recognise
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1100
felismer, ráismer, elismer, belát
KITENZI
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to recognise [someone/something]
I recognised her from the party last year.
Felismertem őt a tavalyi partiról.
He recognised the song as soon as it started playing.
Amint megszólalt, felismerte a dalt.
Do you recognise this handwriting?
She didn’t recognise him without his glasses.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I recognise my teacher in the photo.
Felismerem a tanáromat a fényképen.
Do you recognise this man?
Felismered ezt a férfit?
She recognises the music on the radio.
He does not recognise the place.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Maana
Identify from previous knowledge
Miunganiko ya maneno
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Visawe
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Vinyume
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
To know who or what someone or something is because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.
KITENZI
B2
2
elismer
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to recognise [something] as [something]
The country refused to recognise the new regime.
Az ország nem volt hajlandó elismerni az új rezsimet.
Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
A képesítéseit világszerte elismerik.
We must recognise the importance of early education.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The school recognises his diploma.
Az iskola elismeri a diplomáját.
Many countries recognise the new law.
Sok ország elismeri az új törvényt.
I recognise that this is a problem.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Maana
Acknowledge as valid or true
Miunganiko ya maneno
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Visawe
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Vinyume
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Mada
law
|politics
Ufafanuzi
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
To officially accept, approve, or acknowledge something as valid, legal, or true.
KITENZI
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
to recognise that [clause]
We must recognise that mistakes were made.
El kell ismernünk, hogy hibák történtek.
He recognised his own limitations.
Elismerte a saját korlátait.
They recognised the need for urgent action.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I recognise that I was wrong.
Elismerem, hogy tévedtem.
She recognises the danger.
Felismeri a veszélyt.
We recognise the need for help.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Maana
Admit something is true
Miunganiko ya maneno
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Visawe
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Vinyume
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Mada
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To agree that something is true or important.
To accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is important.
KITENZI
B1
4
elismer
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
The company recognised her years of service with an award.
A cég díjjal ismerte el a sokéves munkáját.
We should recognise his contribution to the project.
El kellene ismernünk a projekthez való hozzájárulását.
Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The boss recognised her good work.
A főnök elismerte a jó munkáját.
They recognised his help in the meeting.
A megbeszélésen elismerték a segítségét.
We recognised her big effort.
Maana
Show appreciation for achievement
Miunganiko ya maneno
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Visawe
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Vinyume
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Mada
work
|social
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
To show respect or gratitude for someone's achievements, efforts, or contributions.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
recognise
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
Silabi na mkazo
re - cog - nise (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: recognise
- 3rd Person Singular: recognises
- Present Participle: recognising
- Past: recognised
Familia ya neno
Forms
recognises
verb
recognising
verb
recognised
verb
Core family
recognition
noun B1
recognisable
adjective B2
Related words
recognize
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
unrecognisable
adjective
Semi
be recognised for
1/bˈi ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd fɚ/
fixed phrase
Receive acknowledgement for reason
To get thanks or praise for something you did well.
Mifano
- She was recognised for her outstanding research.
- They were recognised for their bravery.
recognise as
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Accept in a specific role/category
To say someone or something is in a certain role or group.
Mifano
- He was recognised as the best player of the season.
- The qualification is recognised as equivalent to a degree.
recognise the fact that
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz ðə fˈækt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Admit a fact is true
To say that a certain thing is true.
Mifano
- We must recognise the fact that resources are limited.
- She recognises the fact that change takes time.