writing
gb/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/ us/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
A1
Anglais
írás, felirat, írásmód, megfogalmazás, íráskészség, kézírás
NOM
A1
1
írás
A2
Schéma d’usage :
[writing] about [something]; [writing] for [purpose]
Writing every day helped her organize her thoughts more clearly.
A mindennapi írás segített neki abban, hogy világosabban rendezze a gondolatait.
The course focuses on writing for business and academic situations.
A kurzus az üzleti és egyetemi környezetben szükséges írásbeli kommunikációra összpontosít.
He finds writing easier than speaking in front of a group.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like writing stories.
Szeretek történeteket írni.
We practiced writing in English today.
Ma angol nyelven gyakoroltuk az írást.
Erreur fréquente :
Writing is usually uncountable for the activity: say “I enjoy writing,” not “I enjoy a writing.”
Sens
creating written text
Collocations
writing practice
|writing exercise
|writing assignment
|writing process
|academic writing
|essay writing
|letter writing
|writing class
|writing course
|writing by hand
Synonymes
composition (often used for school or formal written work)
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drafting (emphasizes making an early version of a text)
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copywriting (specifically writing advertisements or marketing text)
Antonymes
reading (receiving written language rather than producing it)
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speaking (communicating orally rather than in written form)
Thèmes
communication
|education
|daily_life
Définition
the activity of making words on paper or on a screen
the act or process of producing words, symbols, or text, especially to communicate ideas
NOM
A2
2
Schéma d’usage :
[writing] on [something]; a piece of [writing]
The writing on the label was too small to read.
A címkén lévő felirat túl apró volt ahhoz, hogy el lehessen olvasni.
Please submit a short piece of writing with your application.
Kérjük, a jelentkezéséhez nyújtson be egy rövid írást is.
There was writing in three languages on the museum sign.
Exemples pédagogiques
I can’t read the writing on the board.
Nem tudom elolvasni a táblán lévő írást.
This is a good piece of writing.
Ez egy jó írás.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not usually say “a writing” for one text; say “a piece of writing,” “an article,” “a document,” or “some writing.”
Sens
written words or symbols
Collocations
a piece of writing
|writing sample
|small writing
|tiny writing
|writing on the page
|writing on the label
|writing on the screen
|the writing says
|read the writing
|writing in English
Synonymes
text (general word for written or printed words)
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words (simpler and less formal)
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copy (used especially for advertising, publishing, or website text)
Antonymes
speech (spoken language rather than written language)
Thèmes
communication
|documents
|daily_life
Définition
words or marks that are written or printed somewhere
words, symbols, or text that have been written or printed, as they appear in a document, book, or on a surface
NOM
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
[someone's] writing is [adjective]
Her writing is clear, warm, and easy to follow.
Az írásmódja világos, barátságos hangvételű és könnyen követhető.
The editor praised the research but asked for stronger writing.
A szerkesztő dicsérte a kutatást, de erőteljesebb megfogalmazást kért.
Good writing can make a complicated topic feel simple.
Exemples pédagogiques
His writing is very clear.
Az írásmódja nagyon világos.
I want to improve my writing.
Szeretném fejleszteni az íráskészségemet.
Sens
written style or quality
Collocations
clear writing
|good writing
|strong writing
|concise writing
|polished writing
|weak writing
|beautiful writing
|formal writing
|plain writing
|effective writing
Synonymes
style (broader; can refer to expression in writing, speech, art, or behavior)
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prose (often refers to the style of non-poetry writing)
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wording (focuses on the exact choice of words)
Thèmes
communication
|literature
|education
Définition
the way someone writes, especially how clear, interesting, or good it is
the way a person expresses ideas in written language, or the quality of that expression
NOM
A2
4
kézírás
A2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone's] writing
I can’t read the doctor’s writing.
Nem tudom elolvasni az orvos kézírását.
Your writing is much neater when you use this pen.
Ezzel a tollal sokkal rendezettebb a kézírásod.
The note was in small, careful writing.
Exemples pédagogiques
My writing is messy.
Rendetlen a kézírásom.
Her writing is easy to read.
Könnyen olvasható a kézírása.
Erreur fréquente :
Handwriting is usually more specific and common when you mean the shape of someone’s handwritten letters.
Sens
someone's handwriting
Collocations
neat writing
|messy writing
|clear writing
|tiny writing
|cursive writing
|read someone's writing
|hard-to-read writing
|beautiful writing
|writing by hand
Synonymes
handwriting (more specific and usually preferred for this meaning)
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script (can suggest a particular handwritten or printed style)
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penmanship (refers to skill in handwriting; somewhat old-fashioned)
Antonymes
typing (producing text with a keyboard rather than by hand)
Thèmes
communication
|education
|daily_life
Définition
the way someone writes letters by hand
the particular way someone forms letters and words by hand; handwriting
NOM
B2
5
írás
B1
Schéma d’usage :
go into [writing]; make a living from [writing]
She left her office job to focus on writing full time.
Otthagyta az irodai állását, hogy főállásban az írásra koncentrálhasson.
It can be difficult to make a living from writing.
