Модель уживання:
to recognise [someone/something]
I recognised her from the party last year.
Felismertem őt a tavalyi partiról.
He recognised the song as soon as it started playing.
Amint megszólalt, felismerte a dalt.
Do you recognise this handwriting?
She didn’t recognise him without his glasses.
Навчальні приклади
I recognise my teacher in the photo.
Felismerem a tanáromat a fényképen.
Do you recognise this man?
Felismered ezt a férfit?
She recognises the music on the radio.
He does not recognise the place.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Значення
Identify from previous knowledge
Словосполучення
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Синоніми
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Антоніми
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Теми
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
To know who or what someone or something is because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.
Модель уживання:
to recognise [something] as [something]
The country refused to recognise the new regime.
Az ország nem volt hajlandó elismerni az új rezsimet.
Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
A képesítéseit világszerte elismerik.
We must recognise the importance of early education.
Навчальні приклади
The school recognises his diploma.
Az iskola elismeri a diplomáját.
Many countries recognise the new law.
Sok ország elismeri az új törvényt.
I recognise that this is a problem.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Значення
Acknowledge as valid or true
Словосполучення
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Синоніми
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Антоніми
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Визначення
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
To officially accept, approve, or acknowledge something as valid, legal, or true.
Модель уживання:
to recognise that [clause]
We must recognise that mistakes were made.
El kell ismernünk, hogy hibák történtek.
He recognised his own limitations.
Elismerte a saját korlátait.
They recognised the need for urgent action.
Навчальні приклади
I recognise that I was wrong.
Elismerem, hogy tévedtem.
She recognises the danger.
Felismeri a veszélyt.
We recognise the need for help.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Значення
Admit something is true
Словосполучення
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Синоніми
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Антоніми
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To agree that something is true or important.
To accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is important.
Модель уживання:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
The company recognised her years of service with an award.
A cég díjjal ismerte el a sokéves munkáját.
We should recognise his contribution to the project.
El kellene ismernünk a projekthez való hozzájárulását.
Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Навчальні приклади
The boss recognised her good work.
A főnök elismerte a jó munkáját.
They recognised his help in the meeting.
A megbeszélésen elismerték a segítségét.
We recognised her big effort.
Значення
Show appreciation for achievement
Словосполучення
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Синоніми
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Антоніми
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Теми
work
|social
|relationships
Визначення
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
To show respect or gratitude for someone's achievements, efforts, or contributions.