lover
gb/lˈʌvɚ/ us/lˈʌvɚ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2800
szerető, szerelmes, szerelmi partner, kedvelő, rajongó
NOMINO
B1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s lover
She introduced her new lover to her friends.
Bemutatta az új szeretőjét a barátainak.
The novel tells the story of two lovers separated by war.
A regény két, a háború által elszakított szerelmes történetét meséli el.
He wrote a heartfelt letter to his lover.
They met secretly because her lover was married.
Her lover surprised her with flowers and a handwritten note.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She has a new lover.
Új szeretője van.
He is my lover.
Ő a szeretőm.
They are lovers.
I met her lover yesterday.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lover' with 'friend' or 'partner' in contexts where there is no romantic or sexual element.
Maana
A romantic or sexual partner
Miunganiko ya maneno
secret lover
|former lover
|longtime lover
|passionate lover
|lover's quarrel
Visawe
partner (More neutral and general; can refer to romantic, business, or other kinds of partners.)
|
companion (Softer and more formal; may imply emotional closeness without emphasizing sexuality.)
Vinyume
enemy (Opposite in terms of emotional relationship; someone you are in conflict with rather than in love with.)
Mada
relationships
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Someone you have a romantic or sexual relationship with.
A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person.
NOMINO
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] lover
He is a true music lover with an impressive vinyl collection.
Igazi zenerajongó, lenyűgöző bakelitlemez-gyűjteménnyel.
As a dog lover, she volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend.
Kutyabarátként minden hétvégén önkénteskedik az állatmenhelyen.
Nature lovers will enjoy the park's hiking trails.
The festival attracts art lovers from all over the country.
She is a passionate book lover who reads every night.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I am a music lover.
Zenekedvelő vagyok.
She is an animal lover.
Állatkedvelő.
He is a book lover.
Many nature lovers visit the park.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners think 'lover' in this sense always has a romantic meaning, but it can mean simply 'someone who enjoys something'.
Maana
A person who enjoys something greatly
Miunganiko ya maneno
music lover
|nature lover
|animal lover
|art lover
|book lover
Visawe
enthusiast (Highlights strong interest or passion, not necessarily emotional intimacy.)
|
fan (Informal; often used for sports, celebrities, or entertainment.)
Vinyume
hater (Informal; describes someone who dislikes something strongly.)
Mada
hobbies
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Someone who really likes and enjoys something.
A person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or thing.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
lover
IPA
GB/lˈʌvɚ/
US/lˈʌvɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
lov - er (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (lov)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: lover
- Plural: lovers
Familia ya neno
Semi
animal lover
1/ˈænəməl lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of animals
Someone who likes animals a lot and cares about them.
Mifano
- As an animal lover, she adopted three rescue dogs.
- Animal lovers gathered to protest against animal cruelty.
lover's quarrel
1/lˈʌvɚz kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
Argument between lovers
A fight between two people who are in love.
Mifano
- It was just a small lover's quarrel; they'll make up soon.
- They had a lover's quarrel over something silly.
music lover
1/mjˈuzɪk lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of music
Someone who likes music a lot and enjoys listening to it.
Mifano
- Every music lover should attend this concert.
- Music lovers will enjoy the festival's diverse lineup.
star-crossed lovers
1/stˈɑɹ kɹˈɔst lˈʌvɚz/
idiom
literary
Lovers doomed by fate or circumstances
Two people in love who cannot be together because of bad luck or problems they cannot control.
Mifano
- The play is about star-crossed lovers separated by their families' feud.
- They were star-crossed lovers from different worlds.