niche
gb/nˈɪt͡ʃ/ us/nˈɪt͡ʃ/
B2
Englisch
~ 5700
hely, saját terület, piaci rés, réspiac, szűk réteg, szűk rétegnek szóló, speciális, szűk célcsoportnak szánt, falfülke, falmélyedés, ökológiai fülke, ökológiai niche
NOMEN
B2
1
hely
A1
Verwendungsmuster:
to find [someone's] niche in [area]
After years of trying different jobs, she finally found her niche as a graphic designer.
Miután évekig próbálgatott különböző állásokat, végre megtalálta a helyét grafikusként.
He struggled at school but quickly discovered his niche in the world of coding.
Nehezen boldogult az iskolában, de hamar megtalálta a helyét a programozás világában.
The new manager is still looking for his niche within the organization.
Volunteering with refugees turned out to be her niche in life.
It took a while, but he has carved out a niche as the go‑to expert on climate policy.
Beispiele für Lernende
She found her niche as a teacher.
Tanárként találta meg a helyét.
He feels he has not found his niche yet.
Úgy érzi, még nem találta meg a helyét.
After many jobs, this company is his niche.
I think working with children is my niche.
She is happy now because she is in her niche.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the business meaning of a 'niche market'. In this sense, 'niche' is about a person's best role or activity, not about a group of customers.
Bedeutung
role or place that fits you
Wortverbindungen
find your niche
|find his niche
|in her niche
|a niche in the company
|a niche in the industry
|discover their niche
Synonyme
place (A very general word; does not always suggest a particularly good or natural fit like 'niche' does.)
|
calling (Emphasizes a strong inner feeling or purpose, often more emotional or spiritual than 'niche'.)
Antonyme
misfit (Describes a person who does not fit well in a situation or group, the opposite of having a comfortable niche.)
Themen
work
|identity
|life
|daily_life
Definition
A type of work or activity that is very good for someone and fits their skills or interests.
A situation, role, or area of activity in which someone feels they fit well and can use their abilities effectively.
NOMEN
B2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
a niche in the [industry/market] for [something]
The company found a profitable niche producing eco‑friendly cleaning products.
A vállalat jövedelmező piaci rést talált a környezetbarát tisztítószerek gyártásával.
Streaming services have created a niche for foreign‑language crime dramas.
A streamingszolgáltatások piaci rést teremtettek az idegen nyelvű krimisorozatoknak.
They focus on a niche market of serious amateur photographers.
By targeting a niche audience of vegan athletes, the brand grew quickly.
There is a clear niche in this industry for low‑cost legal advice.
Beispiele für Lernende
The shop sells to a small niche of music fans.
Az üzlet a zenerajongók egy szűk rétegét szolgálja ki.
Our app is for a niche of busy parents.
Az alkalmazásunk az elfoglalt szülők egy szűk rétegének készült.
They found a niche in the market for cheap flights.
This website serves a niche of dog lovers.
We want to fill a niche that big companies ignore.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes think 'niche' here means only 'small'. It also strongly suggests 'specialized' and 'focused on a particular type of customer or interest'.
Bedeutung
small, specialized market segment
Wortverbindungen
niche market
|market niche
|niche audience
|niche segment
|fill a niche
|find a niche
Synonyme
segment (More general and technical; does not always imply being small or highly specialized like 'niche' does.)
|
specialty (Suggests a narrowly focused area of business or expertise, similar to 'niche' but often used for products or shops.)
Antonyme
mass market (Refers to a very large, general group of customers, the opposite of a small, specialized niche.)
Themen
business
|marketing
|economy
|finance
Definition
A small group of customers with special interests or needs, inside a bigger market.
A focused, smaller part of a larger market that has specific needs or interests, often served by specialized products or services.
C1
3
Verwendungsmuster:
a niche [product/service/audience/interest]
They run a niche podcast about medieval board games.
Középkori társasjátékokról készítenek egy szűk rétegnek szóló podcastot.
The company makes niche software for small medical clinics.
A cég kis orvosi rendelőknek szánt speciális szoftvereket készít.
What started as a niche blog has grown into a successful media brand.
Her YouTube channel has a niche but very loyal audience.
He turned his niche interest in vintage keyboards into a business.
Beispiele für Lernende
This is a niche app for guitar players.
Ez egy gitárosoknak szánt speciális app.
They sell niche products for new mothers.
Újdonsült anyáknak szánt speciális termékeket árulnak.
It is a niche TV show, but fans love it.
She writes a niche blog about old trains.
The game is too niche for most players.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes think 'niche' as an adjective is negative or means 'strange'. It usually just means that something is for a small, specific group, and can be positive in business or creative contexts.
Bedeutung
aimed at a small specialized group
Wortverbindungen
niche product
|niche audience
|niche service
|niche podcast
|niche brand
|niche hobby
Synonyme
specialized (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly more formal or technical than 'niche'.)
|
targeted (Focuses on the idea of being aimed at a particular group, not always as small or unusual as a 'niche' group.)
Antonyme
mainstream (Describes things popular with most people, the opposite of being niche and appealing to only a small group.)
Themen
business
|media
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made for a small group of people with a special interest or need, not for most people.
Describing a product, service, or interest that is designed for, or mainly attracts, a small and specialized group of people.
