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Общая лексика: (smb., one's) дать свое слово, дать слово, обещать, отдать распоряжение, давать слово

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > give word
2 give word

отдать распоряжение

Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > give word
3 give word

отдать распоряжение

Новый англо-русский словарь > give word
4 word

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1. сущ.
1) слово to write a word ≈ сделать запись to coin a word ≈ создать/придумать новое слово to mispronounce слово ≈ неправильно произнести слово to distort smb.'s words ≈ переиначить чьи-л. слова, исказить смысл чьих-л. слов to hang on (to) smb. 's words ≈ придираться к чьим-л. словам of few words ≈ немногословно She took the words right out of my mouth. ≈ Она читает мои мысли (говорит то, о чем я хотел сказать) to get a word in edgewise ≈ ввернуть словечко, сделать дельное замечание to have the last word ≈ сказать послпеднее слово (положить конец спору, распре) to take smb. at her/his word ≈ поймать на слове кого-л. Don't breathe a word about it to anyone. ≈ Об этом никому ни слова. There was no word of the incident in the newspapers. ≈ В газетах нет ни слова о происшествии. She would like to say a few words about the incident. ≈ Она хотела бы сказать несколько слов о происшествии. not to mince any words ≈ рассказать все без утайки angry words cross words sharp words choice word harsh word hasty words high-sounding words hollow words hypocritical words sincere words weasel words archaic words obsolete words borrowed words compound word dialectal words regional words foreign words four-letter words obscene words monosyllabic words nonce words portmanteau word simple words taboo word guide word household word in a word in one word put in a word say a word word in one's ear it is not the word take at his word on the word with the word
2) часто мн. разговор, речь to put in a good word for smb. ≈ произнести оправдательную речь в адрес кого-л. to have words ≈ крупно поговорить, поссориться с кем-л. (with smb.) warm words, hot words ≈ брань, крупный разговор fair words ≈ комплименты
3) замечание
4) обещание, слово to break one's word ≈ не сдержать обещание, нарушить клятву one's solemn word ≈ торжественное обещание one's word of honor ≈ слово чести She gave me her word that she would deliver the message. ≈ Она пообещала мне, что отправит сообщение. She's a woman of her word. ≈ Она человек слова. man of his word ≈ человек слова upon my word ≈ Честное слово!
5) вести;
известие, сообщение
6) приказание to give word ≈ отдать распоряжение word of command ≈ команда
7) пароль
8) девиз;
лозунг ∙ hard words break no bones посл. ≈ брань на вороту не виснет a word spoken is past recalling посл. ≈ слово не воробей, вылетит - не поймаешь a word to the wise ≈ умный с полуслова понимает big words last word sharp's the word! in so many words code word
2. гл. выражать словами;
подбирать выражения слово - primary * корневое слово - half a * полслова - to be not the * for it быть недостаточным для выражения или определения чего-л. - tactlessness is not the * for it! "бестактность" - это не то слово /это слишком слабо сказано/! - I am repeating his very /actual/ *s я повторяю его собственные слова, я дословно передаю сказанное им часто pl речь, разговор, слова - concluding *s заключительное слово - to have a * with smb. поговорить с кем-л. - to take (up) the * заговорить;
перебить( кого-л.) - to put smth. into *s, to give *s to smth. выразить что-л. словами - to put one's thoughts into *s высказать /сформулировать/ свои мысли - to get /to put/ in a * вставить слово, вмешаться в разговор - *s fail me у меня не хватает слов - I have no *s to express my gratitude мне не хватает слов, чтобы выразить благодарность - a truer * was never spoken совершенно верно!;
лучше не скажешь - bold in * only смелый только на словах - "A * to the Reader" "К читателю" (введение к книге) pl размолвка, ссора - high /hard/ *s разговор на повышенных тонах, крупный разговор - they had *s, *s passed between them они поссорились, между ними произошла ссора замечание, совет - a * in season своевременный совет - a * in smb.'s ear намек (тк. в ед. ч.) вести;
известие, сообщение - to receive * of smb.'s coming получить известие о чьем-л. приезде - please send me * as soon as possible пожалуйста, известите меня как можно скорее - please leave * for me at the office пожалуйста, оставьте мне записку в канцелярии (тк. в ед. ч.) обещание, заверение - to give one's * дать слово;
обещать - to keep one's * сдержать слово - a man of his * человек слова - to be as good as one's * сдержать слово - to be better than one's * сделать больше обещанного - to take smb. at his * поверить кому-л. на слово;
принять чьи-л. слова всерьез - his * is as good as his bond на его слово можно положиться;
его слово - лучшая гарантия - take my * for it (разговорное) уверяю вас, поверьте мне рекомендация, совет - to say /to put in/ a good * for smb. хвалить или отстаивать кого-л.;
замолвить за кого-л. словечко - to give smb. one's good * рекомендовать кого-л. (на должность и т. п.) (тк. в ед. ч.) приказ, приказание - * of command( военное) команда - to give the *, to say the * отдать приказание /распоряжение, команду/ - * to be passed! (военное) (морское) слушайте все! - his * is law его слово - закон - sharp's the *! поторапливайся, живей! - mum's the *! тихо!, ни слова об этом! пароль, пропуск пословица, поговорка слух, молва( the W.) (религия) Слово господне (о священном писании, особ. о Евангелии;
тж. W. of God, God's W.) - to preach the W. проповедывать евангелие /христианство/ Слово, Бог-слово, Христос (тж. Eternal W.) - ministers of the W. (христианское) духовенство pl (музыкальное) (театроведение) текст, слова ( песни) ;
либретто( оперы) ;
текст (роли) (полиграфия) слово (условная единица объема, равная 5 печатным знакам) - 8000 *s = 1 печатный лист - a book of 160000 *s книга в 20 печатных листов (компьютерное) слово;
код;
кодовая группа;
группа символов (биология) кодовое слово (в генетическом коде) > for *, to a * дословно, буквально, слово в слово > a man of few *s немногословный человек > a man of many *s велеречивый человек;
болтун > by * of mouth на словах, устно > in a /one/ * одним словом, короче говоря > in other *s другими словами, иначе говоря > in a few *s в нескольких словах, вкратце > without many *s без лишних слов > not a *! (разговорное) ни слова!, ни гу-гу!, молчок! > in * and deed на словах и на деле > a play on /upon/ *s игра слов, каламбур > big *s хвастовство > upon /on/ my * (даю) честное слово > my *! подумать только! > in the *s of... говоря словами /по выражению, по словам/ такого-то... > in so many *s определенно, ясно, недвусмысленно;
прямо, откровенно > on /with/ the * как только было сказано;
без промедления;
тут же, сейчас же > to hang on smb.'s *s ловить чьи-л. слова;
внимательно прислушиваться к кому-л. > beyond *s неописуемый, невыразимый > conduct beyond *s поведение, не поддающееся описанию > a * and a blow необдуманный поступок, скоропалительное действие > to eat /to swallow/ one's *s брать свои слова обратно;
извиняться за сказанное > fair /good/ *s комплименты > fine *s красивые слова > fine /fair, soft/ *s butter no parsnips, *s are but wind (красивые) слова ничего не стоят > he has a kind /a good/ * for everyone у него для каждого человека найдется доброе слово > last *s последние /предсмертные/ слова > the last * (in smth.) последнее слово, новейшее достижение > the last * has not yet been said on this matter последнее слово по этому поводу еще не сказано, вопрос еще окончательно не решен > to have the last * сказать последнее слово (в споре) > not to know the first * about smth. ничего не понимать в чем-л., не знать азов чего-л. > he hasn't a * to throw at a dog от него слова не добьешься > to suit the action to the * смотреть, чтобы слово не расходилось с делом;
сказано - сделано > a * spoken is past recalling слово - не воробей, вылетит - не поймаешь > *s are the wise man's counters and the fool's money только дурак верит на слово > a * to the wise умный с полуслова понимает > hard *s break no bones брань на вороту не виснет выражать словами;
подбирать слова, выражения;
формулировать - I should rather * it differently я бы сказал /сформулировал/ это иначе - how should it be *ed? как бы это выразить? address ~ вчт. адресное слово alphabetic ~ вчт. буквенное слово associatively located ~ вчт. слово найденное ассоциативным поиском banner ~ вчт. начальное слово I should ~ it rather differently я сказал бы это, пожалуй, иначе;
a beautifully worded address прекрасно составленная речь ~ девиз;
лозунг;
big words хвастовство binary ~ вчт. двоичное слово block descriptor ~ вчт. дескриптор блока buzz ~ вчт. основное слово call ~ вчт. вызывающее слово ~ (часто pl) речь, разговор;
can I have a word with you? мне надо поговорить с вами check ~ вчт. контрольное слово code ~ кодированное слово command ~ вчт. имя команды comparand ~ вчт. характеристический признак computer ~ вчт. машинное слово constant ~ вчт. константное слово control ~ вчт. управляющее слово data ~ вчт. слово данных descriptor ~ вчт. дескриптор digital ~ вчт. цифровое слово double ~ вчт. двойное слово edit ~ вчт. редактирующее слово empty ~ вчт. пустое слово entry ~ док. порядковое слово описания warm (или hot) ~s брань, крупный разговор;
fair words комплименты full ~ вчт. слово function ~ вчт. функциональная команда ~ пароль;
to give the word сказать пароль ~ приказание;
word of command воен. команда;
to give (или to send) word отдать распоряжение half ~ вчт. полуслово in so many ~s ясно, недвусмысленно;
hard words break no bones посл. = брань на вороту не виснет to have words (with smb.) крупно поговорить, поссориться (с кем-л.) he hasn't a ~ to throw at a dog он и разговаривать не желает;
a word spoken is past recalling посл. = слово не воробей, вылетит - не поймаешь he hasn't a ~ to throw at a dog от него слова не добьешься I should ~ it rather differently я сказал бы это, пожалуй, иначе;
a beautifully worded address прекрасно составленная речь identifier ~ вчт. идентификатор in a ~, in one ~ одним словом;
короче говоря;
to put in (или to say) a word (for smb.) замолвить (за кого-л.) словечко in a ~, in one ~ одним словом;
короче говоря;
to put in (или to say) a word (for smb.) замолвить (за кого-л.) словечко in so many ~s ясно, недвусмысленно;
hard words break no bones посл. = брань на вороту не виснет index ~ вчт. модификатор information ~ вчт. информационное слово isolated ~ вчт. выбранное слово a ~ in one's ear на ухо, по секрету;
it is not the word не то слово, это еще слабо сказано key ~ вчт. ключевое слово the last ~ (in (или on) smth.) последнее слово (в какой-л. области) the last ~ (in (или on) smth.) = последний крик моды the last ~ has not yet been said on this subject вопрос еще не решен;
sharp's the word! поторапливайся!, живей! lock ~ вчт. блокировочное слово long ~ вчт. двойное слово matching ~ вчт. слово с совпавшим признаком nonreserved ~ вчт. незарезервированное слово numeric ~ вчт. цифровое слово offensive ~ оскорбительное слово to take (smb.) at his ~ поймать (кого-л.) на слове;
on (или with) the word вслед за словами optional ~ вчт. дополнительное слово packed ~ вчт. упакованное слово parameter ~ вчт. параметр partial ~ вчт. часть слова primary ~ вчт. встроенная операция processor status ~ вчт. слово состояния процессора program status ~ вчт. слово состояния программы in a ~, in one ~ одним словом;
короче говоря;
to put in (или to say) a word (for smb.) замолвить (за кого-л.) словечко word вести;
известие, сообщение;
to receive word of (smb.'s) coming получить известие о (чьем-л.) приезде request ~ вчт. слово запроса reserved ~ вчт. зарезервированное слово ~ замечание;
to say a few words высказать несколько замечаний (по поводу чего-л. - на собрании и т. п.) search ~ вчт. признак secondary ~ вчт. вторичная команда selected ~ вчт. выбранное слово the last ~ has not yet been said on this subject вопрос еще не решен;
sharp's the word! поторапливайся!, живей! she had the last ~ ее слово было последним, = она в долгу не осталась spoken ~ вчт. произносимое слово status ~ вчт. слово состояния to take (smb.) at his ~ поймать (кого-л.) на слове;
on (или with) the word вслед за словами test ~ вчт. тестовое слово unmarked ~ вчт. непомеченное слово ~ обещание, слово;
to give one's word обещать;
a man of his word человек слова;
upon my word! честное слово! upper half of ~ вчт. старшее полуслово warm (или hot) ~s брань, крупный разговор;
fair words комплименты wide ~ вчт. длинное слово word вести;
известие, сообщение;
to receive word of (smb.'s) coming получить известие о (чьем-л.) приезде ~ выражать словами;
подбирать выражения;
to word a telegram составить телеграмму ~ выражать словами ~ девиз;
лозунг;
big words хвастовство ~ заверение ~ замечание;
to say a few words высказать несколько замечаний (по поводу чего-л. - на собрании и т. п.) ~ замечание ~ известие ~ обещание, слово;
to give one's word обещать;
a man of his word человек слова;
upon my word! честное слово! ~ обещание ~ пароль;
to give the word сказать пароль ~ пароль ~ приказ ~ приказание;
word of command воен. команда;
to give (или to send) word отдать распоряжение ~ приказание ~ пропуск ~ (часто pl) речь, разговор;
can I have a word with you? мне надо поговорить с вами ~ слово;
word for word слово в слово;
буквально;
by word of mouth устно;
на словах ~ слово ~ вчт. слово ~ совет ~ сообщение ~ формулировыать ~ элемент информации ~ выражать словами;
подбирать выражения;
to word a telegram составить телеграмму ~ слово;
word for word слово в слово;
буквально;
by word of mouth устно;
на словах a ~ in one's ear на ухо, по секрету;
it is not the word не то слово, это еще слабо сказано ~ приказание;
word of command воен. команда;
to give (или to send) word отдать распоряжение he hasn't a ~ to throw at a dog он и разговаривать не желает;
a word spoken is past recalling посл. = слово не воробей, вылетит - не поймаешь a ~ to the wise = умный с полуслова понимает written-in ~ вчт. записанное слово

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > word
5 word

1. n

1) слово

in a word, in one word — одним словом, коротше кажучи

to a word, word for word — дослівно; слово в слово

a man of few words — небагатослівна людина

a man of many words — велеречива (балакуча) людина; базіка

not a word! — розм. нічичирк!, ні слова!

