landscape
gb/lˈændskˌeɪp/ us/lˈændskˌeɪp/
A2
English
~ 2400
táj, fekvő tájolás, fekvő, környezet, parkosít
NOUN
A2
1
táj
A2
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] landscape
The valley's landscape was dotted with small villages.
A völgy táját apró falvak tarkították.
From the hilltop, the landscape stretched for miles.
A dombtetőről kilométereken át terült el előttünk a táj.
The desert landscape was harsh but beautiful.
Tourists come here to photograph the dramatic mountain landscape.
Urban development has changed the landscape over the past decade.
Learner examples
We saw a beautiful landscape from the top of the hill.
A domb tetejéről gyönyörű tájat láttunk.
The landscape is full of green trees.
A táj tele van zöld fákkal.
This country has many different landscapes.
I like to take photos of the landscape.
The landscape near my home is flat.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'landscape' with 'landmark', but 'landscape' refers to scenery, not a specific object or building.
Meaning
visible area of land
Collocations
natural landscape
|urban landscape
|mountain landscape
|desert landscape
|changing landscape
Synonyms
scenery (Often used for beautiful or natural views, especially in travel contexts.)
Antonyms
seascape (Refers to a view of the sea instead of land.)
Themes
geography
|nature
|travel
Definition
A large area of land you can see at one time, especially how it looks.
An area of land that can be seen in one view, especially in terms of its appearance.
NOUN
B1
2
fekvő
B1
Usage pattern:
in [landscape] format
Set the printer to landscape before printing the chart.
A diagram nyomtatása előtt állítsd a nyomtatót fekvő tájolásra.
The photo looks better in landscape orientation.
A fotó jobban mutat fekvő tájolásban.
Rotate your phone to view the video in landscape mode.
Learner examples
Please print the paper in landscape.
Kérlek, nyomtasd ki a dokumentumot fekvő tájolásban.
My phone screen is in landscape now.
A telefonom képernyője most fekvő nézetben van.
The picture is in landscape format.
We turned the camera to landscape.
This table fits better in landscape.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'landscape' with 'scenery' and may not realize it can also mean a page layout style.
Meaning
horizontal page orientation
Collocations
landscape mode
|landscape orientation
|switch to landscape
Synonyms
horizontal format (More technical term, used in design and printing.)
Antonyms
portrait (The opposite page orientation, taller than wide.)
Themes
technology
|design
|communication
Definition
When something like a page or photo is wider than it is tall.
A way of printing or displaying a page or image so that it is wider than it is tall.
NOUN
B2
3
környezet
B1
Usage pattern:
the [political/financial/etc.] landscape
The political landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade.
A politikai környezet az elmúlt évtizedben drámaian átalakult.
Technological advances are reshaping the business landscape.
A technológiai fejlődés átformálja az üzleti környezetet.
We must adapt to the changing economic landscape.
Learner examples
The political landscape is different now.
Most más a politikai környezet.
The company works in a competitive landscape.
A vállalat versenykörnyezetben működik.
The economic landscape is changing fast.
We study the business landscape before starting work.
Technology changes the work landscape.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this sense only refers to actual land, but here it is figurative for conditions in an area of life.
Meaning
general situation or setting
Collocations
political landscape
|economic landscape
|competitive landscape
Synonyms
environment (Broader and more general; not limited to physical surroundings.)
Antonyms
status quo (Refers to the unchanged current state, while 'landscape' often implies notable features or changes.)
Themes
business
|politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The general situation or environment in a certain area of life or work.
The overall conditions, features, or environment of a particular activity, field, or situation.
VERB
B1
4
parkosít
B2
Usage pattern:
to landscape [a garden/yard/park]
They landscaped the backyard with new flower beds and a fountain.
Új virágágyásokkal és egy szökőkúttal parkosították a hátsó kertet.
The park was landscaped to include walking paths and ponds.
A park területét úgy parkosították, hogy sétányok és tavak is legyenek benne.
We hired a company to landscape our front yard.
Learner examples
We will landscape our garden this year.
Idén parkosítjuk a kertünket.
They landscaped the park with many trees.
Sok fa ültetésével parkosították a park területét.
My parents landscaped the yard last summer.
We want to landscape our front yard.
He landscaped his home garden.
Common mistake:
Sometimes learners confuse 'landscape' as a verb with 'paint a landscape', but here it means physically changing real land, not painting it.
Meaning
improve land appearance with plants/designs
Collocations
landscape a garden
|professionally landscaped
|landscape design
Synonyms
beautify (More general term for making something look better; not limited to land.)
Antonyms
neglect (To fail to care for or improve land, resulting in poor condition.)
Themes
gardening
|construction
|housing
|nature
Definition
To make land look more beautiful by planting trees, flowers, or changing its shape.
To improve the appearance of an area of land by changing its design and adding plants, trees, or other features.
Grammar
Dictionary form
landscape
IPA
GB/lˈændskˌeɪp/
US/lˈændskˌeɪp/
Syllables & stress
land - scape (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (land)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: landscape
- Plural: landscape, landscapes
Verb
- Base: landscape
- 3rd Person Singular: landscapes
- Present Participle: landscaping
- Past: landscaped
Word family
Forms
landscapes
noun
landscaping
verb
landscaped
verb
Related words
landscaper
noun
Expressions
change the landscape
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
significantly alter situation or appearance
To make big changes to how something looks or works.
Examples
- The internet has changed the media landscape forever.
- New laws could change the business landscape in this country.
digital landscape
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
overall digital environment and trends
The way technology and online media look and work today.
Examples
- Social media has transformed the digital landscape over the last decade.
- Companies must adapt to the shifting digital landscape.
urban landscape
1/ˈɚbən lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
view and features of a city area
How a city looks, including buildings, streets, and parks.
Examples
- Skyscrapers dominate the urban landscape of downtown New York.
- Public art has become an important part of the urban landscape.
political landscape
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
Current state of politics
The way politics look at a certain time, including the parties and issues.
Examples
- The political landscape has changed dramatically in recent years.
- Recent events have altered the political landscape significantly.
- New parties have entered the political landscape.
- The election could change the political landscape for years to come.