ink
gb/ˈɪŋk/ us/ˈɪŋk/
A2
Engelska
~ 3100
tinta, befestékez, aláír, tetkó, tetoválás
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
tinta
A2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ink' with 'paint'; 'ink' is thinner and mainly used for writing and printing.
Betydelse
Colored liquid for writing or printing
Ordkombinationer
bottle of ink
|ink cartridge
|ink pen
|spill ink
|run out of ink
Synonymer
dye (More general term for coloring substances; not limited to writing or printing.)
Antonymer
eraser fluid (A liquid used to remove ink markings.)
Teman
writing
|printing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
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.
VERB
B1
2
befestékez
B2
aláír
A2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think 'ink' as a verb is only for pens; it also applies to printing and stamping processes.
Betydelse
To put ink on something
Ordkombinationer
ink a contract
|ink a deal
|ink a stamp
Synonymer
print (Involves applying ink mechanically, often on a large scale.)
Antonymer
erase (Remove markings made by ink.)
Teman
writing
|printing
|communication
|work
Definition
To put ink on something, like paper or a stamp.
To cover, mark, or fill with ink, especially in printing or signing a document.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may not recognize that 'ink' here is slang and only means tattoos, not actual liquid ink.
Betydelse
Tattoos on the skin
Ordkombinationer
get some ink
|show off your ink
|new ink
Synonymer
tattoo (Standard term; 'ink' is slangier and more casual.)
Antonymer
bare skin (Skin without tattoos.)
Teman
fashion
|lifestyle
|body
|daily_life
Definition
A casual word for tattoos on someone's skin.
Informal term for tattoos on a person's body.
Grammatik
Grundform
ink
IPA
GB/ˈɪŋk/
US/ˈɪŋk/
Stavelser och betoning
ink (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (ink)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: ink
- Plural: ink
Verb
- Base: ink
- 3rd Person Singular: inks
- Present Participle: inking
- Past: inked
Ordfamilj
Forms
inks
verb
inking
verb
inked
verb
Core family
inky
adjective
Related words
inkjet
noun
inkpad
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inkless
adjective
Uttryck
freshly inked
1/fɹˈɛʃli ˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
informal
Recently got tattoos done
Having new tattoos that were made recently.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- I want the agreement in black and white before I sign it.
- The rules are there in black and white.