2) часто pl мова, розмова; слова

to have a word with smb. — поговорити з кимсь

to put (to get) in a word — закинути слово; устрявати в розмову

bold in word only — сміливий тільки на словах

3) pl сварка, суперечка, лайка

4) зауваження, порада

5) тільки sing звістка, повідомлення

to receive word of smb.'s coming — одержати звістку про чийсь приїзд

please send me word as soon as possible — будь ласка, повідомте мене якомога швидше

6) тільки sing обіцянка, запевнення

word of honour — слово честі

to give (to pawn, to pledge) one's word — дати (чесне) слово

to keep one's word — додержати слова

take my word for it — розм. запевняю вас, повірте мені

7) тільки sing наказ, розпорядження

to give the word — (від)дати розпорядження (наказ)

word to be passed! — військ., мор. слухайте всі!

to say the word — дати команду

sharp's the word! — поспішайте!, жвавіше!

mum's the word! — тихо!, ні слова про це!

8) пароль, перепустка; гасло

to give word — назвати пароль

9) прислів'я; сентенція, вислів

10) чутка, поговір

11) рел. (the W.) слово господнє (тж W. of God. God's W.)

to preach the W. — проповідувати Євангеліє (християнство)

12) pl муз., театр. текст, слова (пісні, ролі); лібрето (опери)

13) друк. слово (умовна одиниця обсягу, = 5 друкованим знакам)

8 000 words — 1 друкований аркуш

14) мат. елемент інформації

◊ word stress — словесний наголос

◊ big words — хвастощі

◊ to eat (to swallow) one's words — брати свої слова назад, вибачатися за сказане

◊ fair words — компліменти

◊ the last word in smth. — найновіше досягнення в чомусь

◊ upon my word — даю чесне слово

◊ my word upon it! — слово честі!

2. v

1) виражати словами; добирати вислови (вирази); формулювати

2) говорити, розмовляти; висловлюватися

3) умовляти

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I n
1) слово

primary [simple, vernacular, accessory] word — лiнгв. кореневе [просте, місцеве, службове]слово

half a word — півслова

to be not the word for it — бути недостатнім для вираження або визначення чого-н.

tactlessness is not the word for it! — "безтактність" - це не те слово /це занадто слабко сказано/!; I am repeating his very /actual/ words я повторюю його власні слова, я дослівно передаю сказане ним

2) pl мова, розмова, слова

concluding words — заключне слово

to have a word with smb — поговорити с ким-н.

to take (up) the word — заговорити; перебити (кого-н.)

to put smth into words, to give words to smth — виразити що-н. словами

to put one's thoughts into words — висказати /сформулювати/ свої думки

to get /to put in a word — вставити слово, втрутитися в розмову

words fail me — у мене не вистачає слів

I have no words to express my gratitude — мені не вистачає слів, щоб висловити свою вдячність

a truer word was never spoken s — цілком вірно!; краще не скажеш

bold in word only — сміливий тільки на словах

"A word to the Reader" — "До читача" ( вступ книги)

3) суперечка, сварка

high /hard/ words — розмова на підвищених тонах

they had words, words passed between them — вони посварилися

4) зауваження, порада

a word in [out of]season — своєчасна [непрохана]порада

a word in smb 's ear — натяк

5) тк.; sing вісті; повідомлення

to receive word of smb 's coming — отримати новини про чий-н. приїзд

please send me word as soon as possible — будь ласка, повідомте мені як можна швидше

please leave word for me at the office — будь ласка, залиште мені записку в канцелярії

6) тк.; sing обіцянка, завірення

to give one's word — дати слово; обіцяти

to keep [to break]one's word — стримати [порушити]слово

a man of his word — людина слова

to be as good as one's word — стримати слово

to be better than one's word — зробити більше обіцяного

to take smb at his word — повірити кому-н. на слово

his word is as good as his bond — на його слово можна покластися

take my word for it — запевняю вас, повірте мені

7) рекомендація, порада

to say /to put in/ a good word for smb — хвалити або відстоювати кого-н.; замовити за кого-л слівце

to give smb one's good word — рекомендувати кого-н. ( на посаду)

8) тк.; sing наказ

word of command — вiйcьк. команда

to give the word, to say the word — віддати наказ /розпорядження, команду/; word to be passed! вiйcьк., мop. слухайте всі!

his word is law — його слово - закон

sharp's the word! — поспішай!, жвавіше!

mum's the word! — тихо!, ні слова про це!

9) пароль, пропуск

10) прислів'я, приказка

11) чутка, поголоска

12) peл. ( the Word) Слово господянє (про Священе писання, про Євангеліє; Word Of God, God's W.); to preach the W. проповідувати євангеліє /християнство/; Слово, бог-слово, Христос ( Eternal Word); ministers of the W. ( християнське) духовенство

13) pl; мyз., театр / текст, слова ( пісні); лібретто ( опери); текст ( ролі)

14) пoлiгp. слово (умовна одиниця об'єму = 5 друкованим знакам)

8000 words 1 — друкований лист

a book of 160 000 words — книга в 20 друкованих листів

15) обч. слово; код; кодова група; група символів

16) бioл. кодове слово ( в генетичному коді)

••

for word, to a word — дослівно, буквально, слово в слово

a man of few words — небагатослівна людина

a man of many words — базіка

by word of mouth — на словах, усно

in a /one/ word — одним словом, короче кажучи

in other words — іншими словами, інакше кажучи

in a few words — коротенько

without many words — без зайвих слів

not a word! — ні слова, ні чичирк!

in word and deed — на словах та на діле

a play on /upon/ words — гра слів, каламбур

big words — хвастощі

upon /on/ my word — ( даю) чесне слово

my word! — подумати тільки!

in the words of... — кажучи словами / по словам/ такого-то...

in so many words — визначено, ясно, недвозначно; прямо, відверто

on /with/ the word — як тільки було сказано; без зволікання; одразу

to hang on smb 's words — ловити чиї-н, слова; уважно прислуховуватися к кого-н.

beyond words — невимовний

conduct beyond words — поведінка, що не піддається опису

a word and a blow — необдуманий вчинок

to eat /to swallow/ one's words — брати свої слова назад; вибачатися за сказане

fair /good/ words — компліменти

fine words — красиві слова

fine /fair, soft/ words butter no parsnips, words are but wind — ( гарні) слова нічого не варті

the last word (in smth) — останнє слово, найновітніше досягнення

the last word has not yet been said on this matter — останнє слово з цього приводу ще не сказано, питання ще остаточно не вирішене

to have the last word — сказати останнє слово ( в суперечці)

not to know the first word about smth — нічого не розуміти в чому-н., не знати азів чого-н.

he hasn't a word to throw at a dog — від нього слова не доб'єшся

to suit the action to the word — слідкувати, щоб слово не розходилося з ділом; сказано - зроблено

a word spoken is past recalling — слово - не горобець, вилетить - не піймаєш

words are the wise man's counters and the fool's money — = тільки дурень вірить на слово

a word to the wise — розумний розуміє з півслова
II v
виражати словами; підбирати слова, вирази; формулювати

I should rather word it differently — я б сказав це /сформулював/ інакше

how should it be worded — є як би це висловитиє

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6 word

word [wɜ:d]

mot ⇒ 1 (a)-(c) parole ⇒ 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (d) nouvelles ⇒ 1 (c) message ⇒ 1 (c) promesse ⇒ 1 (d) conseil ⇒ 1 (e) bruit ⇒ 1 (f) ordre ⇒ 1 (g) rédiger ⇒ 2 (a)

1 noun

(a) (gen → written) mot m; (→ spoken) mot m, parole f;

∎ the words of a song les paroles d'une chanson;

∎ ironic (what) fine words! quelles belles paroles!;

∎ what is the Russian word for "head"?, what is the word for "head" in Russian? comment dit-on "head" en russe?;

∎ the Japanese don't have a word for it les Japonais n'ont pas de mot pour dire cela;

∎ she can't put her ideas/her feelings into words elle ne trouve pas les mots pour exprimer ses idées/ce qu'elle ressent;

∎ I can't find (the) words to tell you how glad I am! je ne saurais vous dire à quel point je suis content!;

∎ there are no words to describe or words cannot describe how I feel aucun mot ne peut décrire ce que je ressens;

∎ they left without (saying) a word ils sont partis sans (dire) un mot;

∎ with these words they left sur ces mots ou là-dessus, ils sont partis;

∎ lazy isn't the word for it! paresseux, c'est peu dire!;

∎ idle would be a better word oisif serait plus juste;

∎ figurative he doesn't know the meaning of the word "generosity" il ne sait pas ce que veut dire le mot "générosité";

∎ he's mad, there's no other word for it il est fou, il n'y a pas d'autre mot;

∎ there's a word for people like you, it's "thief" les gens dans ton genre, on les appelle des voleurs;

∎ I didn't understand a word of the lecture je n'ai pas compris un mot de la conférence;

∎ he doesn't know a word of German il ne sait pas un mot d'allemand;

∎ I don't believe a word of it! je n'en crois pas un mot!;

∎ that's my last or my final word on the matter c'est mon dernier mot (sur la question);

∎ those were his dying words ce sont les dernières paroles qu'il a prononcées avant de mourir;

∎ she said a few words of welcome elle a dit quelques mots de bienvenue;

∎ I gave him a few words of advice je lui ai donné quelques conseils;

∎ I gave him a few words of encouragement je lui ai dit quelques mots d'encouragement;

∎ can I give you a word of warning/of advice? puis-je vous mettre en garde/vous conseiller?;

∎ he didn't say a word il n'a rien dit, il n'a pas dit un mot;

∎ I can't get a word out of her je ne peux pas en tirer un mot;

∎ and now a word from our sponsors et maintenant, voici un message publicitaire de nos sponsors;

∎ I'm a woman of few words je ne suis pas quelqu'un qui fait de grands discours;

∎ he's a man of few words c'est un homme peu loquace, c'est quelqu'un qui n'aime pas beaucoup parler;

∎ in the words of Shelley comme l'a dit Shelley;

∎ in the words of his boss, he's a layabout à en croire son patron ou d'après (ce que dit) son patron, c'est un fainéant;

∎ tell me in your own words dites-le moi à votre façon ou avec vos propres mots;

∎ he told me in so many words that I was a liar il m'a dit carrément ou sans mâcher ses mots que j'étais un menteur;

∎ she didn't say it in so many words but her meaning was quite clear elle n'a pas dit exactement cela, mais c'était sous-entendu;

∎ a six-hundred-word article un article de six cents mots;

∎ by or through word of mouth oralement;

∎ the news spread by word of mouth la nouvelle se répandit de bouche à oreille;

∎ too beautiful for words d'une beauté extraordinaire;

∎ too stupid for words vraiment trop bête;

∎ word for word (translate) littéralement, mot à mot; (repeat) mot pour mot;

∎ from the word go dès le départ;

∎ (upon) my word! ma parole!, oh la la!;

∎ not a word! pas un mot!, bouche cousue!;

∎ don't put words into my mouth ne me faites pas dire ce que je n'ai pas dit;

∎ he took the words out of my mouth il a dit exactement ce que j'allais dire;

∎ words fail me! j'en perds la parole!, je suis stupéfait!;

∎ he never has a good word to say about anyone personne ne trouve jamais grâce à ses yeux;

∎ to put in a (good) word for sb glisser un mot en faveur de qn;

∎ to have the last word avoir le dernier mot;

∎ British it's the last word in comfort c'est ce qui se fait de mieux en matière de confort;

∎ British it's the last word in luxury c'est ce qu'on fait de plus luxueux

(b) (talk) mot(s) m(pl), parole(s) f(pl);

∎ to have a word with sb about sth toucher un mot ou deux mots à qn au sujet de qch;

∎ can I have a word with you about the meeting? est-ce que je peux vous dire deux mots à propos de la réunion?;

∎ can I have a word? je voudrais vous parler un instant

(c) (UNCOUNT) (news) nouvelle(s) f(pl); (message) message m, mot m;

∎ the word got out that there had been a coup la nouvelle d'un coup d'État a circulé;

∎ word came from Tokyo that the strike was over la nouvelle arriva de Tokyo que la grève était terminée;

∎ she brought them word of Tom elle leur a apporté des nouvelles de Tom;

∎ have you had any word from him? avez-vous eu de ses nouvelles?;

∎ we have had no word from him nous sommes sans nouvelles de lui;

∎ she left word for us to follow elle nous a laissé un message pour dire que nous devions la suivre;

∎ to spread the word (proselytize) annoncer la bonne parole;

∎ spread the word that Mick's back in town faites passer la nouvelle ou faites dire que Mick est de retour en ville;

∎ he sent word to say he had arrived safely il a envoyé un mot pour dire qu'il était bien arrivé

(d) (promise) parole f, promesse f;

∎ he gave his word that we wouldn't be harmed il a donné sa parole qu'il ne nous ferait aucun mal;

∎ I give you my word on it je vous en donne ma parole;

∎ she gave her solemn word elle a juré ou elle a promis solennellement;

∎ to break one's word manquer à sa parole;

∎ to go back on one's word revenir sur sa parole;

∎ we held or we kept her to her word nous l'avons obligée à tenir sa parole;

∎ to keep one's word tenir parole, tenir (sa) promesse;

∎ he was as good as his word il a tenu parole;

∎ she's a woman of her word c'est une femme de parole;

∎ I'm a man of my word je suis un homme de parole;

∎ word of honour! parole d'honneur!;

∎ we only have his word for it il n'y a que lui qui le dit, personne ne peut prouver le contraire;

∎ you can take my word for it vous pouvez me croire sur parole;

∎ we'll have to take your word for it nous sommes bien obligés de vous croire;

∎ take my word (for it), it's a bargain! croyez-moi, c'est une affaire!;

∎ I took her at her word je l'ai prise au mot;

∎ it's your word against mine c'est votre parole contre la mienne;

∎ my word is my bond je n'ai qu'une parole, je tiens toujours parole

(e) (advice) conseil m;

∎ a word to travellers, watch your luggage! un petit conseil aux voyageurs, surveillez vos bagages!;

∎ a quick word in your ear je vous glisse un mot à l'oreille;

∎ a word to the wise à bon entendeur, salut

(f) (rumour) bruit m;

∎ (the) word went round that he was dying le bruit a couru qu'il était sur le point de mourir

(g) (order) ordre m;

∎ he gave the word to march il a donné l'ordre ou le signal de se mettre en marche;

∎ his word is law c'est lui qui fait la loi;

∎ just give or say the word and we'll be off vous n'avez qu'à donner le signal et nous partons

(h) (watchword) mot m d'ordre; (password) mot m de passe;

∎ the word now is "democracy" le mot d'ordre maintenant, c'est "démocratie"

2 transitive verb

(a) (letter, document) rédiger, formuler; (contract) rédiger;

∎ they worded the petition carefully ils ont choisi les termes de la pétition avec le plus grand soin;

∎ we sent a strongly worded protest nous avons envoyé une lettre de protestation bien sentie

(b) Australian familiar (advise) conseiller^□ ; (inform) informer^□

3 exclamation

American familiar

∎ word (up)! (I agree) parfaitement!^□ ; (it's true) sans dec!

