keyboard
gb/kˈibˌɔɹd/ us/kˈibˌɔɹd/
A2
English
~ 3600
billentyűzet, billentyűs hangszer, klaviatúra, begépel, gépel
NOUN
A2
1
billentyűzet
A2
Usage pattern:
type on [a/the] keyboard
She spilled coffee on her laptop keyboard.
Kávét öntött a laptopja billentyűzetére.
The new keyboard has backlit keys for typing in the dark.
Az új billentyűzeten háttérvilágításos billentyűk vannak, így sötétben is lehet rajta gépelni.
He prefers a mechanical keyboard for gaming.
Please clean the keyboard regularly to avoid dust buildup.
Learner examples
I use the keyboard to type emails.
A billentyűzetet használom e-mailek írására.
The keyboard is on my desk.
A billentyűzet az asztalomon van.
This keyboard is very old.
My keyboard is black.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keyboard' with 'piano' without specifying 'computer keyboard' or 'musical keyboard', which can cause confusion.
Meaning
Panel of keys for input
Collocations
computer keyboard
|wireless keyboard
|mechanical keyboard
|keyboard shortcut
|keyboard layout
Synonyms
keypad (Usually refers to a smaller set of keys, often numeric or on devices like phones.)
Antonyms
touchscreen (Uses touch input instead of physical keys.)
Themes
technology
|music
|daily life
|communication
|work
Definition
A set of buttons you press to type letters, numbers, or commands into a computer or other device.
A set of keys on a computer, musical instrument, or other device used to input data or control functions.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
play [the/a] keyboard
She plays the keyboard in a jazz band.
Egy jazzegyüttesben billentyűs hangszeren játszik.
The song features a long keyboard solo.
A dalban hosszú billentyűszóló hallható.
He bought an electronic keyboard for his daughter.
The organ's keyboard was damaged during the move.
Learner examples
I can play the keyboard.
Tudok billentyűs hangszeren játszani.
My friend has a small keyboard.
A barátomnak van egy kis billentyűs hangszere.
The keyboard makes nice music.
She likes her new keyboard.
Common mistake:
Learners may say 'play piano' when they mean 'play the keyboard' for electronic instruments; while related, these are not identical.
Meaning
Set of keys on a musical instrument
Collocations
electronic keyboard
|keyboard player
|keyboard solo
|keyboard instrument
Synonyms
piano keys (Specifically refers to the keys of a piano only, not other instruments.)
Antonyms
drum kit (A percussion instrument setup, contrasting with a keyed instrument.)
Themes
music
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A set of white and black keys on a piano or similar instrument that you press to make music.
A set of keys on a musical instrument, such as a piano, organ, or electronic synthesizer, used to produce musical notes.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
keyboard [something] into [a device]
She quickly keyboarded her password and hit enter.
Gyorsan begépelte a jelszavát, és megnyomta az Entert.
He keyboarded the entire report in one afternoon.
Egyetlen délután alatt begépelte az egész jelentést.
The assistant keyboarded the data into the spreadsheet.
Learner examples
I will keyboard my name here.
Ide fogom begépelni a nevemet.
He keyboards the text into the form.
Begépeli a szöveget az űrlapba.
Please keyboard the numbers into the box.
Common mistake:
Many learners do not know 'keyboard' can be a verb and use only 'type'. This is less common in speech but acceptable in formal writing.
Meaning
Enter text using a keyboard
Collocations
keyboard data
|keyboard input
Synonyms
type (Most common and general term for entering text via a keyboard; interchangeable in many contexts.)
Antonyms
dictate (To speak words so they are recorded or transcribed instead of typing them.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|work
Definition
To put words or numbers into a computer by pressing its keys.
To type text or commands into a device by pressing the keys on a keyboard.
Grammar
Dictionary form
keyboard
IPA
GB/kˈibˌɔɹd/
US/kˈibˌɔɹd/
Syllables & stress
key - board (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (key)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: keyboard
- Plural: keyboards
Verb
- Base: keyboard
- 3rd Person Singular: keyboards
- Present Participle: keyboarding
- Past: keyboarded
Word family
Expressions
keyboard warrior
1/kˈibˌɔɹd wˈɔɹiɚ/
idiom
informal
Aggressive online commenter
Someone who writes angry or strong opinions on the internet but does not act like this in real life.
Examples
- The comments section was full of keyboard warriors.
- Ignore the trolls and keyboard warriors online.
on the keyboard
1/ˈɔn ðə kˈibˌɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Located on the keys surface
Placed or happening on the keys of a computer or musical instrument.
Examples
- There is dust on the keyboard.
- His fingers moved quickly on the keyboard.
keyboard shortcut
1/kˈibˌɔɹd ʃˈɔɹtkˌʌt/
fixed phrase
technical
Key combo for computer command
Two or more keys you press together to do something quickly on a computer.
Examples
- Pressing Ctrl+C is the keyboard shortcut for copy.
- Learn a few keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
- She uses many keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
- The keyboard shortcut for paste is Ctrl+V.
- You can set a keyboard shortcut to open this tool.