spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1300
lélek, kedv, hangulat, tömény ital, párlat, rövidital, szellem, szellemiség
NOMINO
B1
1
lélek
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the spirit of [someone]
She believed that his spirit would live on after his death.
Hitt abban, hogy a lelke a halála után is tovább él.
The team showed great spirit during the final match.
A csapat nagy küzdőszellemről tett tanúbizonyságot a döntő mérkőzésen.
His spirit was broken after the long struggle.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She has a kind spirit.
Jó lelke van.
His spirit is strong.
Lelkileg erős.
We must keep our spirit high.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
Maana
non-physical essence of a person
Miunganiko ya maneno
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
Visawe
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
Vinyume
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
Mada
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
Ufafanuzi
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
The non-material part of a human, often considered the seat of emotions, character, and consciousness.
NOMINO
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
in [good/bad/high] spirits
She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
A hír hallatán nagyon jókedvű lett.
His spirits sank when he saw the score.
Leesett a kedve, amikor meglátta az állást.
The music lifted their spirits.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I am in good spirits today.
Ma jókedvű vagyok.
Her spirits are low.
Rossz a kedve.
The good news lifted my spirits.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
Maana
mood or emotional state
Miunganiko ya maneno
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
Visawe
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
Vinyume
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
Mada
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
A person's mood, attitude, or emotional state at a particular time.
NOMINO
A2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[drink/serve] spirits
He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
Nem iszik sört, csak töményt.
The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
A bár sokféle tömény italt kínál.
Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I don't drink spirits.
Nem iszom töményt.
Vodka is a type of spirit.
A vodka a tömény italok egyik fajtája.
They sell beer and spirits.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
Maana
strong alcoholic drink
Miunganiko ya maneno
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
Visawe
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
Vinyume
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
Mada
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
A strong alcoholic drink such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.
NOMINO
B2
4
szellem
B1
szellemiség
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the spirit of [something]
We should act in the spirit of cooperation.
Az együttműködés szellemében kell cselekednünk.
The spirit of the 1960s was one of freedom and change.
A hatvanas évek szellemét a szabadság és a változás jellemezte.
They played in the true spirit of the game.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We have team spirit.
Jó a csapatszellemünk.
This is against the spirit of the law.
Ez ellentétes a törvény szellemével.
The spirit of the game is fair play.
Maana
typical attitude or principle
Miunganiko ya maneno
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
Visawe
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
Vinyume
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
Mada
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
The prevailing attitude, principle, or way of thinking that characterizes a group, period, or activity.
NOMINO
B1
5
szellem
B1
They say an evil spirit haunts the old house.
Azt mondják, gonosz szellem kísért az öreg házban.
Shamans communicate with spirits in their rituals.
A sámánok a szertartásaik során szellemekkel kommunikálnak.
A guiding spirit appeared to her in a dream.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They believe in good and bad spirits.
Hisznek a jó és a rossz szellemekben.
The old house has a spirit.
A régi házban van egy szellem.
The shaman called the spirits.
Maana
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
Miunganiko ya maneno
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
Visawe
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
Vinyume
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
Mada
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Ufafanuzi
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
A supernatural entity, often invisible, such as a ghost, fairy, or other ethereal being.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
spir - it (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
Familia ya neno
Forms
spirits
noun
Core family
spiritual
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
spiritless
adjective
dispirited
adjective
Advanced or less common
spiritualist
noun
spiritualism
noun
Semi
free spirit
1/fɹˈi spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
Mifano
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1/ˈɪn hˈaɪ spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
Mifano
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1/ðə lˈɛtɚ ˈænd ðə spˈɪɹɪt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
Mifano
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
Mifano
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
Mifano
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1/tˈim spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
Mifano
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.