dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
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Англійська
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kedves, drága, drágám, jaj
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Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
Значення
loved or treasured
Словосполучення
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
Синоніми
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
Антоніми
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Loved or liked very much.
Regarded with deep affection or high personal value.
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drága
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Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
Значення
costing a lot
Словосполучення
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
Синоніми
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Антоніми
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
Теми
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Costing a lot of money.
Costing a relatively large amount of money; expensive.
ІМЕННИК
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Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
I love you, dear.
Szeretlek, drágám.
Come here, dear.
Gyere ide, drágám.
Good night, dear.
Thank you, my dear.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
Значення
beloved person (address)
Словосполучення
my dear
|oh dear
Синоніми
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
Теми
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
A person who is loved or liked, often used as a form of address.
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jaj
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Модель уживання:
'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?
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
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.
Значення
expression of surprise or concern
Словосполучення
oh dear
Синоніми
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
'Oh dear' means you are surprised, worried, or sorry about something.
'Oh dear': Used to express surprise, worry, disapproval, or sympathy.
Граматика
Словникова форма
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
Склади й наголос
dear (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?
Навчальні приклади
- Oh dear!
- Oh dear, I forgot.