Inglés - Húngaro

communicative

gb/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/ us/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/
B2 Inglés
kommunikatív, közlékeny, nyílt, sokatmondó, kifejező
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is communicative (with/about [someone/something])
He’s friendly and communicative, so group projects are easy with him.
Barátságos és kommunikatív, ezért könnyű vele együtt dolgozni a csoportfeladatokban.
After a few weeks, she became more communicative with the team.
Néhány hét után sokkal kommunikatívabb lett a csapatban.
I wish he were more communicative about what he wants.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My sister is very communicative.
A nővérem nagyon kommunikatív.
Try to be communicative with your classmates.
Próbálj meg kommunikatív lenni az osztálytársaiddal.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with communicative meaning “related to communication methods” (common in language teaching).
Significado
willing and able to talk
Colocaciones
a communicative person |a very communicative child |more communicative |highly communicative |quite communicative |naturally communicative |open and communicative |communicative with colleagues |communicative about feelings |not very communicative
Sinónimos
talkative (Emphasizes talking a lot, not necessarily clarity.) | articulate (Emphasizes clear expression, not necessarily willingness to share.) | forthcoming (Emphasizes readiness to give information.) | expressive (Emphasizes showing feelings, often nonverbally too.)
Antónimos
uncommunicative (Not willing to talk or share information.) | reserved (Quiet and not showing feelings easily.)
Temas
people |conversation |emotions |relationships
Definición

If someone is communicative, they talk and share ideas or feelings easily.

Willing and able to communicate thoughts and feelings clearly and easily.

B2
2
Patrón de uso:
a communicative [team/relationship/atmosphere/style]
They’ve built a communicative workplace where feedback is normal.
Olyan nyílt munkahelyi légkört alakítottak ki, ahol természetes a visszajelzés.
A communicative relationship depends on trust and honesty.
Az olyan kapcsolat, ahol nyílt a kommunikáció, a bizalmon és az őszinteségen múlik.
The new manager created a more communicative culture on the team.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We want a communicative class.
Olyan osztályt szeretnénk, ahol mindenki szabadon megosztja a gondolatait.
Good couples are communicative.
A jó párok nyíltan kommunikálnak egymással.
Error frecuente:
Often used about groups or relationships; avoid using it for physical devices (use “communication” or “connected” instead).
Significado
encouraging open exchange
Colocaciones
a communicative team |a communicative relationship |a communicative workplace |a communicative culture |a communicative environment |a communicative atmosphere |a communicative style |clear and communicative |open, communicative leadership |a more communicative approach
Sinónimos
open (General; not limited to communication.) | transparent (Often about sharing information honestly, especially in organizations.) | collaborative (Emphasizes working together, not just exchanging information.)
Antónimos
closed (Not sharing information or feelings openly.) | secretive (Actively hiding information.)
Temas
work |relationships |education |social
Definición

A communicative team or relationship shares information and feelings openly.

Allowing or encouraging people to share information, ideas, or feelings freely with one another.

C1
3
Patrón de uso:
a communicative [gesture/look/design/sign]
She gave him a communicative glance that clearly meant “stop.”
Beszédes pillantást vetett rá, ami egyértelműen azt jelentette: „hagyd abba”.
The icons are simple but very communicative.
Az ikonok egyszerűek, mégis nagyon kifejezőek.
His hands were surprisingly communicative even when he said nothing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
His face was communicative.
Az arca nagyon sokatmondó volt.
The sign is communicative and easy to understand.
A jelzés informatív és könnyen érthető.
Error frecuente:
Not usually used to mean “communicating electronically” (use “connected,” “online,” or “in contact”).
Significado
conveying meaning or information
Colocaciones
a communicative gesture |a communicative look |communicative body language |a communicative expression |a communicative design |a communicative sign |highly communicative |visually communicative |clear and communicative |communicative cues
Sinónimos
expressive (Often about showing feelings rather than giving information.) | informative (Focuses on giving useful information.) | meaningful (Focuses on significance rather than transmission.)
Antónimos
meaningless (Does not convey a message or significance.) | ambiguous (Communicates an unclear or multiple possible messages.)
Temas
communication |media |body_language |design
Definición

If something is communicative, it shows or sends a clear message.

