load
gb/lˈoʊd/ us/lˈoʊd/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2300
teher, rakomány, bepakol, megrak, egy csomó, rengeteg, terhelés, betölt, betöltődik
NOMINO
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a load of [something]
The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks.
A teherautó nehéz téglaterhet szállított.
She struggled under the load of groceries.
Küszködött a bevásárlószatyrok terhével.
This elevator has a maximum load of 500 kilograms.
He put down his load to take a rest.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The bag has a heavy load.
A táska nehéz holmival van tele.
The donkey carries a load.
A szamár terhet cipel.
The man has a big load of books.
This car has a light load.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'load' with 'weight'; 'load' refers to the quantity being carried, not just how heavy it is.
Maana
Amount carried at once
Miunganiko ya maneno
heavy load
|full load
|carry a load
|truck load
|lighten the load
Visawe
burden (Often implies something difficult or unpleasant to carry, can be physical or emotional.)
Vinyume
unload (Refers to removing items from being carried or transported.)
Mada
daily life
|transport
|work
|daily_life
|transportation
Ufafanuzi
The amount of things someone or something is carrying at one time.
The amount of something that is carried, transported, or supported at one time.
KITENZI
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to load [something] into/onto [something]
They loaded the boxes into the van.
Bepakolták a dobozokat a furgonba.
Please load the dishwasher after dinner.
Kérlek, vacsora után pakold be a mosogatógépet.
He loaded the software onto his computer.
The soldiers loaded their rifles.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We load the bags into the car.
Bepakoljuk a táskákat az autóba.
She loads the clothes into the machine.
Bepakolja a ruhákat a mosógépbe.
He loads the food into the fridge.
I load the game on my phone.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'load' with 'upload' when talking about computers; 'load' can mean put data into memory, while 'upload' means send data to another location.
Maana
Put items into/onto something
Miunganiko ya maneno
load a truck
|load the dishwasher
|load goods
|load software
|load a gun
Visawe
pack (Often used for putting items into bags or suitcases for travel.)
Vinyume
unload (Means to remove items from a vehicle, container, or device.)
Mada
daily life
|transport
|technology
|daily_life
|transportation
Ufafanuzi
To put things into something so they can be moved, stored, or used.
To put items into or onto a vehicle, container, device, or machine for transport, storage, or operation.
NOMINO
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
loads of [something]
We have loads of time before the movie starts.
Egy csomó időnk van, mielőtt elkezdődik a film.
She’s got loads of friends in the city.
Egy csomó barátja van a városban.
There’s loads to do before the deadline.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I have loads of homework.
Egy csomó házi feladatom van.
We have loads of food.
Egy csomó ételünk van.
She has loads of clothes.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may try to use 'loads' in formal writing; it is better suited for informal speech or casual writing.
Maana
Large quantity (informal)
Miunganiko ya maneno
loads of work
|loads of money
|loads of people
Visawe
plenty (Suggests more than enough, usually positive.)
Vinyume
lack (Means not having enough of something.)
Mada
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
A lot of something (informal).
A large amount of something, often used informally without specifying exact measurement.
NOMINO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
terhelés
B2
This bridge has a maximum load of 20 tons.
Ennek a hídnak a megengedett legnagyobb terhelése 20 tonna.
Engineers calculated the load on each pillar.
A mérnökök kiszámították az egyes pillérekre jutó terhelést.
The shelf collapsed under the heavy load.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The truck can carry a big load.
A teherautó nagy terhelést is elbír.
The table can take this load.
Az asztal elbírja ezt a terhelést.
This bridge can hold that load.
Maana
Weight/force borne by structure
Miunganiko ya maneno
maximum load
|structural load
|load capacity
Visawe
weight (General term for how heavy something is; 'load' in this sense refers to supported weight.)
Vinyume
unburdened (Describes having no weight or force applied.)
Mada
engineering
|construction
|science
|technology
Ufafanuzi
The weight or force that something holds or supports.
The weight or force that is carried or supported by something such as a building, bridge, or machine.
KITENZI
B1
TECHNICAL
5
betölt
B1
betöltődik
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to load [software/file] onto [device/computer]
The game takes a while to load on this old laptop.
Ezen a régi laptopon eltart egy ideig, mire betölt a játék.
Please load the spreadsheet before we start working.
Kérlek, töltsd be a táblázatot, mielőtt elkezdünk dolgozni.
The website failed to load due to server issues.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The page will load soon.
Az oldal hamarosan betöltődik.
I load the game on my computer.
Betöltöm a játékot a számítógépemen.
He loads the file from the USB.
Maana
Transfer data/programs to memory
Miunganiko ya maneno
load a program
|load a file
|load data
Visawe
install (Implies setting up software permanently; 'load' can be temporary for use.)
Vinyume
unload (In computing, means to remove from memory.)
Mada
technology
Ufafanuzi
To put data or programs into a computer so they can run.
To transfer data or programs from storage into a computer’s memory so they can be used.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
load
IPA
GB/lˈoʊd/
US/lˈoʊd/
Silabi na mkazo
load (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (load)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: load
- Plural: loads
Verb
- Base: load
- 3rd Person Singular: loads
- Present Participle: loading
- Past: loaded
Familia ya neno
Semi
get a load of
1/ɡˈɛt ə lˈoʊd əv/
idiom
informal
Notice something surprising/impressive
To look at something surprising, interesting, or impressive.
Mifano
- Get a load of that car—it's amazing!
- Get a load of what he’s wearing!
load up on
1/lˈoʊd ˈʌp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
Get a lot for later use
To get and keep a lot of something so you have it for later.
Mifano
- We loaded up on snacks before the road trip.
- Investors are loading up on tech stocks this year.
take a load off
1/tˈeɪk ə lˈoʊd ˈɔf/
idiom
informal
Sit and rest after effort
To sit down and relax after working or standing for some time.
Mifano
- You look tired—come take a load off for a while.
- After moving all those boxes, I needed to take a load off.
under a heavy load
1/ˈʌndɚ ə hˈɛvi lˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
Under pressure/responsibility
Having a lot of work, responsibility, or stress at one time.
Mifano
- She’s been under a heavy load at work lately.
- The team is under a heavy load as the deadline approaches.