domestically
gb/dəmˈɛstɪkli/ us/dəmˈɛstɪkli/
B2
English
belföldön, otthon
B2
FORMAL
1
belföldön
B1
Usage pattern:
[do something] domestically; domestically produced/sold/consumed
The company sells most of its products domestically but is expanding overseas.
A vállalat termékeinek többségét belföldön értékesíti, de külföld felé terjeszkedik.
Domestically, the government faces pressure to reduce the cost of living.
Belföldön a kormányra nyomás nehezedik, hogy csökkentse a megélhetési költségeket.
The steel is produced domestically to reduce dependence on imports.
Learner examples
We buy food domestically whenever we can.
Amikor csak lehet, hazai forrásból veszünk élelmiszert.
The cars are made domestically.
Az autókat belföldön gyártják.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse domestically (= inside the country) with domestically (= in the home); context usually shows which meaning is intended.
Meaning
within one’s own country
Collocations
sell domestically
|market domestically
|produced domestically
|manufactured domestically
|sourced domestically
|consumed domestically
|domestically generated
|domestically focused
|travel domestically
|domestically and internationally
Synonyms
internally (Often used for a country or organization, contrasting with external/international matters.)
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nationally (Emphasizes the country as a whole; slightly broader and sometimes more political.)
Antonyms
internationally (Across or between countries rather than within one.)
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abroad (In or to a foreign country.)
Themes
politics
|business
|economy
|trade
|current_affairs
Definition
inside a country, not abroad.
Within a particular country, especially in contrast to other countries or foreign markets and affairs.
B2
FORMAL
2
otthon
A1
Usage pattern:
domestically, [clause]; [be/do] domestically
They were successful professionally but struggled domestically.
Szakmailag sikeresek voltak, de otthon nehézségeik voltak.
Domestically, they share childcare and household chores equally.
Otthon egyenlően osztoznak a gyereknevelésen és a házimunkán.
The couple appeared happy in public, but domestically things were tense.
Learner examples
Domestically, we divide the housework.
Otthon megosztjuk egymás között a házimunkát.
He is very organized domestically.
Az otthoni dolgokban nagyon rendezett.
Common mistake:
Domestically does not mean domesticated (tamed animals). It can refer to home life, not only to national affairs.
Meaning
in home or family life
Collocations
domestically stable
|domestically unhappy
|domestically oriented
|domestically focused
|function domestically
|domestically, they decided
|domestically, she manages
|domestically, the couple
Synonyms
at home (More common and informal; focuses on location or home life.)
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in the household (Emphasizes household life and responsibilities.)
Antonyms
publicly (In public life rather than private home life.)
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professionally (In work life rather than home life.)
Themes
daily_life
|family
|home
Definition
in the home or in family life.
In a way that relates to the home, household, or family relationships and day-to-day life at home.
Grammar
Dictionary form
domestically
IPA
GB/dəmˈɛstɪkli/
US/dəmˈɛstɪkli/
Syllables & stress
do - mest - ic - ally (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mest)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: domestically
- Plural: domesticallies
Word family
Forms
domesticallies
noun
Core family
domestic
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undomesticated
adjective
Advanced or less common
domesticity
noun C1
Expressions
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