4 Word noun

∎ Religion the Word le Verbe;

∎ the Word of God la parole de Dieu

5 words plural noun

British familiar (argument) dispute^□ f;

∎ to have words se disputer^□, avoir des mots;

∎ they had words about her drinking ils se sont disputés sur le fait qu'elle boit^□

6 in a word adverb

en un mot

7 in other words adverb

autrement dit, en d'autres termes

►► word association association f d'idées par les mots;

Linguistics word class classe f de mots;

Computing word count nombre m des mots;

∎ to do a word count compter les mots;

word count facility fonction f de comptage de mots;

word game = jeu de lettres;

word group groupe m de mots, membre m de phrase;

word order ordre m des mots;

word picture description f imagée ou pittoresque; (of person) portrait m en prose;

word processing traitement m de texte;

word processor logiciel m de traitement de texte;

Typography word split coupure f de mot;

Computing word wrap retour m à la ligne automatique

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7 word

word [wɜ:d]

1. n

1) сло́во;

word for word сло́во в сло́во; буква́льно
;

by word of mouth у́стно; на слова́х
;

in a word, in one word одни́м сло́вом; коро́че говоря́
;

in other words други́ми слова́ми
;

to put in ( или to say) a word for smb. замо́лвить за кого́-л. слове́чко
;

a word in one's ear на́ ухо, по секре́ту
;

it is not the word не то сло́во, э́то ещё сла́бо ска́зано
;

to take smb. at his word пойма́ть кого́-л. на сло́ве
;

on ( или with) the word вслед за слова́ми

2) ( часто pl) речь, разгово́р;

can I have a word with you? мне на́до поговори́ть с ва́ми

3) обеща́ние, сло́во;

to give one's word обеща́ть
;

a man of his word челове́к сло́ва
;

upon my word! че́стное сло́во!
;

to be as good as one's word сдержа́ть сло́во
;

to be better than one's word сде́лать бо́льше обе́щанного

4) замеча́ние;

to say a few words вы́сказать не́сколько замеча́ний (по поводу чего-л. — на собрании и т.п.)
;

she had the last word её сло́во бы́ло после́дним; ≅ она́ в долгу́ не оста́лась

5) pl текст, слова́ ( песни); текст ( роли)

6) pl размо́лвка, ссо́ра, перебра́нка;

to have words with smb. кру́пно поговори́ть, поссо́риться с кем-л.
;

warm ( или hot) words брань, кру́пный разгово́р

7) ве́сти; изве́стие, сообще́ние;

to receive word of smb.'s coming получи́ть изве́стие о чьём-л. прие́зде

8) приказа́ние;

word of command воен. кома́нда
;

to give ( или to send) word отда́ть распоряже́ние

9) паро́ль;

to give the word сказа́ть паро́ль

10) деви́з; ло́зунг

◊
big words хвастовство́
;

the last word in ( или on) smth.

а) ≅ после́дний крик мо́ды;

б) после́днее сло́во (в какой-л. области);

the last word has not yet been said on this subject вопро́с ещё не решён
;

sharp's the word! потора́пливайся!, живе́й!
;

in so many words я́сно, недвусмы́сленно
;

hard words break no bones посл. ≅ брань на вороту́ не ви́снет
;

he hasn't a word to throw at a dog

а) от него́ сло́ва не добьёшься;

б) он и разгова́ривать не жела́ет;

a word spoken is past recalling посл. ≅ сло́во не воробе́й, вы́летит — не пойма́ешь
;

a word to the wise ≅ у́мный с полусло́ва понима́ет

2. v выража́ть слова́ми; подбира́ть выраже́ния;

to word a telegram соста́вить телегра́мму
;

I should word it rather differently я сказа́л бы э́то, пожа́луй, ина́че
;

a beautifully worded address прекра́сно соста́вленная речь

Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > word
8 give smb. one's word

(give smb. one's word (тж. give one's word to smb.))

дать кому-л. слово

I'll help you in any way I can - I give you my word... (I. Murdoch, ‘Henry and Cato’, part I) — Я сделаю все, чтобы вам помочь. Даю вам слово...

Large English-Russian phrasebook > give smb. one's word
9 ♦ word

♦ word /wɜ:d/
n.

1 parola; termine; vocabolo: He is a man of few words, è un uomo di poche parole; Don't breathe ( o mention o say) a word about it, non farne parola a nessuno!; non fiatare!; to have a few words with sb., scambiare qualche parola con q.; to mark sb. 's words, fare attenzione a quello che dice q.; ascoltare bene q.; «Good» is not the word for him, «buono» non è il termine adatto per lui; How many English words do you know?, quanti vocaboli inglesi conosci?; good words, buone parole; parole di consolazione (o d'incoraggiamento); harsh words, parole aspre (o dure); rude words, parolacce; in one's own words, con parole proprie; dying words, ultime parole ( prima della morte); key word, parola chiave

2 [u] notizia; notizie; messaggio: Word came that the enemy was approaching, giunse notizia che l'esercito nemico si stava avvicinando; to send word, mandare a dire; far sapere; to spread the word, diffondere la notizia; I've had no word from him yet, sono ancora senza sue notizie; non ho ricevuto alcun messaggio da lui; No word from home, nessuna notizia da casa

3 (= word of honour) parola (d'onore); promessa: to keep (o to stick to) one's word, mantenere la parola (o le promesse); He gave his word, diede la sua parola (d'onore); He is a man of his word, è un uomo di parola; You can take my word for it, puoi credermi sulla parola

4 (mil.) parola d'ordine; (fig.) motto; comando; ordine; segnale: Sharp's the word, il nostro motto è «far presto!»; The boss will give the word to start, il capo darà il segnale della partenza

5 (comput.) parola; word

6 – (relig.) the Word, il Verbo; il Vangelo; la Parola di Dio

7 ( preceduto da una maiuscola, che sta per una parola sgradita o volgare) parola tabù: the F-word, la parola che comincia per ‘f’ (= fuck)

8 ( slang) – the word, informazione; notizia: The word is out he won't run again, si dice in giro che non ripresenterà la propria candidatura; to put out the word to sb., informare q.; passare parola a q.

● (med.) word blind, affetto da cecità verbale (o da alessia, da dislessia) □ (med.) word blindness, cecità verbale; alessia; dislessia □ word-bound, impacciato nel parlare; che non vuol parlare □ (gramm.) word building (o word formation), formazione delle parole □ (med.) word deaf, affetto da afasia acustica (o da sordità verbale) □ (med.) word deafness, sordità verbale; afasia acuta □ word for word, parola per parola; alla lettera; letteralmente: to translate word for word, tradurre alla lettera □ word game, gioco linguistico; gioco di vocabolario □ a word in season, una parola al momento giusto; un consiglio opportuno □ (mil.) word of command, comando; ordine □ word-of-mouth = by word of mouth ► sotto □ (gramm.) word order, costruzione della frase □ a word out of season, un consiglio inopportuno; un intervento fuori luogo □ (fig.) a word-painter, un narratore pittoresco □ word-perfect, che sa perfettamente a memoria una poesia (o una parte teatrale, ecc.); ( di un testo) perfetto nei minimi particolari □ word picture, descrizione vivida, icastica □ (comput.) word processing, word processing; elaborazione di testi □ (comput.) word processor, word processor ( programma di elaborazione di testi) □ word-splitter, sofista; pedante; chi spacca un capello in quattro □ word-splitting, (agg.) pedantesco; (sost.) sofisticheria, pedanteria □ word square, quadrato magico ( nell' enigmistica) □ (comput.) word wrapping, ritorno a capo (automatico) □ to be as good as one's word, essere un uomo di parola; mantenere le promesse □ beyond words, indicibile; in modo indicibile, indicibilmente □ big words, parole grosse; vanterie; fanfaronate; insulti □ to break one's word, non tener fede alla parola data; non mantenere le promesse □ by word of mouth, oralmente; verbalmente; a viva voce; mediante il passaparola □ to coin words, coniare parole nuove □ to eat one's words, rimangiarsi le proprie parole; ritrattare; ammettere il proprio torto □ (fig.) from the word go, fin dall'inizio □ (fig.) to hang on sb. 's words, pendere dalle labbra di q.; ascoltare q. con grande attenzione □ to have (o to get) the last word, aver l'ultima parola □ to have words with sb., venire a parole (o avere un diverbio) con q. □ to be honest in word and deed, essere onesto a parole e nei fatti □ in a (o in one) word, in una parola; in breve □ in words, in parole; in lettere: The amount to be paid must be expressed in words as well as in figures, la somma da pagare va indicata sia in cifre che in lettere □ in other words, in altre parole; in altri termini □ in so many words, esattamente; in tutte lettere; esplicitamente: He didn't say that in so many words, but that's what he meant, non lo disse esplicitamente, ma questo è ciò che voleva dire □ (fig.) the last word in, l'ultima novità in fatto di: This is the last word in television sets, questa è l'ultima novità in fatto di televisori □ to leave word, lasciar detto (qc. a q.) □ on (o with) the word, detto fatto; subito; immediatamente □ to proceed from words to blows, passare (dalle parole) alle vie di fatto □ to put one's fears into words, manifestare i propri timori □ to put one's thoughts into words, tradurre in parole i propri pensieri □ to say (o to put in) a good word for sb., dire (o mettere) una buona parola in favore di q.; raccomandare q. □ (fam.) to say the word, dire la parola decisiva; dare la propria approvazione; dare l'ordine (di cominciare qc.) □ to take sb. at his word, prendere q. in parola □ (fam.) to take sb. 's word for it, credere a q. sulla parola □ to take words for things, scambiare le parole per fatti □ to take the words out of sb. 's mouth, togliere la parola di bocca a q. □ to waste words on sb., sprecare il fiato con q. □ to weigh one's words, pesare (o misurare) le parole □ His word is as good as his bond, la sua parola è più che sufficiente; la sua parola vale un impegno scritto □ Upon my word!, parola (d'onore)!; sul mio onore! □ My word!, perbacco! □ (fig.) He hasn't a word to throw at a dog, non rivolge la parola a nessuno □ A word in your ear, voglio dirti due parole in privato □ (prov.) A word to the wise is enough, a buon intenditor poche parole □ (prov.) Good words without deeds are rushes and reeds, belle parole e cattivi fatti ingannano savi e matti □ (prov.) Kind words go a long way, le buone parole possono molto; con le buone si fa tutto □ (prov.) Words are but wind, le parole volano (cfr. lat. «Verba volant, scripta manent»).
(to) word /wɜ:d/
v. t.

mettere in parole; esprimere; formulare; redigere; scrivere: I don't know how to word this letter, non so come formulare questa lettera; The report must be worded clearly, la relazione va redatta in modo chiaro; It should be worded differently, bisognerebbe dire la cosa con parole diverse; a well-worded letter, una lettera scritta bene ( con precisione di linguaggio)

● a message worded as follows, un messaggio così concepito (o del seguente tenore).

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give [gɪv]

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1. transitive verb

2. intransitive verb

3. noun

4. compounds

5. Phrasal Verbs

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► vb: pret gave, ptp given

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   a. donner (to à ) ; [+ gift] offrir (to à)

• what are you going to give her? (as present) qu'est-ce que tu vas lui offrir ?

• they haven't yet given their answer ils n'ont pas encore donné de réponse

• the judge gave him five years le juge l'a condamné à cinq ans de prison

• this lamp doesn't give much light cette lampe éclaire mal

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• can you give me a bed for the night? pouvez-vous me loger pour la nuit ?

• they gave us a lot of help ils nous ont beaucoup aidés

• I'll give you a call je vous appellerai

► to be given ( = receive)

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• she was given a huge bouquet on lui a offert un énorme bouquet

• we were given a warm reception on nous a accueillis chaleureusement

► to give and take

• one must give and take il faut faire des concessions► give or take...

• give or take a few minutes à quelques minutes près

• a hundred people, give or take a few à peu près cent personnes

   b. ( = cause, cause to feel) faire

• it gave me a shock ça m'a fait un choc

• keying gives me a pain in my wrist le travail de saisie me fait mal au poignet

• it gave me a funny feeling ça m'a fait un drôle d'effet

• I was given to understand that... on m'avait laissé entendre que...

• her grandchildren give her a lot of pleasure ses petits-enfants lui procurent beaucoup de plaisir

• it gives me great pleasure to introduce... c'est avec grand plaisir que je vous présente...

   c. ( = pass on) OK, I'll give him the message d'accord, je lui ferai la commission

• you've given me your cold tu m'as passé ton rhume

• give him my love faites-lui mes amitiés

   d. ( = put through to) passer

• could you give me Mr Smith/extension 231? pouvez-vous me passer M. Smith/le poste 231 ?

   e. (with time expressions) give him time to get home laissez-lui le temps de rentrer

• give yourself time to think about it before you decide prends le temps de réfléchir avant de te décider

• give me time! attends un peu !

• I can't give you any longer, you must pay me now je ne peux plus vous accorder de délai, il faut que vous payiez maintenant

• the doctors gave him two years (to live) les médecins lui ont donné deux ans (à vivre)

   f. ( = utter) [+ sigh, cry] pousser

   g. ( = pay) payer ; ( = offer) donner

• what did you give for it? combien l'avez-vous payé ?

• I'd give a lot/anything to know je donnerais gros/n'importe quoi pour savoir

• what will you give me for it? combien m'en donnez-vous ?

