nonprofessional
gb/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl/ us/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl/
B2
English
amatőr, nem hivatásos, nem szakmai, magánjellegű, laikus, nem szakember
B2
1
amatőr
B1
Usage pattern:
[nonprofessional] [person/activity/work]
The video quality is decent, but it’s clearly a nonprofessional production.
A videó minősége tisztességes, de egyértelműen amatőr produkció.
She plays in a nonprofessional league on weekends.
Hétvégén egy amatőr ligában játszik.
The charity relies on nonprofessional volunteers to run events.
Learner examples
He is a nonprofessional photographer.
Ő amatőr fotós.
This is nonprofessional work.
Ez amatőr munka.
Common mistake:
Often confused with unprofessional, which means behaving in a bad or inappropriate way at work.
Meaning
not done by professionals
Collocations
nonprofessional athlete
|nonprofessional player
|nonprofessional artist
|nonprofessional photographer
|nonprofessional writer
|nonprofessional level
|nonprofessional work
|nonprofessional competition
|nonprofessional league
|nonprofessional production
Synonyms
amateur (Most common synonym; often emphasizes lack of paid status or formal training.)
|
nonpro (Informal shortened form, used mainly in sports contexts.)
Antonyms
professional (Done by or belonging to a trained, paid professional.)
Themes
work
|sports
|education
|media
Definition
Not done by a professional; done by an amateur.
Not belonging to, trained for, or done by a professional; amateur rather than professional.
C1
FORMAL
2
nem szakmai
B2
magánjellegű
B2
Usage pattern:
[nonprofessional] [interest/activity/relationship]
Please limit the meeting to professional and nonprofessional matters related to the trip.
Kérem, hogy a megbeszélésen csak az utazással kapcsolatos szakmai és magánjellegű ügyekről essen szó.
They kept their nonprofessional friendship separate from the workplace.
A magánjellegű barátságukat külön kezelték a munkahelyi kapcsolatoktól.
Her nonprofessional interests include gardening and jazz music.
Learner examples
We talked about nonprofessional topics.
Nem szakmai témákról beszélgettünk.
This is a nonprofessional activity.
Ez egy nem szakmai tevékenység.
Common mistake:
Do not use unprofessional here; unprofessional means ‘not acceptable at work,’ not ‘outside work.’
Meaning
not related to one’s job
Collocations
nonprofessional interests
|nonprofessional activities
|nonprofessional matters
|nonprofessional relationship
|nonprofessional contact
|nonprofessional time
|nonprofessional goals
Synonyms
personal (Often broader; can include family and private life.)
|
outside of work (Common paraphrase; less formal.)
Antonyms
professional (Connected with someone’s job or professional duties.)
Themes
work
|daily_life
Definition
Not connected to someone’s job.
Not connected with a person’s job, career, or professional duties.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
laikus
B2
Usage pattern:
a/the nonprofessional (in [field])
The course is designed for both professionals and nonprofessionals.
A tanfolyamot szakemberek és laikusok számára egyaránt tervezték.
The manual is written so that a nonprofessional can understand it.
A kézikönyv úgy van megírva, hogy egy laikus is megértse.
In court, the expert explained the results in terms a nonprofessional could follow.
Learner examples
I am a nonprofessional in this field.
Laikus vagyok ezen a területen.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, people usually say an amateur rather than a nonprofessional.
Meaning
person who is not a professional
Collocations
trained nonprofessional
|nonprofessional volunteer
|nonprofessional caregiver
|nonprofessional participant
|nonprofessional observer
Synonyms
amateur (More common; may imply doing it for enjoyment rather than as a job.)
|
layperson (Emphasizes ‘not an expert,’ especially in law, medicine, or technical topics.)
Antonyms
professional (A person who works in a job requiring specialized training or who is paid for the activity.)
|
expert (Opposite in terms of knowledge/skill, even if not paid.)
Themes
work
|education
Definition
A person who is not a professional.
A person who is not a professional, especially someone without professional training or status in a particular field.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nonprofessional
IPA
GB/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl/
US/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl/
Syllables & stress
non - pro - fes - sion - al (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fes)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: nonprofessional
Noun
- Base: nonprofessional
- Plural: nonprofessionals
Word family
Forms
nonprofessionals
noun
Core family
Related words
professionalism
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unprofessional
adjective
unprofessionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
professionalize
verb
professionalization
noun
Expressions
nonprofessional caregiver
1/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl kˈɛɹɡˌɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
unpaid, untrained carer
Someone who cares for another person but is not a trained nurse or carer.
Examples
- Many patients depend on a nonprofessional caregiver after surgery.
- The program offers advice to nonprofessional caregivers looking after elderly relatives.
Learner examples
- She is a nonprofessional caregiver for her father.
nonprofessional conduct
1/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl kˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
formal
workplace-inappropriate behavior
Bad or inappropriate behavior at work.
Examples
- The company policy lists harassment as nonprofessional conduct.
- He was warned that further nonprofessional conduct could lead to dismissal.
Learner examples
- Nonprofessional conduct is not allowed at work.
nonprofessional staff
1/nˌɑnpɹəfˈɛʃənəl stˈæf/
fixed phrase
business
support staff, not professional roles
Staff who are not in professional jobs.
Examples
- The hospital employs both professional and nonprofessional staff.
- Training is provided to nonprofessional staff who handle customer calls.
Learner examples
- Nonprofessional staff work at the front desk.