type
gb/tˈaɪp/ us/tˈaɪp/
A2
English
~ 400
típus, fajta, valakinek az esete, gépel, begépel
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[type] of [something]
This type of car is very fuel-efficient.
Ez a fajta autó nagyon keveset fogyaszt.
What type of music do you like?
Milyen zenét szeretsz?
There are several types of bread available at the bakery.
He’s not the type to give up easily.
Learner examples
That type of dog is very friendly.
Az a kutyafajta nagyon barátságos.
I like this type of book.
Szeretem az ilyen típusú könyveket.
She is the type of person who helps others.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' with 'typical'; 'type' is a noun referring to a category, while 'typical' is an adjective describing something common or expected.
Meaning
category or kind of thing
Collocations
different types
|same type
|type of person
|type of food
Synonyms
kind (Very close in meaning; 'kind' is slightly more informal in everyday speech.)
|
category (More formal and often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single, unique item instead of a group or category.)
Themes
classification
|description
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of things or people that are the same in some way.
A group of people or things that share similar qualities or characteristics.
NOUN
B1
2
típus
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the type who [verb phrase]
She’s the type who always arrives early.
Ő az a típus, aki mindig korán érkezik.
He’s not my type romantically.
Romantikus értelemben nem az esetem.
You’re just the type of leader we need.
Learner examples
He is the type who likes sports.
Ő az a típus, aki szereti a sportot.
She is not my type.
Nem az esetem.
You are the type of friend I need.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'my type' as meaning 'my style' in all contexts; in romantic contexts, it refers to attraction.
Meaning
person with certain traits
Collocations
the sporty type
|the quiet type
|not my type
Synonyms
sort (Informal equivalent when referring to people; 'sort' can sound slightly casual or colloquial.)
Antonyms
opposite type (Refers to someone with contrasting characteristics.)
Themes
people
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
A person with certain qualities or style.
A person who has a particular set of qualities, behaviors, or appearance.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to type [something] on [a device]
She types over 80 words per minute.
Percenként több mint 80 szót gépel.
Please type your password into the box.
Kérjük, gépelje be a jelszavát a mezőbe.
I typed the report last night.
Learner examples
I can type fast.
Gyorsan tudok gépelni.
He typed his name on the form.
Begépelte a nevét az űrlapba.
Please type the email now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' (verb) with 'write'; 'write' is more general and can mean by hand or keyboard, but 'type' specifically means using keys.
Meaning
enter text via keyboard
Collocations
type quickly
|type a message
|type your name
Synonyms
key in ('Key in' is slightly more technical and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
handwrite (Means to write by hand instead of using a keyboard.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
To write words by pressing keys on a computer or typewriter.
To produce text by pressing keys on a keyboard or typewriter.
Grammar
Dictionary form
type
IPA
GB/tˈaɪp/
US/tˈaɪp/
Syllables & stress
type (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (type)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: type
- Plural: type, types
Verb
- Base: type
- 3rd Person Singular: types
- Present Participle: typing
- Past: typed
Word family
Expressions
my type
1/mˈaɪ tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
preferred kind of person
A kind of person you like or find attractive.
Examples
- Tall, funny, and kind—that’s my type.
- He’s nice, but not really my type.
type in
1/tˈaɪp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
enter data using keyboard
To put information into a computer by pressing keys.
Examples
- Type in your username and password to log in.
- She typed in the address before printing the letter.
one of a kind
1/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
Unique and special
Very special and different from all others.
Examples
- Her dress was truly one of a kind.
- Her handmade wedding dress was one of a kind.
- This opportunity is one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—no one else has his sense of humor.
one of a kind
2/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
completely unique person or thing
Someone or something that is special and different from all others.
Examples
- Her artwork is truly one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—there’s no one else like him.