ink
gb/ˈɪŋk/ us/ˈɪŋk/
A2
Anglais
~ 3100
tinta, befestékez, aláír, tetkó, tetoválás
NOM
A2
1
tinta
A2
Schéma d’usage :
[something] contains ink
The printer is out of ink again.
A nyomtatóból megint kifogyott a tinta.
She spilled blue ink all over her desk.
Kék tintát öntött ki az íróasztalára.
This pen uses waterproof ink for important documents.
Artists often choose different types of ink for their drawings.
The contract was signed in black ink.
Exemples pédagogiques
I need more ink for my pen.
Több tintára van szükségem a tollamhoz.
The printer has no ink.
Nincs tinta a nyomtatóban.
I see red ink on the paper.
He uses black ink to write.
My pen has blue ink.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'ink' with 'paint'; 'ink' is thinner and mainly used for writing and printing.
Sens
Colored liquid for writing or printing
Collocations
bottle of ink
|ink cartridge
|ink pen
|spill ink
|run out of ink
Synonymes
dye (More general term for coloring substances; not limited to writing or printing.)
Antonymes
eraser fluid (A liquid used to remove ink markings.)
Thèmes
writing
|printing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Définition
A colored liquid used in pens or printers to write or print.
A colored liquid, usually black or blue, used in pens, printers, and for drawing or printing text and images.
VERBE
B1
2
befestékez
B2
aláír
A2
Schéma d’usage :
to ink [something]
The company will ink the agreement tomorrow.
A cég holnap aláírja a megállapodást.
She carefully inked the stamp before pressing it onto the paper.
Óvatosan befestékezte a bélyegzőt, mielőtt rányomta a papírra.
The artist inked the outlines before coloring the picture.
They just inked a multimillion-dollar deal.
Please ink the design onto the fabric.
Exemples pédagogiques
I will ink my name on the paper.
Tintával írom fel a nevemet a papírra.
She inks the stamp before use.
Használat előtt befestékezi a bélyegzőt.
We will ink the picture today.
He inks the paper with a pen.
They ink the design on the shirt.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'ink' as a verb is only for pens; it also applies to printing and stamping processes.
Sens
To put ink on something
Collocations
ink a contract
|ink a deal
|ink a stamp
Synonymes
print (Involves applying ink mechanically, often on a large scale.)
Antonymes
erase (Remove markings made by ink.)
Thèmes
writing
|printing
|communication
|work
Définition
To put ink on something, like paper or a stamp.
To cover, mark, or fill with ink, especially in printing or signing a document.
NOM
B2
INFORMAL
3
He showed me his new ink after the weekend.
Hétvége után megmutatta az új tetkóját.
She’s proud of the colorful ink on her arm.
Büszke a karján lévő színes tetkóra.
That shop is famous for its custom ink.
He’s covered in ink from neck to toe.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like your new ink.
Tetszik az új tetkód.
He has a lot of ink on his arms.
Sok tetkó van a karjain.
She got some ink last week.
His ink is very colorful.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not recognize that 'ink' here is slang and only means tattoos, not actual liquid ink.
Sens
Tattoos on the skin
Collocations
get some ink
|show off your ink
|new ink
Synonymes
tattoo (Standard term; 'ink' is slangier and more casual.)
Antonymes
bare skin (Skin without tattoos.)
Thèmes
fashion
|lifestyle
|body
|daily_life
Définition
A casual word for tattoos on someone's skin.
Informal term for tattoos on a person's body.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
ink
API
GB/ˈɪŋk/
US/ˈɪŋk/
Syllabes et accentuation
ink (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ink)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: ink
- Plural: ink
Verb
- Base: ink
- 3rd Person Singular: inks
- Present Participle: inking
- Past: inked
Famille de mots
Forms
inks
verb
inking
verb
inked
verb
Core family
inky
adjective
Related words
inkjet
noun
inkpad
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inkless
adjective
Expressions
freshly inked
1/fɹˈɛʃli ˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
informal
Recently got tattoos done
Having new tattoos that were made recently.
Exemples
- He’s freshly inked and showing off his arm.
- She came back from vacation freshly inked with a floral design.
run out of ink
1/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv ˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
No longer have any ink left
When there is no more ink in a pen or printer.
Exemples
- My pen ran out of ink during the exam.
- The printer ran out of ink halfway through printing.
sign in ink
1/sˈaɪn ˈɪn ˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
Sign using an actual pen with ink
To write your name using an actual pen with liquid ink.
Exemples
- Please sign in ink so the signature can’t be erased.
- He signed in ink at the bottom of the form.
spill ink
1/spˈɪl ˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
Accidentally release ink onto something
To accidentally make ink come out and fall on something.
Exemples
- She spilled ink all over her homework.
- Be careful not to spill ink on your clothes.
in black and white
1/ˈɪn blˈæk ˈænd wˈaɪt/
idiom
Written down clearly and officially
Written on paper so it is clear and official.
Exemples
- The agreement was set out in black and white for both parties to sign.
- The agreement is now in black and white.
- You need to get that promise in black and white.
- I like having things in black and white so there’s no confusion.
in black and white
2/ˈɪn blˈæk ˈænd wˈaɪt/
idiom
Clearly written and official
Written down clearly so it is certain and official.
Exemples
- I want the agreement in black and white before I sign it.
- The rules are there in black and white.