craft
gb/kɹˈæft/ us/kɹˈæft/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 4300
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
skill in making something
The ability to make or do something very well, usually using your hands or mind.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s craft
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'craft' with 'arts and crafts', which is a hobby activity, while 'craft' here refers more broadly to skill in a trade or art.
Visawe
skill (A general term for ability; not limited to creative or manual work.)
|
artistry (Implies artistic creativity and beauty in the work.)
Vinyume
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in doing something.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
master the craft
|craft skills
|craft industry
|fine craft
Mada
art
|work
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- Her craft as a potter is admired by many.
- The chef spent years perfecting his craft.
- Writing is a craft that requires constant practice.
- He takes pride in the craft of woodworking.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She is good at the craft of painting.
- He learned the craft of making shoes.
- My uncle knows the craft of fishing.
- The craft of cooking takes time to learn.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
vehicle for air or water travel
A boat, ship, or aircraft used for travel.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[type] craft
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'arts and crafts'. Here it refers to vehicles, not creative activities.
Visawe
vessel (Usually refers to a ship or large boat.)
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aircraft (Refers specifically to flying vehicles.)
Vinyume
land vehicle (A vehicle designed for travel on land, not water or air.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fishing craft
|naval craft
|space craft
|aircraft
Mada
transportation
|travel
Mifano
- The harbor was full of small fishing craft.
- Several military craft were spotted offshore.
- The rescue team arrived in an inflatable craft.
- That spacecraft will orbit Mars next year.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The fishing craft is at the dock.
- We saw many small craft on the river.
- The craft landed on the water.
- A large craft flew over the city.
Kitenzi
B1
action
3
make something with skill
To make something carefully and with skill.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to craft [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may incorrectly use 'craft' as a noun when they mean the verb form; remember that as a verb it means to make something carefully.
Visawe
create (A more general term for bringing something into existence.)
|
fabricate (Often used for making something, sometimes with implication of artificiality.)
Vinyume
destroy (To cause something to no longer exist; opposite of making it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
craft a speech
|craft a plan
|carefully crafted
|hand-crafted
Mada
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- She crafted a beautiful necklace from silver wire.
- The author crafted a compelling story.
- They spent weeks crafting the perfect proposal.
- He crafts furniture from reclaimed wood.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She crafted a dress from old fabric.
- He crafted a box from wood.
- They crafted a plan to win the game.
- We crafted a card for our teacher.
Nomino
A2
action
4
activity of making things by hand
A hobby or job where you make things by hand.
Visawe
handicraft (Emphasizes handmade items, often traditional.)
Vinyume
mass production (Making products in large quantities by machines instead of by hand.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
arts and crafts
|craft fair
|traditional crafts
Mada
hobbies
|art
|arts_entertainment
|work
Mifano
- She sells her crafts at the local market.
- Crafts like knitting and pottery are popular again.
- The festival features traditional crafts from around the world.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I like doing crafts at home.
- We learned a new craft at school.
- Crafts are fun to make with friends.
Nomino
B2
entity
5
cleverness in achieving something
The ability to get what you want by being smart and sometimes dishonest.
Visawe
cunning (Suggests skillful deception or cleverness.)
Vinyume
honesty (Being truthful and straightforward, without trickery.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
political craft
|diplomatic craft
Mada
behavior
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- He used all his political craft to win support.
- The spy's craft kept him alive behind enemy lines.
- She admired his craft in negotiating difficult deals.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He used his craft to win the game.
- The thief showed great craft in hiding.
- She used her craft to get the job.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
craft
IPA
GB/kɹˈæft/
US/kɹˈæft/
Silabi na mkazo
craft (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (craft)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: craft
- Plural: craft, crafts
Verb
- Base: craft
- 3rd Person Singular: crafts
- Present Participle: crafting
- Past: crafted
Familia ya neno
Forms
crafts
noun
crafting
verb
crafted
verb
Core family
craftsman
noun B2
craftsmanship
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
craftily
adverb
craftiness
noun
Semi
arts and crafts
1/ˈɑɹts ˈænd kɹˈæfts/
fixed phrase
creative handmade activities
Activities where you make things by hand for decoration or use, like painting or knitting.
Mifano
- Children enjoy arts and crafts at summer camp.
- The store sells arts and crafts supplies.
craft beer
1/kɹˈæft bˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
beer from small brewery
Beer made in small amounts by a small company using traditional methods.
Mifano
- He ordered a local craft beer from the menu.
- Craft beer has become popular among young adults.
craft fair
1/kɹˈæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
market for handmade goods
An event where people sell things they made by hand.
Mifano
- We bought pottery at the craft fair.
- Craft fairs are held every summer in the park.
hand-crafted
1/hˈænd kɹˈæftɪd/
fixed phrase
made by hand not machine
Made completely by hand, not using machines.
Mifano
- The shop sells hand-crafted furniture.
- Each piece is hand-crafted from local wood.
state-of-the-art craftsmanship
1/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt kɹˈæftsmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
top skill using latest methods
The best skill in making something using modern methods and designs.
Mifano
- The building shows state-of-the-art craftsmanship.
- This device combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with innovative design.