• I don't give much for his chances je ne donne pas cher de ses chances

   h. (set structures) he gave as good as he got il a rendu coup pour coup

• give it all you've got! (inf) mets-y le paquet ! (inf)

• I wouldn't have it if you gave it to me (inf) tu me le donnerais que je n'en voudrais pas

• I'll give him something to cry about! (inf) je lui apprendrai à pleurer !

• to give sb what for (inf!) passer un savon à qn (inf)

• he wants $100? I'll give him $100! (inf) il veut 100 dollars ? il peut toujours courir ! (inf)

• I'll give you that (agreeing) je suis d'accord là-dessus

• don't give me that! (inf) ne me raconte pas d'histoires ! (inf)

   i. ► to give way ( = yield) [person] céder ( to sth à qch ) ; ( = stand back) s'écarter ; ( = agree) finir par donner son accord ; [car, traffic] céder le passage ; ( = collapse) [bridge, ceiling, floor] s'effondrer ; [ground] se dérober ; [cable, rope] céder ; [legs] fléchir

• "give way" « cédez le passage »

• "give way to traffic from the right" « priorité à droite »

• I gave way to temptation j'ai cédé à la tentation

• he gave way to their demands il a cédé à leurs revendications

• she gave way to tears elle n'a pas pu retenir ses larmes

• his shock gave way to anger sa surprise a fait place à la colère

2. intransitive verb

   a. ( = collapse) céder

• the chair gave under his weight la chaise a cédé sous son poids

   b. ( = yield) [cloth, elastic] se détendre

   c. (US) what gives? (inf) alors, qu'est-ce qui se passe ?

3. noun

( = flexibility) (inf) mou m

• there is a lot of give in this rope cette corde est très lâche

4. compounds

► give-and-take noun concessions fpl mutuelles

• there must be a certain amount of give-and-take il faut que chacun fasse des concessions

5. Phrasal Verbs

► give away separable transitive verb

   a. [+ prizes] distribuer ; [+ bride] conduire à l'autel ; [+ money, goods] donner

• at this price I'm giving it away à ce prix-là c'est donné

   b. [+ names, details] donner ; [+ secrets] révéler

• to give sb away [+ person, accomplice] dénoncer qn ; [reaction, expression] trahir qn

• to give o.s. away se trahir

• don't give anything away ne dis rien

• his face gave nothing away son visage ne trahissait aucune émotion

• to give the game away (inf) vendre la mèche (inf)► give back separable transitive verb

[+ object, freedom] rendre

► give in

1. intransitive verb

( = surrender) capituler ; ( = yield) céder (to à)

• the troops gave in after three weeks les troupes ont capitulé au bout de trois semaines

• I pestered my parents until they gave in j'ai harcelé mes parents jusqu'à ce qu'ils cèdent

• I give in! (in games) j'abandonne ! ; (in guessing) je donne ma langue au chat ! (inf)

2. separable transitive verb

[+ essay, exam paper, key] rendre ; [+ manuscript, report] remettre► give off separable transitive verb

[+ heat, gas, smell] dégager

► give out

1. intransitive verb

[supplies] s'épuiser ; [patience] être à bout ; [heart] lâcher

2. separable transitive verb

   a. [+ books, food] distribuer

   b. [+ information, details] donner

   c. [+ radio signal] émettre► give up

1. intransitive verb

abandonner

• I give up j'abandonne ; (in guessing) je donne ma langue au chat (inf)

• don't give up! tenez bon !

2. separable transitive verb

   a. ( = renounce) [+ interests] abandonner ; [+ seat, territory] céder ; [+ habit, idea, hope, claim] renoncer à ; [+ job] quitter ; [+ business] se retirer de

• to give up the struggle abandonner la partie

• I gave it up as a bad job j'ai laissé tomber (inf)

   b. ( = stop) arrêter

• to give up smoking arrêter de fumer

• I've given up trying to persuade her j'ai renoncé à essayer de la convaincre

• eventually he gave up trying au bout d'un moment il a renoncé

   c. ( = deliver, hand over) to give o.s. up se rendre

• she gave the baby up for adoption elle a fait adopter le bébé► give up on inseparable transitive verb

   a. ( = renounce) [+ idea] renoncer à

• I finally gave up on it j'ai fini par y renoncer

• the washing machine has given up on me (inf) la machine à laver m'a lâché (inf)

   b. ( = stop expecting) [+ visitor] ne plus attendre ; ( = lose faith in) perdre espoir en

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[gɪv] 1.
noun élasticité f
2.
transitive verb (prét gave; pp given)

1) ( hand over) gen donner (to à); offrir [present, drink, sandwich] (to à)

to give somebody something — gen donner quelque chose à quelqu'un; (politely, as gift) offrir quelque chose à quelqu'un

give it me! —

give me it! — donne-moi ça!

how much will you give me for it? — combien m'en donnes-tu?

what wouldn't I give for...! — je donnerais cher pour...!

2) ( cause to have)

to give somebody something —

to give something to somebody — donner quelque chose à quelqu'un [headache, nightmares, advice, information]; transmettre or passer quelque chose à quelqu'un [disease]

to give somebody pleasure — faire plaisir à quelqu'un

3) (provide, produce) donner [milk, flavour, result, answer, sum]; apporter [heat, light, nutrient]; faire [total]

she gave him two sons — elle lui donna deux fils

4) (allow, accord) accorder [custody, grant]; laisser [quelque chose] à quelqu'un [seat]

to give somebody something — donner or accorder quelque chose à quelqu'un [time, time period]

to give somebody enough room — laisser suffisamment de place à quelqu'un

how long do you give their marriage? — combien de temps donnes-tu à leur mariage?

she can sing, I'll give her that — elle sait chanter, je lui reconnais au moins ça

it's original, I'll give you that — c'est original, je te l'accorde

she could give her opponent five years — elle a au moins cinq ans de plus que son adversaire

the polls give Labour a lead — les Travaillistes sont en tête dans les sondages

I was given to understand that — on m'a laissé entendre que

5) Medicine

to give somebody something —

to give something to somebody — donner quelque chose à quelqu'un [treatment, medicine]; greffer quelque chose à quelqu'un [organ]; poser quelque chose à quelqu'un [device]; faire quelque chose à quelqu'un [injection, massage]

6) Telecommunications

to give somebody something — passer quelque chose à quelqu'un [number, department]

give me the sales manager, please — passez-moi le directeur commercial, s'il vous plaît
3.
intransitive verb (prét gave; pp given)

1) ( contribute) donner, faire un don

‘please give generously’ — ‘merci (de vos dons)’

2) ( bend) [mattress, sofa] s'affaisser; [shelf, floorboard] fléchir; [branch] ployer; [leather, fabric] s'assouplir

3) (yield, break) = give way

4) ( yield) [person, side] céder

something has to give — ça va finir par craquer

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Phrasal Verbs:

- give away

- give back

- give in

- give off

- give onto

- give out

- give over

- give up

- give way

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don't give me that! — (colloq) ne (me) raconte pas d'histoires!

give or take an inch (or two) — à quelques centimètres près

if this is the big city, give me a village every time — (colloq) si c'est ça la ville, alors vive les petits villages

‘I give you the bride and groom!’ — ‘je bois à la santé des mariés!’

I'll give you something to complain about! — (colloq) je vais t'apprendre à te plaindre!

to give and take — faire des concessions

to give as good as one gets — rendre coup pour coup

to give it all one's got — (colloq) (y) mettre le paquet

to give somebody what for — (colloq) passer un savon à quelqu'un (colloq)

what gives? — (colloq) qu'est-ce qui se passe?

English-French dictionary > give
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word [wɜ:d]

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2. transitive verb

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1. noun

   a. mot m

• the words of the song les paroles fpl de la chanson

• the written/spoken word ce qui est écrit/dit

• what's the German word for "banana"? comment dit-on « banane » en allemand ?

• he won't hear a word against her il n'admet absolument pas qu'on la critique

• I didn't breathe a word je n'ai pas soufflé mot

• ... or words to that effect... ou quelque chose de ce genre

• I remember every word he said je me souviens de ce qu'il a dit mot pour mot

• those were his very words ce sont ses propres paroles

• there are no words to describe how I felt il n'y a pas de mot pour expliquer ce que je ressentais

• he could find no words to express his misery il ne trouvait pas de mot pour exprimer sa tristesse

• from the word go dès le début

• I can't get a word out of him je ne peux pas en tirer un mot

• tell me in your own words dites-le-moi à votre façon

• in the words of Racine comme le dit Racine

• by word of mouth de bouche à oreille

• you took the words right out of my mouth c'est exactement ce que j'allais dire

• without a word, he left the room il a quitté la pièce sans dire un mot

• boring is not the word for it! ennuyeux, c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire !

• she disappeared, there's no other word for it elle a disparu, c'est bien le mot

► to have a word (with sb) ( = speak to)

can I have a word? (inf) puis-je vous dire un mot (en privé) ?

• I'll have a word with him about it je lui en toucherai un mot► to say a word

• I never said a word je n'ai rien dit du tout

• he didn't say a word about it il n'en a pas soufflé mot

• nobody had a good word to say about him personne n'a trouvé la moindre chose à dire en sa faveur► a word/words of

• a word of advice un petit conseil

• after these words of warning après cette mise en garde► in a word en un mot

► in other words autrement dit

► in so many words

• I told him in so many words that... je lui ai carrément dit que...

• he didn't say so in so many words ce n'est pas exactement ce qu'il a dit► word for word [repeat] mot pour mot ; [translate] mot à mot ; [go over] mot par mot

   b. ( = news) nouvelles fpl

• word came from headquarters that... le quartier général a fait dire que...

• word came that... on a appris que...

• to send word that... faire savoir que...

• there's no word from John yet on est toujours sans nouvelles de John

   c. ( = rumour) the word is that he has left le bruit court qu'il est parti

• if word got out about his past, there'd be a scandal si l'on apprenait certaines choses sur son passé, cela ferait un scandale

• the word on the street is... le bruit court que...

   d. ( = promise, assurance) parole f

• word of honour parole f d'honneur

• it was his word against mine c'était sa parole contre la mienne

• I give you my word je vous donne ma parole

• you have my word (of honour) vous avez ma parole (d'honneur)

• he is as good as his word on peut le croire sur parole

• he was as good as his word il a tenu parole

• I've only got her word for it c'est elle qui le dit, je n'ai aucune preuve

• to hold sb to his word contraindre qn à tenir sa promesse

• you'll have to take his word for it il vous faudra le croire sur parole

2. transitive verb

[+ document, protest] rédiger

• he had worded the letter very carefully il avait choisi les termes de sa lettre avec le plus grand soin

• a carefully worded letter une lettre aux termes choisis

3. compounds

► word association noun association f de mots

► word-for-word adjective mot pour mot

• a word-for-word translation une traduction mot à mot ► word game noun jeu m de lettres

► word order noun ordre m des mots

► word-perfect adjective

• to be word-perfect in sth savoir qch sur le bout des doigts ► word processing noun traitement m de texte

• word processing package logiciel m de traitement de texte ► word processor noun traitement m de texte

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[wɜːd] 1.
noun

1) ( verbal expression) mot m

those were his very words — ce sont ses propres mots

to have no words to express something — ne pas trouver les mots pour exprimer quelque chose

long words — mots savants

with these words he left — sur ces mots il est parti

in your own words — avec tes propres mots

I don't think ‘aunt’ is quite the right word — je ne suis pas sûr que ‘tante’ soit le mot qui convienne

the last word — fig le dernier cri (in en)

to get a word in — placer un mot

not in so many words — pas exactement

in other words — en d'autres termes

the spoken word — la langue parlée

to put one's feelings ou thoughts into words — exprimer ce qu'on ressent

there's no such word as ‘can't’ — ‘impossible’ n'est pas français

what's the Greek word for ‘table’? — comment dit-on ‘table’ en grec?

a word of warning — un avertissement

a word of advice — un conseil

I've said my last word on the subject — j'ai dit tout ce que j'avais à dire sur le sujet

too sad for words — trop triste

in the words of Washington — pour reprendre l'expression de Washington

I believed every word he said — je croyais tout ce qu'il me disait

I mean every word of it — je pense ce que je dis

a word to all those who... — quelques conseils pour tous ceux qui...

a man of few words — un homme peu loquace

2) (anything, something) mot m

not a word to anybody — pas un mot à qui que ce soit

I don't believe a word of it — je n'en crois pas un mot

not to have a good word to say about somebody — n'avoir rien de bon à dire de quelqu'un

I want to say a word about honesty — je voudrais dire quelque chose au sujet de l'honnêteté

I didn't say a word! — je n'ai pas ouvert la bouche!

he won't hear a word against her — il ne supporte pas qu'on dise quoi que ce soit contre elle

3) [U] ( information) nouvelles fpl ( about concernant)

there is no word of the missing climbers — on est sans nouvelles des alpinistes disparus

we are hoping for word that all is well — nous espérons de bonnes nouvelles

word got out that... — la nouvelle a transpiré que...

to bring/send word that — annoncer/faire savoir que

he left word at the desk that... — il a laissé un message à la réception disant que...

4) (promise, affirmation) parole f

he gave me his word — il m'a donné sa parole

to break one's word — ne pas tenir parole

to hold somebody to his/her word — obliger quelqu'un à tenir parole

a woman of her word — une femme de parole

to take somebody's word for it — croire quelqu'un sur parole

to doubt somebody's word — douter des paroles de quelqu'un

take my word for it! — crois-moi!

to go back on one's word — revenir sur sa promesse

to be as good as one's word — tenir parole

5) ( rumour)

word has it that he's a millionaire — on dit qu'il est millionnaire

word got round ou around that... — le bruit a couru que...

