prove
gb/pɹˈuv/ us/pɹˈuv/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 700
bizonyít, bebizonyít, tesztel, bevizsgál, keleszt, kel
KITENZI
B1
1
bizonyít
B1
bebizonyít
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [something]
She proved her innocence with new evidence.
Új bizonyítékokkal bizonyította be az ártatlanságát.
This experiment will prove whether the theory is correct.
Ez a kísérlet fogja bizonyítani, hogy helyes-e az elmélet.
The lawyer tried to prove his client's case.
He proved that he could handle the job under pressure.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I can prove my answer is right.
Bizonyítani tudom, hogy a válaszom helyes.
She proved she was a good worker.
Bizonyította, hogy jó munkaerő.
They proved the idea works.
He proved his story was true.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prove' with 'test'; 'prove' means to show it is true, while 'test' means to check if it is true.
Maana
Show truth with evidence
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove innocence
|prove a point
|prove wrong
|prove theory
Visawe
demonstrate (Often used in academic or formal contexts to mean showing by example or experiment.)
Vinyume
disprove (Means to show that something is false or incorrect.)
Mada
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ufafanuzi
To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons.
To demonstrate the truth or validity of something by presenting evidence or logical reasoning.
KITENZI
B2
2
bizonyít
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [oneself]
He proved himself as a reliable leader.
Megbízható vezetőként bizonyított.
The young player proved her talent during the match.
A fiatal játékos a mérkőzés alatt bizonyította a tehetségét.
She proved she could manage the project effectively.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I want to prove I can do it.
Bizonyítani akarom, hogy meg tudom csinálni.
She proved she is a good student.
Bizonyította, hogy jó tanuló.
He proved himself at work.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this sense with proving facts; here it is about showing qualities or skills.
Maana
Show ability or quality
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove oneself
|prove capability
|prove worth
Visawe
establish (In this context, means to show something clearly, often over time.)
Vinyume
fail (To be unsuccessful in showing ability or worth.)
Mada
work
|sports
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To show what you can do or what you are like by your actions.
To demonstrate one's abilities, qualities, or character through actions or results.
KITENZI
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [equipment/system/theory]
The engineers proved the new engine design before production.
A mérnökök gyártás előtt tesztelték az új motorkonstrukciót.
We need to prove the safety system before use.
Használat előtt tesztelnünk kell a biztonsági rendszert.
The device was proved in extreme conditions.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They proved the machine works.
Teszteléssel igazolták, hogy a gép működik.
We proved the idea in a test.
Egy tesztben kipróbáltuk az ötletet.
The team proved the plan is safe.
Maana
Test to confirm quality
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove concept
|prove design
|prove system
Visawe
verify (Often used in technical contexts for confirming correctness or accuracy.)
Vinyume
invalidate (To show that something is not valid or correct.)
Mada
engineering
|science
|technology
|work
Ufafanuzi
To check something to see if it works well or is correct.
To test something in order to confirm its quality, performance, or accuracy.
KITENZI
B1
TECHNICAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
to prove [dough/bread]
Leave the dough to prove for one hour.
Hagyd a tésztát egy órán át kelni.
The baker is proving the bread before putting it in the oven.
A pék keleszti a kenyeret, mielőtt betenné a sütőbe.
You should prove the dough in a warm place.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Let the bread prove for an hour.
Hagyd a kenyeret egy órán át kelni.
We proved the dough before baking.
Sütés előtt megkelesztettük a tésztát.
The baker is proving the bread now.
Maana
Let dough rise before baking
Miunganiko ya maneno
prove dough
|prove bread
Visawe
ferment (In baking, refers specifically to the yeast causing dough to rise.)
Mada
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
To let bread dough get bigger before you bake it.
In baking, to allow bread dough to rest so that it rises before baking.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
prove
IPA
GB/pɹˈuv/
US/pɹˈuv/
Silabi na mkazo
prove (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (prove)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: prove
- 3rd Person Singular: proves
- Present Participle: proving
- Past: proved
- Past Participle: proved
Familia ya neno
Forms
proves
verb
proving
verb
proved
verb
Core family
proof
noun B1
provable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disprove
verb
unproven
adjective
Advanced or less common
disproof
noun
Semi
prove a point
1/pɹˈuv ə pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Show argument is correct
To show that your idea or opinion is right by doing something.
Mifano
- He only joined the contest to prove a point.
- She proved her point with clear evidence.
the exception proves the rule
1/ðə ɪksˈɛpʃən pɹˈuvz ðə ɹˈul/
idiom
An exception supports a general rule
A rare case shows that a general rule is usually true.
Mifano
- In most cities, shops close early, but here they're open late – the exception proves the rule.
- Her success without training is rare; the exception proves the rule.
prove someone wrong
1/pɹˈuv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Show someone is incorrect
To show that what someone said or thought is not true.
Mifano
- She proved him wrong by finishing the race first.
- She proved them wrong by finishing first in the race.
- I love proving people wrong when they doubt me.
- The results proved me wrong.