static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2800
változatlan, mozdulatlan, statikus, recsegés, hangyás kép, sistergés, elektrosztatikus, kritika, beszólás, letolás
B2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is static
The economy has been static for the past year.
A gazdaság az elmúlt évben stagnált.
The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
A szobor az erős szél ellenére is mozdulatlan maradt.
Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The car is static in the parking lot.
Az autó mozdulatlanul áll a parkolóban.
The picture on the wall is static.
A falon lévő kép mozdulatlan.
He sat static in his chair.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Maana
Not moving or changing
Miunganiko ya maneno
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Visawe
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Vinyume
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Mada
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Not moving or changing in any way.
Not moving, changing, or developing; fixed in one place or state.
NOMINO
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
hear static on [a device]
I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
A recsegés miatt alig hallottam a bemondást.
The old TV showed nothing but static.
A régi tévén csak hangyás kép látszott.
Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
There is static on my radio.
Recseg a rádióm.
I hear static on the phone.
Recsegést hallok a telefonban.
The TV has static when it rains.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Maana
Radio or TV interference noise
Miunganiko ya maneno
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Visawe
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Vinyume
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Mada
technology
|communication
Ufafanuzi
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
A crackling or hissing noise heard on a radio, television, or other electronic device due to signal interference.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
statikus
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
static [electricity/charge]
Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
A statikus elektromosság kisebb áramütéseket okozhat, amikor fémhez érsz.
The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
A kísérlet a statikus töltés hatásait mérte.
Static buildup can damage computer components.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
A statikus elektromosságtól égnek áll a hajam.
You can get a shock from static charge.
A statikus töltéstől áramütést kaphatsz.
Static can hurt electronics.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Maana
Without electrical current flow
Miunganiko ya maneno
static electricity
|static charge
Visawe
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Vinyume
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Mada
science
|technology
Ufafanuzi
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Relating to electricity at rest, without current flow; often used in physics and engineering contexts.
NOMINO
C1
INFORMAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
get static from [someone]
She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
Sok letolást kapott a főnökétől, amiért nem tartotta a határidőt.
He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
Mostanában folyton beszólásokat kap a szomszédaitól a zaj miatt.
I don’t need any more static from you today.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I get static from my parents about my grades.
Sok kritikát kapok a szüleimtől a jegyeim miatt.
He takes static from his team for being late.
Sok beszólást kap a csapatától, amiért késik.
She does not like to get static from friends.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Maana
Criticism or complaints from others
Miunganiko ya maneno
get static
|take static
Visawe
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Vinyume
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
Ufafanuzi
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Strong criticism, resistance, or complaints directed at someone, especially informally.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
stat - ic (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Familia ya neno
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Semi
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Mifano
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Mifano
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.