Kiingereza - Kihungari

soul

gb/sˈoʊl/ us/sˈoʊl/
B1 Kiingereza
~ 2300
lélek, ember, átéltség, soulzene, soul
NOMINO B1
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s soul
Many believe the soul lives on after death.
Sokan hiszik, hogy a lélek tovább él a halál után.
She felt that her soul was at peace.
Úgy érezte, hogy a lelke békére lelt.
The story explores the journey of a lost soul.
He prayed for the souls of the departed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Some people think the soul never dies.
Vannak, akik úgy gondolják, hogy a lélek sosem hal meg.
She believes her soul will go to heaven.
Hisz benne, hogy a lelke a mennybe jut.
He feels music touches his soul.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soul' with 'sole' (meaning only or the bottom of a shoe).
Maana
spiritual or immaterial essence
Miunganiko ya maneno
save one's soul |soul searching |rest one's soul |immortal soul |sell one's soul
Visawe
spirit (Often used interchangeably, but 'spirit' can also mean a person's mood or attitude.)
Vinyume
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, as opposed to the immaterial soul.)
Mada
religion |philosophy |emotions |core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi

The part of a person that is not physical, often thought to live on after death.

The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, often regarded as immortal and distinct from the body.

NOMINO B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the soul of [something]
She is a generous soul who helps everyone.
Nagylelkű lélek, aki mindenkinek segít.
He is the very soul of kindness.
Ő maga a megtestesült kedvesség.
A creative soul can bring new life to a team.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She is a kind soul.
Jó lélek.
He is the soul of the group.
Ő a csoport lelke.
My friend is a happy soul.
Maana
inner character or moral nature
Miunganiko ya maneno
kind soul |gentle soul |good soul
Visawe
heart (Figuratively similar, but 'heart' often focuses more on emotions than moral character.)
Vinyume
heartless person (Someone lacking compassion or moral feeling.)
Mada
emotions |personality |core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi

The true self or deepest feelings of a person.

A person's moral and emotional nature, especially as the true or most important part of them.

NOMINO B2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
not a soul
Not a soul was in sight.
Egy lélek sem volt a láthatáron.
There wasn't a soul in the building.
Egy lélek sem volt az épületben.
Every living soul must leave the area.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I saw not a soul there.
Egy lelket sem láttam ott.
Not a soul came to the party.
Egy lélek sem jött el a bulira.
There is not a soul outside.
Maana
person as individual in group
Miunganiko ya maneno
not a soul |every living soul
Visawe
person (A general term; 'soul' adds emotional or dramatic emphasis.)
Vinyume
nobody (Emphasizes absence of people; opposite of having at least one 'soul' present.)
Mada
daily life |core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi

One person, especially when talking about how many people are in a place or event.

A person, especially when considered as one among others in a group or in relation to a place or event.

NOMINO B2
4
Her singing has real soul.
Az éneklésében igazi lélek van.
The painting is full of soul and life.
A festmény tele van lélekkel és élettel.
He puts his heart and soul into his writing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Her voice has much soul.
Sok átélés van a hangjában.
This song has no soul.
Ebben a dalban nincs lélek.
He puts his soul into his work.
Maana
emotional depth in art or music
Miunganiko ya maneno
put one's soul into |full of soul
Visawe
passion ('Passion' can be broader and not limited to artistic expression.)
Vinyume
soullessness (Lacking emotion or sincerity in artistic expression.)
Mada
music |art |arts_entertainment |emotions
Ufafanuzi

Strong feeling and honesty in art, music, or performance.

Deep feeling, passion, or sincerity expressed in art, music, or performance.

NOMINO B1
5
Aretha Franklin is known as the Queen of Soul.
Aretha Franklin a soulzene királynőjeként ismert.
He prefers classic 1960s soul to modern pop.
A klasszikus, 1960-as évekbeli soulzenét jobban szereti a modern popnál.
Soul music has deep emotional roots.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like old soul music.
Szeretem a régi soulzenét.
She sings soul songs.
Soulzenét énekel.
Soul music is popular here.
Maana
genre of music with gospel and R&B roots
Miunganiko ya maneno
soul music |Motown soul
Visawe
R&B ('R&B' overlaps but includes broader styles beyond traditional soul.)
Mada
music |arts_entertainment
Ufafanuzi

A kind of music that mixes gospel singing with rhythm and blues, popular with African-American artists.

A style of popular music originating in African-American communities that combines elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues.

Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
soul
IPA
GB/sˈoʊl/
US/sˈoʊl/
Silabi na mkazo
soul (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (soul)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
  • Base: soul
  • Plural: soul, souls
Familia ya neno
Forms
souls noun
Core family
soulful adjective
Related words
soulfully adverb soulmate noun
Negative and opposite forms
soulless adjective
Advanced or less common
soulfulness noun soullessness noun
Semi

heart and soul

1
/hˈɑɹt ˈænd sˈoʊl/
fixed phrase

with full energy and commitment

With all your effort and energy.

Mifano
  • She worked heart and soul to finish the project.
  • They put their heart and soul into the performance.

lost soul

1
/lˈɔst sˈoʊl/
fixed phrase

aimless or purposeless person

A person who feels they have no direction or meaning in life.

Mifano
  • He was a lost soul after losing his job.
  • The novel tells the story of several lost souls in the city.

old soul

1
/ˈoʊld sˈoʊl/
fixed phrase

youth with unusual maturity or wisdom

A young person who acts wise and mature like an older person.

Mifano
  • She's only 20 but she's an old soul.
  • People say he's an old soul because of his thoughtful nature.

sell one's soul

1
/sˈɛl wˈʌnz sˈoʊl/
idiom

give up morals for gain

To do something wrong or bad to get money, power, or success.

Mifano
  • Some say he sold his soul to get that job.
  • She would never sell her soul for fame.

bare one's soul

1
/bˈɛɹ wˈʌnz sˈoʊl/
idiom

share deepest feelings honestly

To tell someone your deepest thoughts and feelings honestly.

Mifano
  • He bared his soul to her about his fears.
  • She decided to bare her soul in her memoir.

bare one's soul

2
/bˈɛɹ wˈʌnz sˈoʊl/
idiom

to share deepest feelings

To tell someone your very private thoughts and feelings, often about painful things.

Mifano
  • He finally bared his soul to his therapist.
  • It's not easy to bare your soul to a stranger.
  • In the letter she bares her soul to her oldest friend.

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