journal
gb/d͡ʒˈɚnəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɚnəl/
A2
English
~ 2900
napló, szakfolyóirat, tudományos folyóirat
NOUN
A2
1
napló
A2
Usage pattern:
to write in [a journal]
She has kept a journal since she was twelve.
Tizenkét éves kora óta naplót vezet.
I wrote about my trip to Italy in my journal.
A naplómba írtam az olaszországi utamról.
His journal entries reveal his thoughts during the war.
Learner examples
I write in my journal every night.
Minden este írok a naplómba.
This is my travel journal.
Ez az útinaplóm.
He keeps a journal of his dreams.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'journal' with 'magazine' or 'newspaper', which are public periodicals, not private records.
Meaning
personal daily record
Collocations
keep a journal
|write in a journal
|personal journal
|daily journal
Synonyms
diary (Often used for a more private or intimate personal record, especially in British English.)
Themes
daily life
|writing
|self-expression
|daily_life
|communication
|education
Definition
A book or file where you write about your life, thoughts, and what happens each day.
A written record kept regularly of personal experiences, thoughts, and events.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
an article in [a journal]
The study was published in a leading medical journal.
A tanulmány egy rangos orvosi szakfolyóiratban jelent meg.
He edits an academic journal on environmental policy.
Egy környezetpolitikával foglalkozó tudományos folyóiratot szerkeszt.
I found the article in the Journal of Modern History.
Learner examples
This is a medical journal.
Ez egy orvosi szakfolyóirat.
She reads a science journal.
Egy természettudományi szakfolyóiratot olvas.
The journal has many interesting articles.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'journal' here means a personal diary; context usually makes clear it's a publication.
Meaning
specialized periodical publication
Collocations
academic journal
|scientific journal
|medical journal
|peer-reviewed journal
Synonyms
magazine (A more general term; may be for entertainment or news rather than specialized academic content.)
Themes
media
|education
|science
|communication
|business
Definition
A magazine that has articles about one subject, often written by experts.
A magazine or newspaper that publishes articles about a particular subject, often for professionals or academics.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
napló
B2
The ship's journal detailed the weather conditions each day.
A hajónapló napról napra részletesen rögzítette az időjárási körülményeket.
All transactions are entered into the company journal before being posted to the ledger.
Minden gazdasági eseményt először bejegyeznek a vállalat könyvelési naplójába, mielőtt átvezetnék a főkönyvbe.
The court maintains a daily journal of its proceedings.
Learner examples
The captain writes in the ship's journal.
A kapitány a hajónaplóba ír.
The accountant keeps a financial journal.
A könyvelő könyvelési naplót vezet.
The court has an official journal.
Meaning
official daily record
Collocations
ship's journal
|court journal
|financial journal
Synonyms
logbook (Usually refers to a record kept for travel or technical purposes, such as on ships or aircraft.)
Themes
business
|government
|law
|work
Definition
An official book where events or actions are written down each day.
An official written record of events, transactions, or proceedings kept on a daily basis.
Grammar
Dictionary form
journal
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɚnəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɚnəl/
Syllables & stress
journ - al (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (journ)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: journal
- Plural: journals
Word family
Forms
journals
noun
Core family
journalist
noun B1
journalism
noun B1
Related words
journalistic
adjective
Advanced or less common
journalistically
adverb
Expressions
academic journal
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk d͡ʒˈɚnəl/
fixed phrase
periodical for scholarly research
A magazine with research and studies written by experts for experts.
Examples
- The findings were published in an academic journal.
- He subscribes to several academic journals for his research.
journal entry
1/d͡ʒˈɚnəl ˈɛntɹi/
fixed phrase
single written record in a journal
One piece of writing in a diary or official record.
Examples
- Her first journal entry was about her new school.
- Each transaction requires a separate journal entry in the accounting system.
keep a journal
1/kˈip ə d͡ʒˈɚnəl/
fixed phrase
write regularly in a diary or notebook
To write about your life and thoughts often in a book or file.
Examples
- I keep a journal to remember important moments.
- She has kept a journal since she was young.