elderly
gb/ˈɛldɚli/ us/ˈɛldɚli/
A2
Ingles
~ 1900
idős, idősek
A2
1
idős
A2
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is elderly
The elderly woman walked slowly across the street.
Az idős asszony lassan átkelt az úton.
Many elderly people enjoy gardening.
Sok idős ember szeret kertészkedni.
He volunteers at a center for the elderly.
The city has programs to help its elderly residents.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The elderly man lives alone.
Az idős férfi egyedül él.
She helps an elderly neighbor.
Segít egy idős szomszédjának.
I saw an elderly couple in the park.
The bus has seats for elderly people.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'elderly' with 'elder', which is more formal or refers to a respected older person in a community.
Kahulugan
Old, usually past middle age
Mga kolokasyon
elderly man
|elderly woman
|elderly couple
|care for the elderly
|elderly population
Mga kasingkahulugan
aged (Neutral, formal-sounding; often used in official contexts.)
|
senior (Common in American English, sometimes implying respect.)
Mga kasalungat
young (Refers to someone in the early part of life, the opposite of elderly.)
Mga tema
age
|people
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Depinisyon
Old in age, usually past middle age.
Being advanced in age, typically referring to a person who is past middle age and often retired.
PANGNGALAN
A2
2
idősek
A2
Padron ng paggamit:
the elderly
The government is improving healthcare for the elderly.
A kormány javítja az idősek egészségügyi ellátását.
The park has benches designed for the elderly.
A parkban az idősek számára tervezett padok vannak.
Programs for the elderly are funded by local taxes.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The city helps the elderly.
A város segíti az időseket.
The home cares for the elderly.
Az otthon az idősekről gondoskodik.
We visit the elderly at Christmas.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners mistakenly add an 's' and say 'elderlies', which is incorrect in standard English.
Kahulugan
Older people collectively
Mga kolokasyon
care for the elderly
|rights of the elderly
|services for the elderly
Mga kasingkahulugan
seniors (Common in American English; can sound more respectful.)
Mga kasalungat
youth (Refers to young people collectively.)
Mga tema
age
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Depinisyon
People who are old, seen as a group.
Older people considered as a group.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
elderly
IPA
GB/ˈɛldɚli/
US/ˈɛldɚli/
Mga pantig at diin
eld - erly (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (eld)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: elderly
Noun
- Base: elderly
- Plural: elderlies, elderly
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
care for the elderly
1/kˈɛɹ fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Help and support old people
To give help and support to old people.
Mga Halimbawa
- She works for an organization that cares for the elderly.
- Caring for the elderly can be both rewarding and challenging.
elderly care
1/ˈɛldɚli kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Services for older people
Help and services given to old people.
Mga Halimbawa
- Elderly care is becoming an important issue in many countries.
- She is studying nursing with a focus on elderly care.
homes for the elderly
1/hˈoʊmz fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Residences for old people needing care
Places where old people live and get help if they cannot live alone.
Mga Halimbawa
- Many homes for the elderly offer medical services.
- They visited a home for the elderly to volunteer.