lodge
gb/lˈɑd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑd͡ʒ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 3500
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Stay somewhere temporarily
To stay in a place for a short time, often paying to sleep there.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to lodge [with someone] / to lodge [at/in a place]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lodge' with 'stay', using 'lodge' incorrectly for situations that do not involve sleeping accommodations.
Visawe
stay (More general and can refer to any kind of remaining in one place, not just for sleeping or accommodation.)
|
board (Implies staying somewhere that includes meals.)
Vinyume
depart (To leave a place where one had been staying.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
lodge with a family
|lodge in a hostel
|guests lodge
|students lodge
|lodge overnight
Mada
travel
|daily life
|housing
Mifano
- We lodged in a small inn by the river.
- Several students lodge with local families during the semester.
- They lodged at a campsite for the weekend.
- She lodged in a hostel while looking for an apartment.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We lodged in a hotel last night.
- I will lodge with my aunt this week.
- They lodge at the farm every summer.
- He lodged in the city for two days.
Kitenzi
B2
action
2
Submit formally to authority
To give something like a complaint or paper to an official person or group.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to lodge [a complaint/appeal/application] [with someone/somewhere]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes omit 'with' when indicating the authority to which something is submitted.
Visawe
submit (A more general term for handing in something officially.)
|
file (Commonly used in legal or bureaucratic contexts.)
Vinyume
withdraw (To take back a complaint or application that was submitted.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
lodge a complaint
|lodge an appeal
|lodge an application
|lodge a claim
Mada
law
|business
|government
|communication
Mifano
- The tenant lodged a complaint with the housing authority.
- She lodged an appeal against the decision.
- We lodged our visa application last week.
- They lodged a claim for compensation after the accident.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will lodge a complaint about the noise.
- She lodged an appeal with the court.
- We lodged our application yesterday.
- They lodged a claim after the storm.
Nomino
A2
entity
3
Small house for temporary stays
A small building where people can stay for a short time, often on holiday or for outdoor activities.
Visawe
cabin (Usually refers to a simple wooden structure, often smaller than a lodge.)
|
cottage (Can be similar to a lodge but often associated with rural charm.)
Vinyume
hotel (A larger commercial building offering many rooms and services.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
mountain lodge
|ski lodge
|hunting lodge
Mada
travel
|housing
|nature
Mifano
- We stayed in a ski lodge during our winter vacation.
- The hunting lodge was deep in the forest.
- They built a small lodge near the lake for weekend trips.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We stayed in a mountain lodge.
- He owns a small lodge by the river.
- They went to a ski lodge for the weekend.
Kitenzi
B2
action
4
Get stuck in place or position
To get caught or stuck in something and not be able to move easily.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to lodge [in/under/between something]
Visawe
wedge (Implies being forced tightly into a space.)
|
embed (Implies being set firmly into something.)
Vinyume
dislodge (To remove something from where it is stuck.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
lodge in someone's throat
|lodge between rocks
Mada
movement
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- A piece of food lodged in his throat.
- The bullet lodged in the wall.
- The ball lodged between the fence posts.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Something lodged in my shoe.
- A rock lodged under the car.
- The key lodged in the lock.
Nomino
B2
entity
5
Local branch of society/organization
A local group of members from an organization who meet together.
Visawe
chapter (Similar meaning in fraternal or professional organizations.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
Masonic lodge
|Elks lodge
Mada
organizations
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- He is a member of the local Masonic lodge.
- The lodge meets twice a month at the town hall.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He joined the local lodge.
- The lodge meets every Friday night.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
lodge
IPA
GB/lˈɑd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑd͡ʒ/
Silabi na mkazo
lodge (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (lodge)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: lodge
- Plural: lodges
Verb
- Base: lodge
- 3rd Person Singular: lodges
- Present Participle: lodging
- Past: lodged
Familia ya neno
Semi
lodge a claim
1/lˈɑd͡ʒ ə klˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
Formally submit a claim request
To ask officially for money or help because you have suffered loss or damage.
Mifano
- They lodged a claim with their insurance company after the accident.
- You can lodge a claim online through the official portal.
lodge a complaint
1/lˈɑd͡ʒ ə kəmplˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
Formally submit a complaint
To tell an official person or group that you are unhappy about something and want it fixed.
Mifano
- If you are unhappy with the service, you can lodge a complaint with customer support.
- She lodged a complaint about the noise coming from next door.
lodge an appeal
1/lˈɑd͡ʒ ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Formally submit an appeal
To ask an official group to change their decision by giving them your request in writing.
Mifano
- He decided to lodge an appeal against the court's ruling.
- You must lodge your appeal within 30 days of receiving the notice.