú
B2
She never felt like an equal among her colleagues.
Sosem érezte magát egyenrangúnak a kollégái között.
They treated me as an equal despite my age.
A korom ellenére egyenrangú félként kezeltek.
He is my equal in chess skills.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I see her as my equal.
Egyenrangúnak tekintem őt.
We are equals at work.
A munkahelyen egyenrangúak vagyunk.
He is my equal in games.
Maana
Person of same status or ability
Miunganiko ya maneno
treat someone as an equal
|among equals
|considered his equal
Visawe
peer (Often used for people of similar age, status, or ability.)
Vinyume
superior (Someone of higher rank or ability.)
Mada
society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Someone who has the same rights, abilities, or position as another person.
A person or thing that is considered to be the same in status, ability, or quality as another.
B2
FORMAL
4
The law requires equal treatment for all citizens.
A törvény minden állampolgár számára egyenlő bánásmódot ír elő.
He is known for his equal judgment in disputes.
Arról ismert, hogy vitás ügyekben pártatlanul ítél.
The policy ensures equal opportunities for all employees.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The teacher gave equal help to all students.
A tanár minden diáknak egyformán segített.
We want equal treatment for everyone.
Mindenki számára egyenlő bánásmódot szeretnénk.
The rules give equal chance to win.
Maana
Fair and impartial treatment
Miunganiko ya maneno
equal justice
|equal treatment
Visawe
impartial (Focuses on not favoring one side over another.)
Vinyume
unfair (Treating people unequally or unjustly.)
Mada
justice
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
|law
Ufafanuzi
Treating all people in a fair way without giving anyone special help or advantage.
Fair and impartial; treating everyone the same way without favoritism or discrimination.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
equal
IPA
GB/ˈikwəl/
US/ˈikwəl/
Silabi na mkazo
equal (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (equal)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: equal
Noun
- Base: equal
- Plural: equals
Verb
- Base: equal
- 3rd Person Singular: equals
- Present Participle: equaling, equalling
- Past: equaled, equalled
- Past Participle: equalled
Familia ya neno
Forms
equals
noun
equaling
verb
equalling
verb
equaled
verb
equalled
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
equivalence
noun
equalize
verb
equalization
noun
Vidokezo muhimu
- Irregular past participle: equalled Verb
Semi
equal pay for equal work
1/ˈikwəl pˈeɪ fɚ ˈikwəl wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
Same pay for same job
The idea that people should get paid the same amount for doing the same job, no matter who they are.
Mifano
- The union is fighting for equal pay for equal work.
- Equal pay for equal work is a basic principle of fairness.
equal to the task
1/ˈikwəl tə ðə tˈæsk/
fixed phrase
Able to do a job well
Having enough skill or strength to do something successfully.
Mifano
- Despite the challenge, she proved equal to the task.
- He wondered if he was equal to the task ahead.
first among equals
1/fˈɚst əmˈʌŋ ˈikwəlz/
idiom
formal
Leader in a group of equals
The person who is most important in a group where everyone has the same rank or position.
Mifano
- As prime minister, she was first among equals in the cabinet.
- He was considered first among equals by his peers.
on equal footing
1/ˈɔn ˈikwəl fˈʊtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
With the same rights and chances
In a situation where everyone has the same rights and chances.
Mifano
- The agreement puts both companies on equal footing.
- They met on equal footing during the negotiations.