exterior
gb/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ/ us/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ/
B2
Englanti
~ 6600
külső, kültéri, látszat, külső felvétel, külső helyszín
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
1
külső
B1
Käyttömalli:
the exterior of [something]
The building's exterior was covered in glass and steel.
Az épület külsejét üveg és acél borította.
We need to repaint the exterior of the house before winter.
Tél előtt újra kell festenünk a ház külsejét.
The car's exterior was badly damaged in the accident.
Security cameras are installed on the exterior of the warehouse.
From the street, the hotel's exterior looks very modern.
Oppijaesimerkit
The exterior of the house is white.
A ház külseje fehér.
They cleaned the exterior of the car.
Letisztították az autó külsejét.
The shop has a very simple exterior.
Workers repaired the exterior of the old church.
She took photos of the castle's exterior.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often use "outside" when they mean the outside surface of a building, for example saying *the outside of the house paint* instead of *the exterior paint of the house*. "Exterior" is more natural in technical or careful descriptions of buildings, cars, or design, especially when talking about surfaces and structure.
Merkitys
outer surface of something
Kollokaatiot
building's exterior
|exterior of the house
|exterior walls
|exterior paint
|exterior surface
|exterior design
Synonyymit
outside (More informal and general; often used for open space as well as surfaces, while "exterior" is more formal and often used for buildings and objects.)
Antonyymit
interior (Refers to the inside part of something, which is the opposite of its exterior.)
Teemat
architecture
|daily life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
|housing
|transportation
Määritelmä
The outside part or outside surface of something, especially a building or car.
The outer surface or outer part of something, especially a building, vehicle, or object, as seen from the outside.
B2
2
Käyttömalli:
exterior [wall/door/surface/lighting]
The exterior walls need better insulation.
A külső falakat jobban kell szigetelni.
We chose a darker color for the exterior paint.
Sötétebb színt választottunk a külső festéshez.
The house has strong exterior doors with extra locks.
Exterior lighting makes the garden safer at night.
The architect focused on the exterior design of the museum.
Oppijaesimerkit
They added new exterior lights by the door.
Új kültéri lámpákat szereltek fel az ajtó mellé.
The exterior wall is made of brick.
A külső fal téglából készült.
We must replace the old exterior doors.
This paint is only for exterior use.
Exterior windows were cleaned yesterday.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes say *"outside wall"* or *"outside door"* in formal writing where *"exterior wall"* or *"exterior door"* is more natural in technical or professional contexts. They also confuse "exterior" with "external"; both are correct in many cases, but "exterior" is preferred for buildings and design, while "external" is more common in technical, medical, or organizational contexts (e.g. external hard drive, external pressure).
Merkitys
on the outside of something
Kollokaatiot
exterior wall
|exterior door
|exterior lighting
|exterior paint
|exterior design
|exterior surface
Synonyymit
external (Very similar in meaning, but often slightly more technical or scientific; "exterior" is especially common for buildings and design.)
Antonyymit
interior (Describes something on the inside of a building or object, the opposite of "exterior".)
Teemat
architecture
|construction
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|housing
|transportation
Määritelmä
On the outside part of something, especially a building or car.
Located on, forming, or relating to the outer surface of something, especially a building, vehicle, or structure.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
3
Käyttömalli:
[someone]'s [adjective] exterior
Despite his tough exterior, he is very kind-hearted.
Kemény külseje ellenére nagyon jószívű.
Her calm exterior hid a great deal of anxiety.
Nyugodt külseje mögött rengeteg szorongás húzódott meg.
He uses a cold exterior to keep people at a distance.
Beneath her cheerful exterior, she was deeply worried about the future.
His friendly exterior makes it hard to see how insecure he really is.
Oppijaesimerkit
She has a calm exterior, but she is nervous inside.
Nyugodt külsőt mutat, de belül ideges.
He shows a tough exterior at work.
A munkahelyén kemény külsőt mutat.
Her warm exterior helps new people feel welcome.
Behind his quiet exterior, he is very funny.