Serving to communicate meaning, information, or a message; expressive or informative.

C1 TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
communicative [method/approach/activity/task]
The course uses communicative activities like role-plays and interviews.
A tanfolyam olyan kommunikatív tevékenységeket használ, mint a szerepjátékok és az interjúk.
She prefers a communicative approach that gets students speaking from day one.
Ő a kommunikatív megközelítést részesíti előnyben, amely már az első naptól beszélteti a diákokat.
The exam includes communicative tasks such as giving directions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our teacher uses communicative activities.
A tanárunk kommunikatív tevékenységeket használ.
I like communicative lessons.
Szeretem a kommunikatív órákat.
Error frecuente:
This is a technical education meaning; it does not simply mean “talkative.”
Significado
focused on real communication
Colocaciones
communicative activities |a communicative task |a communicative method |a communicative approach |communicative practice |communicative goals |communicative teaching |communicative classrooms |communicative competence |communicative language learning
Sinónimos
interaction-based (Highlights interaction as the main learning tool.) | meaning-focused (Highlights focusing on meaning rather than form.)
Antónimos
grammar-based (Focused mainly on grammatical rules and accuracy.) | non-communicative (Not requiring exchange of meaning (e.g., drill-style tasks).)
Temas
education |linguistics |language_learning
Definición

In language classes, communicative means practicing speaking and understanding in real situations.

In language learning and linguistics, emphasizing the use of language to communicate meaning in real situations rather than focusing mainly on rules and forms.

Gramática
Forma de diccionario
communicative
AFI
GB/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/
US/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/
Sílabas y acento
com - mu - nic - at - ive (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mu)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: communicative
Familia de palabras
Core family
communicate verb B1 communication noun A2 communicator noun
Related words
communicatively adverb miscommunicate verb miscommunication noun communicable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncommunicative adjective
Advanced or less common
communicability noun
Expresiones

communicative ability

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv əbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

capacity to communicate effectively

Communicative ability is how well you can communicate.

Ejemplos
  • The program aims to build students’ communicative ability through discussion.
  • Her communicative ability in French is stronger than her grammar knowledge.
  • The interview tested communicative ability under pressure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • Reading helps my communicative ability.
  • Practice improves communicative ability.

communicative act

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv ˈækt/
fixed phrase technical

an act meant to communicate

A communicative act is something you do to send a message to someone.

Ejemplos
  • Pointing can be a communicative act even without words.
  • The study analyzed each communicative act during the conversation.
  • A smile may function as a communicative act in some situations.

communicative approach

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase technical

teaching focused on interaction

A communicative approach helps students learn by speaking and using the language in real situations.

Ejemplos
  • The school adopted a communicative approach to language teaching.
  • A communicative approach usually includes pair work and role-plays.
  • Teachers can combine a communicative approach with focused grammar practice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • We use a communicative approach in class.

communicative competence

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv kˈɑmpətɪns/
fixed phrase technical

knowing how to use language

Communicative competence means using a language correctly and appropriately in real life.

Ejemplos
  • The course targets communicative competence through real-world tasks.
  • Grammar drills alone don’t guarantee communicative competence.
  • Role-plays can help learners build communicative competence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • Practice helps communicative competence.

communicative intent

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv ɪntˈɛnt/
fixed phrase technical

intention to send a message

Communicative intent is wanting to communicate and trying to send a message.

Ejemplos
  • The therapist looked for signs of communicative intent, such as pointing or eye contact.
  • Even simple gestures can show communicative intent.
  • The child’s communicative intent increased with familiar routines.

communicative language teaching

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ tˈit͡ʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase technical

method teaching communication first

Communicative language teaching is a method where students learn by using the language to communicate.

Ejemplos
  • Communicative language teaching encourages students to negotiate meaning.
  • The textbook was designed for communicative language teaching classrooms.
  • Some teachers blend communicative language teaching with explicit grammar lessons.

communicative skills

1
/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase

ability to communicate well

Communicative skills are skills for speaking, listening, and sharing ideas clearly.

Ejemplos
  • The role requires strong communicative skills and teamwork.
  • Training focused on communicative skills like active listening and clear writing.
  • Her communicative skills improved quickly after she joined the debate club.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • I want to improve my communicative skills.
  • He has good communicative skills.

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