season
gb/sˈizən/ us/sˈizən/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 900
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
Part of the year by climate
One of the four parts of the year with different weather and temperature.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[season] + is + [adjective]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'season' with 'weather'. 'Weather' describes current conditions, while 'season' refers to a longer period of months.
Visawe
time of year (A neutral phrase describing a specific period within the year.)
Vinyume
off-season (Describes a time of year when an activity, place, or business is less active or closed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
rainy season
|holiday season
|peak season
|off season
|winter season
Mada
nature
|daily life
|time
|weather
Mifano
- Winter is my favorite season because I love snow.
- The holiday season is always busy for retailers.
- In this part of the world, the rainy season lasts from June to September.
- Spring is the perfect season for planting flowers.
- Tourism peaks during the summer season.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Winter is cold in my country.
- I like the summer season.
- The rainy season starts in June.
- Spring is a good season for flowers.
Kitenzi
A2
action
2
Add flavoring to food
To make food taste better by adding salt, herbs, or spices.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to season [food] with [ingredient]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'season' (verb) with 'season' (noun) about time of year. Context helps to avoid this mistake.
Visawe
flavor (More general; can mean to give any taste to food, not just by seasoning.)
Vinyume
bland (Describes food without strong taste or seasoning.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
season generously
|season lightly
|season with salt
|season to taste
Mada
cooking
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Mifano
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before roasting.
- She seasoned the soup with fresh herbs.
- Always season meat before grilling for better flavor.
- The chef seasoned the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please season the rice with salt.
- I season my eggs with pepper.
- She seasons the soup with herbs.
Nomino
A2
relation
3
Period for specific activity
A time in the year when something happens a lot or is popular.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[activity/event] + season
Visawe
period (More general; does not imply yearly recurrence.)
Vinyume
off-season (The time when an activity is not happening or is less active.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
football season
|ski season
|harvest season
|fishing season
Mada
daily life
|sports
|business
|time
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The football season starts in September.
- Strawberry season is short but sweet.
- Ski season attracts many tourists to the mountains.
- It's hunting season in this region right now.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The football season starts in September.
- I like ski season.
- It is fishing season now.
Kitenzi
B1
action
4
Prepare for use by treatment
To make something ready to use by treating it in a special way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to season [object] before use
Visawe
treat (More general; can apply to any form of preparation or processing.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
season a pan
|season timber
Mada
cooking
|crafts
|daily_life
|work
Mifano
- You should season a new cast-iron skillet before cooking in it.
- The carpenter seasoned the wood to prevent warping.
- They seasoned the pan with oil and heat.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will season the new pan before cooking.
- We must season the wood before building.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
season
IPA
GB/sˈizən/
US/sˈizən/
Silabi na mkazo
sea - son (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (sea)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: season
- Plural: seasons
Verb
- Base: season
- 3rd Person Singular: seasons
- Present Participle: seasoning
- Past: seasoned
Familia ya neno
Forms
seasons
noun
seasoning
verb
seasoned
verb
Core family
seasonal
adjective B2
Related words
seasonally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unseasonal
adjective
unseasoned
adjective
Advanced or less common
seasonable
adjective
unseasonable
adjective
Semi
'tis the season
1/tˈɪz ðə sˈizən/
idiom
informal
It's that special time of year
It is the time of year when certain things usually happen, especially holidays and celebrations.
Mifano
- 'Tis the season for gift-giving and family gatherings.
- With all the lights and music, you can tell 'tis the season.
in season
1/ˈɪn sˈizən/
fixed phrase
Available at right time of year
Available at the right time of year for eating or using.
Mifano
- Strawberries are cheaper when they are in season.
- It's illegal to hunt deer that are not in season.
out of season
1/ˈaʊt əv sˈizən/
fixed phrase
Not available at right time of year
Not at the right time of year for eating or using.
Mifano
- Mangoes are expensive when they are out of season.
- Fishing for salmon is banned when they are out of season.