nickname
gb/nˈɪknˌeɪm/ us/nˈɪknˌeɪm/
A2
Kiingereza
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becenév, ragadványnév, becenevet ad, becéz, felhasználónév, nicknév
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becenév
A2
ragadványnév
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s nickname is [name]
His nickname at school was "Shorty" because he was the smallest in the class.
Az iskolában „Tökmag” volt a beceneve, mert ő volt a legkisebb az osztályban.
Everyone knows her by her nickname, but very few people remember her full name.
Mindenki a becenevén ismeri, de nagyon kevesen emlékeznek a teljes nevére.
The player’s nickname, "The Wall," comes from his amazing defense.
My grandfather’s nickname was "Red" because of his bright hair.
She hates the nickname her brothers gave her when she was a child.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My nickname is "Mimi" at home.
Otthon „Mimi” a becenevem.
His friends gave him the nickname "Smiley."
A barátai a „Mosolygós” becenevet adták neki.
People at work use her nickname, not her full name.
He does not like his nickname.
What is your nickname in your family?
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "nickname" with "surname" or "last name." A nickname is an extra, informal name, while a surname is a part of your official name. Another mistake is saying *"He is nickname Tom"* instead of *"His nickname is Tom"*.
Maana
informal name for a person
Miunganiko ya maneno
childhood nickname
|school nickname
|family nickname
|cute nickname
|rude nickname
|earn a nickname
Visawe
pet name (Often sounds more affectionate or romantic, especially between partners or close family.)
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moniker (Informal and slightly playful; can sound more journalistic or stylish than everyday speech.)
Vinyume
real name (Refers to a person's official or usual name, not an informal or extra name.)
Mada
identity
|relationships
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A special name that people use for someone, not the person's real or official name.
An informal, often humorous or affectionate name that people use for a person instead of their real or usual name.
B1
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becenevet ad
B1
becéz
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to nickname [someone/something] [name]
His teammates nicknamed him "Rocket" because of his speed.
A csapattársai a gyorsasága miatt a „Rakéta” becenevet adták neki.
The city was nicknamed "The Big Smoke" in the nineteenth century.
A város a 19. században a „Nagy Füst” becenevet kapta.
Her parents nicknamed the baby "Pumpkin" before she was born.
The media quickly nicknamed the scandal "Emailgate."
Fans nicknamed the old stadium "The Fortress."
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They nicknamed their dog "Buddy."
A kutyájuknak a „Pajti” becenevet adták.
His friends nicknamed him "Genius" after the test.
A dolgozat után a barátai a „Zseni” becenevet adták neki.
The class nicknamed the new teacher "Mr. Cool."
The city was nicknamed "Little Paris."
We nicknamed our car "Blue Bird."
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes add an extra preposition and say *"nickname someone as 'X'"* or *"nickname to someone 'X'"*. The usual pattern is *"nickname someone 'X'"* or *"someone is nicknamed 'X'"*. Another mistake is using the verb instead of the noun, as in *"His nickname him 'Tom'"* instead of *"His friends nickname him 'Tom'"*.
Maana
give an informal name
Miunganiko ya maneno
be nicknamed [name]
|nicknamed after [someone/something]
|fans nicknamed him [name]
|the press nicknamed her [name]
Visawe
call (Very general; can mean any way of addressing someone, not only giving an informal extra name.)
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dub (More formal or journalistic; often used when people or the media give a new or famous name to someone.)
Vinyume
rename (Means to change a person's or thing's actual name, not just give an extra informal name.)
Mada
identity
|communication
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To call someone or something by a special, informal name.
To give a person, animal, or thing an informal, often humorous or affectionate name in addition to their real name.
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nicknév
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s nickname on [site/app] is [name]
Please enter your nickname and password to log in.
Kérjük, a bejelentkezéshez adja meg a felhasználónevét és a jelszavát.
Her nickname on the gaming site is "StarRider99."
A játékoldalon „StarRider99” a nickneve.
In this chat room, everyone uses a nickname instead of their real name.
The app would not accept my nickname because it was already taken.
He changed his nickname on the forum after people kept confusing him with another user.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
You need a nickname to join the chat.
Ahhoz, hogy csatlakozz a csevegéshez, szükséged van egy nicknévre.
My nickname in this game is "BlueCat."
Ebben a játékban „BlueCat” a nicknevem.
On this website, your nickname is public.
I use a different nickname on every app.
Her nickname on the forum is very funny.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "nickname" with "password" on websites. A nickname is a public name shown to other users, while a password must be kept secret. Another mistake is thinking an online nickname must be funny; it can be any name the system accepts.
Maana
online or game username
Miunganiko ya maneno
online nickname
|choose a nickname
|forum nickname
|chat nickname
|game nickname
|login nickname
Visawe
username (More technical and common in website forms; does not always sound playful or informal.)
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handle (Informal; often used for social media, radio, or gaming identities.)
Vinyume
real name (The user's actual personal name, not the name they use on the service.)
Mada
internet
|technology
|gaming
|communication
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A name you use on a website, app, or game instead of your real name.
A name that a user chooses to identify themselves on a website, app, chat service, or game account instead of using their real name.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
nickname
IPA
GB/nˈɪknˌeɪm/
US/nˈɪknˌeɪm/
Silabi na mkazo
nick - name (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (nick)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: nickname
- Plural: nicknames
Familia ya neno
Semi
earn the nickname
1/ˈɚn ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
receive a nickname for a reason
To get a special informal name because of something you do or how you are.
Mifano
- He earned the nickname "Iron Man" after finishing three triathlons.
- The city earned the nickname "The Windy City" many years ago.
get the nickname
1/ɡˈɛt ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
informal
start being called a nickname
To start being called by a special informal name.
Mifano
- How did you get the nickname "Speedy"?
- She got the nickname in college after a funny accident.
go by the nickname
1/ɡˈoʊ bˈaɪ ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
be known by an informal name
To be known to people by a special informal name.
Mifano
- He goes by the nickname "Max" at work.
- She prefers to go by the nickname her friends gave her.
- Online he goes by the nickname "CodeWizard."
have the nickname
1/hˈæv ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
possess an informal name
To be someone who people call by a special informal name.
Mifano
- He has the nickname "Doc" because he is a doctor.
- Several players on the team have the nickname "Junior."
live up to one's nickname
1/lˈɪv ˈʌp tə wˈʌnz nˈɪknˌeɪm/
idiom
act in a way that fits nickname
To act in a way that shows that your special name is right for you.
Mifano
- The goalkeeper really lived up to his nickname "The Wall" in yesterday's match.
- She lived up to her nickname "Fixer" by solving the problem in ten minutes.
under the nickname
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə nˈɪknˌeɪm/
fixed phrase
using a nickname instead of real name
Using an informal name instead of your real name in some situation.
Mifano
- He wrote all his articles under the nickname "NightOwl."
- She streamed online under the nickname "SunnyDay."