seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 4300
lezár, leragaszt, légmentesen lezár, fóka, pecsét, véglegesít, jóváhagy, ratifikál, tömítés, légmentes zárás, zárófólia
KITENZI
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to seal [something]
Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
Kérlek, ragaszd le a borítékot, mielőtt postára adod.
The jar was sealed to keep the jam fresh.
A befőttesüveget légmentesen lezárták, hogy a lekvár friss maradjon.
They sealed the box with tape before shipping it.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
Zárd le a zacskót, hogy az étel friss maradjon.
Please seal the door when you leave.
Kérlek, zárd be jól az ajtót, amikor elmész.
He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Maana
Close something securely
Miunganiko ya maneno
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Visawe
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Vinyume
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Mada
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
To fasten or close something so that nothing can enter, escape, or leak out.
NOMINO
A2
2
fóka
A2
We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
Láttunk egy fókát, amint a sziklákon sütkérezett.
The seal dived into the icy water.
A fóka lemerült a jeges vízbe.
Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The seal is swimming in the sea.
A fóka a tengerben úszik.
I saw a baby seal on the beach.
Láttam egy fókakölyköt a parton.
Seals have strong flippers.
Maana
Marine animal with flippers
Miunganiko ya maneno
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Visawe
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Mada
animals
|nature
Ufafanuzi
A large animal that lives in the sea, has flippers, and can live on land for short times.
A sea-dwelling mammal with flippers and a thick layer of fat, found mainly in cold regions.
NOMINO
B1
3
pecsét
B1
The certificate bore the university's official seal.
Az oklevélen az egyetem hivatalos pecsétje szerepelt.
He broke the wax seal on the letter.
Feltörte a levél viaszpecsétjét.
The document must have the company seal to be valid.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The letter had a red wax seal.
A levélen piros viaszpecsét volt.
The paper has an official seal from the city.
A papíron a város hivatalos pecsétje van.
A gold seal was on the award.
Maana
Official stamp or emblem
Miunganiko ya maneno
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Visawe
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Mada
law
|government
|business
|communication
Ufafanuzi
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
A design, mark, or emblem used to authenticate documents or show official approval.
KITENZI
B2
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
The leaders sealed the peace agreement with a handshake.
A vezetők kézfogással véglegesítették a békemegállapodást.
They sealed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
Hetekig tartó tárgyalások után véglegesítették az üzletet.
Her victory sealed her reputation as a top athlete.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They sealed the deal after talking.
A megbeszélés után véglegesítették az üzletet.
The two sides sealed the agreement.
A két fél véglegesítette a megállapodást.
The win sealed his place in the team.
Maana
Give formal approval to something
Miunganiko ya maneno
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Visawe
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Mada
business
|law
|communication
Ufafanuzi
To officially approve something so it is final.
To formally confirm, approve, or make an agreement official.
NOMINO
B1
5
The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
A befőttesüveg gumitömítése frissen tartotta a tartalmát.
Check the door seal for any damage.
Ellenőrizd, nem sérült-e az ajtótömítés.
A broken seal can cause leaks.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The bottle has a plastic seal.
A palackon műanyag zárófólia van.
The door has a rubber seal.
Az ajtón gumitömítés van.
The bag's seal is broken.
Maana
Tight closure preventing passage
Miunganiko ya maneno
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Visawe
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Mada
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Ufafanuzi
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
A device or material that closes something tightly to prevent leakage or entry.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Silabi na mkazo
seal (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Familia ya neno
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Semi
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Mifano
- They sealed the deal with a handshake.
- A lower price offer helped them seal the deal.
sealed with a kiss
1/sˈild wˈɪθ ə kˈɪs/
idiom
informal
Closed with affectionate kiss mark
When you kiss something before giving it away, often as a romantic gesture.
Mifano
- She sent him a letter, sealed with a kiss.
- The envelope was sealed with a kiss and perfume.
signed and sealed
1/sˈaɪnd ˈænd sˈild/
idiom
Officially confirmed and complete
When something is fully agreed and made official.
Mifano
- The contract is signed and sealed.
- It’s all signed and sealed now—no going back.
seal of approval
1/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
Official endorsement or acceptance
An action or statement showing someone approves of something.
Mifano
- The project got the manager’s seal of approval.
- Winning the award gave her work a seal of approval.
seal of approval
2/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
official support statement
A sign or statement that shows something is officially accepted or supported.
Mifano
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.