people
gb/pˈipəl/ us/pˈipəl/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 100
ember, emberiség, nép, lakosság, köznép, benépesít
NOMINO
A1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[people] [verb]
People are worried about climate change.
Az emberek aggódnak a klímaváltozás miatt.
Many people enjoy traveling during the summer.
Sokan szeretnek nyáron utazni.
People need fresh water to survive.
Some people work from home now.
People have lived here for thousands of years.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
People live in cities.
Az emberek városokban élnek.
Many people like pizza.
Sokan szeretik a pizzát.
People need food and water.
Some people have pets.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'people' with 'person'; 'people' is plural, 'person' is singular.
Maana
Human beings as a group
Miunganiko ya maneno
many people
|young people
|help people
|people think
|people say
Visawe
humans (More scientific or biological term for human beings.)
|
persons (More formal or legal term for individuals.)
Vinyume
animals (Refers to non-human creatures, often contrasted with people.)
Mada
society
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
All humans, or many humans together.
All human beings considered together, or a large group of humans.
NOMINO
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the [adjective] people
The Japanese people value harmony and respect.
A japán nép nagyra értékeli a harmóniát és a tiszteletet.
The American people elected a new president.
Az amerikai nép új elnököt választott.
Indigenous people have lived here for centuries.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The French people like good food.
A franciák szeretik a jó ételeket.
The Chinese people have many traditions.
A kínaiaknak sok hagyományuk van.
The Indian people speak many languages.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'citizens', which has legal implications.
Maana
Nation or ethnic group members
Miunganiko ya maneno
the American people
|the French people
|indigenous people
Visawe
nation (Refers to the political or cultural entity rather than the individuals themselves.)
|
population (Refers to the number or makeup of people in a place.)
Vinyume
foreigners (People from outside a particular country or group.)
Mada
society
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
The men, women, and children of one country or group.
The men, women, and children who belong to a specific country, community, or ethnic group.
NOMINO
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
the [ordinary/common] people
The policy was unpopular with the common people.
Az intézkedés nem volt népszerű a köznép körében.
Leaders should listen to the voices of the people.
A vezetőknek hallgatniuk kellene a nép hangjára.
The law was made to protect the people.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The king spoke to the people.
A király szólt a néphez.
The people wanted change.
A nép változást akart.
The leader worked for the people.
Maana
Ordinary members of society
Miunganiko ya maneno
the common people
|the ordinary people
Visawe
public (Refers collectively to ordinary people as a whole.)
Vinyume
elite (Refers to those with power, privilege, or special status.)
Mada
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Normal men and women, not leaders or experts.
Men and women in general, especially as distinct from the rulers, leaders, or experts.
KITENZI
C1
4
benépesít
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to people [a place] with [people]
Immigrants helped to people the new town.
A bevándorlók segítettek benépesíteni az új várost.
They peopled the island with settlers from the mainland.
A szigetet a szárazföldről érkező telepesekkel népesítették be.
Legends say gods peopled the earth.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They peopled the city with workers.
Munkásokkal népesítették be a várost.
The king peopled the land with farmers.
A király földművesekkel népesítette be a vidéket.
We peopled the village with new families.
Maana
Fill a place with inhabitants
Miunganiko ya maneno
people the area
|people the city
Visawe
populate (Commonly used in formal contexts for filling an area with inhabitants.)
Vinyume
depopulate (To remove inhabitants from an area.)
Mada
society
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|housing
Ufafanuzi
To put people in a place so they live or work there.
To cause a place to be inhabited or occupied by people.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
people
IPA
GB/pˈipəl/
US/pˈipəl/
Silabi na mkazo
people (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (people)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: people
- Plural: people, peoples
Verb
- Base: people
- 3rd Person Singular: peoples
- Present Participle: peopling
- Past: peopled
Familia ya neno
Forms
peoples
noun
peopling
verb
peopled
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
impersonal
adjective B2
unpopular
adjective B1
Semi
meet people
1/mˈit pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Come into contact with new individuals socially/professionally
To see and talk to new people for the first time.
Mifano
- Traveling is a great way to meet people.
- She joined a club to meet people.
ordinary people
1/ˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Regular members of society without power
Normal men and women who are not rich or powerful.
Mifano
- Ordinary people are affected by these laws.
- The film tells the story of ordinary people.
the people
1/ðə pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Ordinary members of society collectively
All normal men and women in a country or group.
Mifano
- The constitution was written for the people.
- Power belongs to the people in a democracy.
the right people
1/ðə ɹˈaɪt pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Individuals suitable for a task/situation
People who are good for a job or situation.
Mifano
- We need the right people for this project.
- Hiring the right people is important for success.
young people
1/jˈʌŋ pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
Teenagers and young adults collectively
Teenagers and young adults as a group.
Mifano
- Young people use social media every day.
- Many young people are looking for jobs.