name
gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 1600
név, cím, elnevez, kinevez, hírnév, hír
NOMINO
A1
1
név
A1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s name
Her name is Sarah Johnson.
A neve Sarah Johnson.
Please write your full name at the top of the form.
Kérjük, írja a teljes nevét az űrlap tetejére.
He forgot my name after we met.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My name is Tom.
A nevem Tom.
What is your name?
Mi a neved?
I can’t remember his name.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
Maana
Word by which someone is known
Miunganiko ya maneno
full name
|first name
|last name
|middle name
|call by name
Visawe
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
Vinyume
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
Mada
identity
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
The word people use to call or talk about a person.
A word or set of words by which a person is known, addressed, or referred to.
NOMINO
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the name of [something]
The street name was changed after the war.
Az utca nevét a háború után megváltoztatták.
Do you know the name of this song?
Tudod, mi ennek a dalnak a címe?
That company changed its name last year.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This is the name of my school.
Ez az iskolám neve.
What is the name of this city?
Mi a neve ennek a városnak?
I like the name of that shop.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
Maana
Word for something's title
Miunganiko ya maneno
brand name
|street name
|company name
|product name
Visawe
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
Mada
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.
A word or phrase that identifies a thing, place, organization, product, or concept.
KITENZI
A2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
to name [someone/something] [something]
They decided to name their daughter Emma.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy Emmának nevezik el a lányukat.
The committee will name a new leader next week.
A bizottság jövő héten kinevez egy új vezetőt.
He named his dog after his favorite musician.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We will name the baby Anna.
A babát Annának fogjuk elnevezni.
The teacher named me class leader.
A tanár engem nevezett ki osztályfelelősnek.
I named my cat Snow.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
Maana
Give someone or something a name
Miunganiko ya maneno
name after
|name officially
|name correctly
Visawe
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
Mada
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To choose and say a word for someone or something so people know what to call it.
To give a person, animal, place, object, or idea a specific identifying word or title.
NOMINO
B1
4
She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
Tehetséges íróként hírnevet szerzett magának.
The scandal ruined his good name.
A botrány tönkretette a jó hírnevét.
That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He has a good name in the city.
Jó híre van a városban.
The school has a bad name now.
Az iskolának most rossz híre van.
She made a name in music.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
Maana
Reputation or public standing
Miunganiko ya maneno
make a name for oneself
|good name
|bad name
Visawe
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
Vinyume
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
Mada
reputation
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|business
Ufafanuzi
What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.
A person's or organization's reputation or status based on how they are known by others.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
name
IPA
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
Silabi na mkazo
name (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: name
- Plural: names
Verb
- Base: name
- 3rd Person Singular: names
- Present Participle: naming
- Past: named
Familia ya neno
Semi
call someone names
1/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom
informal
Insult with mean words
To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.
Mifano
- The children were calling him names on the playground.
- She got upset when they called her names.
in the name of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
For the sake of something
To do something to support or represent an idea, person, or thing.
Mifano
- They fought in the name of freedom.
- In the name of science, we must continue this research.
make a name for oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Become famous or respected
To become known and respected for doing something well.
Mifano
- She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
- She made a name for herself in the art world.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.