NOMEN
C1
4
falfülke
B2
falmélyedés
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
a niche in the [wall]
A small statue of the saint stood in a niche above the doorway.
Az ajtó fölötti falfülkében a szent egy kis szobra állt.
They designed a niche in the shower wall for shampoo bottles.
A zuhanyzó falába samponos flakonoknak való falfülkét terveztek.
Candles glowed from niches carved into the stone walls of the church.
The architect added a curved niche to display the antique vase.
Each column was topped with a niche containing a different figure.
Beispiele für Lernende
There is a small niche in the wall.
A falban van egy kis fülke.
She puts flowers in the niche by the door.
Virágokat tesz az ajtó melletti falfülkébe.
The statue stands in a niche above the street.
They built a niche in the bathroom wall for soap.
We saw many niches in the old church.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners often know the figurative business sense but not this architectural sense, and may misread descriptions in art or building texts.
Bedeutung
recess in a wall for an object
Wortverbindungen
a niche in the wall
|wall niche
|stone niche
|decorative niche
|a statue in a niche
|built‑in niche
Synonyme
recess (A general word for a space set back from a surface; 'niche' more strongly suggests a designed place for displaying something.)
Antonyme
projection (A part that sticks out from a surface, the opposite of a space that goes inward like a niche.)
Themen
architecture
|home
|art
|housing
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A small, open space built into a wall, often used to put a statue or other object in.
A shallow, recessed space in a wall, especially one made to hold a statue, ornament, or shelf.
NOMEN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Verwendungsmuster:
the ecological niche of [a species]
Each species in the forest occupies a unique ecological niche.
Az erdőben minden fajnak megvan a maga egyedi ökológiai fülkéje.
When the top predator disappeared, another species evolved to fill that niche.
Amikor eltűnt a csúcsragadozó, egy másik faj fejlődött ki úgy, hogy betöltse ezt az ökológiai fülkét.
Invasive species can disrupt ecosystems by taking over the niches of native species.
The panda has a very narrow niche, feeding almost entirely on bamboo.
Niche differentiation allows similar species to coexist without direct competition.
Beispiele für Lernende
Every animal has its own niche in nature.
A természetben minden állatnak megvan a maga ökológiai fülkéje.
Birds and bats use different niches even if they live in the same forest.
A madarak és a denevérek különböző ökológiai fülkéket töltenek be, még akkor is, ha ugyanabban az erdőben élnek.
If one species dies out, another may fill its niche.
The frog’s niche includes eating insects near the water.
A change in climate can destroy a species’ niche.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'niche' with 'habitat'. A habitat is the physical place where an organism lives; a niche also includes its role, behavior, and relationships with other species.
Bedeutung
ecological role and conditions
Wortverbindungen
ecological niche
|niche overlap
|occupied a niche
|fill a niche
|niche differentiation
|niche breadth
Synonyme
ecological role (Plain description of a species' function; 'niche' also includes specific environmental conditions and resource use.)
Themen
science
|environment
|biology
|nature
Definition
In biology, the way a plant or animal lives in nature, including where it lives, what it eats, and how it affects other living things.
In ecology, the set of environmental conditions, resources, and interactions that determine how a species lives and its role within an ecosystem.
Grammatik
Grundform
niche
IPA
GB/nˈɪt͡ʃ/
US/nˈɪt͡ʃ/
Silben & Betonung
niche (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (niche)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: niche
- Plural: niches
Wortfamilie
Forms
niches
noun
Ausdrücke
find your niche
1/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ nˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
discover the role that fits you
To discover the type of work or activity that is especially good for you.
Beispiele
- It took him a while to find his niche in the tech world.
- University can be a good time to explore different things and find your niche.
market niche
1/mˈɑɹkɪt nˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
specialized part of a market
A specific, special part of a larger market that a company can sell to.
Beispiele
- The app fills a clear market niche that bigger players have ignored.
- They are searching for a market niche where they can compete effectively.
niche audience
1/nˈɪt͡ʃ ˈɔdiəns/
fixed phrase
small specialized audience
A small group of people with special interests who like a certain product, show, or content.
Beispiele
- The documentary appeals to a niche audience of space‑science fans.
- Even with a niche audience, the channel earns enough through subscriptions.
niche market
1/nˈɪt͡ʃ mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
small specialized customer group
A small group of customers with special needs or interests inside a larger market.
Beispiele
- They identified a niche market for gluten‑free pet food.
- Social media ads helped them reach a niche market of language teachers.
niche product
1/nˈɪt͡ʃ pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
product for a small specialized group
A product made for a small group of customers with special needs or interests.
Beispiele
- At first it was a niche product, but it later became popular with the general public.
- They make niche products for people with rare food allergies.
carve out a niche
5/kˈɑɹv ˈaʊt ə nˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
create a specialized position or market
To slowly create a special place, role, or small market for yourself or your business.
Beispiele
- She carved out a niche as an expert in digital privacy law.
- The startup has carved out a niche in low‑cost online education.
carve out a niche
6/kˈɑɹv ˈaʊt ə nˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
create a special small position
to create a small, special place or role for yourself in a particular area of work or life, usually with a special skill or focus
Beispiele
- The company has carved out a niche in eco-friendly packaging.
- She carved out a niche for herself as a children’s book illustrator.
- They’ve carved out a niche market by selling only local products.