Semnificațiile lui Glass în greacă

γυαλί (gyalí)

Exemplu:

I need a glass for my water.

Χρειάζομαι ένα ποτήρι για το νερό μου.

The window is made of glass.

Το παράθυρο είναι φτιαγμένο από γυαλί.

Utilizare: informalContext: Everyday conversation, dining, home decor

Notă: This is the most common meaning of 'glass', referring to the material used in various objects.

ποτήρι (potíri)

Exemplu:

Could you pass me that glass?

Μπορείς να μου δώσεις εκείνο το ποτήρι;

She drank a glass of juice.

Αυτή ήπιε ένα ποτήρι χυμού.

Utilizare: informalContext: Dining, social gatherings

Notă: Refers specifically to a drinking vessel, emphasizing the functional aspect of 'glass'.

καθρέφτης (kathréftis)

Exemplu:

She looked at herself in the glass.

Κοίταξε τον εαυτό της στον καθρέφτη.

The glass reflects light beautifully.

Ο καθρέφτης αντανακλά το φως όμορφα.

Utilizare: formal/informalContext: Home decor, beauty, and self-care

Notă: In some contexts, 'glass' can refer to a mirror, especially in artistic or decorative discussions.

οπτικό γυαλί (optikó gyalí)

Exemplu:

He wears glasses to read.

Φοράει γυαλιά για να διαβάσει.

My glasses are broken.

Τα γυαλιά μου είναι σπασμένα.

Utilizare: informalContext: Health, vision-related discussions

Notă: Refers to eyewear, where 'glass' denotes the lenses used in spectacles.

γυαλί (gyalí) (as in glassmaking)

Exemplu:

The artist works with glass.

Ο καλλιτέχνης εργάζεται με γυαλί.

The glass was shaped into a beautiful vase.

Το γυαλί διαμορφώθηκε σε ένα όμορφο βάζο.

Utilizare: formalContext: Art, craftsmanship, manufacturing

Notă: This meaning relates to the material itself, particularly in artistic and industrial contexts.

cup

A cup is a small open container used for drinking liquids.

Exemplu: She handed him a cup of water.

Notă: Cup is typically used for holding liquids for drinking, whereas glass is more commonly used for drinking and serving various beverages.

tumbler

A tumbler is a flat-bottomed drinking glass without a handle or stem.

Exemplu: He poured himself a drink in a tumbler.

Notă: Tumbler is a type of glass without a stem or handle, often used for serving alcoholic beverages, while glass can refer to any container made of glass material.

goblet

A goblet is a drinking glass with a stem and a base, usually used for serving wine or ceremonial purposes.

Exemplu: The wine was served in a beautiful goblet.

Notă: Goblet is a more decorative and ceremonial type of glass with a stem and base, often used for special occasions, while glass is a general term for any container made of glass.

Stained glass

Stained glass refers to colored glass used in decorative windows or artworks. It is often seen in churches or historical buildings.

Exemplu: The church windows are adorned with beautiful stained glass.

Notă: The phrase 'stained glass' specifically refers to colored glass used for artistic or decorative purposes, distinguishing it from plain glass.

Glass ceiling

A glass ceiling represents an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups, especially women or minorities, from advancing in their careers.

Exemplu: Despite her qualifications, she felt she couldn't break through the glass ceiling in her company.

Notă: The term 'glass ceiling' is metaphorical, symbolizing the limitations and barriers that hinder progression, unlike the physical material 'glass.'

Glass half full/half empty

This phrase reflects a person's perspective on life, with 'glass half full' being optimistic and 'glass half empty' being pessimistic.

Exemplu: He always sees the glass half full, even in difficult situations.

Notă: The phrase 'glass half full/half empty' uses 'glass' as a metaphor for one's outlook on life, rather than referring to a physical object.

Raise a glass

To 'raise a glass' means to make a toast or offer a drink in honor or celebration of someone or something.

Exemplu: Let's raise a glass to celebrate your promotion!

Notă: The phrase 'raise a glass' involves the action of lifting a glass in a toast, not merely referring to the physical object.

Glass jaw

Having a 'glass jaw' means being easily knocked out or defeated, especially in combat sports like boxing.

Exemplu: He's a skilled boxer, but he has a glass jaw, so he's vulnerable to knockout punches.

