pro
gb/pɹˈoʊ/ us/pɹˈoʊ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 800
profi, előny, támogat, valami mellett van
NOMINO
B1
1
profi
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a pro at [something]
She's a real pro when it comes to public speaking.
Ha közönség előtti beszédről van szó, igazi profi.
After years of training, he finally turned pro.
Évekig tartó edzés után végre profi lett.
We hired a pro to paint the house.
That move was executed like a true pro.
The young golfer hopes to become a pro one day.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My brother is a pro at cooking.
A testvérem profi a főzésben.
She is a tennis pro.
Ő profi teniszező.
He wants to be a golf pro.
We need a pro to fix the car.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pro' with 'pro-' as a prefix meaning 'in favor of'; these are unrelated in this sense.
Maana
A highly skilled person
Miunganiko ya maneno
turn pro
|go pro
|tennis pro
|pro athlete
|hire a pro
Visawe
expert (More formal; emphasizes knowledge and mastery rather than just practical skill.)
|
professional (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to someone who does something as a job regardless of skill level.)
Vinyume
amateur (Refers to someone who does something for pleasure rather than for pay, often with less skill.)
Mada
work
|sports
|skills
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A person who is very good at something, often because it is their job.
A person who has a lot of skill or experience in a particular activity or job, especially as a paid professional.
NOMINO
B1
2
előny
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the pros and cons of [something]
We discussed the pros and cons of moving abroad.
Megbeszéltük a külföldre költözés előnyeit és hátrányait.
One of the pros of this job is the flexible schedule.
Ennek a munkának az egyik előnye a rugalmas időbeosztás.
Cost is a big pro for choosing this option.
Let's list all the pros before deciding.
The main pro is that it's easy to use.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
There are many pros to living in the city.
A városi életnek sok előnye van.
One pro of my job is good pay.
A munkám egyik előnye a jó fizetés.
We wrote down the pros and cons.
A big pro is that it is near my home.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may mistakenly use 'pro' in singular without context; usually appears in 'pros and cons' or lists.
Maana
An advantage or benefit
Miunganiko ya maneno
pros and cons
|list the pros
|weigh the pros
Visawe
benefit (More formal; emphasizes the helpful result of something.)
|
advantage (Highlights the favorable position or condition gained.)
Vinyume
con (The negative aspect when comparing options.)
Mada
decision-making
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|business
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A good thing about something.
A positive aspect or benefit of something, often considered when weighing options.
B2
3
támogat
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
pro [idea/person/action]
She is strongly pro education reform.
Határozottan támogatja az oktatási reformot.
The senator is pro healthcare for all.
A szenátor támogatja a mindenki számára biztosított egészségügyi ellátást.
I'm not anti technology, but I'm not entirely pro either.
He voted pro the new policy.
They formed a group that is pro animal rights.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I am pro free education.
Támogatom az ingyenes oktatást.
He is pro animal rights.
Kiáll az állatok jogai mellett.
She is pro clean energy.
They are pro peace.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this use with 'professional'; here it means 'in favor of'. Also, it’s usually used before nouns rather than full sentences.
Maana
In favor of something
Miunganiko ya maneno
pro choice
|pro democracy
|pro environment
Visawe
for (More common in everyday speech; 'pro' is often used in more specific or formal contexts.)
Vinyume
anti (Direct opposite, meaning against or opposed to something.)
Mada
opinions
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Supporting an idea, action, or person.
Supporting or in agreement with a particular idea, action, or person.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
pro
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊ/
US/pɹˈoʊ/
Silabi na mkazo
pro (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: pro
- Plural: pros
Familia ya neno
Forms
pros
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unprofessional
adjective
amateur
noun B1
Advanced or less common
professionalism
noun B2
Semi
like a pro
1/lˈaɪk ə pɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
With great skill
To do something very well, like an expert.
Mifano
- She handled the interview like a pro.
- He cooks like a pro.
go pro
1/ɡˈoʊ pɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
Start working for pay in a field
To start doing something as your paid job instead of as a hobby.
Mifano
- After winning several tournaments, she decided to go pro.
- He went pro as a photographer last year.
go pro
2/ɡˈoʊ pɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Become a paid professional
To start doing a sport or activity as your job instead of just for fun.
Mifano
- After winning several tournaments, he decided to go pro.
- Many young athletes dream of going pro.
pros and cons
1/pɹˈoʊz ˈænd kˈɑnz/
fixed phrase
Advantages and disadvantages together
The good and bad parts of something.
Mifano
- We need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
- We listed the pros and cons of moving abroad.
- She listed the pros and cons of buying a car.
- Before buying the car, think about its pros and cons.