suitor
gb/sˈutɚ/ us/sˈutɚ/
B2
Ingles
kérő, felperes, pályázó, érdeklődő
PANGNGALAN
B2
FORMAL
1
kérő
C1
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]'s suitor; a suitor for [someone]
Her parents were unimpressed by her new suitor.
A szüleit nem nyűgözte le az új kérője.
Several suitors came to the party hoping to impress her.
Több kérő is eljött a partira abban a reményben, hogy lenyűgözzék őt.
In the novel, she refuses every suitor until she can choose for herself.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
He is her suitor.
Ő a kérője.
She has many suitors.
Sok kérője van.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this with suit (clothes) or a lawsuit; suitor is a person.
Kahulugan
person seeking a romantic partner
Mga kolokasyon
an eligible suitor
|a wealthy suitor
|an ardent suitor
|a potential suitor
|a jealous suitor
|a rejected suitor
|attract suitors
|turn away suitors
|a string of suitors
|compete for her suitorship
Mga kasingkahulugan
admirer (Often someone who likes someone from a distance; not always actively pursuing.)
|
wooer (More old-fashioned; emphasizes actively trying to win someone’s love.)
|
beau (Old-fashioned and informal; typically a boyfriend or male admirer.)
Mga tema
relationships
|dating
|marriage
|social_life
Depinisyon
A person who wants to date or marry someone.
A person who is trying to start a romantic relationship with someone, especially with the intention of marrying them.
PANGNGALAN
C1
LEGAL
2
felperes
C1
Padron ng paggamit:
a suitor in [court/place]
The judge heard arguments from the suitor and the defendant.
A bíró meghallgatta a felperes és az alperes érveit.
Each suitor must show that the court has jurisdiction.
Minden felperesnek igazolnia kell, hogy az ügyben a bíróság illetékes.
The law was designed to protect suitors who could not afford counsel.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In modern legal English, plaintiff (civil) or claimant (UK) is more common than suitor.
Kahulugan
person who brings a lawsuit
Mga kolokasyon
a suitor in court
|the suitor's claim
|suitors and defendants
|a suitor before the court
|a suitor seeking relief
Mga kasingkahulugan
plaintiff (The standard modern term for the person who files a civil lawsuit (US).)
|
claimant (Common in UK legal contexts; the person who makes a claim.)
|
litigant (Any person involved in a lawsuit, not necessarily the one who starts it.)
Mga kasalungat
defendant (The party who is sued or accused in a case.)
Mga tema
law
|government
Depinisyon
A person who starts a legal case in court.
A person who brings a case to a court of law; a litigant, especially the one who seeks a legal remedy.
PANGNGALAN
C1
FORMAL
3
Padron ng paggamit:
a suitor for [something]
Three suitors for the CEO role were interviewed this week.
Három pályázót hallgattak meg ezen a héten a vezérigazgatói posztra.
The company attracted several suitors after announcing it might sell the division.
A cég több érdeklődőt is vonzott, miután bejelentette, hogy esetleg eladja az üzletágat.
Local media reported that two suitors were competing to buy the team.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Many people were suitors for the job.
Sok pályázó volt az állásra.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This is a figurative extension of the romantic meaning; it is used mostly in formal or journalistic writing.
Kahulugan
person competing for something
Mga kolokasyon
suitors for the job
|suitors for the contract
|several suitors emerged
|court potential suitors
|a field of suitors
|a rival suitor
|attract suitors for the deal
|the leading suitor
Mga kasingkahulugan
bidder (Used especially for auctions or competitive offers in business.)
|
applicant (Common for jobs or programs; more neutral and everyday.)
|
contender (Emphasizes competition and a strong chance of winning.)
Mga tema
business
|work
|competition
|politics
Depinisyon
A person or group trying to get something they want.
A person or organization that is trying to obtain something, such as a job, contract, position, or opportunity.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
suitor
IPA
GB/sˈutɚ/
US/sˈutɚ/
Mga pantig at diin
suit - or (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (suit)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: suitor
- Plural: suitors
Mga ekspresyon
would-be suitor
1/wˈʊd bˈi sˈutɚ/
fixed phrase
person hoping to date someone
A person who wants to date or marry someone but has not succeeded.
Mga Halimbawa
- She ignored the would-be suitor who kept sending her messages.
- The would-be suitor was turned away at the door.
- Her friends screened out would-be suitors who seemed unreliable.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He is a would-be suitor.