digital
gb/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/ us/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
A2
English
~ 400
digitális, érintésvezérelt, ujjal kezelhető
B1
1
digitális
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is digital
The company is investing heavily in digital marketing.
A vállalat jelentős összegeket fektet a digitális marketingbe.
She prefers reading digital books on her tablet.
Jobban szeret digitális könyveket olvasni a táblagépén.
Many traditional businesses are moving to digital platforms.
Learner examples
I use a digital camera for my photos.
A fényképeimhez digitális fényképezőgépet használok.
This store sells digital music online.
Ez a bolt digitális zenét árul online.
My phone has many digital tools.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'digital' with 'online'. Not all digital things are online; some are offline but still electronic.
Meaning
Relating to computers or technology
Collocations
digital device
|digital technology
|digital media
|digital platform
|digital content
Synonyms
electronic (Emphasizes the use of electrical signals but not always specifically about computers.)
Antonyms
analog (Describes systems or devices that represent data in a continuous physical form rather than digitally.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|media
|science
Definition
Using computers or other electronic devices to store or send information.
Using or involving computer technology, especially the processing of information as electronic signals.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
digitális
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is digital
The audio is converted into a digital signal before transmission.
Az audiót az átvitel előtt digitális jellé alakítják.
Digital data can be stored and copied without loss of quality.
A digitális adatok minőségromlás nélkül tárolhatók és másolhatók.
Modern cameras save images as digital files.
Learner examples
The watch shows the time in digital numbers.
Az óra számjegyekkel mutatja az időt.
Music is stored in a digital file.
A zenét digitális fájlban tárolják.
Digital signals are easy to send.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'digital' only means 'on the internet', but it also refers to how information is stored and processed.
Meaning
Representing data as numbers
Collocations
digital signal
|digital format
|digital data
Synonyms
binary (Refers specifically to the two-number (0 and 1) system used in most digital technology.)
Antonyms
analog (Uses continuous signals instead of discrete numbers.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
Showing or using numbers to store and send information, not continuous signals.
Representing information using discrete numerical values, often in binary form, as used in computing and electronics.
A2
TECHNICAL
3
digitális
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is digital
He wears a digital watch on his wrist.
Digitális karórát visel a csuklóján.
The scoreboard has been replaced with a digital display.
Az eredményjelzőt digitális kijelzőre cserélték.
They installed a new digital thermostat in the office.
Learner examples
I bought a digital clock for my room.
Vettem egy digitális órát a szobámba.
My camera has a digital screen.
A fényképezőgépemnek digitális kijelzője van.
The car has a digital speedometer.
Meaning
Showing numbers electronically
Collocations
digital watch
|digital clock
|digital display
Synonyms
electronic display (General term for any display using electronics, not just numbers.)
Antonyms
analog display (Uses moving parts or continuous scales instead of electronic numbers.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|communication
Definition
Showing numbers on an electronic screen instead of moving parts.
Displaying numbers or other data using an electronic screen, rather than physical hands or dials.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The device features a digital interface operated by finger gestures.
Az eszközön ujjmozdulatokkal kezelhető, érintésvezérelt felület van.
Digital controls allow for quick adjustments during operation.
Az érintésvezérelt kezelőszervek működés közben is gyors beállítást tesznek lehetővé.
The piano uses digital keys that respond to touch sensitivity.
Learner examples
I use a digital screen with my fingers.
Az ujjaimmal használom az érintőképernyőt.
This game has a digital control pad.
Ebben a játékban érintésvezérelt irányítópad van.
The machine has a digital button.
Meaning
Operated by fingers or touch
Collocations
digital control
|digital input
Synonyms
manual (Means operated by hand, not necessarily using technology.)
Themes
technology
|body
Definition
Used or controlled by your fingers, like a touchscreen.
Operated using the fingers, especially referring to touch-based controls or interfaces.
Grammar
Dictionary form
digital
IPA
GB/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
US/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
Syllables & stress
di - git - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (di)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: digital
Word family
Core family
digitally
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
analog
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
digitalize
verb B2
digitalization
noun C1
Expressions
digital age
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Modern era of digital technology
The time we live in now, when computers and the internet are very important in daily life.
Examples
- We are living in the digital age, where information is instantly available.
- In the digital age, businesses must adapt quickly to new technologies.
digital divide
2/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl dɪvˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Gap in access to technology
The difference between people who can use modern technology and those who cannot.
Examples
- Efforts are being made to close the digital divide in rural areas.
- The pandemic highlighted the digital divide between students.
digital native
5/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl nˈeɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
Person raised with technology
A person who has used computers and the internet since they were young.
Examples
- As a digital native, she finds new apps easy to learn.
- Digital natives often prefer texting over phone calls.
go digital
4/ɡˈoʊ dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
fixed phrase
Switch to using digital technology
To start using digital technology instead of older methods.
Examples
- The newspaper decided to go digital to reach more readers online.
- Many banks are going digital to improve efficiency.
digital footprint
3/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl fˈʊtpɹˌɪnt/
fixed phrase
Record of online activities
Information about you that stays on the internet because of what you do online.
Examples
- Be careful about what you post; it becomes part of your digital footprint.
- Be careful what you post; it all becomes part of your digital footprint.
- Employers sometimes check applicants’ digital footprints before hiring.
- Employers sometimes check a candidate's digital footprint before hiring.
- Parents are advised to manage their children's digital footprint from an early age.