font
gb/fˈɑnt/ us/fˈɑnt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2700
betűtípus, font, forrás, tárház, keresztelőkút
NOMINO
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] in [font name] font
I changed the document to use a larger font.
A dokumentumban nagyobb betűméretet állítottam be.
This website uses a clean, modern font for better readability.
Ez a weboldal letisztult, modern betűtípust használ a jobb olvashatóság érdekében.
The designer suggested using a serif font for the headings.
Make sure the font is easy to read on mobile devices.
They downloaded a new font to match the brand's style.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like this font.
Tetszik ez a betűtípus.
The font is big.
Nagy a betűméret.
Please change the font.
This font is easy to read.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'font' with 'typeface'. In everyday use, 'font' refers to the style of letters on screen or paper, but in typography, 'typeface' is the broader term.
Maana
Set of letters in one style
Miunganiko ya maneno
choose a font
|change the font
|font size
|font style
|download a font
Visawe
typeface (More formal and technical term for the design of a set of characters; often used in professional typography.)
Vinyume
handwriting (Writing done by hand, not using printed or digital characters.)
Mada
design
|technology
|communication
Ufafanuzi
Letters, numbers, and symbols that have the same style and size.
A complete set of letters, numbers, and symbols in a particular design and size used for printing or displaying text.
NOMINO
B2
LITERARY
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a font of [something valuable]
She is a font of wisdom and experience.
Ő a bölcsesség és a tapasztalat kimeríthetetlen forrása.
The library was a font of inspiration for his writing.
A könyvtár ihletforrás volt az írásaihoz.
He became a font of knowledge about local history after years of research.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My grandfather is a font of stories.
A nagyapám történetek kifogyhatatlan forrása.
Books are a font of ideas.
A könyvek rengeteg ötlet forrásai.
She is a font of good advice.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and more common in formal or literary contexts.
Maana
Source of something valuable
Miunganiko ya maneno
a font of wisdom
|a font of knowledge
|a font of creativity
Visawe
source (General term for the origin of something; less literary than 'font' in this sense.)
Vinyume
void (A complete absence of something valuable.)
Mada
literature
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something that gives or provides an important thing, like knowledge or hope.
A source from which something valuable or desirable comes or is obtained, often used figuratively.
NOMINO
B2
FORMAL
3
The baby was baptized at the old stone font.
A kisbabát a régi, kőből készült keresztelőkútnál keresztelték meg.
The church's font dates back to the 12th century.
A templom keresztelőkútja a 12. századból származik.
Visitors admired the ornate carvings on the marble font.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The baby was baptized in the font.
A kisbabát a keresztelőkútnál keresztelték meg.
The church has an old font.
A templomban van egy régi keresztelőkút.
Water is kept in the font.
Maana
Basin for baptismal water
Miunganiko ya maneno
baptismal font
|stone font
Visawe
baptismal basin (More descriptive term specifying the religious function.)
Mada
religion
Ufafanuzi
A large bowl in a church that holds water for baptisms.
A large basin or container in a church used to hold water for baptisms.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
font
IPA
GB/fˈɑnt/
US/fˈɑnt/
Silabi na mkazo
font (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (font)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: font
- Plural: fonts
Familia ya neno
Forms
fonts
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
typographic
adjective
Semi
a font of knowledge
1/ə fˈɑnt əv nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
literary
Someone full of knowledge
Someone who knows and shares a lot of information.
Mifano
- The professor is a font of knowledge on medieval history.
- This museum is a font of knowledge about local traditions.
a font of wisdom
1/ə fˈɑnt əv wˈɪzdəm/
fixed phrase
literary
Someone full of wisdom
Someone who knows and gives a lot of good advice or information.
Mifano
- My grandmother is truly a font of wisdom.
- Over the years, he has become a font of wisdom for younger colleagues.