library
gb/lˈaɪbɹɪɹi/ us/lˈaɪbɹɪɹi/
A1
English
~ 1000
könyvtár, programkönyvtár, magánkönyvtár, könyvgyűjtemény
NOUN
A1
1
könyvtár
A1
Usage pattern:
to go to [a library]
I returned the novel to the library yesterday.
Tegnap visszavittem a regényt a könyvtárba.
She spends every Saturday afternoon at the library.
Minden szombat délutánt a könyvtárban tölt.
The town built a new library near the park.
The library is closed on Sundays.
You need a library card to borrow books.
Learner examples
I go to the library after school.
Iskola után könyvtárba megyek.
The library has many books.
A könyvtárban sok könyv van.
My friend works at the library.
We read in the library.
He gets books from the library.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'library' with 'bookstore'; a library lends books, it does not sell them.
Meaning
Place to borrow or read books
Collocations
public library
|library card
|library book
|school library
|library staff
Synonyms
bookroom (Less common; usually refers to a smaller private room with books.)
|
reading room (Refers specifically to an area for reading, not the whole institution.)
Antonyms
bookstore (A place where books are sold rather than borrowed.)
Themes
education
|culture
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A place where people can read or borrow books and use other learning materials.
A building, room, or institution that houses a collection of books, periodicals, and other resources for reading, study, or reference, often available for public use or borrowing.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
könyvtár
B2
Usage pattern:
to load [a library] into [a program]
You need to install the graphics library before running the game.
A játék futtatása előtt telepítened kell a grafikai könyvtárat.
The developer wrote a new library for data analysis.
A fejlesztő új programkönyvtárat írt adatelemzéshez.
This function is part of the standard library in Python.
The program links to several third-party libraries.
Learner examples
The app uses a photo library to edit pictures.
Az alkalmazás egy képszerkesztő programkönyvtárat használ a képek szerkesztéséhez.
We download a new code library for the game.
Letöltünk egy új programkönyvtárat a játékhoz.
This tool has many libraries for making charts.
A software library can save time.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'library' in computing with a place for books; in technology, it refers to reusable code.
Meaning
Collection of reusable computer code
Collocations
software library
|code library
|function library
|standard library
Synonyms
module (A separate part of a program; may be smaller than a library.)
|
framework (A larger structure for building software; may include multiple libraries.)
Antonyms
standalone program (A program that does not depend on external code collections.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
A set of ready-made computer instructions that a program can use.
A set of precompiled routines, functions, or data that can be used by computer programs to perform common tasks without writing code from scratch.
NOUN
A2
3
Her home library has over 2,000 books.
Az otthoni könyvtárában több mint 2000 könyv van.
He built shelves for his growing personal library.
Polcokat épített a gyarapodó saját könyvtárának.
The professor's private library included rare manuscripts.
Learner examples
My father has a small library in his office.
Apámnak van egy kis könyvtára az irodájában.
She keeps her library in the living room.
A könyvtárát a nappaliban tartja.
I like my friend's big home library.
Meaning
Personal collection of books at home
Collocations
home library
|personal library
|private library
Synonyms
book collection (Focuses only on books; 'library' may include other media.)
Antonyms
empty shelf (No collection of books or media.)
Themes
culture
|daily life
|daily_life
|education
Definition
A group of books or other media that someone keeps in their home or office.
A collection of books, recordings, or other media owned by an individual or organization and kept in a private space.
Grammar
Dictionary form
library
IPA
GB/lˈaɪbɹɪɹi/
US/lˈaɪbɹɪɹi/
Syllables & stress
lib - rary (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (lib)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: library
- Plural: libraries
Word family
Expressions
library book
1/lˈaɪbɹɪɹi bˈʊk/
fixed phrase
Book owned by a library
A book that is part of a library's collection and can be borrowed.
Examples
- This is a library book, so please return it on time.
- He forgot to return his library book last week.
library card
1/lˈaɪbɹɪɹi kˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
Card to borrow from a library
A card you get from a library so you can borrow books and other things.
Examples
- You need a library card to check out these books.
- She applied for a new library card after losing hers.
public library
1/pˈʌblɪk lˈaɪbɹɪɹi/
fixed phrase
Library open to everyone for free use
A library that anyone can use without paying money to borrow books.
Examples
- Our town's public library has free internet access.
- The public library offers reading programs for children.