Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is basic
The basic idea is easy to understand.
Az alapvető gondolatot könnyű megérteni.
We need to cover the basic rules before starting the game.
A játék megkezdése előtt át kell vennünk az alapvető szabályokat.
She has only a basic knowledge of Spanish.
Good health care is a basic human right.
The manual explains the basic steps for installation.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This is a basic question.
Ez egy alapvető kérdés.
I need to learn basic English words.
Meg kell tanulnom az alapvető angol szavakat.
Water is a basic need for life.
He knows the basic rules of the game.
We teach basic computer skills.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'basic' with 'basis'. 'Basis' is a noun meaning the foundation or reason for something, while 'basic' is usually an adjective describing simplicity or importance.
Maana
simple and essential
Miunganiko ya maneno
basic idea
|basic skill
|basic need
|basic information
|basic principle
Visawe
fundamental (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.)
|
essential (Emphasizes necessity more strongly than 'basic'.)
Vinyume
advanced (Refers to a higher or more complex level than 'basic'.)
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complex (Suggests something with many parts or details, opposite of simple.)
Mada
daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Simple and important; the most necessary part of something.
Forming the simplest, most important, or necessary part of something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is basic
The hotel room was clean but very basic.
A hotelszoba tiszta volt, de nagyon egyszerű.
We bought the basic model without extra features.
Az alapmodellt vettük meg, extra funkciók nélkül.
The food was basic but tasty.
Her clothing style is quite basic.
This phone has only the most basic functions.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The room is basic but nice.
A szoba egyszerű, de kellemes.
He has a basic phone.
Egyszerű telefonja van.
We stayed in a basic hotel.
The design is very basic.
I want a basic car without extras.
Maana
simple, not sophisticated
Miunganiko ya maneno
basic design
|basic model
|basic version
|basic service
Visawe
plain (Focuses on lack of decoration or complexity.)
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rudimentary (Suggests being very simple, possibly incomplete or primitive.)
Vinyume
luxurious (Suggests high comfort and quality, the opposite of plain.)
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sophisticated (Implies advanced design or complexity.)
Mada
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Plain and simple; not fancy or advanced.
Not having advanced features, detail, or sophistication; plain or simple.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is basic
He's so basic—he only drinks pumpkin spice lattes in the fall.
Annyira basic: ősszel csak pumpkin spice lattét iszik.
That outfit is cute but kind of basic.
Cuki ez a szett, de kicsit sablonos.
She loves all the most basic TV shows.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My friend is very basic. She likes all the popular things.
Az egyik barátnőm nagyon basic: minden népszerű dolgot szeret.
He is so basic. He watches only famous movies.
Annyira sablonos. Csak híres filmeket néz.
She is basic. She likes the same clothes as everyone.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize this slang meaning and could misunderstand it as simply 'simple'. Context is important.
Maana
unoriginal and mainstream (slang)
Miunganiko ya maneno
so basic
|totally basic
Visawe
mainstream (Neutral term for widely accepted tastes; lacks the negative tone of 'basic' in slang.)
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cliché (Focuses on overused ideas or behaviors.)
Vinyume
unique (Emphasizes being different from others in taste or behavior.)
|
original (Highlights creativity and individuality.)
Mada
slang
|pop culture
|communication
|emotions
Ufafanuzi
(Slang) Liking things that are popular and common, not special or different.
(Slang) Showing tastes, interests, or behavior that are unoriginal, predictable, and mainstream, especially in a way seen as lacking individuality.
Ammonia is a basic substance.
Az ammónia bázikus anyag.
The solution became basic after adding sodium hydroxide.
Az oldat bázikussá vált, miután nátrium-hidroxidot adtak hozzá.
Soapy water is usually basic.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This liquid is basic, not acidic.
Ez a folyadék lúgos, nem savas.
Soap makes water basic.
A szappan lúgossá teszi a vizet.
Baking soda water is basic.
Maana
having pH above 7 (chemistry)
Miunganiko ya maneno
basic solution
|basic compound
Visawe
alkaline (More technical term used interchangeably in chemistry contexts.)
Vinyume
acidic (Having a pH less than 7; chemically opposite to 'basic'.)
Ufafanuzi
In science, having a pH higher than 7; opposite of acidic.
(Chemistry) Having the properties of a base; having a pH greater than 7.