menu
gb/mˈɛnju/ us/mˈɛnju/
A1
English
~ 1100
étlap, menü, menüsor
NOUN
A1
1
étlap
A2
Usage pattern:
to look at [a/the] menu
The waiter handed us the menu as soon as we sat down.
Amint leültünk, a pincér odaadta nekünk az étlapot.
They have a vegetarian section on the menu.
Az étlapjukon külön vegetáriánus rész is van.
The menu changes with the seasons to use fresh ingredients.
Please check the dessert menu before ordering coffee.
Learner examples
The waiter gave me the menu.
A pincér odaadta nekem az étlapot.
I see many drinks on the menu.
Sok ital szerepel az étlapon.
The menu has pizza and pasta.
We read the menu before we order.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'menu' with 'recipe'. A recipe shows how to make food, while a menu shows what food is available to order.
Meaning
list of food and drinks
Collocations
set menu
|menu options
|menu item
|menu choice
|menu price
Synonyms
food list (A simple descriptive phrase; less common in everyday use.)
|
bill of fare (An older or more formal term, now rare.)
Themes
food
|hospitality
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A list of food and drinks you can choose from in a restaurant or cafe.
A written or printed list showing the food and drinks available at a restaurant, cafe, or similar place, often with prices.
NOUN
A2
2
menü
A2
Usage pattern:
to open [a/the] menu
Click on the 'File' menu to save your document.
A dokumentumod mentéséhez kattints a „Fájl” menüre.
The settings can be found in the main menu.
A beállítások a főmenüben találhatók.
A right-click will bring up a context menu with more options.
Learner examples
Click the menu to see the settings.
Kattints a menüre, hogy megjelenjenek a beállítások.
The game starts from the main menu.
A játék a főmenüből indul.
I found the help page in the menu.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'menu' with 'screen' or 'window', but a menu is only part of a screen showing choices.
Meaning
list of computer commands/options
Collocations
drop-down menu
|main menu
|context menu
|navigation menu
Synonyms
options list (General descriptive term for selectable items in software; less specific.)
|
toolbar (A row of icons or buttons; not exactly the same but related.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|communication
Definition
A list on a computer or phone screen that shows choices you can click or tap.
A list of options or commands displayed by a computer program, website, or device interface that a user can choose from.
NOUN
B1
3
The wedding menu included three courses and wine.
Az esküvői menü három fogást és bort tartalmazott.
We prepared a special tasting menu for our guests.
Különleges kóstolómenüt állítottunk össze a vendégeinknek.
The chef designed a healthy lunch menu for the conference.
Learner examples
The party has a big dinner menu.
A partin bőséges vacsoramenü lesz.
We will have soup and fish on the menu tonight.
Ma este leves és hal lesz a menü.
The chef made a new lunch menu.
Meaning
planned meal selection
Collocations
wedding menu
|tasting menu
|banquet menu
Synonyms
meal plan (Usually refers to an arrangement for meals over time, not just one occasion.)
|
spread (Informal term for a large variety of food served together.)
Themes
food
|events
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A list of foods chosen for a special meal or event.
A planned selection of dishes to be served at a meal or event, often fixed in advance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
menu
IPA
GB/mˈɛnju/
US/mˈɛnju/
Syllables & stress
menu (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (menu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: menu
- Plural: menus
Word family
Forms
menus
noun
Related words
submenu
noun
Expressions
main menu
1/mˈeɪn mˈɛnju/
fixed phrase
primary options screen in software/games
The first screen in a program or game that shows the main choices.
Examples
- Press 'Escape' to return to the main menu.
- From the main menu, select 'Settings' to change your preferences.
on the menu
1/ˈɔn ðə mˈɛnju/
fixed phrase
included as an option/plan item
Available to choose from, usually talking about food or activities.
Examples
- Fish is on the menu tonight at the restaurant.
- Dancing is also on the menu for the evening's entertainment.
set menu
1/sˈɛt mˈɛnju/
fixed phrase
fixed meal selection at set price
A meal in a restaurant where you choose from a small list for one price.
Examples
- The restaurant offers a set menu for lunch with three courses.
- We chose the set menu because it was cheaper than ordering separately.