hardware
gb/hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ/ us/hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ/
A2
English
~ 1000
hardver, szerszámok és felszerelés, haditechnika
NOUN
A2
1
hardver
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] has [type of] hardware
The company's new laptop has state-of-the-art hardware.
A cég új laptopja csúcskategóriás hardverrel rendelkezik.
You may need to upgrade your hardware to run this game.
Lehet, hogy fejlesztened kell a hardveredet, hogy futtatni tudd ezt a játékot.
The technician replaced some faulty hardware in the server.
Hardware failures can cause serious data loss.
Her job involves testing computer hardware before release.
Learner examples
My computer has new hardware.
Új hardver van a számítógépemben.
This game needs better hardware.
Ehhez a játékhoz jobb hardver kell.
He sells computer hardware.
We must fix the broken hardware.
She works with computer hardware.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hardware' with 'software'; remember that hardware is the physical part of the computer.
Meaning
Physical parts of a computer
Collocations
computer hardware
|upgrade hardware
|hardware store
|install hardware
|hardware failure
Synonyms
equipment (General term for tools or devices; not limited to computers.)
|
machinery (Refers to machines in general, not just electronic components.)
Antonyms
software (Refers to programs and data, the non-physical part of a computer system.)
Themes
technology
|computers
|science
Definition
The solid parts of a computer or machine, like the screen, keyboard, and inside parts.
The physical parts of a computer system or electronic device, such as the processor, memory, and hard drive.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
buy [something] at a hardware store
I bought some screws and nails from the hardware store.
Vettem néhány csavart és szöget a barkácsboltban.
The carpenter loaded his truck with all the necessary hardware.
Az ács felpakolta a teherautójára az összes szükséges szerszámot és felszerelést.
Modern kitchens are equipped with stainless steel hardware.
The army displayed its latest military hardware.
The museum has a section dedicated to antique farming hardware.
Learner examples
I went to the hardware store.
Elmentem a barkácsboltba.
He needs more hardware for the job.
A munkához több szerszámra és felszerelésre van szüksége.
We keep the hardware in the shed.
She sells kitchen hardware.
They use special hardware to fix the bridge.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'hardware' only refers to computers; in this sense it means tools and equipment.
Meaning
Tools and equipment for building or repair
Collocations
hardware store
|buy hardware
|military hardware
|kitchen hardware
Synonyms
tools (General term for instruments used to carry out a task.)
|
gear (Informal term for equipment, often specialized.)
Antonyms
software (In contrast to computing tools, refers to digital programs; not applicable for construction context.)
Themes
construction
|daily life
|work
|housing
Definition
Strong tools and machines used to build or fix things.
Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment used in construction, maintenance, or repair work.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
haditechnika
C1
The country invested heavily in new military hardware.
Az ország jelentős összegeket fektetett új haditechnikába.
The parade showcased tanks and other hardware.
A díszszemlén tankokat és más haditechnikai eszközöket mutattak be.
Negotiations will include talks about reducing nuclear hardware.
Learner examples
The army bought new military hardware.
A hadsereg új haditechnikát vásárolt.
They showed their military hardware in the parade.
A díszszemlén bemutatták a haditechnikájukat.
The country sold old military hardware.
Meaning
Weapons and military equipment
Collocations
military hardware
|nuclear hardware
|modern hardware
Synonyms
armaments (Formal term for weapons and military supplies.)
|
weaponry (General term for weapons; does not include all military machinery.)
Antonyms
civilian goods (Non-military products and equipment.)
Themes
military
|politics
Definition
Big machines and weapons used by the army or navy.
Weapons, vehicles, and other large-scale equipment used by armed forces.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hardware
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ/
US/hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ/
Syllables & stress
hard - ware (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (hard)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: hardware
- Plural: hardware
Word family
Expressions
hardware store
1/hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ stˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Shop selling tools and equipment
A shop where you can buy tools, nails, paint, and other things for building or fixing houses.
Examples
- I need to stop by the hardware store to get some paint.
- He works at the local hardware store.
military hardware
1/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Weapons and heavy military equipment
Weapons and big machines used by an army or navy.
Examples
- The country is importing advanced military hardware.
- They displayed their military hardware during the ceremony.
piece of hardware
1/pˈis əv hˈɑɹdwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Single item of equipment or device
One tool or one part of a machine or computer.
Examples
- That camera is an impressive piece of hardware.
- Each piece of hardware must be tested before shipping.