Nehéz lehet írásból megélni.
After years in teaching, he moved into travel writing.
Exemples pédagogiques
She wants a career in writing.
Írói pályára vágyik.
He earns money from writing.
Írással keres pénzt.
Sens
professional authorship
Collocations
writing career
|freelance writing
|professional writing
|writing job
|writing work
|make a living from writing
|get into writing
|full-time writing
|screenwriting
|technical writing
Synonymes
authorship (more formal; emphasizes being the author of works)
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journalism (specifically writing or reporting news)
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copywriting (specifically commercial or advertising writing)
Thèmes
careers
|literature
|media
|arts
Définition
writing as a job or career
the activity or profession of creating books, articles, scripts, or other written works
NOM
C1
FORMAL
6
írás
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone's] writings; the writings of [someone/group]
The course examines the political writings of several twentieth-century thinkers.
A kurzus több huszadik századi gondolkodó politikai írásait vizsgálja.
Her early writings already show the themes that shaped her later novels.
Korai írásaiban már megjelennek azok a témák, amelyek későbbi regényeit meghatározták.
The museum displayed letters, notebooks, and other unpublished writings.
Exemples pédagogiques
We read the writer’s early writings.
Olvastuk az író korai írásait.
His writings are studied at many universities.
Írásait sok egyetemen tanulmányozzák.
Erreur fréquente :
This meaning is usually plural: “the writings of Toni Morrison,” not usually “the writing of Toni Morrison” when referring to her works as a collection.
Sens
collected written works
Collocations
collected writings
|published writings
|early writings
|later writings
|religious writings
|political writings
|philosophical writings
|historical writings
|the writings of scholars
|ancient writings
Synonymes
works (common general term for an author's books, essays, or other creations)
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texts (often used in academic discussion)
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oeuvre (formal; refers to an artist's or author's complete body of work)
Thèmes
literature
|academia
|history
|religion
Définition
all or many of the things that someone has written
the texts produced by a particular person, group, period, or tradition, usually considered together and usually used in the plural
Grammaire
Forme canonique
writing
API
GB/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
US/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
Syllabes et accentuation
writ - ing (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (writ)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: writing
- Plural: writing
Expressions
as of this writing
1/ˈæz əv ðˈɪs ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
when this is written
at the time this text is written
Exemples
- As of this writing, the company has not responded to our questions.
- The bill is still under review as of this writing.
- As of this writing, tickets for the concert are still available.
Exemples pédagogiques
- As of this writing, the store is still open.
creative writing
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Writing that uses imagination and originality
Writing stories, poems, or other works that show imagination.
Exemples
- She teaches a course in creative writing.
- Creative writing lets students explore their imagination.
creative writing
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
artistic written composition
writing stories, poems, or other imaginative texts
Exemples
- She took a creative writing course to work on her short stories.
- The school offers creative writing workshops for teenagers.
- His interest in creative writing began with poetry.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I study creative writing.
- She writes poems in her creative writing class.
in writing
1/ˈɪn ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
in written form
written down, not just spoken
Exemples
- Please confirm the agreement in writing before we begin the project.
- The landlord gave us permission in writing.
- I won’t accept the offer unless I have it in writing.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Please put it in writing.
- I need the answer in writing.
put something in writing
1/pˈʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪn ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
write something formally
to write something down so people can refer to it later
Exemples
- If the company promises a refund, ask them to put it in writing.
- She put her complaint in writing and sent it to the manager.
- We discussed the plan by phone, but we still need to put the details in writing.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Can you put that in writing?
- He put the agreement in writing.
the writing is on the wall
1/ðə ɹˈaɪtɪŋ ˈɪz ˈɔn ðə wˈɔl/
idiom
bad outcome is clear
it is clear that something bad will happen soon
Exemples
- After months of falling sales, the writing was on the wall for the company.
- When the team lost its biggest client, everyone could see the writing on the wall.
- She read the writing on the wall and started looking for a new job.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The writing was on the wall after the store lost money for a year.
writing prompt
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
idea or question to start writing
A short sentence, idea, or question that helps you begin a piece of writing.
Exemples
- The teacher gave the class a writing prompt about their favorite place.
- Use this writing prompt if you don’t know how to start your story.
writing prompt
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
idea to start writing
a topic or question that helps you start writing
Exemples
- The teacher gave the class a writing prompt about a memorable journey.
- Use this writing prompt to begin your journal entry.
- The app generates daily writing prompts for fiction writers.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The writing prompt was about family.
- A writing prompt can help me start.
writing skills
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
ability to write well
the ability to write clearly and well
Exemples
- The job requires strong writing skills and attention to detail.
- Reading more can help students improve their writing skills.
- The test measures speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want to improve my writing skills.
- Good writing skills are useful at work.
writing system
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
symbols for a language
the letters or symbols a language uses for writing
Exemples
- Japanese uses a writing system that includes kanji and kana.
- Children usually learn the sounds of a language before they learn its writing system.
- The course introduces the Arabic writing system step by step.
Exemples pédagogiques
- English and Korean have different writing systems.
- I am learning a new writing system.