6) ( command) ordre m

if you need anything just say the word — si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, dis-le

just say the word and I'll come — tu n'as qu'un mot à dire et je viendrai

their word is law — ils font la loi
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words plural noun

1) ( oratory) paroles fpl

empty words — paroles vides de sens

2) Theatre, Music ( of play) texte m; ( of song) paroles fpl
3.
- worded combining form

a carefully-worded letter — une lettre soigneusement formulée

a strongly-worded statement — un communiqué ferme
4.
transitive verb formuler [reply, letter, statement]

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my word! — ( in surprise) ma parole!; ( in reproof) tu vas voir!

right from the word go — dès le départ

to have a word with somebody about something — parler (un peu) à quelqu'un à propos de quelque chose

to have words with somebody — s'accrocher avec quelqu'un

to put in a good word for somebody — glisser un mot en faveur de quelqu'un

English-French dictionary > word
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word

A n

1 ( verbal expression) mot m ; to say a few words about dire quelques mots sur ; those were his very words ce sont ses propres mots ; to have no words to express sth ne pas trouver les mots pour exprimer qch ; idle/well-chosen words mots en l'air/choisis ; long words mots savants ; in 120 words en 120 mots ; in a word, no en un mot, non ; there is no other word for it il n'y a pas d'autre mot (pour le dire) ; with these words he left sur ces mots il est parti ; in your own words avec tes propres mots ; I don't think ‘aunt’ is quite the right word je ne suis pas sûr que ‘tante’ soit le mot qui convienne ; the last word lit le dernier mot ; fig le dernier cri (in en) ; to get a word in placer un mot ; not in so many words pas exactement ; in other words en d'autres termes ; the spoken word la langue parlée ; the written word la langue écrite ; to put one's feelings ou thoughts into words exprimer ce qu'on ressent ; there's no such word as ‘can't’ ‘impossible’ n'est pas français ; what's the Greek word for ‘table’? comment dit-on ‘table’ en grec? ; a word of warning un avertissement ; a word of advice un conseil ; kind words paroles aimables ; vulgar is hardly the word for it vulgaire est trop peu dire ; lazy is a better word for him je dirais plutôt qu'il est paresseux ; I've said my last word on the subject j'ai dit tout ce que j'avais à dire sur le sujet ; too funny/sad for words trop drôle/triste ; in the words of Washington pour reprendre l'expression de Washington ; I believed every word he said je croyais tout ce qu'il me disait ; I mean every word of it je pense ce que je dis ; a word to all those who… quelques conseils pour tous ceux qui… ; a man of few words un homme peu loquace ;

2 (anything, something) mot m ; without saying a word sans dire un mot ; I couldn't get a word out of her je n'ai pas réussi à tirer un mot d'elle ; not to believe/hear/understand a word of sth ne pas croire/entendre/comprendre un mot de qch ; not a word to anybody pas un mot à qui que ce soit ; I don't believe a word of it je n'en crois pas un mot ; not to have a good word to say about sb/sth n'avoir rien de bon à dire de qn/sur qch ; I want to say a word about honesty je voudrais dire quelque chose au sujet de l'honnêteté ; I didn't say a word! je n'ai pas ouvert la bouche! ; he won't hear a word against her il ne supporte pas qu'on dise quoi que ce soit contre elle ; the article didn't say a word about it l'article n'en a pas parlé ;

3 ¢ ( information) nouvelles fpl (about concernant) ; we are waiting for word nous attendons des nouvelles ; there is no word of the missing climbers on est sans nouvelles des alpinistes disparus ; we are hoping for word that all is well nous espérons des bonnes nouvelles ; word got out that… la nouvelle a transpiré que… ; to bring word of sth annoncer qch ; to bring/send word that annoncer/faire savoir que ; he left word at the desk that… il a laissé un message à la réception disant que… ; to spread the word faire circuler la nouvelle ;

4 (promise, affirmation) parole f ; he gave me his word il m'a donné sa parole ; to keep/break one's word tenir/ne pas tenir parole ; it's his word against mine c'est sa parole contre la mienne ; to hold sb to his/her word obliger qn à tenir parole ; a woman of her word une femme de parole ; to take sb's word for it croire qn sur parole ; to take sb at his/her word prendre qn au mot ; I've only got her word for it je n'ai que sa parole ; to doubt/question sb's word douter/mettre en doute les paroles de qn ; take my word for it! crois-moi! ; to go back on one's word revenir sur sa promesse ; to be as good as one's word tenir parole ; to be better than one's word faire plus que ce qu'on a promis ;

5 ( rumour) word has it that he's a millionaire on dit qu'il est millionnaire ; word got round ou around that… le bruit a couru que… ;

6 ( command) ordre m ; to give the word to do donner l'ordre de faire ; if you need anything just say the word si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, dis-le ; just say the word and I'll come tu n'as qu'un mot à dire et je viendrai ; at ou on the word of command, present arms à mon commandement, présentez armes ; their word is law ils font la loi ;

7 ( key word) maître mot m ; the word now is devolution le maître mot est maintenant la décentralisation ;

8 the Word Relig gen la bonne parole ; ( of Trinity) le Verbe ; to preach the Word prêcher la bonne parole ; the Word of God la parole de Dieu ;

9 Comput mot m.

B words npl

1 ( oratory) paroles fpl ; show your support by deeds not words montrez votre soutien par des actes et non par des paroles ; empty words paroles vides de sens ;

2 Theat, Mus ( of play) texte m ; ( of song) paroles fpl ; to forget one's words oublier son texte ; I'll sing the words je vais chanter les paroles ; to set the words to music mettre un texte en musique.

C - worded (dans composés) a carefully-worded letter une lettre soigneusement formulée ; a strongly-worded statement un communiqué ferme ; a sarcastically-worded reply une réponse caustique.

D vtr formuler [reply, letter, statement].

Idioms

my word! ( in surprise) ma parole! ; ( in reproof) tu vas voir! ; right from the word go dès le départ ; to have a word with sb about sth parler (un peu) à qn à propos de qch ; to have words with sb s'accrocher avec qn ; to put in a good word for sb glisser un mot en faveur de qn ; upon my word†! ( in surprise) ma parole! ; ( confirming truth) parole d'honneur!

Big English-French dictionary > word
13 give one's word

give one's word

expr.

• cumplir su palabra expr.

• dar su palabra expr.

English-spanish dictionary > give one's word
14 give the word!

give the word!

a senha!

English-Portuguese dictionary > give the word!
15 give/pledge one's word

give/pledge one's word

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[English Word] be given

[Swahili Word] -gaiwa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Swahili Example] ile kanzu aliyogaiwa [Sul]

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[English Word] be given

[Swahili Word] -patiwa

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] be given

[Swahili Word] -pewa

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] be given

[Swahili Word] -tolewa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] passive

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -toa, -tolea

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[English Word] be given (by)

[Swahili Word] -patiwa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] appl-pass

[English Example] They wanted clothes and especially military attire.

[Swahili Example] walihitaji nguo na walihitaji zana za vita

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[English Word] give

[Swahili Word] -gaia

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give

[Swahili Word] -jazi

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] -jaa V

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[English Word] give

[Swahili Word] -kabidhi

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give

[Swahili Word] -pa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] transitive

[English Example] give the hand (to express congratulations/condolence); lending a helping hand.

[Swahili Example] pa mkono

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[English Word] give

[Swahili Word] -pasisha

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give (out)

[Swahili Word] -toa

[Part of Speech] verb

[English Example] give a speech

[Swahili Example] toa hotuba

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[English Word] give a gift

[Swahili Word] -zawadisha

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give a present

[Swahili Word] -kirimu

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] Arabic

[Swahili Example] vipi ungeweza kunikirimu kwa tajiri wako [Sul]

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[English Word] give a present

[Swahili Word] -tuza

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give a speech

[Swahili Word] -hutubu

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] hatibu n

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[English Word] give alms

[Swahili Word] -sadaki

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] sadaka

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[English Word] give and receive

[Swahili Word] -pokezana

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give and receive

[Swahili Word] -pokezanya

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give and take

[Swahili Word] majibizano

[Part of Speech] noun

[Derived Word] jibu

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[English Word] give back

[Swahili Word] -rejesha

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give back

[Swahili Word] -rejeza

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give back

[Swahili Word] -rudi

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give back

[Swahili Word] -rudisha

[Part of Speech] verb

[English Example] return the favor, reciprocate

[Swahili Example] rudisha hisani

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[English Word] give clothes

[Swahili Word] -visha

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] causative

[Derived Word] vaa V

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[English Word] give each other something

[Swahili Word] -pana

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reciprocal

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[English Word] give grudgingly

[Swahili Word] -sunza

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give her/ him

[Swahili Word] mpe

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] imperative

[English Example] give her that which she needs

[Swahili Example] mpe anavyohitaji

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[English Word] give in

[Swahili Word] -jitoa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reflexive

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -toa

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[English Word] give life

[Swahili Word] -hui

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give life to

[Swahili Word] -huisha

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give me

[Swahili Word] nipe

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] imperative

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[English Word] give off

[Swahili Word] -toa

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give oneself

[Swahili Word] -jipa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Swahili Definition] jitoa, jifunga, jiweka

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[English Word] give oneself up

[Swahili Word] -jifunga

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reflexive

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[English Word] give presents to a person

[Swahili Word] -kirimu

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] karama, karamu N

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[English Word] give someone a share in something

[Swahili Word] -shirikisha

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] shiriki V

[English Example] (s)he gave the teacher a share in the teaching the children

[Swahili Example] Alimshirikisha Mwalimu kuwafundisha wanafunzi

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[English Word] give someone a share in something

[Swahili Word] -shirikiza

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] shiriki V

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[English Word] give someone something

[Swahili Word] -wia

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give them

[Swahili Word] wape

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] imperative

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[English Word] give to

[Swahili Word] -tolea

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] applicative

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -toa

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[English Word] give to each other

[Swahili Word] -toleana

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] appl-assoc

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -toa, -tolea

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[English Word] give to oneself

[Swahili Word] -jipa

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reflexive

[Swahili Example] alijipa tamaa kuwa maisha hayo yameandikwa katika umri wake [Sul]

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[English Word] give up

[Swahili Word] -gea

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give up

[Swahili Word] -samehe

[Part of Speech] verb

[English Example] I have looked for it and I did not find it, so I have given up

[Swahili Example] nimeitafuta sikuiona, kwa hiyo nimeisamehe.

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[English Word] give up (certain foods, as tabu)

[Swahili Word] -gunga

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] give us

[Swahili Word] tupe

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] imperative

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[English Word] that which gives

[English Plural] those which give

[Swahili Word] kipa

[Swahili Plural] vipa

[Part of Speech] noun

[Class] 7/8

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -pa

[English Example] confirmation (literally, that which gives faith)

[Swahili Example] kipa imara

[Note] kipa must be followed by another noun

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[English Word] to give to

[Swahili Word] -pea

[Part of Speech] verb

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English-Swahili dictionary > give
18 word

wə:d
1. noun
1) (the smallest unit of language (whether written, spoken or read).) palabra

2) (a (brief) conversation: I'd like a (quick) word with you in my office.) palabra

3) (news: When you get there, send word that you've arrived safely.) noticia

4) (a solemn promise: He gave her his word that it would never happen again.) palabra

2. verb
(to express in written or spoken language: How are you going to word the letter so that it doesn't seem rude?) expresar

- wording
- word processor
- word processing
- word-perfect
- by word of mouth
- get a word in edgeways
- in a word
- keep
- break one's word
- take someone at his word
- take at his word
- take someone's word for it
- word for word

word n palabra

what's does this word mean? ¿qué significa esta palabra?

he promised, he gave me his word me lo prometió, me dio su palabra

in other words en otras palabras

in your own words en tus propias palabras

to have a word with somebody hablar con alguien

I'll have a word with him about it hablaré con él / se lo comentaré

to take somebody's word for it aceptar lo que dice alguien

word

tr[wɜːd]

noun

1 (gen) palabra

tell me what happened in your own words explícame con tus propias palabras lo que pasó

I can't find the words to describe it no encuentro palabras para describirlo

he's a man of few words es un hombre poco hablador

don't believe a word he says no creas ni una palabra de lo que dice

he didn't say a word no dijo ni pío, no dijo ni una palabra

don't breathe a word of this no digas nada de esto, ni palabra de esto

it's your word against mine es tu palabra contra la mía

2 (message, news) noticia

there's been no word no hay noticias

word came that... llegó noticia (de) que...

he left no word of his new address no dejó dicha su nueva dirección

3 (promise) palabra

I give you my word te doy mi palabra

he's a man of his word es hombre de palabra

4 (command) orden nombre femenino

wait until I give the word espera hasta que dé la orden

just say the word no tienes más que pedirlo

his word is law su palabra es ley

5 SMALLLINGUISTICS/SMALL palabra, vocablo, voz nombre femenino

1 the word (rumour) voz nombre femenino, rumor nombre masculino

the word is that Macy's out corre la voz de que Macy ha salido

2 the Word SMALLRELIGION/SMALL el Verbo

plural noun words

1 (lyrics) letra f sing

1 (discussion, talk) palabras nombre femenino plural

transitive verb

1 expresar, formular, redactar

a well-worded letter una carta bien redactada

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

from the word go desde el principio

in a word en una palabra

in other words o sea, es decir, en otras palabras

mark my words fíjate en lo que te digo

not in so many words no exactamente, no directamente, no con esas palabras

not to have a good word to say for somebody/something no decir absolutamente nada en favor de alguien/algo

to be as good as one's word cumplir su palabra

to be the last word in something ser el último grito en algo

to break/go back on one's word faltar a la palabra

to get a word in edgeways meter baza

to have a word with somebody hablar con alguien

to have somebody's word for it that... tener la palabra de alguien que...

you have my word tienes mi palabra

to have the last word decir la última palabra

to have words with somebody discutir con alguien, tener unas palabras con alguien

to keep one's word cumplir su palabra

not to mince one's words no tener pelos en la lengua

to put in/say a good word for somebody (intercede) interceder por alguien 2 (recommend) recomendar a alguien

to put something into words expresar algo con palabras

to put words in somebody's mouth poner palabras en boca de alguien

to take somebody at their word cogerle la palabra a alguien/algo

to take somebody's word for it aceptar lo que alguien le dice, creer a alguien, confiar en la palabra de alguien

take my word for it te lo aseguro

to take the words out of somebody's mouth quitarle la palabra de la boca a alguien

too... for words de lo más... que hay, indescriptiblemente...

it's too awful for words es demasiado horrible para explicarlo

I'm too happy for words no tengo palabras para explicar lo feliz que estoy

upon my word! ¡caramba!

without a word sin decir palabra, sin chistar

word for word palabra por palabra

words fail me no sé qué decir, no tengo palabras

a word of advice un consejo

a word of warning una advertencia

word of honour palabra de honor

word processing procesamiento de textos, tratamiento de textos

word processor procesador nombre masculino de textos

word ['wərd] vt

: expresar, formular, redactar

word n

1) : palabra f, vocablo m, voz f

word for word: palabra por palabra

in one's own words: en sus propias palabras

words fail me: me quedo sin habla

2) remark: palabra f

by word of mouth: de palabra

to have a word with: hablar (dos palabras) con

3) command: orden f

to give the word: dar la orden

just say the word: no tienes que decirlo

4) message, news: noticias fpl

is there any word from her?: ¿hay noticias de ella?

to send word: mandar un recado

5) promise: palabra f

to keep one's word: cumplir uno su palabra

6) words npl

quarrel: palabra f, riña f

to have words with: tener unas palabras con, reñir con

7) words npl

text: letra f (de una canción, etc.)

word

v.

