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indie

gb/ˈɪndi/ us/ˈɪndi/
B2 Αγγλικά
~ 7500
független, indie, indie zene, független alkotó, független stúdió, indie stúdió, alteros
B2
1
független B1
indie B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an indie [band/film/game/artist]
They released their first album on an indie label instead of signing with a major record company.
Első albumukat egy független kiadónál adták ki, ahelyett hogy leszerződtek volna egy nagy lemezcéghez.
She only watches indie films because she likes unusual, low-budget stories.
Ő csak független filmeket néz, mert szereti a szokatlan, kis költségvetésű történeteket.
The game started as a tiny indie project but became a huge hit online.
There’s a big indie music festival in the city every summer.
Streaming platforms have made it easier for indie creators to find an audience.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He plays in an indie band with his friends.
A barátaival egy indie zenekarban játszik.
She likes to watch indie films from small studios.
Szeret kis stúdióktól származó független filmeket nézni.
The company makes small indie games for mobile phones.
He listens to many indie artists on the internet.
They chose an indie label to keep control of their music.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think 'indie' simply means 'cool' or 'artistic'. It must involve independence from major companies or the mainstream industry, especially in music, film, or games. Also, do not say 'an indie music'; say 'indie music' or 'an indie band/film/game'.
Σημασία
independent music, films, or games
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
indie band |indie film |indie game |indie label |indie artist |indie scene
Συνώνυμα
independent (More general word; can describe anything not controlled by others, not only creative works.) | alternative (Focuses more on being different from the mainstream style, not specifically on who finances or produces it.)
Αντώνυμα
mainstream (Describes art or media that is popular and widely accepted, often made and marketed by large companies.) | major-label (Refers specifically to music produced under big record companies, the opposite of independently released music.)
Θέματα
entertainment |media |business |arts_entertainment
Ορισμός

Describes music, films, games, or other art that are made by small, independent creators, not by big companies or major studios.

Describes music, films, games, or other creative work that are produced outside major commercial companies or studios, usually with lower budgets and more creative control.

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ B2
2
indie zene B2
indie B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] listens to indie
I used to listen to a lot of indie in college.
Egyetemista koromban sok indie zenét hallgattam.
The bar mostly plays indie and alternative, not chart hits.
A bárban többnyire indie és alternatív zene szól, nem slágerlistás számok.
Her playlist is full of mellow indie and folk tracks.
He started a radio show to promote local indie.
If you like indie, you’ll love this band’s first record.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She listens to indie every day on her phone.
Mindennap indie zenét hallgat a telefonján.
I like indie more than pop music.
Jobban szeretem az indie zenét, mint a popzenét.
This radio station plays rock and indie.
My brother is a big indie fan.
We heard some new indie at the club last night.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes treat 'indie' like a countable noun for songs, saying things like *'I know three indies.'* Instead, say 'three indie songs' or 'three indie bands.' Also, 'indie' as a genre is usually uncountable: 'I like indie.'
Σημασία
independent or alternative music genre
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
listen to indie |indie playlist |indie fan |indie scene |indie sound
Συνώνυμα
independent music (More literal and clear, but less common in casual talk than just 'indie'.) | alternative rock (Overlap in style; focuses more on rock music sound, not on how it is produced or funded.)
Αντώνυμα
mainstream pop (Describes very popular, commercial music, often from big labels, which is the opposite of indie in style and production.)
Θέματα
entertainment |music |arts_entertainment
Ορισμός

A type of music made by independent bands or small labels, usually not very commercial and often a bit different from popular music.

Music, especially guitar-based or alternative music, that is produced and released by independent artists or small labels, often with a non‑mainstream sound or image.

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ C1
3
független alkotó B2
független stúdió B2
indie stúdió B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a small indie [studio/band/label]
A tiny indie made that hit puzzle game you’re playing.
Egy apró független stúdió készítette azt a nagy sikerű logikai játékot, amellyel játszol.
Several big publishers are buying indies to expand their game catalogues.
Több nagy kiadó független stúdiókat vásárol fel, hogy bővítse a játékkatalógusát.
The festival is a great place for indies to find distribution deals.
That movie was produced by a New York indie, not a Hollywood studio.
As an indie, she keeps full control of her music rights.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
A small indie made this video game.
Ezt a videójátékot egy kis független stúdió készítette.
Big companies sometimes buy successful indies.
A nagy cégek néha felvásárolják a sikeres független stúdiókat.
The film was made by a local indie.
He works for an indie in London.
Many indies use the internet to find fans.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the country adjective 'Indian' or the word 'India'. 'Indie' here is about independence in business or art, not nationality.
Σημασία
independent creator or small studio
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
small indie |successful indie |indie studio |indie developer |indie publisher
Συνώνυμα
independent studio (More specific to film or game production; clearly a company, not a person.) | independent artist (Focuses on a single person, not on a company or team; similar idea of working without a big company.)
Αντώνυμα
major studio (Large, well‑known film or game company that has much more money and power than a small indie.) | major label (Big record company that signs many popular artists, the opposite of a small indie label or indie band.)
Θέματα
business |entertainment |media |arts_entertainment
Ορισμός

A small, independent creator or company, like a band, game studio, or film company, that is not part of a big business group.

An independent artist, band, game studio, film company, or similar creative business that works outside large corporate systems.

