affirmation
gb/ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
B2
انگریزی
~ 9400
megerősítés, elismerés, affirmáció, megerősítő mondat, ünnepélyes nyilatkozat
اسم
B2
1
megerősítés
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
an affirmation that [clause]; an affirmation of [something]
The speech was a strong affirmation of the country’s commitment to human rights.
A beszéd az ország emberi jogok melletti elkötelezettségének erőteljes megerősítése volt.
Her quick reply was an affirmation that the deal was still on.
Gyors válasza annak a megerősítése volt, hogy az üzlet még mindig áll.
The new law is an affirmation of the city’s support for renewable energy.
His steady eye contact felt like an affirmation of my decision.
The committee’s report offered clear affirmation that the project was working.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The manager’s email was an affirmation that my job was safe.
A menedzser e-mailje megerősítés volt arról, hogy megmarad az állásom.
His smile was an affirmation that I did well.
A mosolya annak a megerősítése volt, hogy jól teljesítettem.
The vote was an affirmation of the new plan.
Her letter gave me affirmation that I was on the right path.
The teacher’s praise was an affirmation of my hard work.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "affirmation" with "affirmative". "Affirmation" is a noun (an affirmation of support), while "affirmative" is usually an adjective meaning "positive" or a noun meaning a "yes" response (an affirmative answer). Another confusion is with "confirmation"; "affirmation" often sounds more formal and emphasizes strong or public support, not just factual checking.
معنی
statement showing something is true
لفظی تراکیب
public affirmation
|clear affirmation
|affirmation of support
|affirmation of faith
|official affirmation
|nod of affirmation
ہم معنی الفاظ
confirmation (More common in everyday speech; emphasizes proving that something is true or correct.)
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assertion (Focuses on the act of strongly stating something is true, without necessarily proving it.)
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endorsement (Stresses public or official support, especially for people, plans, or ideas.)
متضاد الفاظ
denial (Directly opposes a claim by saying it is not true.)
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rejection (Opposite in the sense of refusing to accept or support an idea or proposal.)
موضوعات
communication
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A clear statement or action that shows something is true, correct, or strongly supported.
A spoken, written, or other clear statement or sign that confirms that something is true, right, or officially supported.
اسم
B2
2
megerősítés
B2
elismerés
B1
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] needs affirmation from [someone]; to seek affirmation from [someone]
Children need consistent affirmation from their parents to build healthy self-esteem.
A gyerekeknek következetes megerősítésre van szükségük a szüleiktől ahhoz, hogy egészséges önbecsülést alakítsanak ki.
He kept posting online, clearly searching for affirmation from strangers.
Folyton posztolt az interneten, láthatóan idegenektől várt megerősítést.
A simple thank-you can be powerful affirmation for someone’s hard work.
She grew up without much affirmation and often doubts her own value.
In that moment, her hug felt like deep affirmation of who I am.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Many teenagers look for affirmation on social media.
Sok tinédzser megerősítést keres a közösségi médiában.
Good leaders give affirmation to their team.
A jó vezetők megerősítő visszajelzést adnak a csapatuknak.
He never got much affirmation at home, so he feels unsure of himself.
Her kind words were important affirmation for me.
Friends can give you affirmation when you feel low.
عام غلطی:
Learners may treat "affirmation" only as something formal or official and miss this emotional meaning. In sentences like "I need affirmation from my friends," the word refers to emotional support, not a written statement. Also, learners sometimes overuse "confirmation" in emotional contexts where "affirmation" or "support" is more natural.
معنی
emotional approval or validation
لفظی تراکیب
need affirmation
|seek affirmation
|crave affirmation
|offer affirmation
|emotional affirmation
|words of affirmation
ہم معنی الفاظ
validation (Very close in meaning; often used in psychology to mean recognizing and accepting someone’s feelings or identity.)
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encouragement (Focuses more on giving support to help someone continue or try, not just on making them feel seen.)
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approval (Emphasizes agreeing with or liking what someone does, which can function as affirmation but sounds less emotional.)
متضاد الفاظ
criticism (Opposite because it points out faults instead of making someone feel accepted or valued.)
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rejection (Opposite in that it makes someone feel unwanted or not accepted.)
موضوعات
emotions
|relationships
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Emotional support or kind words that help someone feel loved, important, or good about themselves.
Emotional support or approval that makes a person feel recognized, valued, or accepted.
اسم
B2
3
affirmáció
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] repeats an affirmation; [someone] uses positive affirmations
She starts each morning by saying a short affirmation in the mirror.
Minden reggel azzal kezdi a napot, hogy elmond egy rövid affirmációt a tükör előtt.
Writing positive affirmations helped him manage his anxiety.
A pozitív affirmációk leírása segített neki kezelni a szorongását.
The app sends you a new affirmation every day to boost your mood.
His favorite affirmation is, "I am capable and strong."
Therapists sometimes ask clients to create affirmations that challenge their negative beliefs.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
I read one positive affirmation every morning.
Minden reggel elolvasok egy pozitív affirmációt.
Her affirmation is, "I can do hard things."
Az ő affirmációja ez: „Meg tudok csinálni nehéz dolgokat.”
Some people use affirmations to feel less stressed.
The book teaches you how to write affirmations.
He repeats the same affirmation when he feels afraid.
عام غلطی:
Learners may think "affirmation" here is always countable in the same way as "advice". In this self-help sense, both plural (affirmations) and singular (an affirmation) are common. Also, some may confuse it with "confirmation"; in self-help, the usual word is "affirmation", not *"positive confirmation"*.
