locale
gb/loʊkˈæl/ us/loʊkˈæl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7800
helyszín, hely, területi beállítás, nyelvi és területi beállítás, lokalizáció, terület
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
a [adjective] locale; the locale of [an event]
The film’s desert locale gives it a lonely, haunting mood.
A sivatagi helyszín magányos, kísérteties hangulatot ad a filmnek.
They chose a quiet coastal locale for their wedding.
Egy csendes tengerparti helyszínt választottak az esküvőjükre.
The novel is set in a rural European locale during the 1930s.
Tourism has brought rapid change to what was once a remote mountain locale.
Each chapter takes place in a different city, giving the book a truly global locale.
Učební příklady
We looked for a quiet locale to eat lunch.
Csendes helyet kerestünk az ebédhez.
This hotel is in a good locale for shopping.
Ez a szálloda jó helyen van, ha vásárolni szeretnénk.
The story takes place in a small village locale.
They moved to a rural locale to live a slower life.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "locale" with the adjective "local." "Locale" is a noun meaning a place, while "local" usually describes something from a nearby area (e.g., "local food," not *"locale food"). Many situations where learners want to use "locale" are actually more natural with "place" or "location," so overuse of "locale" can sound too formal or literary.
Význam
place or setting of an event
Kolokace
rural locale
|urban locale
|remote locale
|exotic locale
|picturesque locale
|film locale
Synonyma
location (More common and general; does not especially suggest atmosphere or character.)
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setting (Often used for where a story, film, or event takes place, with strong focus on atmosphere.)
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place (Very general everyday term; less formal and less specific than "locale.")
Antonyma
anywhere (Suggests a non-specific place, the opposite of the specific, defined place implied by "locale.")
Témata
travel
|culture
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A particular place or area where something happens, often with a special feeling or style.
A particular place or area where something happens, is situated, or is set, often considered in terms of its physical or cultural character.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Vzorec užití:
set the locale to [a language/region]; support the [language] locale
Make sure the application’s locale matches the user’s language and country.
Győződj meg róla, hogy az alkalmazás területi beállítása megfelel a felhasználó nyelvének és országának.
If your dates look wrong, check that the system locale is set to your region.
Ha a dátumok rosszul jelennek meg, ellenőrizd, hogy a rendszer területi beállítása a régiódnak megfelelő-e.
The website automatically detects your browser locale and shows the correct currency.
Developers need to test the software in multiple locales, including right-to-left languages.
You can override the default locale in the configuration file.
Učební příklady
The app changed its locale to English.
Az alkalmazás angolra váltotta a nyelvi és területi beállítását.
Please set the locale to US so the dates look correct.
Kérlek, állítsd a területi beállítást USA-ra, hogy a dátumok helyesen jelenjenek meg.
This program supports only one locale at the moment.
My phone locale is German, so many apps show German text.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "locale" here just means "language." In computing, a locale also includes rules for dates, times, numbers, and currency. Another mistake is using "local" instead of "locale" (e.g., *"change the local" is incorrect; it should be "change the locale").
Význam
software language and region settings
Kolokace
system locale
|default locale
|locale settings
|language locale
|change the locale
|locale file
Synonyma
regional settings (Common everyday term in software interfaces; less technical-sounding than "locale" but sometimes less precise in developer discussions.)
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language settings (Focuses mainly on the language, while "locale" also includes formats for dates, times, numbers, and currency.)
Antonyma
global settings (Refers to settings that are not specific to one user, region, or language, contrasting with the region-specific nature of a "locale.")
Témata
technology
|computing
|communication
Definice
In computers, a group of settings that control the language and how dates, times, and numbers look for a user or region.
In computing, a defined set of language, region, and formatting rules that a program uses to display text, dates, numbers, and other locale-specific information.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
the locale of [a condition/problem] within [a system/body]
The doctor identified the exact locale of the infection near the joint.
Az orvos meghatározta a fertőzés pontos helyét az ízület közelében.
Treatment depends on the tumor’s locale within the brain.
A kezelés a daganat agyban való elhelyezkedésétől függ.
Persistent pain at a single locale may indicate nerve damage.
Swelling was limited to the locale of the original injury.
Researchers mapped the locale of the damage in the spinal cord.
Učební příklady
The nurse pressed on the locale of the pain.
A nővér megnyomta a fájdalmas területet.
The test helped find the exact locale of the problem.
A vizsgálat segített megtalálni a probléma pontos helyét.
The doctor talked about the tumor’s locale in the body.
Swelling stayed in one small locale on his arm.
Význam
small, specific area or region
Kolokace
locale of infection
|locale of pain
|tumor locale
|injury locale
Synonyma
site (Very common technical term in medicine and science; slightly broader and more neutral than the somewhat formal "locale.")
Antonyma
systemic (Describes something affecting the whole body or system, in contrast to being limited to one specific locale.)
Témata
science
|medicine
|space
Definice
A small, exact area inside a larger space or system, used mainly in science or medical language.
A particular small area or region within a larger body, system, or space, often used in technical or scientific descriptions.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
locale
IPA
GB/loʊkˈæl/
US/loʊkˈæl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
loc - ale (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ale)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: locale
- Plural: locales
Příbuzná slova
Forms
locales
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
dislocate
verb
dislocation
noun
Advanced or less common
localize
verb B2
localization
noun C1
Výrazy
film locale
1/fˈɪlm loʊkˈæl/
fixed phrase
place where a film happens
The place where the story of a movie happens, or the place where the movie is filmed.
Příklady
- The film locale shifts from New York to a small Italian village halfway through the story.
- The director chose the city as the film locale because of its modern look.
- Critics praised the film locale for adding depth to the characters’ journeys.
locale settings
1/loʊkˈæl sˈɛtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
technical
software locale configuration options
The options in a program or device that control its locale, such as language and date or number formats.
Příklady
- If the dates look strange, check your locale settings.
- The installer lets you choose your locale settings during setup.
- These locale settings are stored in a configuration file for each user.
system locale
1/sˈɪstəm loʊkˈæl/
fixed phrase
technical
operating system’s default locale
The main locale used by a computer’s operating system, which affects how many programs show language and formats.
Příklady
- You need administrator rights to change the system locale.
- After reinstalling the OS, the system locale was set to Japanese by default.
- Some legacy applications read only the system locale, not the user’s preferences.