art
gb/ˈɑɹt/ us/ˈɑɹt/
A2
English
~ 600
képzőművészet, műalkotás, művészet, művészetek, művészeti ágak
NOUN
A2
1
műalkotás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] makes [art]
The museum has an impressive collection of modern art.
A múzeumnak lenyűgöző modern képzőművészeti gyűjteménye van.
She studied art at university before becoming a painter.
Mielőtt festő lett, képzőművészetet tanult az egyetemen.
Art can inspire people to see the world differently.
He bought a piece of abstract art for his living room.
Learner examples
I like looking at art in the museum.
Szeretek műalkotásokat nézegetni a múzeumban.
She makes art with paint and paper.
Festékkel és papírral készít műalkotásokat.
We saw many kinds of art at the show.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' with 'arts' when talking about different branches like music or literature; 'art' usually refers to visual works unless specified otherwise.
Meaning
Visual creative works
Collocations
modern art
|art gallery
|art exhibition
|art class
|art museum
Synonyms
visual art (Specifically refers to art forms that are primarily visual in nature.)
Antonyms
craft (Focuses more on functional or practical making rather than purely aesthetic creation.)
Themes
culture
|entertainment
|education
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Paintings, drawings, and similar things made to be beautiful or express ideas.
The creation or study of objects like paintings, drawings, or sculptures that are valued for their beauty or emotional power.
NOUN
B1
2
művészet
A2
Usage pattern:
the art of [doing something]
Teaching is an art as much as a science.
A tanítás éppúgy művészet, mint tudomány.
She has mastered the art of negotiation.
Elsajátította a tárgyalás művészetét.
Cooking is both an art and a science.
The art of storytelling is timeless.
Learner examples
I want to learn the art of cooking.
Szeretném megtanulni a főzés művészetét.
He knows the art of speaking well.
Ismeri a jó beszéd művészetét.
Drawing is an art that takes time.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that 'art' here doesn't refer to paintings but to skill in any area.
Meaning
Creative or specialized skill
Collocations
the art of conversation
|the art of cooking
|martial arts
Synonyms
craft (Emphasizes skill and technique, sometimes in a practical trade.)
Antonyms
ineptitude (Lack of skill or ability in doing something.)
Themes
work
|education
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A special skill in making or doing something well, especially in a creative way.
The expression or application of human skill and imagination, often in a creative or specialized activity.
NOUN
B1
3
művészetek
B1
She believes arts education is essential for children.
Úgy véli, a művészeti oktatás elengedhetetlen a gyerekek számára.
Funding for the arts has increased this year.
Idén nőtt a művészetek támogatása.
The festival celebrates the arts from around the world.
Learner examples
I like to study the arts at school.
Szeretek a művészetekkel foglalkozni az iskolában.
The arts are important for our culture.
A művészetek fontosak a kultúránk szempontjából.
He works in the arts industry.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' (singular) with 'the arts' (plural) when referring to multiple disciplines.
Meaning
Cultural creative subjects
Collocations
arts education
|performing arts
|liberal arts
Synonyms
the arts (Plural form used to encompass all creative disciplines.)
Antonyms
sciences (Refers to academic disciplines focused on systematic study of the natural world.)
Themes
culture
|education
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Things like music, painting, and theater that people make to express ideas and feelings.
Creative activities such as music, literature, drama, and visual arts considered collectively as part of culture.
Grammar
Dictionary form
art
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹt/
US/ˈɑɹt/
Syllables & stress
art (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (art)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: art
- Plural: art, arts
Word family
Forms
arts
noun
Related words
artwork
noun B1
artistically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unartistic
adjective
Advanced or less common
artistry
noun C1
Expressions
state of the art
1/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Most advanced stage
Using the newest and best technology or methods available now.
Examples
- The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art computers.
- This phone has state-of-the-art features.
the art of [something]
1/ðə ˈɑɹt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Skill in a specific activity
A special skill or way of doing something well.
Examples
- He has perfected the art of storytelling.
- The book teaches the art of negotiation.
work of art
1/wˈɚk əv ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Object of high artistic value
Something made with great skill and beauty.
Examples
- Her dress was a real work of art.
- The painting is considered a work of art.