market
gb/mˈɑɹkɪt/ us/mˈɑɹkɪt/
A1
English
~ 1600
piac, népszerűsít, forgalmaz, reklámoz, kereslet
NOUN
A1
1
piac
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone] goes to the market
We bought fresh vegetables at the local market.
Friss zöldségeket vettünk a helyi piacon.
The town's weekly market attracts many visitors.
A város heti piaca sok látogatót vonz.
I found a rare book at a street market.
She sells handmade jewelry at the market every Saturday.
The market was crowded with tourists looking for souvenirs.
Learner examples
I went to the market to buy fruit.
Elmentem a piacra gyümölcsöt venni.
The market is full of people.
A piac tele van emberekkel.
We saw many shops in the market.
He sells bread at the market.
They visit the market every Sunday.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'market' with 'supermarket'. A supermarket is a specific type of large store, while a market can be any place where buying and selling happens.
Meaning
Place for buying and selling
Collocations
local market
|farmers' market
|street market
|open-air market
|go to the market
Synonyms
bazaar (Often used for traditional or exotic markets, especially in Middle Eastern or Asian contexts.)
Antonyms
wilderness (A place with no trade or commerce; the opposite of a market environment.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|commerce
|daily_life
Definition
A place, online or in real life, where people sell and buy things.
A physical or virtual location where people gather to buy and sell goods or services.
NOUN
B1
2
piac
B1
Usage pattern:
the [adjective] market
The housing market has been slowing down this year.
A lakáspiac idén lassul.
Our company is trying to expand into the Asian market.
Cégünk igyekszik belépni az ázsiai piacra.
The global market is influenced by political events.
There is high competition in the job market.
The stock market fell after the announcement.
Learner examples
The job market is very competitive.
A munkaerőpiacon nagyon erős a verseny.
They want to enter the European market.
Be akarnak lépni az európai piacra.
The housing market is growing fast.
The global market changes quickly.
The stock market is risky.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'market' as a system with 'market' as a place. Context usually clarifies which one is meant.
Meaning
Economic system of trade
Collocations
global market
|housing market
|job market
|financial market
Synonyms
economy (Refers to the broader system of production, distribution, and consumption, not just buying and selling.)
Antonyms
nonmarket economy (An economy where goods and services are not traded freely but allocated by other means.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
Definition
All the people and companies that buy and sell things in a country or area.
The overall system or activity of buying and selling goods and services within an economy or sector.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to market [a product/service] to [someone]
They plan to market the new phone to young adults.
Azt tervezik, hogy az új telefont fiatal felnőtteknek fogják reklámozni.
The company markets its services through social media.
A cég a közösségi médián keresztül népszerűsíti a szolgáltatásait.
It's important to understand your audience when marketing a product.
She knows how to market herself to potential employers.
Learner examples
We will market our new shoes online.
Az új cipőinket online fogjuk népszerűsíteni.
They know how to market their business.
Tudják, hogyan népszerűsítsék a vállalkozásukat.
He markets his books on social media.
The company markets its cars worldwide.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'market' (verb) with 'sell'. Marketing includes promotion and advertising, not just the final sale.
Meaning
Promote and sell products
Collocations
market a product
|market directly to consumers
|market effectively
Synonyms
promote (Focuses more on raising awareness than on actual selling.)
Antonyms
ignore (Not taking steps to promote or sell something.)
Themes
business
|marketing
|communication
Definition
To try to sell something by telling people about it.
To advertise, promote, and sell a product or service to potential customers.
NOUN
B1
4
kereslet
B2
Usage pattern:
there is a market for [something]
There's a growing market for electric cars.
Egyre nagyobb a kereslet az elektromos autók iránt.
No market exists for such outdated technology.
Nincs kereslet az ilyen elavult technológiára.
They are trying to create a market for their new app.
Learner examples
There is a big market for coffee here.
Itt nagy a kereslet a kávé iránt.
We see no market for this product.
Nem látunk keresletet erre a termékre.
He found a good market for his art.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'market' meaning demand with 'market' meaning place. The phrase 'a market for' usually refers to demand.
Meaning
Demand for something
Collocations
create a market for
|no market for
|huge market for
Synonyms
demand (Refers generally to desire and ability to purchase; 'market' here implies an existing group of buyers.)
Antonyms
oversupply (Too much supply without enough demand from buyers.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
Definition
How many people want to buy something.
The level of demand for a particular product or service among buyers.
Grammar
Dictionary form
market
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹkɪt/
US/mˈɑɹkɪt/
Syllables & stress
mar - ket (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: market
- Plural: market, markets
Verb
- Base: market
- 3rd Person Singular: markets
- Present Participle: marketing
- Past: marketed
Word family
Forms
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unmarketable
adjective
Advanced or less common
marketability
noun C1
Expressions
flood the market
1/flˈʌd ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
idiom
Oversupply a product
To offer so much of something for sale that people do not want it as much anymore.
Examples
- Cheap imports have flooded the market, lowering prices.
- If they flood the market with copies, sales will fall.
in the market for [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɑɹkɪt fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Looking to buy something now
Wanting to buy something right now.
Examples
- We’re in the market for a new car this year.
- Are you in the market for a used laptop?
on the market
1/ˈɔn ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
Available for sale
Ready and available for people to buy.
Examples
- Their house is now on the market for $300,000.
- This is the best smartphone on the market right now.
play the market
1/plˈeɪ ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
idiom
Trade stocks for profit
To try to make money by buying and selling shares or goods when prices change.
Examples
- He made a fortune playing the stock market.
- Many amateurs lose money when they play the market.
corner the market
1/kˈɔɹnɚ ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
idiom
Control most of a market
To get control of most sales of a product or service so that others cannot compete well.
Examples
- They hope to corner the market in organic snacks.
- They have cornered the market in eco-friendly cleaning products.
- The company has cornered the market on electric cars.
- The company aims to corner the luxury watch market.