• expresar v.

• redactar v.

n.

• dicción s.f.

• noticias s.f.pl.

• orden s.m.

• palabra s.f.

• palabras mayores s.m.

• verbo s.m.

• vocablo s.m.

• voz s.f.

I wɜːrd, wɜːd
noun

1) c (term, expression) palabra f, vocablo m (frml), voz f (frml)

`greenhouse' is written as one word — `greenhouse' se escribe todo junto

it's a long o big word — es una palabra difícil

bad o naughty o rude word — palabrota f, mala palabra f (esp AmL), garabato m (Chi)

what's the German word for `dog'? — ¿cómo se dice `perro' en alemán?

what's another word for `holiday'? — dame un sinónimo de `holiday'

he was... what's the word?... excommunicated — lo... ¿cómo se dice?... lo excomulgaron

she was lucky - lucky isn't the word! — tuvo suerte - suerte es poco decir!

for want of a better word — por así decirlo

he didn't say so in so many words, but that's what he meant — no lo dijo así or con esas palabras, pero eso es lo que quiso decir

in other words — ( introducing a reformulation) es decir, o sea

I have serious doubts about it - in other words you don't trust me — tengo mis serias dudas al respecto - lo que me estás diciendo es que no me tienes confianza

she's been promoted again - words fail me! — la han vuelto a ascender - no me lo puedo creer!

to have a way with words — tener* mucha labia or facilidad de palabra

it was too funny for words — fue graciosísimo

to be lost for words — no encontrar* palabras, no saber* qué decir

2) c ( thing said) palabra f

a word of warning — una advertencia

a word of advice — un consejo

I didn't say a word! — yo no dije nada!

she left without a word — se fue sin decir nada

I can't hear a word you're saying — no te oigo nada

I don't believe a word of it — no me lo creo

she doesn't speak a word of English — no habla ni una palabra de inglés

you're twisting my words! — estás tergiversando lo que dije!

he always has a kind word for everybody — es amable con todo el mundo

famous last words! — (set phrase)

nothing can possibly go wrong -famous last words! — nada puede salir mal -sí, créetelo! (iró)

without a word of a lie — (BrE) palabra (de honor)!

by word of mouth: the news spread by word of mouth la noticia se fue transmitiendo or propagando de boca en boca; people got to know about it by word of mouth la gente se enteró porque se corrió la voz; from the word go desde el primer momento or desde el principio, desde el vamos (CS); the last word: to have the last word tener* or decir* la última palabra; the last word in computers la última palabra en computadoras; to eat one's words: I was forced to eat my words me tuve que tragar lo que había dicho; to get a word in edgewise o (BrE) edgeways meter baza, meter la cuchara (fam); to hang on somebody's every word sorber las palabras de alguien; to have a word with somebody about something hablar con alguien de or sobre algo; to have a word in somebody's ear about something (BrE) hablar en privado con alguien de or sobre algo; to have words with somebody tener* unas palabras con alguien; to put in a (good) word for somebody recomendar* a alguien; ( for somebody in trouble) interceder por alguien; to put words into somebody's mouth atribuirle* a alguien algo que no dijo; to take the words out of somebody's mouth quitarle la(s) palabra(s) de la boca a alguien; to waste words gastar saliva; to weigh one's words medir* sus (or mis etc) palabras; there's many a true word spoken in jest! — lo dices en broma, pero...; mince I

3) ( assurance) (no pl) palabra f

to keep/give one's word — cumplir/dar* su (or mi etc) palabra

to break one's word, to go back on one's word faltar a su (or mi etc) palabra; we only have his word for it no tenemos pruebas de ello, solo su palabra; you can take my word for it te lo aseguro; a man of his word un hombre de palabra; to be as good as one's word: he was there all right, as good as his word allí estaba, tal como lo había prometido; to take somebody at her/his word — tomarle la palabra a alguien

4)

a) u (news, message)

there is still no word of survivors — todavía no se sabe si hay supervivientes

she left word with her secretary that... — dejó recado con la secretaria de que..., le dejó dicho a la secretaria que... (CS)

word has it that... — corre la noticia or el rumor or la voz de que..., dicen que..., se dice que...

to put the word out o about that... — hacer* correr la voz de que...

b) ( instruction)

if you need a hand just say the word — si quieres que te ayude no tienes más que pedirlo

to give the word (to + inf) — dar* la orden (de + inf)

5) words pl

a) ( lyrics) letra f

b) ( Theat)

he forgot his words — se le olvidó lo que tenía que decir

6) c ( Comput) palabra f

7)

a) ( Bib)

the Word — el Verbo

b) ( Relig)

the word — el evangelio, la palabra de Dios

II

transitive verb \<\<document/letter\>\> redactar; \<\<question\>\> formular

[wɜːd]
1. N

1) (gen) palabra f; (=remark) palabra f; (Ling) voz f, vocablo m

I remember every word he said — recuerdo todas y cada una de sus palabras

that's not the word I would have chosen — yo no me hubiera expresado así

the words — (=lyrics) la letra

• I won't hear a word against him — no permito que se le critique

• a big word * — una palabra difícil

• in word and deed — de palabra y hecho

• words fail me — no me lo puedo creer

words failed me — me quedé sin habla

• a man of few words — un hombre nada locuaz

• I can't find (the) words to tell you... — no encuentro palabras para decirte...

• fine words — palabras elocuentes (pero quizá poco sinceras)

• word for word — palabra por palabra

too stupid for words — de lo más estúpido

what's the word for "shop" in Spanish? — ¿cómo se dice "shop" en español?

the Spanish have a word for it — en español existe una palabra para eso

there is no other word for it — no se puede llamar de otro modo

silly isn't the word for it — ¡llamarle estúpido es poco!

• I can't get a word out of him — no logro sacarle una palabra

• in a word — en pocas palabras, en una palabra

in other words — en otros términos, es decir, esto es

in the words of Calderón — con palabras de Calderón, como dice Calderón

in his own words — con sus propias palabras

she didn't say so in so many words — no lo dijo exactamente así, no lo dijo así concretamente

• to have the last word in an argument — decir la última palabra en una discusión

• to measure one's words — medir las palabras

• by word of mouth — verbalmente, de palabra

• a word of advice — un consejo

a word of thanks — unas palabras de agradecimiento

a word of warning — una advertencia

• I can't put my feelings into words — no tengo palabras para expresar lo que siento

to put in a (good) word for sb — avalar a algn, interceder por algn

• don't say a word about it — no digas nada de eso

he never said a word — no dijo una sola palabra

he didn't say a word about it to me — ni me lo mencionó

nobody had a good word to say about him — nadie quería defenderle, nadie habló en su favor

I now call on Mr Allison to say a few words — ahora le cedo la palabra al Sr. Allison, ahora le invito al Sr. Allison a hacer uso de la palabra

• to weigh one's words — medir las palabras

• with these words, he sat down — y tras pronunciar estas palabras se sentó

• without a word — sin decir palabra or ni pío

- from the word go

- it's the last word in luxury

- you're putting words into my mouth

- you took the words right out of my mouth

- the word on the street is that...

- many a true word is spoken in jest

- a word to the wise
breathe 1., 2), eat 1., edgeways, mince
2) (=talk)

to have a word with sb — hablar (dos palabras) con algn, tener unas palabras con algn

I'll have a word with him about it — lo hablaré con él, se lo mencionaré

could I have a (short) word with you? — ¿puedo hablar un momento contigo?

I had a few words with him yesterday — tuve unas palabras con él ayer

to have a word in sb's ear — (Brit) decir algo a algn en confianza

3) (=angry words)

• to have words with sb — reñir or (esp LAm) pelear(se) con algn

the referee had words with him — el árbitro le dijo cuatro palabras

• words passed between them — cambiaron algunas palabras injuriosas

4) (no pl) (=message) recado m; (=news) noticia f, aviso m

• to bring word of sth to sb — informar a algn de algo

• word came that... — llegó noticia de que..., se supo que...

• if word gets out that... — si sale a la luz que..., si llega a saberse que...

• the word is going round that... — se dice que..., corre la voz de que...

• word has it that..., the word is that... — se dice que...

• to leave word (with/for sb) that... — dejar recado (con/para algn) de que..., dejar dicho (con/para algn) que...

• there's still no word from John — todavía no sabemos nada de John

• pass the word that it's time to go — diles que es hora de marcharnos

• to send word — mandar recado

to send sb word of sth — avisar a algn de algo

• to spread the word — propagar la noticia

5) (no pl) (=promise, assurance) palabra f (de honor)

• it's his word against mine — es su palabra contra la mía

• to take sb at his word — aceptar lo que algn dice

• to break one's word — faltar a or no cumplir la palabra

• to give sb one's word (that...) — dar la palabra a algn (de que...)

• to go back on one's word — faltar a la palabra

• you have my word — tienes mi palabra

we only have or we've only got her word for it — todo lo que sabemos es lo que ella dice

• to hold or keep sb to his word — hacer que algn cumpla su palabra

• word of honour — palabra f, palabra f de honor

• to keep one's word — cumplir (lo prometido)

• (upon) my word! — ¡caramba!

• he's a man of his word — es hombre de palabra

• I take your word for it — te creo, ¡basta con que me lo digas! *

take my word for it — te lo aseguro

- his word is

- be as good as one's word

6) (no pl) (=command) orden f

to give the word to do sth — dar la orden de hacer algo

you have only to say the word — solamente hace falta que des la orden

his word is law — su palabra es ley

word of command — voz f de mando

7) (Rel) verbo m, palabra f

the Word of God — el Verbo de Dios

2.

VT [+ letter etc] redactar

it's not very clearly worded — está mal redactado

how shall we word it? — ¿cómo lo expresamos?

a simply worded refusal — una negativa sencilla

a well worded declaration — una declaración bien expresada

3.

CPD

word association N — (Psych) asociación f de palabras

word blindness N — alexia f

word class N — categoría f gramatical (de las palabras)

word count N — recuento m de vocabulario

word formation N — formación f de palabras

word game N — juego m de formación de palabras

word list N — lista f de palabras, vocabulario m

word order N — orden m de palabras

word picture N — descripción f

word processing N — procesamiento m de textos

word processor N — procesador m de textos

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I [wɜːrd, wɜːd]
noun

1) c (term, expression) palabra f, vocablo m (frml), voz f (frml)

`greenhouse' is written as one word — `greenhouse' se escribe todo junto

it's a long o big word — es una palabra difícil

bad o naughty o rude word — palabrota f, mala palabra f (esp AmL), garabato m (Chi)

what's the German word for `dog'? — ¿cómo se dice `perro' en alemán?

what's another word for `holiday'? — dame un sinónimo de `holiday'

he was... what's the word?... excommunicated — lo... ¿cómo se dice?... lo excomulgaron

she was lucky - lucky isn't the word! — tuvo suerte - suerte es poco decir!

for want of a better word — por así decirlo

he didn't say so in so many words, but that's what he meant — no lo dijo así or con esas palabras, pero eso es lo que quiso decir

in other words — ( introducing a reformulation) es decir, o sea

I have serious doubts about it - in other words you don't trust me — tengo mis serias dudas al respecto - lo que me estás diciendo es que no me tienes confianza

she's been promoted again - words fail me! — la han vuelto a ascender - no me lo puedo creer!

to have a way with words — tener* mucha labia or facilidad de palabra

it was too funny for words — fue graciosísimo

to be lost for words — no encontrar* palabras, no saber* qué decir

2) c ( thing said) palabra f

a word of warning — una advertencia

a word of advice — un consejo

I didn't say a word! — yo no dije nada!

she left without a word — se fue sin decir nada

I can't hear a word you're saying — no te oigo nada

I don't believe a word of it — no me lo creo

she doesn't speak a word of English — no habla ni una palabra de inglés

you're twisting my words! — estás tergiversando lo que dije!

he always has a kind word for everybody — es amable con todo el mundo

famous last words! — (set phrase)

nothing can possibly go wrong -famous last words! — nada puede salir mal -sí, créetelo! (iró)

without a word of a lie — (BrE) palabra (de honor)!

by word of mouth: the news spread by word of mouth la noticia se fue transmitiendo or propagando de boca en boca; people got to know about it by word of mouth la gente se enteró porque se corrió la voz; from the word go desde el primer momento or desde el principio, desde el vamos (CS); the last word: to have the last word tener* or decir* la última palabra; the last word in computers la última palabra en computadoras; to eat one's words: I was forced to eat my words me tuve que tragar lo que había dicho; to get a word in edgewise o (BrE) edgeways meter baza, meter la cuchara (fam); to hang on somebody's every word sorber las palabras de alguien; to have a word with somebody about something hablar con alguien de or sobre algo; to have a word in somebody's ear about something (BrE) hablar en privado con alguien de or sobre algo; to have words with somebody tener* unas palabras con alguien; to put in a (good) word for somebody recomendar* a alguien; ( for somebody in trouble) interceder por alguien; to put words into somebody's mouth atribuirle* a alguien algo que no dijo; to take the words out of somebody's mouth quitarle la(s) palabra(s) de la boca a alguien; to waste words gastar saliva; to weigh one's words medir* sus (or mis etc) palabras; there's many a true word spoken in jest! — lo dices en broma, pero...; mince I

3) ( assurance) (no pl) palabra f

to keep/give one's word — cumplir/dar* su (or mi etc) palabra

to break one's word, to go back on one's word faltar a su (or mi etc) palabra; we only have his word for it no tenemos pruebas de ello, solo su palabra; you can take my word for it te lo aseguro; a man of his word un hombre de palabra; to be as good as one's word: he was there all right, as good as his word allí estaba, tal como lo había prometido; to take somebody at her/his word — tomarle la palabra a alguien

