type
gb/tˈaɪp/ us/tˈaɪp/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 400
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
category or kind of thing
A group of things or people that are the same in some way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[type] of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' with 'typical'; 'type' is a noun referring to a category, while 'typical' is an adjective describing something common or expected.
Visawe
kind (Very close in meaning; 'kind' is slightly more informal in everyday speech.)
|
category (More formal and often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Vinyume
individual (Refers to a single, unique item instead of a group or category.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
different types
|same type
|type of person
|type of food
Mada
classification
|description
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- This type of car is very fuel-efficient.
- What type of music do you like?
- There are several types of bread available at the bakery.
- He’s not the type to give up easily.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- That type of dog is very friendly.
- I like this type of book.
- She is the type of person who helps others.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
person with certain traits
A person with certain qualities or style.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is the type who [verb phrase]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'my type' as meaning 'my style' in all contexts; in romantic contexts, it refers to attraction.
Visawe
sort (Informal equivalent when referring to people; 'sort' can sound slightly casual or colloquial.)
Vinyume
opposite type (Refers to someone with contrasting characteristics.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
the sporty type
|the quiet type
|not my type
Mada
people
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Mifano
- She’s the type who always arrives early.
- He’s not my type romantically.
- You’re just the type of leader we need.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is the type who likes sports.
- She is not my type.
- You are the type of friend I need.
Kitenzi
A2
action
3
enter text via keyboard
To write words by pressing keys on a computer or typewriter.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to type [something] on [a device]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' (verb) with 'write'; 'write' is more general and can mean by hand or keyboard, but 'type' specifically means using keys.
Visawe
key in ('Key in' is slightly more technical and less common in everyday speech.)
Vinyume
handwrite (Means to write by hand instead of using a keyboard.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
type quickly
|type a message
|type your name
Mada
technology
|communication
Mifano
- She types over 80 words per minute.
- Please type your password into the box.
- I typed the report last night.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I can type fast.
- He typed his name on the form.
- Please type the email now.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
type
IPA
GB/tˈaɪp/
US/tˈaɪp/
Silabi na mkazo
type (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (type)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: type
- Plural: type, types
Verb
- Base: type
- 3rd Person Singular: types
- Present Participle: typing
- Past: typed
Familia ya neno
Semi
my type
1/mˈaɪ tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
preferred kind of person
A kind of person you like or find attractive.
Mifano
- Tall, funny, and kind—that’s my type.
- He’s nice, but not really my type.
type in
1/tˈaɪp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
enter data using keyboard
To put information into a computer by pressing keys.
Mifano
- Type in your username and password to log in.
- She typed in the address before printing the letter.
one of a kind
1/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
Unique and special
Very special and different from all others.
Mifano
- Her dress was truly one of a kind.
- Her handmade wedding dress was one of a kind.
- This opportunity is one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—no one else has his sense of humor.
one of a kind
2/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
completely unique person or thing
Someone or something that is special and different from all others.
Mifano
- Her artwork is truly one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—there’s no one else like him.