bookshelf
gb/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/ us/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
A2
Kiingereza
könyvespolc, könyvgyűjtemény
NOMINO
A2
1
könyvespolc
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a bookshelf; the bookshelf in/at [place]
We bought a new bookshelf to store all the novels we’ve collected.
Vettünk egy új könyvespolcot, hogy legyen hová tenni az összes regényt, amit összegyűjtöttünk.
The bookshelf in his office is packed with history books.
Az irodájában álló könyvespolc zsúfolásig tele van történelmi témájú könyvekkel.
She dusted the bookshelf and rearranged the books by author.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My books are on the bookshelf.
A könyveim a könyvespolcon vannak.
There is a bookshelf in my room.
Van egy könyvespolc a szobámban.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse bookshelf with book (a single item) or with library (a place).
Maana
furniture with shelves for books
Miunganiko ya maneno
a wooden bookshelf
|a tall bookshelf
|a small bookshelf
|a bookshelf in the living room
|put books on a bookshelf
|fill a bookshelf
|a bookshelf is full of books
|buy a bookshelf
|build a bookshelf
|bookshelf space
Visawe
bookcase (Often implies a larger, freestanding unit; in many contexts it is interchangeable.)
|
shelving unit (More general; not specifically for books.)
Mada
home
|furniture
|reading
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A piece of furniture where you keep books.
A piece of furniture with one or more shelves used for holding and displaying books.
NOMINO
B1
2
könyvespolc
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a bookshelf on [wall]; bookshelves in [room]
They installed a bookshelf on the wall above the desk.
Felszereltek egy könyvespolcot az íróasztal fölötti falra.
The hallway has bookshelves built into the wall.
A folyosó falába könyvespolcokat építettek.
He reached up to the top bookshelf to grab a dictionary.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We put a bookshelf on the wall.
Feltettünk egy könyvespolcot a falra.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may use bookshelf when they mean shelf in general; bookshelf is usually for books.
Maana
shelf used for keeping books
Miunganiko ya maneno
wall-mounted bookshelf
|a narrow bookshelf
|a floating bookshelf
|install a bookshelf
|a row of bookshelves
|bookshelves along the wall
Visawe
shelf (More general; not limited to books.)
Mada
home
|furniture
|reading
|interior_design
Ufafanuzi
A shelf where you put books.
A shelf, especially one fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet, that is used to hold books.
NOMINO
B1
3
könyvespolc
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s bookshelf in [app/service]
The app lets you add new titles to your bookshelf with one tap.
Az alkalmazásban egyetlen koppintással új címeket adhatsz hozzá a könyvespolcodhoz.
I can’t find the book—it’s not showing up on my bookshelf anymore.
Nem találom a könyvet – már nem jelenik meg a könyvespolcomon.
She organized her bookshelf into categories like 'To Read' and 'Finished'.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I saved the book to my bookshelf.
Elmentettem a könyvet a könyvespolcomra.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may assume bookshelf always means a physical object; it can also be used digitally.
Maana
digital display of saved books
Miunganiko ya maneno
a digital bookshelf
|your online bookshelf
|browse your bookshelf
|add it to your bookshelf
|remove it from your bookshelf
|a bookshelf view
Visawe
library (Common in apps; often refers to the same feature but can include more than books.)
Mada
technology
|reading
|media
Ufafanuzi
A place in an app where your books are shown.
A digital collection or display in an app or online service that shows the books a person owns, has saved, or wants to read.
NOMINO
B2
4
könyvespolc
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s bookshelf is full of [genre/topic]
Her bookshelf is full of cookbooks and travel guides.
A könyvespolca tele van szakácskönyvekkel és útikönyvekkel.
His bookshelf reflects his love of science fiction.
A könyvespolca jól tükrözi a sci-fi iránti szeretetét.
What’s on your bookshelf these days?
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My bookshelf is full of storybooks.
A könyvespolcom tele van mesekönyvekkel.
Kosa la kawaida:
This use is figurative: 'my bookshelf' can mean 'my book collection,' not only the furniture.
Maana
the books someone owns
Miunganiko ya maneno
my bookshelf is full of
|her bookshelf is packed with
|his bookshelf reflects
|what’s on your bookshelf
Visawe
collection (More general; does not suggest the books are kept on shelves.)
Mada
reading
|daily_life
|home
Ufafanuzi
All the books someone has at home.
Used to refer to the books someone has at home or personally owns, viewed as a collection.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
bookshelf
IPA
GB/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
US/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
Silabi na mkazo
book - shelf (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: bookshelf
- Plural: book shelves, bookshelves
Familia ya neno
Semi
bookshelf speaker
1/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
small speaker for shelf use
A small speaker you can put on a shelf.
Mifano
- He upgraded to a pair of bookshelf speakers for better sound.
- These bookshelf speakers fit easily on a desk.
- Bookshelf speakers can work well in small rooms.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I bought bookshelf speakers for my room.
bookshelf stereo
1/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf stˈɛɹioʊ/
fixed phrase
compact home stereo system
A small stereo you can keep on a shelf.
Mifano
- They keep a bookshelf stereo in the kitchen for listening to the radio.
- A bookshelf stereo is a good option if you don’t have much space.
- He connected his phone to the bookshelf stereo with Bluetooth.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We have a bookshelf stereo in the living room.
bookshelf unit
1/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
shelving furniture like a bookcase
A shelving unit for books.
Mifano
- We bought a bookshelf unit with adjustable shelves.
- The bookshelf unit doubles as a room divider.
- She assembled the bookshelf unit in about an hour.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This bookshelf unit has five shelves.