4)

a) u (news, message)

there is still no word of survivors — todavía no se sabe si hay supervivientes

she left word with her secretary that... — dejó recado con la secretaria de que..., le dejó dicho a la secretaria que... (CS)

word has it that... — corre la noticia or el rumor or la voz de que..., dicen que..., se dice que...

to put the word out o about that... — hacer* correr la voz de que...

b) ( instruction)

if you need a hand just say the word — si quieres que te ayude no tienes más que pedirlo

to give the word (to + inf) — dar* la orden (de + inf)

5) words pl

a) ( lyrics) letra f

b) ( Theat)

he forgot his words — se le olvidó lo que tenía que decir

6) c ( Comput) palabra f

7)

a) ( Bib)

the Word — el Verbo

b) ( Relig)

the word — el evangelio, la palabra de Dios

II

transitive verb \<\<document/letter\>\> redactar; \<\<question\>\> formular

English-spanish dictionary > word
19 word

1. noun
1) Wort, das

words cannot describe it — mit Worten lässt sich das nicht beschreiben

in a or one word — (fig.) mit einem Wort

[not] in so many words — [nicht] ausdrücklich

in other words — mit anderen Worten

not a word of something — kein Wort von etwas

bad luck/drunk is not the word for it — Pech/betrunken ist gar kein Ausdruck dafür (ugs.)

that's not the word I would have used — das ist gar kein Ausdruck (ugs.)

put something into words — etwas in Worte fassen

word for word — Wort für Wort

without a or one/another word — ohne ein/ein weiteres Wort

too funny etc. for words — unsagbar komisch usw.; see also academic.ru/26214/fail">fail 2. 5); play 1. 2), 2. 1)

2) (thing said) Wort, das

hard words — harte Worte

exchange or have words — einen Wortwechsel haben

a man of few words — ein Mann von wenig Worten

have a word [with somebody] about something — [mit jemandem] über etwas (Akk.) sprechen

could I have a word [with you]? — kann ich dich mal sprechen?

have words with somebody — sich mit jemandem streiten

say a few words — ein paar Worte sprechen

suit the action to the word — seinen Worten Taten folgen lassen

it's his word against mine — sein Wort steht gegen meins

take somebody at his/her word — jemanden beim Wort nehmen

word of command/advice — Kommando, das/Rat, der

at a word of command — auf Befehl

the Word [of God] — (Bible) das Wort [Gottes]

put in a good word for somebody [with somebody] — [bei jemandem] ein [gutes] Wort für jemanden einlegen

3) (promise) Wort, das

doubt somebody's word — jemandes Wort in Zweifel ziehen

give [somebody] one's word — jemandem sein Wort geben

keep/break one's word — sein Wort halten/brechen

upon my word! — (dated) meiner Treu! (veralt.)

my word! — meine Güte!; see also take 1. 32)

4) no pl. (speaking) Wort, das

by word of mouth — durch mündliche Mitteilung

5) in pl. (text of song, spoken by actor) Text, der

6) no pl., no indef. art. (news) Nachricht, die

word had just reached them — die Nachricht hatte sie gerade erreicht

word has it or the word is [that]... — es geht das Gerücht, dass...

word went round that... — es ging das Gerücht, dass...

send/leave word that/of when... — Nachricht geben/eine Nachricht hinterlassen, dass/wenn...

is there any word from her? — hat sie schon von sich hören lassen?

7) (command) Kommando, das

just say the word — sag nur ein Wort

at the word ‘run’, you run! — bei dem Wort ‘rennen’ rennst du!

8) (password) Parole, die (Milit.)

give the word — die Parole sagen
2. transitive verb
formulieren

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[wə:d] 1. noun
1) (the smallest unit of language (whether written, spoken or read).) das Wort

2) (a (brief) conversation: I'd like a (quick) word with you in my office.) einige Worte (pl.)

3) (news: When you get there, send word that you've arrived safely.) der Bescheid

4) (a solemn promise: He gave her his word that it would never happen again.) das Wort
2. verb
(to express in written or spoken language: How are you going to word the letter so that it doesn't seem rude?) formulieren

- wording
- word processor
- word processing
- word-perfect
- by word of mouth
- get a word in edgeways
- in a word
- keep
- break one's word
- take someone at his word
- take at his word
- take someone's word for it
- word for word
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word

[wɜ:d, AM wɜ:rd]

I. n

1. (unit of language) Wort nt

we've had enough of \words genug der Worte

do you remember the exact \words? erinnern Sie sich [noch] an den genauen Wortlaut?

and those are his exact \words? und das hat er genau so gesagt?

what's the \word for ‘bikini’ in French? was heißt ‚Bikini‘ auf Französisch?

clumsy isn't the \word for it! unbeholfen ist noch viel zu milde ausgedrückt!

hush, not a \word! pst, keinen Mucks!

nobody's said a \word about that to me kein Mensch hat mir etwas davon gesagt

or \words to that effect oder so ähnlich

to be a man/woman of few \words nicht viel reden, kein Mann/keine Frau vieler Worte sein

empty \words leere Worte

in other \words mit anderen Worten

to use a rude \word ein Schimpfwort benutzen

the spoken/written \word das gesprochene/geschriebene Wort

to be too stupid for \words unsagbar dumm sein

to not breathe a \word of [or about] sth kein Sterbenswörtchen von etw dat verraten

to not know a \word of French/German/Spanish kein Wort Französisch/Deutsch/Spanisch können

▪ \word for \word Wort für Wort

to translate sth \word for \word etw [wort]wörtlich übersetzen

in a \word um es kurz zu sagen

in the \words of Burns um mit Burns zu sprechen

in \words of one syllable in einfachen Worten

in sb's own \words mit jds eigenen Worten

in so many \words ausdrücklich, direkt

2. no pl (short conversation) [kurzes] Gespräch; (formal) Unterredung f

to have a \word with sb [about sth] mit jdm [über etw akk] sprechen

ah, John, I've been meaning to have a \word with you ach, John, kann ich dich kurz mal sprechen?

could I have a \word about the sales figures? kann ich Sie kurz wegen der Verkaufszahlen sprechen?

the manager wants a \word der Manager möchte Sie sprechen

to exchange [or have] a few \words with sb ein paar Worte mit jdm wechseln

to have a quiet \word with sb jdn zur Seite nehmen

to say a few \words [about sth] [zu etw dat] ein paar Worte sagen

3. no pl (news) Nachricht f; (message) Mitteilung f

there's no \word from head office yet die Zentrale hat uns noch nicht Bescheid gegeben

hey, Martin, what's the good \word? AM ( fam) hallo, Martin, was gibt's Neues?

\word gets around [or about] [or BRIT round] Neuigkeiten verbreiten sich schnell

\word has it [or [the] \word is] that they may separate es geht das Gerücht, dass sie sich trennen

[the] \word is out [that]... es wurde öffentlich bekanntgegeben, dass...

to get \word of sth [from sb] etw [von jdm] erfahren

to have \word from sb [etwas] von jdm hören

to have [or hear] \word that... [davon] hören, dass...

4. no pl (order) Kommando nt, Befehl m

we're waiting for the \word from head office wir warten auf die Anweisung von der Zentrale

to give the \word den Befehl geben

5. (remark) Bemerkung f

if you want to leave, just say the \word wenn du gehen möchtest, brauchst du es nur zu sagen

\word of advice Rat[schlag] m

\word of warning Warnung f

6. no pl (promise) Wort nt, Versprechen nt

do we have your \word on that? haben wir dein Wort darauf?

my \word is my bond ( form or hum) auf mein Wort kannst du bauen

to be a man/woman of his/her \word zu seinem/ihrem Wort stehen, halten, was man verspricht

to be as good as/better than one's \word sein Wort halten/mehr als halten

to break [or go back on] /keep one's \word sein Wort brechen/halten

to give [sb] one's \word that... jdm versprechen [o sein [Ehren]wort geben], dass...

to take sb at his/her \word jdn beim Wort nehmen

7. no pl (statement of facts) Wort nt

it's her \word against mine es steht Aussage gegen Aussage

to take sb's \word for it [that...] jdm glauben, dass...

8. (lyrics)

▪ \words pl Text m

9.

▶ a \word in your ear BRIT ein kleiner Tipp unter uns

▶ \words fail me! mir fehlen die Worte!

▶ sb cannot get a \word in edgeways [or AM edgewise] ( fam) jd kommt überhaupt nicht zu Wort

▶ from the \word go vom ersten Moment [o von Anfang] an

▶ to have \words with sb eine Auseinandersetzung mit jdm haben, sich akk mit jdm streiten

▶ to have a quick \word in sb's ear BRIT kurz mit jdm allein sprechen

▶ to not have a good \word to say about sb/sth kein gutes Haar an jdm/etw lassen

▶ by \word of mouth mündlich

▶ my \word! [or ( old) upon my \word] du meine Güte!

▶ to put \words in[to] sb's mouth jdm Worte in den Mund legen

▶ to put in a good \word for sb/sth [with sb] [bei jdm] ein gutes Wort für jdn/etw einlegen

▶ to take the \words out of sb's mouth jdm das Wort aus dem Mund[e] nehmen

II. vt

▪ to \word sth etw formulieren [o in Worte fassen]; document etw abfassen

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[wɜːd]
1. n

1) (= unit of language) Wort nt

words — Wörter pl; (in meaningful sequence) Worte pl

word division — Silbentrennung f

foreign words — Fremdwörter pl

word for word — Wort für Wort

cold isn't the word for it — kalt ist gar kein Ausdruck (dafür)

"irresponsible" would be a better word for it — "unverantwortlich" wäre wohl das treffendere Wort dafür

words cannot describe it — so etwas kann man mit Worten gar nicht beschreiben

beyond words — unbeschreiblich

too funny for words — unbeschreiblich komisch

to put one's thoughts into words — seine Gedanken in Worte fassen or kleiden

in a word — mit einem Wort, kurz gesagt

(not) in so many words — (nicht) direkt or ausdrücklich

in other words — mit anderen Worten, anders gesagt or ausgedrückt

in one's own words — mit eigenen Worten

the last word (fig) — der letzte Schrei (in an +dat )

he had the last word — er hatte das letzte Wort

that's not the word I would have chosen — ich hätte es nicht so ausgedrückt

in the words of Goethe — mit Goethe gesprochen, um mit Goethe zu sprechen

2) (= remark) Wort nt

words — Worte pl

a word of advice — ein Rat(schlag) m

a word of encouragement/warning — eine Ermunterung/Warnung

fine words — schöne Worte pl

a man of few words — ein Mann, der nicht viele Worte macht

I can't get a word out of him — ich kann kein Wort aus ihm herausbekommen

by word of mouth — durch mündliche Überlieferung

to say a few words — ein paar Worte sprechen

to be lost or at a loss for words — nicht wissen, was man sagen soll

to take sb at his word — jdn beim Wort nehmen

John, could I have a word? — John, kann ich dich mal sprechen?

(could I have) a word in your ear? — kann ich Sie bitte allein or unter vier Augen sprechen?

a word to the wise — ein guter Rat

you took the words out of my mouth — du hast mir das Wort aus dem Mund genommen

I wish you wouldn't put words into my mouth — ich wünschte, Sie würden mir nicht das Wort im Munde herumdrehen

to put in or say a (good) word for sb — für jdn ein gutes Wort einlegen

nobody had a good word to say for him — niemand wusste etwas Gutes über ihn zu sagen

without a word — ohne ein Wort

don't say or breathe a word about it — sag aber bitte keinen Ton or kein Sterbenswörtchen (inf) davon

remember, not a word to anyone — vergiss nicht, kein Sterbenswörtchen (inf)

3) wordspl

(= quarrel) to have words with sb — mit jdm eine Auseinandersetzung haben

4) pl (= text, lyrics) Text m

5) no pl (= message, news) Nachricht f

word went round that... — es ging die Nachricht um, dass...

to leave word (with sb/for sb) that... — (bei jdm/für jdn) (die Nachricht) hinterlassen, dass...

is there any word from John yet? — schon von John gehört?, schon Nachrichten von John?

to send word — Nachricht geben

to send word to sb — jdn benachrichtigen

to send sb word of sth — jdn von etw benachrichtigen

to spread the word ( around) (inf) — es allen sagen (inf)

what's the word on Charlie? (inf) — was gibts Neues von Charlie?

6) (= promise, assurance) Wort nt

or honor (US) — Ehrenwort nt

a man of his word — ein Mann, der zu seinem Wort steht

to be true to or as good as one's word, to keep one's word — sein Wort halten

I give you my word — ich gebe dir mein (Ehren)wort

to go back on one's word — sein Wort nicht halten

to break one's word — sein Wort brechen

I only have his word for it — ich habe nur sein Wort dafür

take my word for it — verlass dich drauf, das kannst du mir glauben

you don't have to take my word for it — du kannst das ruhig nachprüfen

it's his word against mine —

upon my word! (old) my word! — meine Güte!

