art
gb/ˈɑɹt/ us/ˈɑɹt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 600
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
Visual creative works
Paintings, drawings, and similar things made to be beautiful or express ideas.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] makes [art]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' with 'arts' when talking about different branches like music or literature; 'art' usually refers to visual works unless specified otherwise.
Visawe
visual art (Specifically refers to art forms that are primarily visual in nature.)
Vinyume
craft (Focuses more on functional or practical making rather than purely aesthetic creation.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
modern art
|art gallery
|art exhibition
|art class
|art museum
Mada
culture
|entertainment
|education
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The museum has an impressive collection of modern art.
- She studied art at university before becoming a painter.
- Art can inspire people to see the world differently.
- He bought a piece of abstract art for his living room.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I like looking at art in the museum.
- She makes art with paint and paper.
- We saw many kinds of art at the show.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Creative or specialized skill
A special skill in making or doing something well, especially in a creative way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the art of [doing something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize that 'art' here doesn't refer to paintings but to skill in any area.
Visawe
craft (Emphasizes skill and technique, sometimes in a practical trade.)
Vinyume
ineptitude (Lack of skill or ability in doing something.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
the art of conversation
|the art of cooking
|martial arts
Mada
work
|education
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- Teaching is an art as much as a science.
- She has mastered the art of negotiation.
- Cooking is both an art and a science.
- The art of storytelling is timeless.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I want to learn the art of cooking.
- He knows the art of speaking well.
- Drawing is an art that takes time.
Nomino
B1
entity
3
Cultural creative subjects
Things like music, painting, and theater that people make to express ideas and feelings.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' (singular) with 'the arts' (plural) when referring to multiple disciplines.
Visawe
the arts (Plural form used to encompass all creative disciplines.)
Vinyume
sciences (Refers to academic disciplines focused on systematic study of the natural world.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
arts education
|performing arts
|liberal arts
Mada
culture
|education
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- She believes arts education is essential for children.
- Funding for the arts has increased this year.
- The festival celebrates the arts from around the world.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I like to study the arts at school.
- The arts are important for our culture.
- He works in the arts industry.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
art
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹt/
US/ˈɑɹt/
Silabi na mkazo
art (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (art)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: art
- Plural: art, arts
Familia ya neno
Forms
arts
noun
Related words
artwork
noun B1
artistically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unartistic
adjective
Advanced or less common
artistry
noun C1
Semi
state of the art
1/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Most advanced stage
Using the newest and best technology or methods available now.
Mifano
- The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art computers.
- This phone has state-of-the-art features.
the art of [something]
1/ðə ˈɑɹt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Skill in a specific activity
A special skill or way of doing something well.
Mifano
- He has perfected the art of storytelling.
- The book teaches the art of negotiation.
work of art
1/wˈɚk əv ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Object of high artistic value
Something made with great skill and beauty.
Mifano
- Her dress was a real work of art.
- The painting is considered a work of art.