unfamiliar
gb/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/ us/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/
B1
Engleză
~ 9500
ismeretlen, járatlan, nem ismer
B1
1
ismeretlen
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is unfamiliar (to [someone])
The layout of the new office was completely unfamiliar to me.
Az új iroda elrendezése teljesen ismeretlen volt számomra.
Driving in an unfamiliar city can be very stressful.
Egy ismeretlen városban vezetni nagyon stresszes lehet.
She heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the kitchen.
Many visitors find the local food unfamiliar at first.
His face looked unfamiliar, so I knew he was not from our neighborhood.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I felt nervous in the unfamiliar room.
Idegesnek éreztem magam az ismeretlen szobában.
She does not like walking in unfamiliar streets at night.
Nem szeret éjszaka ismeretlen utcákon sétálni.
This word is unfamiliar to me.
The child cried in the unfamiliar house.
He moved to an unfamiliar country last year.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "strange" when they only mean "new" or "not known". "Strange" can sound more emotional or negative, while "unfamiliar" is more neutral. Also, learners sometimes forget the preposition and say "unfamiliar me" instead of "unfamiliar to me".
Sens
not known or recognized before
Colocații
unfamiliar place
|unfamiliar surroundings
|unfamiliar environment
|unfamiliar city
|unfamiliar word
|unfamiliar face
Sinonime
unknown (Stresses that something has not been known before, without suggesting emotion or strangeness.)
|
strange (Often suggests something feels odd or surprising, sometimes with a negative or emotional tone.)
Antonime
familiar (Describes something that is well known or easily recognized because of previous experience.)
Teme
daily life
|travel
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Not known or not seen before; strange or new to someone.
Not previously known, seen, heard, or experienced by a person; not recognized or not usual to them.
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is unfamiliar with [something]
I’m unfamiliar with the new software and need some training.
Nem ismerem az új szoftvert, ezért szükségem van némi betanításra.
The lawyer explained the contract in simple terms for clients unfamiliar with legal language.
Az ügyvéd egyszerű szavakkal magyarázta el a szerződést a jogi nyelvben járatlan ügyfeleknek.
As someone unfamiliar with local customs, he was careful to ask for advice.
She is unfamiliar with this kind of machine, so she doesn’t want to use it alone yet.
Many tourists are unfamiliar with the traffic rules and can easily get confused.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I am unfamiliar with this computer program.
Nem ismerem ezt a számítógépes programot.
He is unfamiliar with the rules of the game.
Nem ismeri a játék szabályait.
She feels nervous because she is unfamiliar with this type of work.
They are unfamiliar with the local language.
The teacher helped students who were unfamiliar with this idea.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often use the wrong preposition and say "unfamiliar of" or "unfamiliar about". The natural pattern is "unfamiliar with [something]". Also, some learners say "not know" instead of using this adjective, e.g., "I am unfamiliar with this" is more natural in formal or careful speech than "I don't know this".
Sens
not having experience or knowledge
Colocații
unfamiliar with the system
|unfamiliar with the process
|unfamiliar with local customs
|unfamiliar with the topic
|unfamiliar with technology
|unfamiliar with the rules
Sinonime
unacquainted (More formal; often used with "with" or "to" to mean not having knowledge or experience of something.)
|
inexperienced (Emphasizes lack of practical experience rather than just lack of knowledge.)
Antonime
familiar (Here it means having knowledge or experience of a subject or system.)
Teme
education
|work
|knowledge
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Not knowing much about something or not having used it before.
Not having much knowledge of or experience with a particular subject, system, or way of doing things.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
unfamiliar
IPA
GB/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/
US/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/
Silabe și accent
un - fa - mil - i - ar (5 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (mil)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: unfamiliar
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
familiar
adjective A2
familiarity
noun B2
Related words
familiarize
verb B2
familiarly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unfamiliarity
noun
Advanced or less common
familiarization
noun
Expresii
be unfamiliar to [someone]
1/bˈi ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not known or recognized by someone
To be something that a person does not know, recognize, or have experience of.
Exemple
- The local accent was unfamiliar to me at first.
- Several of the names on the list were unfamiliar to the teacher.
- These plants are unfamiliar to most people in this region.
be unfamiliar with
1/bˈi ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
not know or not used to something
To not know much about something or to not have used or done it before.
Exemple
- Many older people may be unfamiliar with social media platforms.
- If you are unfamiliar with this type of engine, do not try to repair it alone.
- The guide spoke slowly for tourists who were unfamiliar with the language.
unfamiliar face
1/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ fˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
a face you do not recognize
Someone whose face you do not know or have not seen before.
Exemple
- There were a few unfamiliar faces at the meeting.
- In a small town, any unfamiliar face is quickly noticed.
- Teachers often see many unfamiliar faces on the first day of school.
unfamiliar surroundings
1/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
a place you do not know
The area or place around you that you do not know or have not been in before.
Exemple
- Children can feel scared in unfamiliar surroundings.
- Travelers often get tired because they must sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.
- The dog was nervous in the unfamiliar surroundings of the vet’s office.
unfamiliar territory
1/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ tˈɛɹɪtˌɔɹi/
idiom
a situation with no experience
A subject, situation, or activity that someone has no experience with, so they do not feel confident.
Exemple
- Public speaking is unfamiliar territory for many students.
- Moving into management was unfamiliar territory, but she learned quickly.
- For the company, online sales were still unfamiliar territory.