oral
gb/ˈɔɹəl/ us/ˈɔɹəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2000
szóbeli, szájüregi, orális, szájon át alkalmazható
B1
1
szóbeli
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[oral] [communication/exam/test/agreement]
The teacher gave an oral exam instead of a written one.
A tanár írásbeli helyett szóbeli vizsgát tartott.
Oral communication skills are important in many jobs.
A szóbeli kommunikációs készségek sok munkakörben fontosak.
The lawyer confirmed they had only an oral agreement.
Many cultures pass down their history through oral tradition.
She gave an impressive oral presentation to the board.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I have an oral test tomorrow.
Holnap szóbeli vizsgám lesz.
We had an oral talk about the plan.
Szóban beszéltük meg a tervet.
He made an oral promise to help me.
The story comes from oral history.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oral' with 'verbal'. 'Oral' specifically means spoken with the mouth, while 'verbal' can mean either spoken or written.
Maana
Spoken rather than written
Miunganiko ya maneno
oral exam
|oral presentation
|oral agreement
|oral communication
|oral tradition
Visawe
spoken (General term for something expressed by speaking.)
|
verbal (Often used similarly, but can also include written words in some contexts.)
Vinyume
written (Opposite in that it refers to communication in written form.)
Mada
communication
|education
Ufafanuzi
Said with the mouth, not written down.
Communicated by speaking rather than writing.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[oral] [health/hygiene/cavity/surgery]
Regular brushing is important for good oral health.
A rendszeres fogmosás fontos a szájüreg egészségének megőrzéséhez.
The dentist examined her oral cavity.
A fogorvos megvizsgálta a szájüregét.
Oral hygiene prevents many dental problems.
He specializes in oral surgery.
The medication can cause oral ulcers.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I brush my teeth for oral health.
Azért mosok fogat, hogy megőrizzem a szájüregem egészségét.
Oral hygiene is important every day.
A szájhigiénia mindennap fontos.
The doctor looked inside my oral cavity.
She needs oral surgery next week.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oral' meaning 'spoken' with this medical meaning related to the mouth; context is key.
Maana
Relating to the mouth
Miunganiko ya maneno
oral health
|oral hygiene
|oral cavity
|oral surgery
Visawe
mouth-related (Plain descriptive term; less formal.)
Vinyume
nasal (Refers to the nose rather than the mouth.)
Mada
medicine
|anatomy
|body
|health
Ufafanuzi
About or connected to the mouth.
Of or relating to the mouth.
B1
TECHNICAL
3
orális
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[oral] [medication/tablet/dose]
The doctor prescribed an oral antibiotic.
Az orvos szájon át szedhető antibiotikumot írt fel.
This vaccine is available in both oral and injection forms.
Ez a vakcina szájon át alkalmazható és injekciós formában is elérhető.
She prefers oral medication over injections.
The patient was given an oral dose of painkillers.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I take oral medicine every day.
Mindennap szájon át szedek gyógyszert.
He needs an oral tablet for his cold.
A megfázására szájon át szedhető tablettára van szüksége.
This is an oral dose of vitamins.
Maana
Taken by mouth (medicine)
Miunganiko ya maneno
oral medication
|oral tablet
|oral dose
Visawe
by-mouth (Plain phrase often used in medical instructions.)
Vinyume
intravenous (Given directly into a vein instead of through the mouth.)
Mada
medicine
|health
Ufafanuzi
Medicine or food that you take through your mouth.
Taken into the body through the mouth, especially referring to medication.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
oral
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹəl/
US/ˈɔɹəl/
Silabi na mkazo
or - al (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: oral
Familia ya neno
Core family
orally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
written
adjective
Advanced or less common
orality
noun
Semi
oral agreement
1/ˈɔɹəl əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
Spoken contract without writing
An agreement made by talking, not writing it down.
Mifano
- They made an oral agreement to split the profits.
- An oral agreement can be legally binding in some cases.
oral exam
1/ˈɔɹəl ɪɡzˈæm/
fixed phrase
Test done by speaking answers aloud
A test where you answer questions by speaking, not writing.
Mifano
- The language course ends with an oral exam.
- She was nervous about her final oral exam.
oral tradition
1/ˈɔɹəl tɹədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Passing stories by speech over time
When people tell stories, history, or culture by speaking and not writing them down.
Mifano
- Many ancient myths survive through oral tradition.
- Oral tradition plays a key role in preserving cultural heritage.