dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2800
kedves, drága, drágám, jaj
A2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
She is a dear friend who has always been there for me.
Nagyon kedves barátom, aki mindig mellettem volt.
This old photo is very dear to me.
Ez a régi fénykép nagyon kedves számomra.
He lost someone very dear to him last year.
The memories of our trip are dear to my heart.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
My dog is very dear to me.
A kutyám nagyon drága nekem.
She is a dear friend.
Kedves barátom.
This book is dear to my father.
My grandmother is dear to our family.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
பொருள்
loved or treasured
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
இணைச்சொற்கள்
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Loved or liked very much.
Regarded with deep affection or high personal value.
B1
2
drága
A1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is dear
The rent in this part of the city is quite dear.
A városnak ezen a részén elég drága az albérlet.
That shop is a bit dear, but the quality is excellent.
Az a bolt egy kicsit drága, de a minőség kiváló.
Tickets for the concert are too dear for me.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
This dress is too dear.
Ez a ruha túl drága.
The food here is dear.
Itt drága az étel.
That phone is very dear.
The hotel was a bit dear for us.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
பொருள்
costing a lot
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
இணைச்சொற்கள்
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Costing a lot of money.
Costing a relatively large amount of money; expensive.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
3
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
Thank you, my dear, for your help.
Köszönöm, drágám, a segítségedet.
Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
Ne aggódj, drágám, minden rendben lesz.
Come here, dear, and sit down.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I love you, dear.
Szeretlek, drágám.
Come here, dear.
Gyere ide, drágám.
Good night, dear.
Thank you, my dear.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
பொருள்
beloved person (address)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
my dear
|oh dear
இணைச்சொற்கள்
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
A person who is loved or liked, often used as a form of address.
A2
4
jaj
A1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
Jaj, otthon felejtettem a kulcsaimat!
Oh dear, that's not good news.
Jaj, ez nem jó hír.
Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Oh dear, I am late.
Jaj, késésben vagyok.
Oh dear, I lost my bag.
Jaj, elvesztettem a táskámat.
Oh dear, that is bad.
Oh dear, she is sick.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think 'oh dear' sounds formal; in fact it can be used in everyday speech but may seem slightly old-fashioned in some dialects.
பொருள்
expression of surprise or concern
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
oh dear
இணைச்சொற்கள்
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
'Oh dear' means you are surprised, worried, or sorry about something.
'Oh dear': Used to express surprise, worry, disapproval, or sympathy.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
dear (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
Dear Sir or Madam
1/dˈɪɹ sˈɚ ˈɔɹ mˈædəm/
fixed phrase
formal
formal letter opening when recipient unknown
Used at the start of a formal letter when you do not know who will read it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position advertised.
- Please find attached my CV. Dear Sir or Madam, I look forward to hearing from you.
hold dear
1/hˈoʊld dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
value greatly or cherish emotionally
To care about something or someone very much.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I hold my family dearly and always put them first.
- He holds his freedom dearly.
oh dear
1/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
mild distress or surprise exclamation
'Oh dear' is something you say when you are worried, surprised, or sorry about something small or unexpected.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Oh dear, I forgot to bring my wallet!
- Oh dear, the cake has burned.
oh dear
1/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
concern or mild dismay
We say “oh dear” when something has gone wrong.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Oh dear!
- Oh dear, I forgot.