major
gb/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/ us/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
jelentős, komoly, őrnagy, szak, dúr
B1
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a major [problem/change/event]
Climate change is a major challenge of our time.
Az éghajlatváltozás korunk egyik jelentős kihívása.
She played a major role in the success of the project.
Jelentős szerepet játszott a projekt sikerében.
Losing his job was a major setback for him.
Traffic accidents are a major cause of injury.
The company announced a major expansion into Asia.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
This is a major problem for the city.
Ez komoly probléma a város számára.
He made a major change to the plan.
Jelentős változtatást hajtott végre a terven.
The storm caused major damage to houses.
We have a major test tomorrow.
A major road is closed today.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'major' with 'main'; 'major' emphasizes size or importance, while 'main' emphasizes being the primary one.
பொருள்
Very large or important
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
major change
|major problem
|major event
|major role
|major factor
இணைச்சொற்கள்
significant (Implies meaningful or notable importance, often less extreme than 'major'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
minor (Describes something small or less important, the opposite of 'major' in this sense.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
general
|importance
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Very big or very important.
Very great in size, extent, or importance.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
2
őrnagy
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is a major in [the army]
Major Smith will lead the training exercise.
Smith őrnagy vezeti majd a kiképzési gyakorlatot.
He was promoted to major after ten years of service.
Tíz év szolgálat után őrnaggyá léptették elő.
The major inspected the troops before the parade.
She served as a major in the air force.
Major Thompson addressed the soldiers.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
My uncle is a major in the army.
A nagybátyám őrnagy a hadseregben.
The major spoke to the soldiers.
Az őrnagy beszélt a katonákhoz.
She became a major last year.
The major gave us orders.
He is now a major in the air force.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'major' as a noun (rank) with 'major' as an adjective (important). Context usually makes it clear.
பொருள்
Military officer rank above captain
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
army major
|air force major
|promoted to major
இணைச்சொற்கள்
officer (A general term for someone with a military rank; less specific than 'major'.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
military
|politics
|law
வரையறை
An officer in the army, above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel.
A military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
3
szak
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] majors in [subject] / [someone's] major is [subject]
Her major is computer science.
Informatika a szakja.
He decided to change his major from physics to economics.
Úgy döntött, hogy fizikáról közgazdaságtanra vált szakot.
As an English major, she reads a lot of literature.
Choosing the right major can affect your career path.
They offer over fifty different majors at this university.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
My major is history.
Történelem a szakom.
She wants to choose art as her major.
Művészetet szeretne szaknak választani.
He changed his major to law.
I am an engineering major.
Her major is biology.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'major' (main subject) with 'degree' (the qualification received).
பொருள்
Main subject of study at college
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
choose a major
|declare a major
|biology major
இணைச்சொற்கள்
specialization (Focus of study, often used in academic contexts; can be broader than 'major'.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
education
வரையறை
The main subject you study at college or university.
The main academic subject that a student specializes in at college or university.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
dúr
C1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a major [scale/key/chord]
The piece is written in C major.
A darab C-dúrban van.
He practiced the G major scale for an hour.
Egy órán át gyakorolta a G-dúr skálát.
Many pop songs are in major keys.
The melody shifts from minor to major halfway through.
She prefers the sound of major chords.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
This song is in C major.
Ez a dal C-dúrban van.
He plays the G major scale every day.
Minden nap eljátssza a G-dúr skálát.
Many songs are in a major key.
I like the sound of major chords.
We learned about the F major key.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'major' and 'minor' in music; they describe different patterns and moods of sound.
பொருள்
Musical scale with happy sound quality
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
major scale
|major key
|C major
இணைச்சொற்கள்
bright (In music, describes a tone quality similar to that of a major key.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
minor (In music, refers to scales or chords with a darker or sadder sound quality.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
music
|arts_entertainment
வரையறை
In music, having notes that make a bright or happy sound.
In music, relating to a scale, key, or chord that follows a specific pattern of intervals and generally has a bright or happy sound quality.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
major
IPA
GB/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
US/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ma - jor (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (ma)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: major
Noun
- Base: major
- Plural: majors
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
in a major way
1/ˈɪn ə mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
To a very great extent
In a very big or important way.
உதாரணங்கள்
- That movie influenced me in a major way.
- The storm affected the city in a major way.
major in
1/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Study a subject as main focus at university
To study one subject as your main subject at college or university.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She plans to major in chemistry when she starts college.
- He majored in political science before becoming a lawyer.
major league
1/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ lˈiɡ/
fixed phrase
Highest professional sports level
The top level of professional sports competition.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He was drafted into the major leagues last year.
- Making it to the major leagues is every young player's dream.
major league
2/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ lˈiɡ/
fixed phrase
informal
Highest level of competition or performance
At the top level of competition or skill, especially in sports or business.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He's playing in the baseball major leagues now.
- This new product puts them into the business major league.