writing
gb/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/ us/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
A1
Kiingereza
írás, felirat, írásmód, megfogalmazás, íráskészség, kézírás
NOMINO
A1
1
írás
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[writing] about [something]; [writing] for [purpose]
Writing every day helped her organize her thoughts more clearly.
A mindennapi írás segített neki abban, hogy világosabban rendezze a gondolatait.
The course focuses on writing for business and academic situations.
A kurzus az üzleti és egyetemi környezetben szükséges írásbeli kommunikációra összpontosít.
He finds writing easier than speaking in front of a group.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like writing stories.
Szeretek történeteket írni.
We practiced writing in English today.
Ma angol nyelven gyakoroltuk az írást.
Kosa la kawaida:
Writing is usually uncountable for the activity: say “I enjoy writing,” not “I enjoy a writing.”
Maana
creating written text
Miunganiko ya maneno
writing practice
|writing exercise
|writing assignment
|writing process
|academic writing
|essay writing
|letter writing
|writing class
|writing course
|writing by hand
Visawe
composition (often used for school or formal written work)
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drafting (emphasizes making an early version of a text)
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copywriting (specifically writing advertisements or marketing text)
Vinyume
reading (receiving written language rather than producing it)
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speaking (communicating orally rather than in written form)
Mada
communication
|education
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
the activity of making words on paper or on a screen
the act or process of producing words, symbols, or text, especially to communicate ideas
NOMINO
A2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[writing] on [something]; a piece of [writing]
The writing on the label was too small to read.
A címkén lévő felirat túl apró volt ahhoz, hogy el lehessen olvasni.
Please submit a short piece of writing with your application.
Kérjük, a jelentkezéséhez nyújtson be egy rövid írást is.
There was writing in three languages on the museum sign.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I can’t read the writing on the board.
Nem tudom elolvasni a táblán lévő írást.
This is a good piece of writing.
Ez egy jó írás.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not usually say “a writing” for one text; say “a piece of writing,” “an article,” “a document,” or “some writing.”
Maana
written words or symbols
Miunganiko ya maneno
a piece of writing
|writing sample
|small writing
|tiny writing
|writing on the page
|writing on the label
|writing on the screen
|the writing says
|read the writing
|writing in English
Visawe
text (general word for written or printed words)
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words (simpler and less formal)
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copy (used especially for advertising, publishing, or website text)
Vinyume
speech (spoken language rather than written language)
Mada
communication
|documents
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
words or marks that are written or printed somewhere
words, symbols, or text that have been written or printed, as they appear in a document, book, or on a surface
NOMINO
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone's] writing is [adjective]
Her writing is clear, warm, and easy to follow.
Az írásmódja világos, barátságos hangvételű és könnyen követhető.
The editor praised the research but asked for stronger writing.
A szerkesztő dicsérte a kutatást, de erőteljesebb megfogalmazást kért.
Good writing can make a complicated topic feel simple.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
His writing is very clear.
Az írásmódja nagyon világos.
I want to improve my writing.
Szeretném fejleszteni az íráskészségemet.
Maana
written style or quality
Miunganiko ya maneno
clear writing
|good writing
|strong writing
|concise writing
|polished writing
|weak writing
|beautiful writing
|formal writing
|plain writing
|effective writing
Visawe
style (broader; can refer to expression in writing, speech, art, or behavior)
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prose (often refers to the style of non-poetry writing)
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wording (focuses on the exact choice of words)
Mada
communication
|literature
|education
Ufafanuzi
the way someone writes, especially how clear, interesting, or good it is
the way a person expresses ideas in written language, or the quality of that expression
NOMINO
A2
4
kézírás
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone's] writing
I can’t read the doctor’s writing.
Nem tudom elolvasni az orvos kézírását.
Your writing is much neater when you use this pen.
Ezzel a tollal sokkal rendezettebb a kézírásod.
The note was in small, careful writing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My writing is messy.
Rendetlen a kézírásom.
Her writing is easy to read.
Könnyen olvasható a kézírása.
Kosa la kawaida:
Handwriting is usually more specific and common when you mean the shape of someone’s handwritten letters.
Maana
someone's handwriting
Miunganiko ya maneno
neat writing
|messy writing
|clear writing
|tiny writing
|cursive writing
|read someone's writing
|hard-to-read writing
|beautiful writing
|writing by hand
Visawe
handwriting (more specific and usually preferred for this meaning)
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script (can suggest a particular handwritten or printed style)
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penmanship (refers to skill in handwriting; somewhat old-fashioned)
Vinyume
typing (producing text with a keyboard rather than by hand)
Mada
communication
|education
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
the way someone writes letters by hand
the particular way someone forms letters and words by hand; handwriting
NOMINO
B2
5
írás
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
go into [writing]; make a living from [writing]
She left her office job to focus on writing full time.
Otthagyta az irodai állását, hogy főállásban az írásra koncentrálhasson.
It can be difficult to make a living from writing.
