liberal
gb/lˈɪbɚəl/ us/lˈɪbɚəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1800
liberális, bőkezű, bőséges, nyitott, megengedő, rugalmas
B2
1
liberális
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is liberal
She has always been a liberal when it comes to social issues.
Társadalmi kérdésekben mindig is liberális volt.
The new law was strongly supported by liberal groups.
Az új törvényt határozottan támogatták a liberális csoportok.
He is considered one of the most liberal members of the senate.
Many young voters identify as liberal.
Liberal thinkers often push for reform.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My teacher is very liberal about dress rules.
A tanárom nagyon liberális az öltözködési szabályokkal kapcsolatban.
He is a liberal person who likes change.
Liberális ember, aki szereti a változásokat.
Many students have liberal ideas.
She is liberal and supports equal rights.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberal' with 'generous' and use it in contexts about money instead of politics.
Maana
favoring progressive policies
Miunganiko ya maneno
liberal values
|liberal agenda
|liberal politician
|liberal viewpoint
Visawe
progressive (Often used in the U.S. to emphasize forward-looking social policies, sometimes more specific than 'liberal'.)
Vinyume
conservative (Supports traditional values and is cautious about change.)
Mada
politics
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Believing in new ideas, fairness, and equal rights for all people.
Holding political and social views that favor reform, individual rights, and equality.
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is liberal with [something]
They served a liberal helping of dessert.
Bőséges adag desszertet szolgáltak fel.
She was liberal with her praise for the team.
Bőkezűen dicsérte a csapatot.
The charity received a liberal donation from an anonymous donor.
He applied a liberal amount of oil to the hinges.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He gave me a liberal piece of cake.
Jó nagy szelet tortát adott nekem.
My uncle is liberal with his money.
A nagybátyám bőkezűen bánik a pénzével.
She is liberal with her time for friends.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may mistakenly think 'liberal' here means 'politically progressive'. Context is important.
Maana
generous in giving
Miunganiko ya maneno
liberal portion
|liberal donation
|liberal supply
Visawe
generous (The most common synonym; focuses on kindness in giving.)
Vinyume
stingy (Unwilling to give or share much.)
Mada
daily life
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Giving or sharing much; generous.
Willing to give or share in large amounts; generous.
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has a liberal attitude toward [something]
Her parents have a liberal attitude toward dating.
A szülei megengedően állnak hozzá a randizáshoz.
He is very liberal about allowing flexible work hours.
Nagyon rugalmasan áll hozzá a rugalmas munkaidő engedélyezéséhez.
The school has a liberal dress code policy.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My boss is liberal about working from home.
A főnököm rugalmas az otthoni munkavégzéssel kapcsolatban.
They are liberal about school rules.
Megengedően kezelik az iskolai szabályokat.
She is liberal about how her kids spend their time.
Maana
open-minded and tolerant
Miunganiko ya maneno
liberal attitude
|liberal approach
Visawe
open-minded (Focuses on the willingness to consider different viewpoints.)
Vinyume
narrow-minded (Unwilling to accept ideas or people different from oneself.)
Mada
personality
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Accepting new ideas and different ways of thinking or living.
Willing to consider new ideas and accept people who are different from oneself.
NOMINO
B2
4
liberális
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a liberal
She identifies as a liberal.
Liberálisnak vallja magát.
Liberals often support environmental policies.
A liberálisok gyakran támogatják a környezetvédelmi intézkedéseket.
The debate was between a conservative and a liberal.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My friend is a liberal.
A barátom liberális.
Liberals want equal rights for all people.
A liberálisok egyenlő jogokat szeretnének mindenkinek.
He is a liberal who likes new ideas.
Maana
progressive-minded person
Miunganiko ya maneno
self-described liberal
|liberal activist
Visawe
progressive (Similar political leaning, though can imply stronger advocacy for change.)
Vinyume
conservative (Holds traditional values and resists change.)
Mada
politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Someone who believes in change, fairness, and equal rights for everyone.
A person who holds political and social views favoring reform, individual rights, and equality.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
liberal
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚəl/
US/lˈɪbɚəl/
Silabi na mkazo
lib - er - al (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: liberal
Noun
- Base: liberal
- Plural: liberals
Familia ya neno
Forms
liberals
noun
Core family
liberally
adverb B2
liberalism
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
illiberal
adjective
Advanced or less common
liberality
noun
neoliberal
adjective
Semi
liberal arts
1/lˈɪbɚəl ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
humanities and sciences studies
College or university studies like literature, history, and science, not job training.
Mifano
- She earned a degree in the liberal arts.
- A liberal arts education encourages critical thinking.
liberal democracy
1/lˈɪbɚəl dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
fixed phrase
democracy with individual rights protections
A type of government where people vote freely and their rights are protected by law.
Mifano
- Many countries in Europe are liberal democracies.
- Liberal democracy depends on fair elections and rule of law.