Модель уживання:
a sign [shows/says] [something]
The stop sign was clearly visible at the corner.
A stoptábla jól látható volt a sarkon.
She hung a 'Closed' sign on the shop door.
Kiakasztott egy „Zárva” táblát az üzlet ajtajára.
The hotel had a large neon sign above the entrance.
I missed the turn because I didn’t see the road sign.
Навчальні приклади
The stop sign is red.
A stoptábla piros.
There is a big sign on the wall.
Egy nagy tábla van a falon.
I read the sign before I went in.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sign' with 'signal'. A sign is usually a fixed object giving information, while a signal is an action or sound to communicate something.
Значення
A board or mark giving information
Словосполучення
road sign
|warning sign
|shop sign
|no entry sign
Синоніми
notice (Often used for written announcements, especially on paper or boards.)
Антоніми
blank (Indicates there is no message or information displayed.)
Теми
daily life
|travel
|communication
|daily_life
Визначення
Something you can see, like a board or symbol, that tells you information or gives directions.
A board, plate, symbol, or other display that gives information, instructions, or warnings.
Модель уживання:
a sign of [something]
Dark clouds are a sign that it will rain.
A sötét felhők annak a jelei, hogy esni fog.
Her smile was a clear sign of happiness.
A mosolya egyértelműen a boldogság jele volt.
The sudden drop in sales was a worrying sign for the company.
Fever can be a sign of infection.
Навчальні приклади
Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
A sötét felhők esőre utaló jelek.
Her smile is a sign of joy.
A mosolya az öröm jele.
A cough can be a sign of illness.
The empty streets are a sign of danger.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sign' with 'signal'. A signal is often an action sent to someone, while a sign can be any evidence of something.
Значення
An indication of something existing or coming
Словосполучення
sign of trouble
|early sign
|clear sign
|warning sign
Синоніми
indication (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Антоніми
absence (Indicates that there is no evidence or proof of something.)
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|health
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Something that shows something else is true or will happen.
An action, event, or situation that shows something exists, is true, or will happen.
Модель уживання:
to sign [a document/contract/form]
Please sign the form at the bottom of the page.
Kérjük, írja alá az űrlapot az oldal alján.
She signed the contract yesterday afternoon.
Tegnap délután írta alá a szerződést.
He refused to sign the agreement until changes were made.
You must sign here to confirm your booking.
Навчальні приклади
Please sign your name here.
Kérlek, írd alá itt a nevedet.
She signed the paper.
Aláírta a papírt.
He signed the form at the desk.
I will not sign this paper.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'sign' (to write your name) with 'signal' (to give a gesture).
Значення
Write name to approve or agree
Словосполучення
sign a contract
|sign an agreement
|sign a form
|sign a letter
Синоніми
endorse (More formal; often used for official approval, especially in politics or finance.)
Антоніми
refuse to sign (To decline to provide your signature and therefore not approve.)
Теми
business
|law
|daily life
|communication
Визначення
To write your name on something to show you agree or accept it.
To write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or accept it.
Модель уживання:
make/give [someone] a sign
He gave me a thumbs-up as a sign that everything was okay.
Feltartotta a hüvelykujját annak jeleként, hogy minden rendben van.
The referee made a hand sign to stop play.
A játékvezető kézjellel jelezte, hogy álljon meg a játék.
They use special signs to communicate underwater.
Навчальні приклади
He gave me a peace sign.
Békejelet mutatott nekem.
She made a hand sign to me.
Kézjellel jelzett nekem.
He waved as a sign to come closer.
Значення
Gesture communicating meaning without words
Словосполучення
hand sign
|peace sign
|give a sign
Синоніми
gesture (A broader term for any body movement used to communicate.)
Антоніми
speech (Using spoken words instead of gestures.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A movement or action that shows what you mean without words.
A movement, gesture, or action used to communicate something without speaking.
Модель уживання:
to sign [a word/message]
She can sign fluently in American Sign Language.
Folyékonyan jelel amerikai jelnyelven.
They signed to each other across the room.
A szoba két végéből jeleltek egymásnak.
He signed 'thank you' before leaving.
Навчальні приклади
She can sign very well.
Nagyon jól tud jelelni.
They signed to each other in class.
Az órán jeleltek egymásnak.
Значення
Communicate using sign language
Словосполучення
sign fluently
|sign to each other
Синоніми
gesture (Less precise; not necessarily part of a formal language system.)
Антоніми
speak (To use spoken words instead of signs.)
Теми
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To talk using hand movements and signs instead of speaking.
To use hand movements and gestures in a structured language for communication, especially by deaf people.