host
gb/hˈoʊst/ us/hˈoʊst/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2700
házigazda, megrendez, megtart, otthont ad, műsorvezető, kommentátor, gazdaszervezet, gazda, rengeteg
NOMINO
A2
1
házigazda
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is the host of [an event]
The host greeted each guest at the door.
A házigazda az ajtónál üdvözölt minden vendéget.
Our host prepared a delicious dinner for us.
A házigazdánk finom vacsorát készített nekünk.
As the host, she made sure everyone felt comfortable.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The host said hello to me.
A házigazda köszönt nekem.
Our host gave us food and drink.
A házigazdánk étellel és itallal kínált minket.
He is the host of the show.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'host' with 'guest'; remember, a host is the one giving the welcome, not receiving it.
Maana
Person who welcomes guests
Miunganiko ya maneno
gracious host
|party host
|wedding host
|TV host
Visawe
presenter (Used mainly for someone introducing a television or radio program.)
|
emcee (Informal term, especially in entertainment settings.)
Vinyume
guest (The opposite role in a social or event setting.)
Mada
daily life
|social
|events
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A person who invites and looks after guests.
A person who receives or entertains guests at home or at an event.
KITENZI
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to host [an event]
We will host the annual conference at our headquarters.
Az éves konferenciát a székházunkban fogjuk megrendezni.
They hosted a charity dinner last weekend.
A múlt hétvégén jótékonysági vacsorát rendeztek.
The museum is hosting an exhibition of modern art.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We will host a big party.
Nagy bulit fogunk tartani.
She will host the meeting.
Ő fogja tartani a megbeszélést.
The school will host a play.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes think 'host' only means 'to be present at', but it means to arrange and provide the place for an event.
Maana
Organize and provide event space
Miunganiko ya maneno
host a party
|host a meeting
|host a conference
|host a dinner
Visawe
organize (Focuses on planning rather than providing space.)
|
hold (More general, can mean simply to have an event happen.)
Vinyume
attend (To go to an event rather than organize it.)
Mada
events
|business
|daily life
|work
|arts_entertainment
Ufafanuzi
To plan and hold an event in a place you control.
To organize and provide the venue or facilities for an event or activity.
NOMINO
B1
3
műsorvezető
B1
kommentátor
B2
The talk show host asked the celebrity about her new movie.
A talkshow műsorvezetője a hírességet az új filmjéről kérdezte.
He works as a radio host on a morning show.
Egy reggeli műsorban dolgozik rádiós műsorvezetőként.
The podcast host introduced the topic of the day.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The TV host smiled at the camera.
A tévés műsorvezető rámosolygott a kamerára.
She is the host of a radio show.
Ő egy rádióműsor műsorvezetője.
The podcast host talks to many people.
Maana
Broadcast program presenter
Miunganiko ya maneno
TV host
|radio host
|podcast host
Visawe
anchor (Typically used for news programs.)
|
presenter (Common in British English for TV and radio hosts.)
Mada
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|work
Ufafanuzi
A person who talks to the audience and guides a TV, radio, or online show.
A person who presents and introduces content on television, radio, or online programs.
NOMINO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
gazda
C1
Humans are the primary host for this virus.
Az ember ennek a vírusnak az elsődleges gazdaszervezete.
The mosquito acts as a host for the parasite.
A szúnyog gazdaszervezetként szolgál a parazita számára.
The plant serves as a host to several fungi.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
A dog can be a host for fleas.
A kutya lehet a bolhák gazdája.
The body is a host for bacteria.
A test gazdaszervezetként szolgál a baktériumok számára.
This plant is a host for insects.
Maana
Organism supporting another organism
Miunganiko ya maneno
host cell
|host species
|host organism
Visawe
carrier (Can mean an organism that harbors a pathogen; not always providing sustenance.)
Mada
science
|biology
|health
|animals
Ufafanuzi
An animal or plant that another animal or plant lives on or inside and gets food from.
An organism that provides food or shelter for another organism, such as a parasite or symbiont.
NOMINO
B2
5
rengeteg
A2
The project faced a host of difficulties.
A projekt rengeteg nehézségbe ütközött.
She has a host of friends in the city.
Rengeteg barátja van a városban.
There are a host of reasons to support the plan.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He has a host of books.
Rengeteg könyve van.
We have a host of ideas.
Rengeteg ötletünk van.
There are a host of problems here.
Maana
Large number of things or people
Miunganiko ya maneno
a host of problems
|a host of opportunities
Visawe
multitude (More formal and literary.)
|
crowd (Usually refers specifically to people gathered physically together.)
Mada
quantity
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A lot of people or things together.
A large number of people or things considered together.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
host
IPA
GB/hˈoʊst/
US/hˈoʊst/
Silabi na mkazo
host (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (host)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: host
- Plural: hosts
Verb
- Base: host
- 3rd Person Singular: hosts
- Present Participle: hosting
- Past: hosted
Familia ya neno
Semi
a host of
1/ə hˈoʊst əv/
fixed phrase
Large number of things or people
A lot of people or things together.
Mifano
- There are a host of reasons why this plan will work.
- She has a host of ideas for the new project.
play host to
1/plˈeɪ hˈoʊst tə/
fixed phrase
Act as someone hosting guests
To be the person or place that receives guests for an event.
Mifano
- The city will play host to the international summit next year.
- Our school is playing host to students from abroad this week.