C1 INFORMAL
4
indie B2
alteros B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an indie [vibe/style/look/place]
The café has a very indie vibe, with local art on the walls and old records playing.
A kávézónak nagyon indie a hangulata: helyi művészek képei vannak a falakon, és régi lemezek szólnak.
Her clothes are kind of indie—vintage jeans, band T‑shirts, and old sneakers.
A ruhái kicsit indie stílusúak: vintage farmer, zenekaros pólók és régi tornacipők.
They shot the ad to look like an indie movie, with soft colors and handheld cameras.
He runs a tiny indie bookshop that hosts poetry nights.
The brand is going for a relaxed, indie aesthetic in its new campaign.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She likes an indie style of clothes.
Szereti az indie stílusú ruhákat.
This bar has an indie feel and soft music.
Ennek a bárnak indie hangulata van, és halk zene szól benne.
They made the video look very indie.
He wants his room to have an indie vibe.
The shop is small and indie, not like a big chain store.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'indie' for any 'cool' or 'new' thing. It should suggest a specific non‑mainstream, artsy style linked to independent culture, not just popularity or modern design.
Σημασία
non‑mainstream artsy or quirky style
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
indie vibe |indie aesthetic |indie style |indie look |indie coffee shop
Συνώνυμα
arty (Suggests artistic or creative style; can sometimes sound slightly negative or pretentious.) | alternative (Stresses being different from the mainstream but is less closely tied to a specific youth culture image than 'indie'.) | hipster (Colloquial; focuses more on trend‑conscious, ironic, urban style, not exactly the same as 'indie' but overlapping.)
Αντώνυμα
mainstream (Describes common, popular, and conventional style that follows mass trends.) | commercial (Focuses on being made to sell well and appeal to many people, not on having a personal or quirky style.)
Θέματα
culture |fashion |personality |arts_entertainment |emotions
Ορισμός

Describes a style or person that looks or feels creative and different from the mainstream, in a way people connect with independent music and films.

Describes a style, atmosphere, or person that feels artistic, non‑mainstream, and slightly quirky in a way associated with independent music, films, and youth culture.

Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
indie
IPA
GB/ˈɪndi/
US/ˈɪndi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - die (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
  • Base: indie
  • Comparative: indier
  • Superlative: indiest
Noun
  • Base: indie
  • Plural: indies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
indies noun indier adjective indiest adjective
Core family
independent adjective B1 independence noun B1 independently adverb B1
Related words
depend verb A2 dependence noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
dependent adjective B1
Εκφράσεις

indie aesthetic

1
/ˈɪndi ɛsθˈɛtɪk/
fixed phrase informal

visual style linked to indie culture

A way of dressing, decorating, and creating images that looks like indie culture: simple, vintage, artistic, and not very commercial.

Παραδείγματα
  • Her room has an indie aesthetic with posters and fairy lights.
  • The brand’s photos use an indie aesthetic to attract younger buyers.

indie band

1
/ˈɪndi bˈænd/
fixed phrase

band signed to an independent label

A music group that works with a small, independent label or releases music by themselves, not with a big record company.

Παραδείγματα
  • My friend plays guitar in a local indie band.
  • That indie band got signed after their video went viral.

indie bookstore

1
/ˈɪndi bˈʊkstˌɔɹ/
fixed phrase

independently owned bookshop

A bookshop that is owned by one person or a small group, not by a big company with many shops.

Παραδείγματα
  • She works at a small indie bookstore downtown.
  • The indie bookstore hosts readings by local writers every month.

indie developer

1
/ˈɪndi dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
fixed phrase

independent game or software creator

A person or small group that makes video games or software without help from a big company.

Παραδείγματα
  • As an indie developer, she handles both coding and design.
  • Many indie developers use online stores to sell their games.

indie film

1
/ˈɪndi fˈɪlm/
fixed phrase

film made outside big studios

A movie made by a small, independent company, usually with a low budget and more artistic or unusual stories.

Παραδείγματα
  • They met at a festival that focuses on indie films.
  • I prefer indie films to big Hollywood blockbusters.

indie game

1
/ˈɪndi ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase

independently developed video game

A video game made by one person or a small team, usually without money from a big game company.

Παραδείγματα
  • That puzzle indie game became a surprise hit.
  • He only reviews indie games on his YouTube channel.

indie kid

1
/ˈɪndi kˈɪd/
fixed phrase informal

youth who loves indie culture

A young person who really likes indie music, clothes, and style, and often looks and acts in an indie way.

Παραδείγματα
  • In high school he was a total indie kid with band T‑shirts and headphones on all the time.
  • The café is full of indie kids working on laptops and drawing in notebooks.

indie label

1
/ˈɪndi lˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase

small independent record company

A small, independent record company that produces and sells music, not part of a big group of labels.

Παραδείγματα
  • They started their own indie label to release their music.
  • Many famous artists began on tiny indie labels.

indie music

1
/ˈɪndi mjˈuzɪk/
fixed phrase

music from independent artists

Music made by independent bands or small labels, not by big, commercial companies.

Παραδείγματα
  • She writes a blog about new indie music releases.
  • The bar played nothing but indie music all night.

indie pop

1
/ˈɪndi pˈɑp/
fixed phrase

pop music from independent labels

A type of pop music made by independent artists or small labels, usually light, melodic, and not very commercial sounding.

Παραδείγματα
  • Her new album mixes indie pop with electronic sounds.
  • I like soft indie pop when I study.

indie rock

1
/ˈɪndi ɹˈɑk/
fixed phrase

rock music from independent labels

A type of rock music usually made by small, independent bands or labels, often with a less polished and more creative sound.

Παραδείγματα
  • He mainly listens to indie rock and classic punk.
  • The festival features indie rock bands from all over the country.

indie scene

1
/ˈɪndi sˈin/
fixed phrase

community around independent culture

The people, places, and events connected to indie music, films, or art in a city or area.

Παραδείγματα
  • The city has a strong indie scene with lots of small venues.
  • He quickly became part of the local indie scene after moving there.
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