7) (= order) Wort nt; (also word of command) Kommando nt, Befehl m

to give the word (to do sth) (Mil) — das Kommando geben(, etw zu tun)

just say the word — sag nur ein Wort

his word is law here — sein Wort ist hier Gesetz

8) (REL) Wort nt

the Word of God —

to preach the Word — das Wort Gottes or das Evangelium verkünden

2. vt
(in Worten) ausdrücken, formulieren, in Worte fassen (geh); letter formulieren; speech abfassen
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word [wɜːd; US wɜrd]

A v/t in Worte fassen, (in Worten) ausdrücken, formulieren, abfassen:

worded as follows mit folgendem Wortlaut

B s

1. Wort n:

words

a) Worte,

b) LING Wörter;

in one’s own words in eigenen Worten;

word for word Wort für Wort, (wort)wörtlich; → put C 13

2. Wort n, Ausspruch m:

words Worte pl, Rede f, Äußerung f

3. pl Text m, Worte pl (eines Liedes etc):

words and music Text und Musik

4. (Ehren-)Wort n, Versprechen n, Zusage f, Erklärung f, Versicherung f:

word of hono(u)r Ehrenwort;

upon my word! auf mein Wort!;

my word! meine Güte!;

break (give, keep) one’s word sein Wort brechen (geben, halten);

he is as good as his word er ist ein Mann von Wort; er hält, was er verspricht;

take sb at their word jemanden beim Wort nehmen;

I took his word for it ich zweifelte nicht an seinen Worten;

it’s her word against his hier steht Aussage gegen Aussage; → eat B 1, have B 1

5. Bescheid m, Nachricht f:

leave word Bescheid hinterlassen ( with bei);

send word to sb jemandem Nachricht geben

6. a) Parole f, Losung f, Stichwort n

b) Befehl m, Kommando n

c) Zeichen n, Signal n:

give the word (to do sth);

just say the word du brauchst es nur zu sagen; → mum¹ A

7. REL

a) oft the Word (of God) das Wort Gottes, das Evangelium

b) the Word das Wort (die göttliche Natur Christi)

8. pl Wortwechsel m, Streit m:

have words sich streiten oder zanken ( with mit)Besondere Redewendungen: at a word sofort, aufs Wort;

by word of mouth mündlich;

in other words mit anderen Worten;

in a word mit einem Wort, kurz, kurzum;

in the words of mit den Worten (gen);

big words große oder hochtrabende Worte;

the last word

a) das letzte Wort (on in einer Sache),

b) das Allerneueste oder -beste (in an dat);

have the last word das letzte Wort haben;

not believe a word of kein Wort glauben von;

have no words for sth nicht wissen, was man zu einer Sache sagen soll;

have a word with sb kurz mit jemandem sprechen;

can I have a word with you? kann ich Sie mal kurz sprechen?;

have a word to say etwas (Wichtiges) zu sagen haben;

put in a good word for sb ein gutes Wort für jemanden einlegen, sich für jemanden einsetzen;

too funny for words umg zum Schreien (komisch);

too silly for words unsagbar dumm;

not only in word but also in deed nicht nur in Worten, sondern auch in Taten;

he hasn’t a word to throw at a dog er kommt sich zu fein vor, um mit anderen zu sprechen; er macht den Mund nicht auf;

cold’s not the word for it umg kalt ist gar kein Ausdruck; → ear¹ Bes Redew, hang C 1, mark¹ B 10

wd abk

1. ward Abtlg., Station f

2. wood

3. word

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1. noun
1) Wort, das

words cannot describe it — mit Worten lässt sich das nicht beschreiben

in a or one word — (fig.) mit einem Wort

[not] in so many words — [nicht] ausdrücklich

in other words — mit anderen Worten

not a word of something — kein Wort von etwas

bad luck/drunk is not the word for it — Pech/betrunken ist gar kein Ausdruck dafür (ugs.)

that's not the word I would have used — das ist gar kein Ausdruck (ugs.)

put something into words — etwas in Worte fassen

word for word — Wort für Wort

without a or one/another word — ohne ein/ein weiteres Wort

too funny etc. for words — unsagbar komisch usw.; see also fail 2. 5); play 1. 2), 2. 1)

2) (thing said) Wort, das

hard words — harte Worte

exchange or have words — einen Wortwechsel haben

a man of few words — ein Mann von wenig Worten

have a word [with somebody] about something — [mit jemandem] über etwas (Akk.) sprechen

could I have a word [with you]? — kann ich dich mal sprechen?

have words with somebody — sich mit jemandem streiten

say a few words — ein paar Worte sprechen

suit the action to the word — seinen Worten Taten folgen lassen

it's his word against mine — sein Wort steht gegen meins

take somebody at his/her word — jemanden beim Wort nehmen

word of command/advice — Kommando, das/Rat, der

at a word of command — auf Befehl

the Word [of God] — (Bible) das Wort [Gottes]

put in a good word for somebody [with somebody] — [bei jemandem] ein [gutes] Wort für jemanden einlegen

3) (promise) Wort, das

doubt somebody's word — jemandes Wort in Zweifel ziehen

give [somebody] one's word — jemandem sein Wort geben

keep/break one's word — sein Wort halten/brechen

upon my word! — (dated) meiner Treu! (veralt.)

my word! — meine Güte!; see also take 1. 32)

4) no pl. (speaking) Wort, das

by word of mouth — durch mündliche Mitteilung

5) in pl. (text of song, spoken by actor) Text, der

6) no pl., no indef. art. (news) Nachricht, die

word had just reached them — die Nachricht hatte sie gerade erreicht

word has it or the word is [that]... — es geht das Gerücht, dass...

word went round that... — es ging das Gerücht, dass...

send/leave word that/of when... — Nachricht geben/eine Nachricht hinterlassen, dass/wenn...

is there any word from her? — hat sie schon von sich hören lassen?

7) (command) Kommando, das

just say the word — sag nur ein Wort

at the word ‘run’, you run! — bei dem Wort ‘rennen’ rennst du!

8) (password) Parole, die (Milit.)

give the word — die Parole sagen
2. transitive verb
formulieren

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v.

formulieren v. n.

Wort ¨-er n.

English-german dictionary > word
20 word

{wə:d}
I. 1. дума, слово
WORD for WORD дума по дума
attr буквален, дума по дума (зa превод и пр.)
to a WORD дословно, точно, буквално
in a WORD с една дума, накратко казано, in a few WORDs с няколко думи, накратко
in other WORDs с други думи (казано), т. е.
in the WORDs of... според/по думите на..., както казва...
to put one's thoughts in WORDs изразявам с думи/давам устен писмен израз на миcлите си
a man of few WORDs мълчалив/неразговорлив човек
not to have a WORD to throw at a dog мълча като пън, не си отварям устата, ужасно съм мълчалив
to make few WORDs of something не говоря много-много/мълча си за нещо
to get/put in a WORD казвам и аз нещо
to say/to put in a good WORD for someone казвам една добра дума за/препоръчвам някого
to put WORDs into someone's mouth казвам/подсказвам някому какво да каже, приписвам някому думи, твърдя, че е казал нещо
with/at these WORDs при/с/като каза тези думи
too silly, etc. for WORDs неизказано/безкрайно глупав и пр.
beyond WORDs неизказан, неизразим, неописуем
a play upon WORDs игра на думи, игрословица, каламбур
the last WORD последната/решаващата дума/мнение
hard WORDs тежки/сурови думи
hard WORDs break no bones дума дупка не прави
big WORD s големи приказки, хвалби, самохвалство
unable to put two WORDs together неспособен да каже две (свързани) думи
2. често рl разговор, спор
to have a WORD with поговорвам/поприказвам с
to have WORDs with споря/карам се/скарвам се с
to come to high WORDs стигам до обиди
WORDs ran high спорът/кавгата се разгорещи
3. дума, обещание
to give/pledge one's WORD давам дума, обещавам, вричам се
to keep/break one's WORD удържам/не удържам (на) обещанието си
a man of his WORD човек, който държи на думата си
to be as good as one's WORD винаги изпълнявам обещанието си
to be better than one's WORD правя повече, отколкото съм обещал
WORD of honour честна дума
upon my WORD! честна дума! ей богу! I give you/ (you may) take my WORD for it вярвай ми
to take someone at his WORD повярвам на/хващам се за думите/обещанието на някого
4. заповед, нареждане
WORD of command воен. команда
to give/say the WORD давам нареждане, заповядвам
5. вест, известие, съобщение
to send WORD to someone съобщавам някому, уведомявам някого
WORD came that/of дойде вест, че/за
the WORD is/WORD has it that съобщава се/говори се, че
to send/leave WORD that/of изпращам съобщение/оставям бележка, че/за
I have had no WORD from him не ми е писал/не ми се е обаждал
6. парола, девиз, лозунг, мото
7. the WORD (of God), God's WORD рел. Светото писание, християнското учение
II. v изразявам устно/писмено, правя подбор на думите си
a politely WORDed suggestion учтиво формулирано предложение

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{wъ:d} n 1. дума, слово; word for word 1) дума по дума; 2) attr буквал(2) {wъ:d} v изразявам устно/писмено; правя подбор на думите си;

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слово; обещание; дума;

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1. a man of few words мълчалив/неразговорлив човек 2. a man of his word човек, който държи на думата си 3. a play upon words игра на думи, игрословица, каламбур 4. a politely worded suggestion учтиво формулирано предложение 5. attr буквален, дума по дума (зa превод и пр.) 6. beyond words неизказан, неизразим, неописуем 7. big word s големи приказки, хвалби, самохвалство 8. hard words break no bones дума дупка не прави 9. hard words тежки/сурови думи 10. i have had no word from him не ми е писал/не ми се е обаждал 11. i. дума, слово 12. ii. v изразявам устно/писмено, правя подбор на думите си 13. in a word с една дума, накратко казано, in a few words с няколко думи, накратко 14. in other words с други думи (казано), т. е 15. in the words of... според/по думите на..., както казва.. 16. not to have a word to throw at a dog мълча като пън, не си отварям устата, ужасно съм мълчалив 17. the last word последната/решаващата дума/мнение 18. the word (of god), god's word рел. Светото писание, християнското учение 19. the word is/word has it that съобщава се/говори се, че 20. to a word дословно, точно, буквално 21. to be as good as one's word винаги изпълнявам обещанието си 22. to be better than one's word правя повече, отколкото съм обещал 23. to come to high words стигам до обиди 24. to get/put in a word казвам и аз нещо 25. to give/pledge one's word давам дума, обещавам, вричам се 26. to give/say the word давам нареждане, заповядвам 27. to have a word with поговорвам/поприказвам с 28. to have words with споря/карам се/скарвам се с 29. to keep/break one's word удържам/не удържам (на) обещанието си 30. to make few words of something не говоря много-много/мълча си за нещо 31. to put one's thoughts in words изразявам с думи/давам устен писмен израз на миcлите си 32. to put words into someone's mouth казвам/подсказвам някому какво да каже, приписвам някому думи, твърдя, че е казал нещо 33. to say/to put in a good word for someone казвам една добра дума за/препоръчвам някого 34. to send word to someone съобщавам някому, уведомявам някого 35. to send/leave word that/of изпращам съобщение/оставям бележка, че/за 36. to take someone at his word повярвам на/хващам се за думите/обещанието на някого 37. too silly, etc. for words неизказано/безкрайно глупав и пр 38. unable to put two words together неспособен да каже две (свързани) думи 39. upon my word! честна дума! ей богу! i give you/ (you may) take my word for it вярвай ми 40. with/at these words при/с/като каза тези думи 41. word came that/of дойде вест, че/за 42. word for word дума по дума 43. word of command воен. команда 44. word of honour честна дума 45. words ran high спорът/кавгата се разгорещи 46. вест, известие, съобщение 47. дума, обещание 48. заповед, нареждане 49. парола, девиз, лозунг, мото 50. често рl разговор, спор
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word[wə:d] I. n 1. дума, слово; by \word of mouth устно; \word for \word дума по дума; attr дословен, буквален (за превод и пр.); to a \word точно, буквално; in a \word с една дума, накратко казано; in other \words с други думи, т. е.; in \words of one syllable с думи прости, просто и ясно; I told him in so many \words казах му ясно (недвусмислено), обясних му най-подробно; in the \words of според думите на ..., както се изразява ...; not to mince o.'s \words говоря направо (без заобикалки), не си поплювам; to eat o.'s \words връщам си думите назад; to put o.'s thoughts into \words давам израз (изразявам, формулирам) мислите си; a man of few \words мълчалив, неразговорлив човек; to make few \words of it не приказвам много, много за това; to get ( put) in a \word, to get a \word in edgewise ( edgeways) казвам и аз нещо, обаждам се; to say ( put in) a good \word for s.o. казвам една (добра) дума за някого, препоръчвам някого; to put ( the) \words into s.o.'s mouth разг. подсказвам (подшушвам) някому какво да каже; lost ( at a loss, stuck) for \words онемял (от изненада, вълнение и пр.), глътнал езика си; beyond \words неизказан, неизразим; \words fail me to express нямам думи да изкажа; too silly ( ridiculous) for \words неизказано глупав (нелеп); a play upon \words игра на думи; the last \word последната (решаващата) дума (мнение); the last \word in (of) последната дума на (техниката, модата и пр.); hard \words тежки думи; hard \words break no bones дума дупка не прави; idle \words празни приказки; fair ( fine) \words красиви фрази; big \words големи приказки, хвалби, самохвалство; famous last \words пък кой знае, всяко твърдение е предпоследно; a dirty \word тема табу; to have a \word is s.o.'s ear подшушвам, давам информация на ухо; cold is not the \word for it, its freezing малко е да се каже, че е студено, направо е ледено студено; mark my \words! помни ми думата! ще видиш, че съм прав! a \word spoken is past recalling казана дума, хвърлен камък; a truer \word was never spoken право е, права приказка, права дума каза; a \word in ( out of) season съвет (не) на място, уместен (неуместен) съвет; to hang on s.o.'s \word гледам някого в устата, слушам с възхищение; not to be able to put two \words together не мога да кажа две думи на кръст; to give ( pledge) o.'s \word давам дума, заричам се, вричам се; to keep ( break) o.'s \word (не) изпълнявам дадената дума; to go back on o.'s \word отмятам се от (не изпълнявам) думата (обещанието) си; a man ( woman) of his \word човек, който държи на думата си; to be as good as o.'s \word изпълнявам дадената дума; to be better than o.'s \word правя повече, отколкото съм обещал; \word of honour честа дума; upon my \word! честна дума! ей Богу! I give you ( you may take) my \word for it имаш честната ми дума, вярвай ми; to take s.o. at his \word (по)вярвам на обещанието (думата) на някого; 2. често pl разговор; спор; may I have a \word with you? мога ли да поговоря с вас? to have \words ( with) споря, карам се, скарвам се (с); \words ran high спорът (кавгата) се разгорещи (изостри); 3. дума, обещание; 4. заповед, нареждане; \word of command воен. команда; say the \word само кажи (нареди) (и ще го направя); mum's the \word! шт! не казвай на никого! по този въпрос не трябва да се говори! from the \word go от начало до край; 5. вест, известие, съобщение; to send \word to s.o. съобщавам някому, уведомявам някого; to pass the \word предавам съобщение (информация); 6. парол(а); 7. девиз, лозунг; 8. рел. the W. Светото писание; християнското учение; ministers of the \word свещеници; II. v изразявам (с думи), формулирам, казвам; I should \word it rather differently аз бих го изразил по друг начин; beautifully \worded speech прекрасно написана (съставена) реч.

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