popular
gb/pˈɑpjəlɚ/ us/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1000
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A2
property
1
Liked by many people
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is popular with [someone/group]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popular' with 'famous'. 'Popular' focuses on being liked by many, while 'famous' means being well-known, even if not liked.
Visawe
well-liked (More personal and emotional approval than 'popular', often on a smaller scale.)
Vinyume
unpopular (Describes something that most people do not like or support.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
popular choice
|popular culture
|popular demand
|popular music
|popular opinion
Mada
society
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Mifano
- This restaurant is very popular with tourists.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the country.
- The new phone model became popular almost overnight.
- She’s one of the most popular teachers at the school.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Pizza is popular with children.
- The movie is popular in my city.
- He is a popular singer.
- Summer is a popular time for travel.
adjective
B1
property
2
For general public use or appeal
Made for or easy for most people to understand or enjoy.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is popular among [group]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'popular' here with 'trendy', but 'trendy' focuses on short-term fashion, while this sense is about broad accessibility.
Visawe
mainstream (Often refers to ideas or products widely accepted by the majority.)
Vinyume
specialized (Intended for a narrow group with specific knowledge or skills.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
popular press
|popular version
|popular science
Mada
society
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Mifano
- The magazine publishes articles on popular science.
- He writes books that make complex ideas more popular and easy to read.
- The show has a popular appeal that crosses age groups.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The newspaper writes about popular science.
- This book is a popular history of art.
- The TV show has popular stories for all ages.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
popular
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
US/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
pop - u - lar (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: popular
Familia ya neno
Core family
popularity
noun B1
popularize
verb C1
Related words
popularly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular
adjective B1
unpopularity
noun
Advanced or less common
popularization
noun C1
Semi
popular demand
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
Public request for continuation
When many people ask for something to happen again or stay available.
Mifano
- Due to popular demand, the play will run for another week.
- The product was brought back by popular demand.
popular opinion
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Belief held by most people
What most people think about something.
Mifano
- Contrary to popular opinion, the game is not easy to learn.
- Popular opinion supports the new law.
popular culture
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Mainstream entertainment and ideas
Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.
Mifano
- The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
- Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
- Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
- Social media has changed popular culture.