memorial
gb/məmˈɔɹiəl/ us/məmˈɔɹiəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3700
emlékmű, emlékhely, megemlékezés, gyászszertartás, emlék-, emléket állító, megemlékező
NOMINO
B1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a memorial to [someone/something]
The town built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war.
A város emlékművet állított a háborúban elesett katonák tiszteletére.
We visited the memorial dedicated to the victims of the earthquake.
Felkerestük a földrengés áldozatainak emlékére állított emlékművet.
A bronze memorial was placed in front of the city hall.
The memorial stands at the center of the park.
They unveiled a new memorial for the community leader.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The city made a memorial for the old mayor.
A város emlékművet állított az egykori polgármester emlékére.
We saw a war memorial in the park.
Láttunk egy háborús emlékművet a parkban.
This is a memorial to the fire fighters.
They built a memorial near the school.
The memorial is in front of the library.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'memorial' with 'memory'; 'memory' refers to the mental ability or recollection, while 'memorial' is a physical object or event.
Maana
Structure honoring a person or event
Miunganiko ya maneno
war memorial
|memorial statue
|memorial plaque
|build a memorial
|unveil a memorial
Visawe
monument (Often larger or more formal; can also celebrate achievements, not only remembrance.)
Vinyume
demolition (The act of destroying a structure, opposite of creating a memorial.)
Mada
history
|culture
|society
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something built to help people remember and honor a person or event.
A statue, building, plaque, or other structure created to remind people of and show respect for a person or event.
NOMINO
B1
2
megemlékezés
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
hold a memorial for [someone]
The family held a memorial for their grandmother last Sunday.
A család múlt vasárnap megemlékezést tartott a nagymamájuk emlékére.
Hundreds attended the memorial service for the late actor.
Több százan vettek részt a néhai színész emlékére tartott megemlékezésen.
A memorial was organized in the park where he used to play music.
Her friends arranged a small memorial in her honor.
The memorial will take place at noon.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We had a memorial for my uncle.
Megemlékezést tartottunk a nagybátyám emlékére.
They went to a memorial for their teacher.
Elmentek a tanáruk emlékére tartott megemlékezésre.
A big memorial was held in the church.
Her friends made a memorial for her.
The school had a memorial for him.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners mistakenly use 'funeral' for any remembrance; funerals occur soon after death, while 'memorials' can happen long after.
Maana
Event to remember someone dead
Miunganiko ya maneno
memorial service
|hold a memorial
|attend a memorial
|memorial ceremony
Visawe
commemoration (A formal remembrance, sometimes broader than just for deceased individuals.)
Vinyume
celebration (Focuses on joy and festivities rather than solemn remembrance.)
Mada
culture
|ceremony
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A meeting or service to remember and honor someone who has died.
A ceremony or gathering held to remember and honor someone who has died.
B2
FORMAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
memorial [noun]
A memorial plaque was placed on the wall of the old school.
Az öreg iskola falán emléktáblát helyeztek el.
They held a memorial event on the anniversary of his death.
Halálának évfordulóján megemlékezést tartottak.
The park has several memorial benches with inscriptions.
She donated money for a memorial scholarship in his name.
The museum displayed a memorial exhibit for the artist.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We saw a memorial sign on the road.
Láttunk egy emléktáblát az út mellett.
This is a memorial book about her life.
Ez egy emlékkönyv az életéről.
They made a memorial video for him.
He gave a speech at the memorial event.
There is a memorial stone in the garden.
Maana
Related to remembrance or honor
Miunganiko ya maneno
memorial plaque
|memorial event
|memorial stone
Visawe
commemorative (Often used for objects or events created as an official act of remembrance.)
Vinyume
forgetful (Describes lack of remembrance, opposite in concept.)
Mada
culture
|history
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
About remembering and honoring someone or something.
Relating to something intended to remind people of and honor someone or something.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
memorial
IPA
GB/məmˈɔɹiəl/
US/məmˈɔɹiəl/
Silabi na mkazo
me - mori - al (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mori)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: memorial
Noun
- Base: memorial
- Plural: memorials
Familia ya neno
Forms
memorials
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Semi
living memorial
1/lˈɪvɪŋ məmˈɔɹiəl/
fixed phrase
Ongoing tribute through action or creation
Something like a garden, project, or charity that continues to honor someone's memory while being active or useful.
Mifano
- The community center is a living memorial to its founder.
- They planted trees as a living memorial to the victims.
memorial service
1/məmˈɔɹiəl sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
Ceremony for someone who died
A formal event to remember and honor someone who has died.
Mifano
- The community gathered for a memorial service at the town hall.
- A memorial service was held one year after his passing.
war memorial
1/wˈɔɹ məmˈɔɹiəl/
fixed phrase
Structure honoring war dead
A building, statue, or other object made to honor people who died in war.
Mifano
- We visited the war memorial during our trip to France.
- The war memorial lists all the names of local soldiers who were killed.