craft
gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2
English
~ 4300
mesterségbeli tudás, szaktudás, vízi vagy légi jármű, elkészít, kézzel készít, megalkot, kézműves tevékenység, kézműveskedés, kézművesség, ravaszság, fondorlatosság, furfang
NOUN
B1
1
szaktudás
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s craft
Her craft as a potter is admired by many.
Sokan csodálják a fazekas mesterségbeli tudását.
The chef spent years perfecting his craft.
A séf éveken át tökéletesítette mesterségbeli tudását.
Writing is a craft that requires constant practice.
He takes pride in the craft of woodworking.
Learner examples
She is good at the craft of painting.
Jól ért a festés mesterségéhez.
He learned the craft of making shoes.
Kitanulta a cipőkészítés mesterségét.
My uncle knows the craft of fishing.
The craft of cooking takes time to learn.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'craft' with 'arts and crafts', which is a hobby activity, while 'craft' here refers more broadly to skill in a trade or art.
Meaning
skill in making something
Collocations
master the craft
|craft skills
|craft industry
|fine craft
Synonyms
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.)
|
artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
Antonyms
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Themes
art
|work
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The ability to make or do something very well, usually using your hands or mind.
The ability to make or do something with great skill, especially involving hands-on work or creativity.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[type] craft
The harbor was full of small fishing craft.
A kikötő tele volt kis halászhajókkal.
Several military craft were spotted offshore.
Több katonai vízi járművet észleltek a partoktól nem messze.
The rescue team arrived in an inflatable craft.
That spacecraft will orbit Mars next year.
Learner examples
The fishing craft is at the dock.
A halászhajó a dokknál van.
We saw many small craft on the river.
Sok kis hajót láttunk a folyón.
The craft landed on the water.
A large craft flew over the city.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Meaning
vehicle for air or water travel
Collocations
fishing craft
|naval craft
|space craft
|aircraft
Synonyms
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.)
|
aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Antonyms
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Themes
transportation
|travel
Definition
A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.
A boat, ship, or aircraft used for traveling on water or through the air.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to craft [something]
She crafted a beautiful necklace from silver wire.
Ezüstdrótból gondosan elkészített egy gyönyörű nyakláncot.
The author crafted a compelling story.
A szerző lebilincselő történetet alkotott.
They spent weeks crafting the perfect proposal.
He crafts furniture from reclaimed wood.
Learner examples
She crafted a dress from old fabric.
Régi anyagból készített egy ruhát.
He crafted a box from wood.
Fából készített egy dobozt.
They crafted a plan to win the game.
We crafted a card for our teacher.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'craft' as a noun when they mean the verb form; remember that as a verb it means to make something carefully.
Meaning
make something with skill
Collocations
craft a speech
|craft a plan
|carefully crafted
|hand-crafted
Synonyms
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.)
|
fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
Antonyms
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Themes
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To make something carefully and with skill.
To make or produce something with careful skill, especially by hand or with attention to detail.
NOUN
A2
4
She sells her crafts at the local market.
A helyi piacon árulja saját kézműves termékeit.
Crafts like knitting and pottery are popular again.
Az olyan kézműves tevékenységek, mint a kötés és a fazekasság, újra népszerűek.
The festival features traditional crafts from around the world.
Learner examples
I like doing crafts at home.
Szeretek otthon kézműveskedni.
We learned a new craft at school.
Az iskolában megtanultunk egy új kézműves technikát.
Crafts are fun to make with friends.
Meaning
activity of making things by hand
Collocations
arts and crafts
|craft fair
|traditional crafts
Synonyms
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Antonyms
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Themes
hobbies
|art
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definition
A hobby or job where you make things by hand.
An activity that involves making things by hand, often as a hobby or small-scale trade.
NOUN
B2
5
He used all his political craft to win support.
Minden politikai ravaszságát bevetette, hogy támogatást szerezzen.
The spy's craft kept him alive behind enemy lines.
A kém ravaszsága tartotta életben az ellenséges vonalak mögött.
She admired his craft in negotiating difficult deals.
Learner examples
He used his craft to win the game.
Ravaszságát használta fel, hogy megnyerje a játékot.
The thief showed great craft in hiding.
A tolvaj nagy ravaszságot mutatott a rejtőzködésben.
She used her craft to get the job.
Meaning
cleverness in achieving something
Collocations
political craft
|diplomatic craft
Synonyms
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Antonyms
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Themes
behavior
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The ability to get what you want by being smart and sometimes dishonest.
Skill in achieving one's aims through cleverness, often involving deceit or trickery.
Grammar
Dictionary form
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Syllables & stress
craft (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: craft
- Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
- Base: craft
- 3rd Person Singular: crafts
- Present Participle: crafting
- Past: crafted
Word family
Forms
crafts
noun
crafting
verb
crafted
verb
Core family
craftsman
noun B2
craftsmanship
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
craftily
adverb
craftiness
noun
Expressions
arts and crafts
1/ˈɑɹts ˈænd kɹˈæfts/
fixed phrase
creative handmade activities
Activities where you make things by hand for decoration or use, like painting or knitting.
Examples
- Children enjoy arts and crafts at summer camp.
- The store sells arts and crafts supplies.
craft beer
1/kɹˈæft bˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
beer from small brewery
Beer made in small amounts by a small company using traditional methods.
Examples
- He ordered a local craft beer from the menu.
- Craft beer has become popular among young adults.
craft fair
1/kɹˈæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
market for handmade goods
An event where people sell things they made by hand.
Examples
- We bought pottery at the craft fair.
- Craft fairs are held every summer in the park.
hand-crafted
1/hˈænd kɹˈæftɪd/
fixed phrase
made by hand not machine
Made completely by hand, not using machines.
Examples
- The shop sells hand-crafted furniture.
- Each piece is hand-crafted from local wood.
state-of-the-art craftsmanship
1/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt kɹˈæftsmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
top skill using latest methods
The best skill in making something using modern methods and designs.
Examples
- The building shows state-of-the-art craftsmanship.
- This device combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with innovative design.