cartridge
gb/kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ us/kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 4500
festékpatron, tintapatron, tonerkazetta, töltény, patron, betét, kazetta
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[printer] uses [cartridge]
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
A nyomtató azért állt le, mert kifogyott a tintapatron.
She replaced the toner cartridge in the office copier.
Kicserélte a tonerkazettát az irodai fénymásolóban.
Make sure you buy the right cartridge for your printer model.
High-yield cartridges can print more pages before running out.
The store sells both original and compatible cartridges.
Learner examples
My printer needs a new ink cartridge.
Új tintapatron kell a nyomtatómba.
Please change the cartridge before printing.
Kérlek, nyomtatás előtt cseréld ki a patront.
The cartridge is empty.
I bought a black cartridge for my printer.
This cartridge works with many printers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cartridge' with 'cassette', but 'cassette' is more common for audio or video tapes.
Meaning
Replaceable printer ink or toner unit
Collocations
ink cartridge
|toner cartridge
|replace cartridge
|empty cartridge
|printer cartridge
Synonyms
ink unit (Less common term used mainly in technical contexts)
Antonyms
built-in ink system (A printer with ink tanks that are not replaced as cartridges)
Themes
technology
|office
|printing
|work
Definition
A small box that you put in a printer to give it ink or powder to make prints.
A removable container that holds ink or toner for use in a printer, copier, or fax machine.
NOUN
B1
2
töltény
B1
Usage pattern:
fire [number] cartridges
The soldier loaded a fresh cartridge into his rifle.
A katona egy új töltényt töltött a puskájába.
Spent cartridges littered the shooting range floor.
Kilőtt töltényhüvelyek hevertek szerteszét a lőtér padlóján.
He fired three cartridges during target practice.
Blank cartridges are used in movie gun scenes.
The police found a cartridge near the crime scene.
Learner examples
The gun needs a cartridge to fire.
A fegyver csak tölténnyel tud lőni.
He put a cartridge into the gun.
Betett egy töltényt a fegyverbe.
There are many cartridges on the ground.
A blank cartridge makes noise but has no bullet.
I found an old cartridge in the box.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'cartridge' with 'bullet', but a bullet is only part of a cartridge.
Meaning
Self-contained firearm ammunition unit
Collocations
live cartridge
|spent cartridge
|blank cartridge
|load cartridge
|firing cartridges
Synonyms
round (Common in military or shooting contexts; interchangeable in casual use)
Antonyms
shell casing (Refers only to the empty case after firing, not the complete ammunition)
Themes
weapons
|hunting
|military
|law
|technology
Definition
A single piece of ammunition for a gun, with the bullet and the parts needed to fire it all together.
A complete unit of ammunition for a firearm, consisting of a bullet, casing, propellant, and primer.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
insert [cartridge] into [device]
The camera uses a film cartridge instead of digital storage.
A fényképezőgép digitális adattárolás helyett filmkazettát használ.
He replaced the razor cartridge with a new one.
Kicserélte a borotvabetétet egy újra.
Campers brought extra gas cartridges for cooking.
The console requires a game cartridge to play.
We need to buy a new tape cartridge for the recorder.
Learner examples
I put the film cartridge into the camera.
Betettem a filmkazettát a fényképezőgépbe.
He changed the razor cartridge.
Kicserélte a borotvabetétet.
We bought two gas cartridges for camping.
The game needs a special cartridge.
This machine uses a tape cartridge.
Meaning
Small replaceable container for device material
Collocations
gas cartridge
|film cartridge
|tape cartridge
|razor cartridge
Synonyms
capsule (Similar concept but often used for coffee machines or medication)
Antonyms
built-in component (Part of a device that is not replaceable by the user)
Themes
technology
|equipment
|daily_life
Definition
A small box or tube you can put into a machine to give it something it needs to work, like film or gas.
A small, removable container holding material such as film, tape, or gas for use in a device.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cartridge
IPA
GB/kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/
US/kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
cart - ridge (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cart)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cartridge
- Plural: cartridges
Word family
Forms
cartridges
noun
Expressions
game cartridge
1/ɡˈeɪm kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Removable video game storage device
A small card or box you put into a game console to play a video game.
Examples
- I still have my old Nintendo game cartridges from childhood.
- The console won't read the game cartridge unless it's clean.
ink cartridge
1/ˈɪŋk kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Replaceable printer ink container
A small box that holds ink for a printer and can be changed when empty.
Examples
- The printer won't work without an ink cartridge installed.
- She bought two black ink cartridges online.
razor cartridge
1/ɹˈeɪzɚ kˈɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Replaceable shaving blade unit
The part of a razor with blades that you can change when it gets dull.
Examples
- He bought a pack of razor cartridges at the store.
- This razor uses three-blade cartridges for a smoother shave.