Nehéz lehet írásból megélni.
After years in teaching, he moved into travel writing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She wants a career in writing.
Írói pályára vágyik.
He earns money from writing.
Írással keres pénzt.
Maana
professional authorship
Miunganiko ya maneno
writing career
|freelance writing
|professional writing
|writing job
|writing work
|make a living from writing
|get into writing
|full-time writing
|screenwriting
|technical writing
Visawe
authorship (more formal; emphasizes being the author of works)
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journalism (specifically writing or reporting news)
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copywriting (specifically commercial or advertising writing)
Mada
careers
|literature
|media
|arts
Ufafanuzi
writing as a job or career
the activity or profession of creating books, articles, scripts, or other written works
NOMINO
C1
FORMAL
6
írás
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone's] writings; the writings of [someone/group]
The course examines the political writings of several twentieth-century thinkers.
A kurzus több huszadik századi gondolkodó politikai írásait vizsgálja.
Her early writings already show the themes that shaped her later novels.
Korai írásaiban már megjelennek azok a témák, amelyek későbbi regényeit meghatározták.
The museum displayed letters, notebooks, and other unpublished writings.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We read the writer’s early writings.
Olvastuk az író korai írásait.
His writings are studied at many universities.
Írásait sok egyetemen tanulmányozzák.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is usually plural: “the writings of Toni Morrison,” not usually “the writing of Toni Morrison” when referring to her works as a collection.
Maana
collected written works
Miunganiko ya maneno
collected writings
|published writings
|early writings
|later writings
|religious writings
|political writings
|philosophical writings
|historical writings
|the writings of scholars
|ancient writings
Visawe
works (common general term for an author's books, essays, or other creations)
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texts (often used in academic discussion)
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oeuvre (formal; refers to an artist's or author's complete body of work)
Mada
literature
|academia
|history
|religion
Ufafanuzi
all or many of the things that someone has written
the texts produced by a particular person, group, period, or tradition, usually considered together and usually used in the plural
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
writing
IPA
GB/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
US/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
Silabi na mkazo
writ - ing (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (writ)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: writing
- Plural: writing
Semi
as of this writing
1/ˈæz əv ðˈɪs ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
when this is written
at the time this text is written
Mifano
- As of this writing, the company has not responded to our questions.
- The bill is still under review as of this writing.
- As of this writing, tickets for the concert are still available.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- As of this writing, the store is still open.
creative writing
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Writing that uses imagination and originality
Writing stories, poems, or other works that show imagination.
Mifano
- She teaches a course in creative writing.
- Creative writing lets students explore their imagination.
creative writing
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪv ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
artistic written composition
writing stories, poems, or other imaginative texts
Mifano
- She took a creative writing course to work on her short stories.
- The school offers creative writing workshops for teenagers.
- His interest in creative writing began with poetry.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I study creative writing.
- She writes poems in her creative writing class.
in writing
1/ˈɪn ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
in written form
written down, not just spoken
Mifano
- Please confirm the agreement in writing before we begin the project.
- The landlord gave us permission in writing.
- I won’t accept the offer unless I have it in writing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please put it in writing.
- I need the answer in writing.
put something in writing
1/pˈʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪn ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
write something formally
to write something down so people can refer to it later
Mifano
- If the company promises a refund, ask them to put it in writing.
- She put her complaint in writing and sent it to the manager.
- We discussed the plan by phone, but we still need to put the details in writing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Can you put that in writing?
- He put the agreement in writing.
the writing is on the wall
1/ðə ɹˈaɪtɪŋ ˈɪz ˈɔn ðə wˈɔl/
idiom
bad outcome is clear
it is clear that something bad will happen soon
Mifano
- After months of falling sales, the writing was on the wall for the company.
- When the team lost its biggest client, everyone could see the writing on the wall.
- She read the writing on the wall and started looking for a new job.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The writing was on the wall after the store lost money for a year.
writing prompt
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
idea or question to start writing
A short sentence, idea, or question that helps you begin a piece of writing.
Mifano
- The teacher gave the class a writing prompt about their favorite place.
- Use this writing prompt if you don’t know how to start your story.
writing prompt
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
idea to start writing
a topic or question that helps you start writing
Mifano
- The teacher gave the class a writing prompt about a memorable journey.
- Use this writing prompt to begin your journal entry.
- The app generates daily writing prompts for fiction writers.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The writing prompt was about family.
- A writing prompt can help me start.
writing skills
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
ability to write well
the ability to write clearly and well
Mifano
- The job requires strong writing skills and attention to detail.
- Reading more can help students improve their writing skills.
- The test measures speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I want to improve my writing skills.
- Good writing skills are useful at work.
writing system
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
symbols for a language
the letters or symbols a language uses for writing
Mifano
- Japanese uses a writing system that includes kanji and kana.
- Children usually learn the sounds of a language before they learn its writing system.
- The course introduces the Arabic writing system step by step.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- English and Korean have different writing systems.
- I am learning a new writing system.