keyboard
gb/kˈibˌɔɹd/ us/kˈibˌɔɹd/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 3600
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
Panel of keys for input
A set of buttons you press to type letters, numbers, or commands into a computer or other device.
Muundo wa matumizi:
type on [a/the] keyboard
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keyboard' with 'piano' without specifying 'computer keyboard' or 'musical keyboard', which can cause confusion.
Visawe
keypad (Usually refers to a smaller set of keys, often numeric or on devices like phones.)
Vinyume
touchscreen (Uses touch input instead of physical keys.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
computer keyboard
|wireless keyboard
|mechanical keyboard
|keyboard shortcut
|keyboard layout
Mada
technology
|music
|daily life
|communication
|work
Mifano
- She spilled coffee on her laptop keyboard.
- The new keyboard has backlit keys for typing in the dark.
- He prefers a mechanical keyboard for gaming.
- Please clean the keyboard regularly to avoid dust buildup.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I use the keyboard to type emails.
- The keyboard is on my desk.
- This keyboard is very old.
- My keyboard is black.
Nomino
A2
entity
2
Set of keys on a musical instrument
A set of white and black keys on a piano or similar instrument that you press to make music.
Muundo wa matumizi:
play [the/a] keyboard
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may say 'play piano' when they mean 'play the keyboard' for electronic instruments; while related, these are not identical.
Visawe
piano keys (Specifically refers to the keys of a piano only, not other instruments.)
Vinyume
drum kit (A percussion instrument setup, contrasting with a keyed instrument.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
electronic keyboard
|keyboard player
|keyboard solo
|keyboard instrument
Mada
music
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- She plays the keyboard in a jazz band.
- The song features a long keyboard solo.
- He bought an electronic keyboard for his daughter.
- The organ's keyboard was damaged during the move.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I can play the keyboard.
- My friend has a small keyboard.
- The keyboard makes nice music.
- She likes her new keyboard.
Kitenzi
B2
action
3
Enter text using a keyboard
To put words or numbers into a computer by pressing its keys.
Muundo wa matumizi:
keyboard [something] into [a device]
Kosa la kawaida:
Many learners do not know 'keyboard' can be a verb and use only 'type'. This is less common in speech but acceptable in formal writing.
Visawe
type (Most common and general term for entering text via a keyboard; interchangeable in many contexts.)
Vinyume
dictate (To speak words so they are recorded or transcribed instead of typing them.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
keyboard data
|keyboard input
Mada
technology
|communication
|work
Mifano
- She quickly keyboarded her password and hit enter.
- He keyboarded the entire report in one afternoon.
- The assistant keyboarded the data into the spreadsheet.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will keyboard my name here.
- He keyboards the text into the form.
- Please keyboard the numbers into the box.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
keyboard
IPA
GB/kˈibˌɔɹd/
US/kˈibˌɔɹd/
Silabi na mkazo
key - board (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (key)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: keyboard
- Plural: keyboards
Verb
- Base: keyboard
- 3rd Person Singular: keyboards
- Present Participle: keyboarding
- Past: keyboarded
Familia ya neno
Semi
keyboard warrior
1/kˈibˌɔɹd wˈɔɹiɚ/
idiom
informal
Aggressive online commenter
Someone who writes angry or strong opinions on the internet but does not act like this in real life.
Mifano
- The comments section was full of keyboard warriors.
- Ignore the trolls and keyboard warriors online.
on the keyboard
1/ˈɔn ðə kˈibˌɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Located on the keys surface
Placed or happening on the keys of a computer or musical instrument.
Mifano
- There is dust on the keyboard.
- His fingers moved quickly on the keyboard.
keyboard shortcut
1/kˈibˌɔɹd ʃˈɔɹtkˌʌt/
fixed phrase
technical
Key combo for computer command
Two or more keys you press together to do something quickly on a computer.
Mifano
- Pressing Ctrl+C is the keyboard shortcut for copy.
- Learn a few keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
- She uses many keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
- The keyboard shortcut for paste is Ctrl+V.
- You can set a keyboard shortcut to open this tool.