معنی
short positive self-help statement
لفظی تراکیب
positive affirmation
|daily affirmations
|repeat an affirmation
|use affirmations
|write affirmations
|self-help affirmations
ہم معنی الفاظ
mantra (Often used similarly, but can sound more spiritual or meditative and is not always positive in form.)
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positive statement (A plain description; less tied to self-help culture than "affirmation".)
متضاد الفاظ
negative self-talk (Opposite because it refers to repeated, critical or pessimistic thoughts about oneself.)
موضوعات
psychology
|self-help
|emotions
|health
تعریف
A short, positive sentence that you say or write again and again to help you think or feel more positive.
A short, positive sentence that a person repeats, often regularly, to influence their thoughts, feelings, or behavior in a helpful way.
اسم
C1
TECHNICAL
4
استعمال کا انداز:
to make an affirmation; under oath or affirmation
Witnesses may choose to make an affirmation instead of swearing a religious oath.
A tanúk dönthetnek úgy, hogy vallásos eskü helyett ünnepélyes nyilatkozatot tesznek.
The clerk asked whether he preferred an oath or an affirmation before giving evidence.
A bírósági tisztviselő megkérdezte, hogy vallomástétel előtt esküt vagy ünnepélyes nyilatkozatot szeretne-e tenni.
Her affirmation was recorded in the official court transcript.
In some countries, an affirmation carries the same legal weight as an oath.
He signed a written affirmation that the information he provided was accurate.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
In court, you can give an oath or an affirmation.
A bíróságon esküt vagy ünnepélyes nyilatkozatot tehetsz.
She does not want a religious oath, so she makes an affirmation.
Nem akar vallásos esküt tenni, ezért ünnepélyes nyilatkozatot tesz.
The judge listens after the witness makes an affirmation.
His affirmation means he promises to tell the truth.
An affirmation has the same legal power as an oath.
عام غلطی:
Learners may think "affirmation" in court is just any positive answer. In legal contexts, it is a specific formal act that replaces a religious oath. They may also wrongly say *"do an affirmation"* instead of the more natural "make an affirmation."
معنی
formal legal declaration, not an oath
لفظی تراکیب
oath or affirmation
|make an affirmation
|sworn affirmation
|legal affirmation
|affirmation of truth
ہم معنی الفاظ
declaration (General legal term; not limited to replacing a religious oath.)
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sworn statement (Similar functionally, though technically refers to a statement given under oath rather than under an affirmation.)
متضاد الفاظ
perjury (Not a direct lexical opposite, but in law it is the crime of lying after taking an oath or affirmation, opposing the idea of truthful declaration.)
موضوعات
law
|religion
|communication
تعریف
In court or other official places, a serious promise that what you say is true, used instead of a religious oath.
In law or official settings, a formal, solemn declaration that something is true, made instead of taking a religious oath.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
affirmation
IPA
GB/ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
af - firm - a - tion (4 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (firm)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: affirmation
- Plural: affirmation, affirmations
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
affirmation of faith
1/ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən əv fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
public statement of religious belief
A clear, often public, statement that you believe in a certain religion or set of religious ideas.
مثالیں
- The ceremony ended with an affirmation of faith recited by the whole congregation.
- Her song is a quiet affirmation of faith in difficult times.
- They saw the festival as an affirmation of faith and community.
daily affirmation
1/dˈeɪli ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
positive statement said every day
A positive sentence that you say, read, or write every day to build a more helpful way of thinking.
مثالیں
- My daily affirmation is, "I am learning and growing every day."
- The app sends you a daily affirmation at 8 a.m.
- She chose a simple daily affirmation to help her stay calm during exams.
in affirmation
1/ˈɪn ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
as a sign of agreement
In a way that clearly shows you agree with something or support it.
مثالیں
- Several heads nodded in affirmation as the proposal was read out.
- She raised her hand in affirmation when her name was called.
- He smiled in affirmation, letting us know we had understood correctly.
nod of affirmation
1/nˈɑd əv ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
nod showing agreement or approval
A small movement of the head up and down that clearly shows you agree or give support.
مثالیں
- The coach gave her a quick nod of affirmation from the sidelines.
- With a nod of affirmation, the director signaled that the scene was perfect.
- His quiet nod of affirmation meant more than a long speech.
oath or affirmation
1/ˈoʊθ ˈɔɹ ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
legal formula: religious oath or not
A legal phrase that means you can either swear a religious promise (an oath) or make a non-religious promise (an affirmation) that what you say is true.
مثالیں
- Witnesses must give their evidence under oath or affirmation.
- The form asks whether you wish to take an oath or affirmation.
- Every elected official must take an oath or affirmation before starting work.
positive affirmation
1/pˈɑzɪtɪv ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
uplifting self-help statement
A short, positive sentence you say or write to help you think or feel better about yourself or your life.
مثالیں
- She wrote one positive affirmation on a sticky note and put it on her mirror.
- The therapist suggested creating a positive affirmation to use before stressful meetings.
- Reading a positive affirmation in the morning helps him start the day with confidence.
self-affirmation
1/sˈɛlf ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
affirming your own values or worth
The act of reminding yourself of your good qualities or important values so you can feel strong and confident, especially in hard situations.
مثالیں
- Practicing self-affirmation helped her handle criticism at work.
- The workshop focused on self-affirmation and building a healthier self-image.
- Writing about your core values is one simple form of self-affirmation.
words of affirmation
1/wˈɚdz əv ˌæfɚmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
loving or supportive spoken words
Kind or loving words that tell someone you love them, like them, or respect them, often used as one main way of showing love.
مثالیں
- For her, gifts are nice, but words of affirmation mean much more.
- He feels closest to people who regularly give him words of affirmation.
- Saying "I’m proud of you" is a simple form of words of affirmation.