diary
gb/dˈaɪɚi/ us/dˈaɪɚi/
A2
English
~ 3000
napló, naptár, határidőnapló
NOUN
A2
1
napló
A2
Usage pattern:
to write in [a diary]
She has kept a diary since she was ten years old.
Tízéves kora óta naplót vezet.
I wrote about my trip to Italy in my diary.
Írtam az olaszországi utamról a naplómba.
He found his grandmother's old diary in the attic.
My diary is full of memories from high school.
I try to write in my diary every night before bed.
Learner examples
I write in my diary every day.
Minden nap írok a naplómba.
My diary is on my desk.
A naplóm az íróasztalomon van.
This is my secret diary.
I keep a small diary in my bag.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'diary' with 'calendar' or 'planner'. A diary is for personal writing, not just dates.
Meaning
book for daily personal writing
Collocations
keep a diary
|write in a diary
|personal diary
|secret diary
|diary entry
Synonyms
journal (Often used interchangeably, though 'journal' can also refer to more formal or professional records.)
Antonyms
public record (Unlike a diary, which is private, a public record is intended for everyone to see.)
Themes
daily life
|writing
|self-expression
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A book where you write about what happens to you and how you feel.
A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings each day or regularly.
NOUN
B1
2
naptár
A1
Usage pattern:
to put [an appointment] in [a diary]
Please check your diary to see if you're free next Tuesday.
Kérlek, nézd meg a naptáradat, hogy szabad vagy-e jövő kedden.
I keep all my meetings in an electronic diary.
Az összes megbeszélésemet elektronikus naptárban tartom nyilván.
Her desk diary is full for the next two weeks.
He forgot to put the appointment in his diary.
The secretary manages the CEO's diary.
Learner examples
I write my meetings in my diary.
Beírom a megbeszéléseimet a naptáramba.
My diary has all my plans.
A naptáramban benne van az összes programom.
I look at my diary every morning.
Please put the date in your diary.
Common mistake:
Some learners think this meaning always refers to personal writing. In British English, 'diary' can mean a schedule book.
Meaning
book for appointments and events
Collocations
desk diary
|electronic diary
|keep a diary of appointments
|diary entry
Synonyms
planner ('Planner' is more common in American English, while 'diary' in this sense is more British English.)
Antonyms
unplanned schedule (The opposite of an organized list of events.)
Themes
daily life
|organization
|work
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A book or app where you write your plans and meetings.
A book or digital tool used to organize and record future meetings, events, and tasks.
Grammar
Dictionary form
diary
IPA
GB/dˈaɪɚi/
US/dˈaɪɚi/
Syllables & stress
di - ary (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (di)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: diary
- Plural: diaries
Word family
Forms
diaries
noun
Related words
diarist
noun
journal
noun A2
Expressions
dear diary
1/dˈɪɹ dˈaɪɚi/
fixed phrase
opening words in a diary entry
Words some people write at the start of a diary entry, like talking to a friend.
Examples
- Dear Diary, today was amazing!
- She began her entry with 'Dear Diary' as usual.
keep a diary
1/kˈip ə dˈaɪɚi/
fixed phrase
write regularly in a diary
To write about your life and feelings in a diary often.
Examples
- She has kept a diary since she was young.
- Many writers keep a diary to improve their skills.
write in a diary
1/ɹˈaɪt ˈɪn ə dˈaɪɚi/
fixed phrase
add entries to a diary
To put words into your diary, either about your day or plans.
Examples
- I usually write in my diary before bed.
- He wrote in his diary about the meeting.