handheld
gb/hˈændhˈɛld/ us/hˈændhˈɛld/
B1
English
~ 5600
kézi, kézben tartható, kézi készülék, kézi játékkonzol, kézikamerás, kézből felvett
B1
1
kézi
A2
Usage pattern:
a handheld [device/tool]
She bought a handheld vacuum to clean the stairs.
Vett egy kézi porszívót a lépcső takarításához.
Most tourists now carry a handheld GPS unit when hiking.
A legtöbb turista ma már kézi GPS-készüléket visz magával túrázáskor.
The technician used a handheld scanner to check the barcodes.
This handheld microphone gives much clearer sound on stage.
The company is launching a new handheld gaming console next year.
Learner examples
I use a handheld fan on hot days.
Forró napokon kézi ventilátort használok.
He bought a handheld camera for his trip.
Vett egy kézi kamerát az utazására.
This handheld radio works in the mountains.
She cleaned the sofa with a handheld vacuum.
The doctor used a handheld light to look in my throat.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "handheld" with "handmade" or "manual." "Handheld" describes the size and design (small enough to hold in one hand), while "handmade" means made by a person and not by a machine, and "manual" means operated by hand instead of automatic or electric.
Meaning
small, portable enough to hold
Collocations
handheld device
|handheld console
|handheld vacuum
|handheld camera
|handheld microphone
|handheld scanner
Synonyms
portable (slightly broader; means easy to move or carry, not only designed to be held in one hand.)
Antonyms
desktop (describes equipment designed to sit on a desk and not be held in the hand.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
small and light, made so you can hold and use it in your hand, often about machines or electronic things
Designed to be small and light enough to be held and operated in one hand, especially about electronic devices or tools.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
play on a handheld
I still have an old handheld that plays classic games.
Még mindig megvan a régi kézi játékkonzolom, amin klasszikus játékok futnak.
The new handheld has a brighter screen and longer battery life.
Az új kézi készüléknek fényesebb a képernyője és tovább bírja az akkumulátora.
Parents worry their kids spend too many hours on handhelds.
This game was first released on handhelds and later on home consoles.
He prefers a handheld over a phone for gaming on the train.
Learner examples
My brother plays games on his handheld every night.
A bátyám minden este a kézi játékkonzolján játszik.
I forgot my handheld at home, so I was bored on the bus.
Otthon felejtettem a kézi készülékemet, ezért unatkoztam a buszon.
This handheld is small, but the screen is very clear.
Many students bring handhelds to school for games.
She bought a new handheld to play puzzle games.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "handheld" as a noun can refer to any object you carry, like a bag or bottle. In modern usage, the noun "a handheld" usually means an electronic device, especially a gaming device or small computer.
Meaning
small portable electronic device
Collocations
own a handheld
|play on a handheld
|handheld gaming
|charge your handheld
|handheld market
Synonyms
portable device (a more general technical phrase; can include larger or non-handheld items such as laptops.)
Antonyms
desktop computer (a common contrasting type of device that is not handheld and stays on a desk.)
Themes
technology
|entertainment
|daily_life
Definition
a small electronic machine, like a game system or computer, that you hold in your hand when you use it
A small electronic device, such as a game console or computer, that is designed to be held and used in one hand.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
kézikamerás
B2
Usage pattern:
a handheld [shot/scene/camera style]
The director used handheld shots to make the scene feel more chaotic.
A rendező kézikamerás felvételekkel tette kaotikusabbá a jelenetet.
The documentary has a rough, handheld look that makes it seem very real.
A dokumentumfilm nyers, kézikamerás hatása miatt nagyon valóságosnak tűnik.
Handheld camera work is common in modern action movies.
They switched to handheld footage during the chase to increase tension.
The film opens with a long handheld sequence in a crowded market.
Learner examples
This movie uses many handheld shots.
Ebben a filmben sok kézikamerás felvétel van.
The handheld camera makes the film feel real.
A kézikamerás felvétel valóságosabbá teszi a filmet.
Some people feel sick when they watch handheld scenes.
The news report showed handheld video from a phone.
The director chose a handheld style for the whole film.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "handheld" here simply means "small camera." In film language, it focuses on how the camera is used (held in someone's hands) and the resulting style of the video, not only the size of the camera.
Meaning
shot with a hand-held camera
Collocations
handheld camera work
|handheld shot
|handheld footage
|handheld style
|handheld sequence
Synonyms
shaky (describes the visual effect of movement, but does not specifically say that the camera is being held by hand.)
Antonyms
stabilized (describes footage shot with equipment that reduces movement, the opposite effect of typical handheld filming.)
Themes
media
|art
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
about film or video, showing that the camera was held in a person's hands, not on a stand, so the picture may move or shake
In film or video, describing a shot or style where the camera is held in the operator's hands rather than fixed on a tripod or other support, often producing visible movement or shake.
Grammar
Dictionary form
handheld
IPA
GB/hˈændhˈɛld/
US/hˈændhˈɛld/
Syllables & stress
hand - held (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (hand)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: handheld
Noun
- Base: handheld
- Plural: handhelds
Word family
Expressions
handheld camera
1/hˈændhˈɛld kˈæmɚə/
fixed phrase
small camera you hold in hand
a camera that you hold in your hands when you use it, instead of putting it on a stand
Examples
- The reporter filmed the scene with a handheld camera.
- Modern phones can often replace a traditional handheld camera.
handheld device
1/hˈændhˈɛld dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
small electronic machine you hold
a small electronic machine, like a phone, game system, or scanner, that you hold in your hand when you use it
Examples
- Most customers now access the service through a handheld device.
- Security staff used a handheld device to scan people’s tickets at the entrance.
handheld game console
1/hˈændhˈɛld ɡˈeɪm kˈɑnsoʊl/
fixed phrase
small portable video game system
a small video game machine that you hold in your hands when you play, with its own screen and controls
Examples
- He takes his handheld game console on every long flight.
- The company released a new handheld game console with a bigger screen.
handheld microphone
1/hˈændhˈɛld mˈaɪkɹoʊfˌoʊn/
fixed phrase
microphone used while held in hand
a microphone that a person holds in their hand while speaking or singing
Examples
- The singer asked for a handheld microphone instead of a headset.
- The host walked into the audience with a handheld microphone.
handheld vacuum
1/hˈændhˈɛld vˈækjum/
fixed phrase
small vacuum you hold in hand
a small vacuum cleaner that you hold in your hand to clean small areas
Examples
- We keep a handheld vacuum in the car for quick cleanups.
- She used a handheld vacuum to clean crumbs off the sofa.