nook
gb/nˈʊk/ us/nˈʊk/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9700
zug, beugró, kuckó, sarok, Nook
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
a nook in [a place]
She found a quiet nook in the library between two tall shelves.
Talált egy csendes zugot a könyvtárban két magas polc között.
There’s a little nook by the window where the cat sleeps every afternoon.
Van egy kis zug az ablak mellett, ahol a macska minden délután alszik.
We put the phone charger in a small nook beside the door.
Moss was growing in every nook of the old stone wall.
The photographer stood in a dark nook of the hallway to stay out of sight.
Učební příklady
He sat in a nook at the back of the room.
A szoba hátsó részében, egy kis zugban ült.
I keep my shoes in a small nook near the door.
A cipőimet az ajtó melletti kis beugróban tartom.
There is a nice nook under the stairs.
We found a shady nook under the bridge.
The kids like to hide in a nook behind the sofa.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "nook" for any corner, but in English it usually suggests a small, somewhat hidden or sheltered place, not just any angle of a room. It is also countable, so we normally say "a nook" or "two nooks" rather than using it without an article.
Význam
small sheltered corner or recess
Kolokace
quiet nook
|little nook
|shady nook
|hidden nook
|in a nook
|nooks and crannies
Synonyma
corner (More general; does not always suggest being hidden or sheltered the way "nook" often does.)
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recess (More technical or architectural; focuses on the physical shape in a wall rather than the feeling of a small place.)
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alcove (Usually a built-in recess in a room; often slightly more formal than "nook".)
Antonyma
open space (Suggests an area with no corners or hiding places, the opposite of a small tucked-away nook.)
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wide area (Emphasizes a broad, exposed place rather than a small, enclosed one.)
Témata
daily life
|home
|places
|space
|housing
Definice
A small, quiet place in the side or corner of a room or area, often a little hidden.
A small, sheltered corner or recessed part of a room, building, or other area, often somewhat hidden or out of the way.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a [activity] nook
We turned the space under the stairs into a reading nook with a lamp and some cushions.
A lépcső alatti részből lámpával és néhány párnával olvasókuckót alakítottunk ki.
They eat breakfast in a little nook just off the kitchen.
Egy kis reggelizősarokban reggeliznek, közvetlenül a konyha mellett.
She has a private nook in the garden where she goes to write.
The café has a cozy nook in the corner that is perfect for long conversations.
He built a small work nook on the balcony with a desk and chair.
Učební příklady
I want a reading nook by the window.
Szeretnék egy olvasókuckót az ablak mellé.
We have a breakfast nook next to the kitchen.
Van egy reggelizősarkunk a konyha mellett.
This corner is my little nook for work.
There is a cozy nook in the café where I like to sit.
She made a small nook for the baby to sleep.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say "breakfast corner" or "reading corner" instead of the more natural fixed phrases "breakfast nook" and "reading nook" for a specially arranged cozy space. "Corner" is not wrong, but sounds more general and less cozy.
Význam
small cozy or private place
Kolokace
reading nook
|breakfast nook
|cozy nook
|little nook
|private nook
Synonyma
retreat (Focuses more on the idea of a private, relaxing place than on its small physical size.)
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snug corner (Informal phrase that stresses comfort, similar to a cozy nook.)
Antonyma
busy area (A place with lots of people and activity, the opposite of a quiet, private nook.)
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public space (An open place shared with many others, not a small personal nook.)
Témata
home
|leisure
|daily life
|daily_life
|housing
Definice
A small, cozy place where you can sit, relax, or do one special thing, like eat or read.
A small, comfortable or private area that is set aside for relaxing or for a particular activity such as eating or reading.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
Nook
B2
Vzorec užití:
to read [something] on a Nook
She downloaded the novel onto her Nook before the flight.
A repülőút előtt letöltötte a regényt a Nookjára.
I prefer reading on my Nook because it’s easier on my eyes than a phone screen.
Szívesebben olvasok a Nookomon, mert kevésbé fárasztja a szememet, mint egy telefon képernyője.
Barnes & Noble updated the software on all Nook devices last year.
Učební příklady
He reads many books on his Nook.
Sok könyvet olvas a Nookján.
I bought a Nook to read on the train.
Vettem egy Nookot, hogy a vonaton olvassak.
She charged her Nook before the trip.
You can buy this ebook for your Nook.
My Nook is lighter than my laptop.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "nook" always means an electronic device, but this capitalized form "Nook" is a brand name. When it is written with a small "n", it usually means a small corner or cozy place.
Význam
Barnes & Noble e-reader device
Kolokace
Barnes & Noble Nook
|Nook e-reader
|Nook tablet
|on my Nook
Synonyma
e-reader (General term for electronic reading devices; "Nook" is one specific brand.)
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Kindle (A competing brand of e-reader from Amazon, not a generic term like "Nook" can sometimes be used in casual speech.)
Antonyma
paper book (A physical printed book, contrasting with a digital book read on a Nook.)
Témata
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A brand of e-reader made by Barnes & Noble that people use to read electronic books.
A brand of electronic book reader and related tablet devices produced by Barnes & Noble, used for reading digital books and other content.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
nook
IPA
GB/nˈʊk/
US/nˈʊk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
nook (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (nook)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: nook
- Plural: nooks
Příbuzná slova
Forms
nooks
noun
Výrazy
breakfast nook
4/bɹˈɛkfəst nˈʊk/
fixed phrase
small kitchen area for breakfast
A small area in or next to the kitchen where people usually sit and eat breakfast.
Příklady
- They have a sunny breakfast nook with a round table and two chairs.
- We ate in the breakfast nook instead of the formal dining room.
- The apartment has a tiny breakfast nook by the window.
every nook and cranny
1/ˈɛvɹi nˈʊk ˈænd kɹˈæni/
idiom
every small hidden part of a place
Everywhere in a place, including all the small, hidden parts.
Příklady
- They cleaned the house from top to bottom, dusting every nook and cranny.
- The police searched every nook and cranny of the building but found nothing.
- Tourists explore every nook and cranny of the old town.
nooks and crannies
2/nˈʊks ˈænd kɹˈæniz/
fixed phrase
many small hidden parts
All the many small and hidden parts of something, especially a building, town, or surface.
Příklady
- The old castle is full of nooks and crannies to explore.
- Butter melts into all the nooks and crannies of the warm bread.
- Over the years, dust had gathered in the nooks and crannies of the machine.
reading nook
3/ɹˈidɪŋ nˈʊk/
fixed phrase
small cozy area for reading
A small, comfortable place that is set up for reading, usually with a chair, cushions, and good light.
Příklady
- She created a reading nook in the corner with a big chair and a lamp.
- The children’s room has a reading nook filled with picture books.
- I like to relax in my reading nook after work.