valuable
gb/vˈæljubəl/ us/vˈæljubəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2300
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Worth a lot in money or importance
Worth a lot of money or very useful.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is valuable
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'valuable' with 'available', but 'valuable' means 'worth a lot' while 'available' means 'ready to be used'.
Visawe
precious (Often emphasizes emotional value as well as monetary worth.)
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priceless (Suggests so valuable that it cannot be given a price.)
Vinyume
worthless (Completely lacking value or usefulness.)
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cheap (Low in price or quality.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
valuable information
|valuable asset
|valuable resource
|valuable experience
|valuable advice
Mada
economy
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|business
|finance
Mifano
- This necklace is very valuable because it's made of gold.
- Your advice was more valuable than you realize.
- The museum has many valuable paintings from the 18th century.
- Time is a valuable resource in any project.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This watch is very valuable.
- Her help was valuable to me.
- Gold is a valuable metal.
- He gave me valuable advice.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Item of high monetary value
Something that costs a lot of money and is important to keep safe.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] keeps [valuables] [somewhere]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse the plural form 'valuables' with the adjective 'valuable'. As a noun, it usually appears in plural form for multiple items.
Visawe
treasure (Often suggests great value and emotional attachment.)
Vinyume
junk (Objects of little or no value.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
keep valuables safe
|lock away valuables
|carry valuables
Mada
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Please keep your valuables in the hotel safe.
- The thieves stole several valuables from the house.
- She carried her valuables in a small bag close to her body.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I keep my valuables in a box.
- The police found the stolen valuables.
- Do not leave your valuables on the table.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
valuable
IPA
GB/vˈæljubəl/
US/vˈæljubəl/
Silabi na mkazo
valu - able (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (valu)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: valuable
Noun
- Base: valuable
- Plural: valuables
Familia ya neno
Semi
valuable asset
1/vˈæljubəl ˈæsˌɛt/
fixed phrase
Something or someone very useful or important
A person or thing that helps a lot in success or achieving goals.
Mifano
- Her language skills make her a valuable asset to the team.
- A good reputation is a valuable asset in business.
valuable experience
1/vˈæljubəl ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
Useful and important experience
Experience that helps you learn and improve.
Mifano
- Working abroad gave me valuable experience.
- The internship was a valuable experience for my career.
valuable information
1/vˈæljubəl ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Useful and important information
Information that helps you and is important.
Mifano
- The report contains valuable information about the market.
- He gave me valuable information before the interview.
valuable resource
1/vˈæljubəl ɹˈisɔɹs/
fixed phrase
An important and useful supply
Something useful that helps you do something important.
Mifano
- Water is our most valuable resource.
- Teachers are a valuable resource for students.