dental
gb/dˈɛntəl/ us/dˈɛntəl/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 3300
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A2
property
1
Relating to teeth
About or connected to teeth.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[dental] [noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'dental' with 'dentist'. 'Dental' is an adjective describing things related to teeth, while 'dentist' is a person who treats teeth.
Visawe
odontic (A more technical or specialized term used in dentistry.)
Vinyume
non-dental (Describes something not related to teeth.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
dental care
|dental clinic
|dental hygiene
|dental appointment
|dental insurance
Mada
health
|medicine
|anatomy
|body
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She has a dental appointment tomorrow afternoon.
- Proper dental care is important for overall health.
- The dental clinic offers free check-ups once a year.
- Dental hygiene should be taught from an early age.
- He is studying to become a dental surgeon.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have a dental check-up today.
- Dental care is very important.
- This is a dental clinic.
- She works in a dental office.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Pronounced with tongue on teeth
A sound made with the tongue touching the upper teeth.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse dental sounds with alveolar ones because both involve the front of the mouth.
Visawe
interdental (Refers more specifically to sounds made with the tongue between the teeth, a subset of dental sounds.)
Vinyume
alveolar (Refers to sounds made with the tongue against the alveolar ridge, not the teeth.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
dental consonant
|dental sound
Mada
linguistics
|language
|science
|communication
|education
Mifano
- In English, 'th' in 'think' is a dental sound.
- The teacher explained the difference between dental and alveolar consonants.
- Some languages have more dental sounds than others.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The sound in 'this' is a dental sound.
- Some letters are dental sounds.
- He learned how to make dental sounds.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
dental
IPA
GB/dˈɛntəl/
US/dˈɛntəl/
Silabi na mkazo
dent - al (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (dent)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: dental
Familia ya neno
Core family
dentist
noun A1
dentistry
noun
Related words
denture
noun
Semi
dental appointment
1/dˈɛntəl əpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase
Visit to the dentist
A planned time to see a dentist.
Mifano
- I have a dental appointment next Monday.
- She missed her dental appointment and had to reschedule.
dental care
1/dˈɛntəl kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Looking after your teeth
Looking after your teeth and gums to keep them healthy.
Mifano
- Good dental care can prevent cavities and gum disease.
- She teaches children about proper dental care at school.
dental clinic
1/dˈɛntəl klˈɪnɪk/
fixed phrase
Place for dental treatment
A place where dentists treat people's teeth.
Mifano
- The new dental clinic opened downtown last month.
- She works as a receptionist in a dental clinic.
dental insurance
1/dˈɛntəl ɪnʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
Insurance for dental care costs
Insurance that pays for some or all of your dental treatment costs.
Mifano
- My company offers free dental insurance to employees.
- Without dental insurance, treatments can be very expensive.
dental hygiene
1/dˈɛntəl hˈaɪd͡ʒˌin/
fixed phrase
Keeping teeth and mouth clean
The practice of keeping your teeth and mouth clean to stay healthy.
Mifano
- Brushing twice a day is part of good dental hygiene.
- She works in dental hygiene and helps patients clean their teeth.
- Poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay.
- Good dental hygiene can prevent many common mouth problems.