Notă: The term 'glass jaw' uses 'glass' metaphorically to describe vulnerability to physical blows, not the material glass itself.

Through rose-colored glasses

Seeing things through rose-colored glasses means having an overly optimistic or idealistic view of situations or people.

Exemplu: She tends to see everything through rose-colored glasses, always believing the best in people.

Notă: The phrase 'through rose-colored glasses' uses 'glasses' as a metaphor for a perspective that distorts reality, rather than referring to actual eyewear.

Raise your glass to someone/something

Raising your glass to someone or something is a gesture of goodwill or celebration, often done during toasts or special occasions.

Exemplu: Let's raise our glasses to toast the newlyweds!

Notă: Similar to 'raise a glass,' this phrase involves the action of lifting a glass in honor or celebration, rather than referring to the physical object itself.

Shot glass

A small glass typically used for serving liquors in measured quantities.

Exemplu: Let's take some tequila shots using these shot glasses.

Notă: The term 'shot glass' specifically refers to a small glass used for drinking shots, distinguishing it from regular glasses used for other beverages.

Glassy-eyed

Describing someone whose eyes appear dull, vacant, or lacking focus, often due to tiredness, intoxication, or shock.

Exemplu: After staying up all night, she looked glassy-eyed during the morning meeting.

Notă: This slang term directly references the appearance of the eyes, contrasting with the word 'glass' which primarily refers to the material itself.

Bottoms up

A toast or expression used to encourage people to finish all the contents of their glasses in a single drink.

Exemplu: He said 'bottoms up' and everyone raised their glasses to drink in one go.

Notă: While 'bottoms up' does involve glasses, the focus is on the action of drinking in one go rather than the physical object itself.

Glassware

Collective term for various types of glass containers, typically used for serving drinks or storing food.

Exemplu: Make sure to clean all the glassware before we open the restaurant.

Notă: The term 'glassware' encompasses a range of glass items beyond just typical drinking glasses, distinguishing it from the singular word 'glass'.

Looking glass

An old-fashioned term for a mirror, especially one used for personal grooming or makeup.

Exemplu: She gazed into the looking glass to fix her hair before the party.

Notă: While 'looking glass' refers to a mirror, it is more archaic and poetic in usage compared to the modern term 'mirror'.

Glassed

To be attacked or injured with a broken glass or bottle, usually in a violent altercation.

Exemplu: He got glassed in a bar fight last night and had to get stitches.

Notă: The slang term 'glassed' specifically refers to being attacked with glass, highlighting the use of a glass object as a weapon.

Glasshouse

Informal term for a prison or military detention center, often used metaphorically for a place of confinement or punishment.

Exemplu: He's been avoiding trouble ever since he got out of the glasshouse.

Notă: While 'glasshouse' can metaphorically refer to a place of confinement, it is not typically used to describe any physical structure made of glass but rather a place of restricted freedom or discipline.

The glass shattered into a million pieces.

Το γυαλί έσπασε σε ένα εκατομμύριο κομμάτια.

She poured herself a glass of water.

The sunlight streamed through the stained glass window.

Glass - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, singular sau masă (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemă: glass

Conjugări

Substantiv, plural (Noun, plural): glasses, glass

Substantiv, singular sau masă (Noun, singular or mass): glass

Verb, timpul trecut (Verb, past tense): glassed

Verb, gerunziu sau participiu prezent (Verb, gerund or present participle): glassing

Verb, persoana a 3-a singular prezent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): glasses

Verb, forma de bază (Verb, base form): glass

Verb, prezent non-persoana a 3-a singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): glass

Silabe, Separație și Accent

glass conține 1 silabe: glass

Transcriere fonetică: ˈglas

glass , ˈglas (Silaba roșie este accentuată)

Indicele de frecvență și importanță a cuvintelor indică cât de des apare un cuvânt într-o anumită limbă. Cu cât numărul este mai mic, cu atât cuvântul este folosit mai frecvent. Cele mai frecvent utilizate cuvinte variază de obicei de la 1 la 4000.

glass: 800 - 900 (Extrem De Comun).

Acest indice de importanță te ajută să te concentrezi pe cele mai utile cuvinte în timpul procesului de învățare a limbii.

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