Many people hide their feelings behind a happy exterior.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may misunderstand this meaning and think it only refers to physical looks. In this sense, "exterior" often includes behavior and manner, especially in phrases like "tough exterior" or "calm exterior", and it usually suggests a contrast with true inner feelings.
Merkitys
outward appearance or manner
Kollokaatiot
calm exterior
|tough exterior
|cold exterior
|hard exterior
|cheerful exterior
Synonyymit
outward appearance (Very close in meaning but slightly broader; can refer more to looks, while "exterior" here often suggests both looks and behavior that may hide true feelings.)
Antonyymit
inner self (Refers to a person's true feelings and character, which are hidden behind their exterior.)
Teemat
emotions
|personality
|social
|relationships
|communication
Määritelmä
The way a person looks or acts on the outside, especially when this is not the same as how they feel inside.
The outward appearance, behavior, or manner that a person shows to others, especially when it is different from their true feelings or character.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Käyttömalli:
the exteriors were shot in [place]
Most of the exteriors were filmed on location in Rome.
A külső felvételek nagy részét Rómában, eredeti helyszíneken forgatták.
The director decided to reshoot the nighttime exteriors for better lighting.
A rendező úgy döntött, hogy a jobb megvilágítás érdekében újraforgatja az éjszakai külső felvételeket.
They used a studio set for the interiors and a nearby village for the exteriors.
The movie's exteriors give it a very realistic, urban feel.
Oppijaesimerkit
They filmed the exteriors of the movie in Paris.
A film külső felvételeit Párizsban forgatták.
The interiors were made in a studio, but the exteriors were real streets.
A belső felvételek stúdióban készültek, a külső felvételeket viszont valódi utcákon vették fel.
The exteriors took many days to shoot.
The city exteriors make the film look modern.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes think this is just the normal plural of "exterior" meaning outside parts. In film and TV, however, "exteriors" is a technical term specifically for outdoor scenes or locations used in shooting.
Merkitys
outdoor scenes in film/TV
Kollokaatiot
shoot exteriors
|location exteriors
|daytime exteriors
|city exteriors
Synonyymit
outdoor locations (More general and informal; does not carry the specific film-industry sense of planned, shot scenes that "exteriors" has.)
Antonyymit
interiors (In film and TV, this refers to indoor sets or indoor locations, the opposite of outdoor "exteriors".)
Teemat
film
|media
|arts_entertainment
Määritelmä
In film or TV, the outdoor places where scenes are filmed.
In film and television production, outdoor scenes or locations used for shooting a movie or television show, often referred to collectively as "exteriors".
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
exterior
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ/
US/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ/
Tavut ja painotus
ex - ter - i - or (4 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: exterior
Noun
- Base: exterior
- Plural: exteriors
Sanaperhe
Forms
exteriors
noun
Core family
external
adjective B1
externally
adverb
Related words
externalize
verb
externalization
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
exteriorize
verb
Ilmaukset
calm exterior
1/kˈɑm ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ/
fixed phrase
outwardly calm manner
A way of looking and acting that seems calm, even if the person does not feel calm inside.
Esimerkit
- She maintained a calm exterior throughout the interview, even though she was very nervous.
- Behind his calm exterior, he worried about every small detail.
exterior angle
1/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
technical
angle outside a polygon
In geometry, an angle that is outside a shape and is made when one side of the shape is extended.
Esimerkit
- In a triangle, each exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.
- Students often confuse exterior angles with interior angles when solving geometry problems.
exterior door
1/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ dˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
door leading to the outside
A door that goes from the inside of a building directly to the outside.
Esimerkit
- All exterior doors must be locked at night.
- They installed a new exterior door with better security.
exterior shot
1/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ ʃˈɑt/
fixed phrase
technical
outdoor filmed scene
A part of a film or TV show that is filmed outside a building or in an outdoor place.
Esimerkit
- The director chose a wide exterior shot to show the whole city skyline.
- They filmed the exterior shots in the old part of town.
exterior wall
1/ɪkstˈɪɹiɚ wˈɔl/
fixed phrase
wall on outside of a building
A wall that is on the outside of a building and separates the inside from the open air.
Esimerkit
- We need to add more insulation to the exterior wall.
- The exterior walls were damaged during the storm.