commercial
gb/kəmˈɚʃəl/ us/kəmˈɚʃəl/
A2
English
~ 1300
reklám, kereskedelmi, üzleti, kommersz, profitvezérelt
NOUN
A2
1
reklám
A2
Usage pattern:
a [commercial] for [something]
The company released a new commercial during the big game.
A cég egy új reklámot mutatott be a nagy meccs alatt.
I saw a funny commercial for a new smartphone.
Láttam egy vicces reklámot egy új okostelefonról.
The commercial break lasted three minutes.
They spent millions producing that commercial.
Her face appeared in a national commercial.
Learner examples
I saw a car commercial on TV.
Láttam egy autóreklámot a tévében.
The commercial was very loud.
A reklám nagyon hangos volt.
That commercial made me laugh.
He works in commercial production.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'commercial' (a short ad) with 'commerce' (business in general).
Meaning
Short paid TV or radio ad
Collocations
TV commercial
|radio commercial
|commercial break
|air a commercial
|make a commercial
Synonyms
advertisement (More general term for any form of promotion; not limited to TV or radio.)
Antonyms
program (Refers to the main content, as opposed to an advertisement within it.)
Themes
media
|business
|advertising
|communication
Definition
A short ad you see on TV or hear on the radio.
A short advertisement broadcast on television or radio, usually promoting a product, service, or event.
B1
2
kereskedelmi
B1
üzleti
B1
Usage pattern:
[commercial] [activity/product]
The building is used for commercial purposes.
Az épületet kereskedelmi célokra használják.
They achieved great commercial success with their latest album.
Nagy kereskedelmi sikert értek el a legújabb albumukkal.
This software is not for commercial use.
The city has many commercial districts.
Commercial flights are available daily.
Learner examples
The shop is in a commercial area.
Az üzlet egy kereskedelmi területen van.
This movie was a commercial hit.
Ez a film nagy kereskedelmi siker volt.
We sell goods for commercial use.
The street has many commercial buildings.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'commercial' where 'advertisement' is meant, especially in media contexts.
Meaning
Related to business or trade
Collocations
commercial success
|commercial area
|commercial use
|commercial product
|commercial value
Synonyms
business (General term for matters related to trade or commerce.)
Antonyms
noncommercial (Not intended for business purposes or profit.)
Themes
business
|economics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About business or making money.
Relating to the buying and selling of goods and services, or intended to make a profit.
B2
3
kommersz
B2
Usage pattern:
[commercial] [film/music/project]
Critics said the film was too commercial.
A kritikusok szerint a film túl kommersz volt.
He doesn't like commercial music with no depth.
Nem szereti a mélység nélküli, kommersz zenét.
The project became more commercial as investors got involved.
She prefers independent films to commercial blockbusters.
Learner examples
The song is very commercial.
A dal nagyon kommersz.
This movie feels too commercial.
Ez a film túl kommersznek hat.
He makes music that is not commercial.
The book is not commercial but very good.
Meaning
Focused on profit over art
Collocations
commercial music
|commercial film
|too commercial
|overly commercial
Synonyms
mainstream (Often implies broad appeal but not necessarily prioritizing profit over quality.)
Antonyms
artistic (Focused on creative expression rather than profit.)
Themes
arts
|business
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Made mainly to earn money, not for art or quality.
Produced primarily to make money, often at the expense of quality, originality, or artistic value.
Grammar
Dictionary form
commercial
IPA
GB/kəmˈɚʃəl/
US/kəmˈɚʃəl/
Syllables & stress
com - mer - cial (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mer)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: commercial
Noun
- Base: commercial
- Plural: commercials
Word family
Forms
commercials
noun
Core family
commerce
noun B1
Related words
commercially
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
noncommercial
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
Expressions
commercial break
1/kəmˈɚʃəl bɹˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
Broadcast pause for ads
A short stop in a TV or radio show when ads are shown or played.
Examples
- We'll be right back after this commercial break.
- The game resumed following a brief commercial break.
go commercial
1/ɡˈoʊ kəmˈɚʃəl/
fixed phrase
Start aiming for profit
To change something so it makes more money, often by making it more popular and less special.
Examples
- The band went commercial after signing with a major label.
- Some fans were disappointed when the artist went commercial.