niche
gb/nˈɪt͡ʃ/ us/nˈɪt͡ʃ/
B2
Англійська
~ 5700
hely, saját terület, piaci rés, réspiac, szűk réteg, szűk rétegnek szóló, speciális, szűk célcsoportnak szánt, falfülke, falmélyedés, ökológiai fülke, ökológiai niche
ІМЕННИК
B2
1
hely
A1
Модель уживання:
to find [someone's] niche in [area]
After years of trying different jobs, she finally found her niche as a graphic designer.
Miután évekig próbálgatott különböző állásokat, végre megtalálta a helyét grafikusként.
He struggled at school but quickly discovered his niche in the world of coding.
Nehezen boldogult az iskolában, de hamar megtalálta a helyét a programozás világában.
The new manager is still looking for his niche within the organization.
Volunteering with refugees turned out to be her niche in life.
It took a while, but he has carved out a niche as the go‑to expert on climate policy.
Навчальні приклади
She found her niche as a teacher.
Tanárként találta meg a helyét.
He feels he has not found his niche yet.
Úgy érzi, még nem találta meg a helyét.
After many jobs, this company is his niche.
I think working with children is my niche.
She is happy now because she is in her niche.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the business meaning of a 'niche market'. In this sense, 'niche' is about a person's best role or activity, not about a group of customers.
Значення
role or place that fits you
Словосполучення
find your niche
|find his niche
|in her niche
|a niche in the company
|a niche in the industry
|discover their niche
Синоніми
place (A very general word; does not always suggest a particularly good or natural fit like 'niche' does.)
|
calling (Emphasizes a strong inner feeling or purpose, often more emotional or spiritual than 'niche'.)
Антоніми
misfit (Describes a person who does not fit well in a situation or group, the opposite of having a comfortable niche.)
Теми
work
|identity
|life
|daily_life
Визначення
A type of work or activity that is very good for someone and fits their skills or interests.
A situation, role, or area of activity in which someone feels they fit well and can use their abilities effectively.
ІМЕННИК
B2
2
Модель уживання:
a niche in the [industry/market] for [something]
The company found a profitable niche producing eco‑friendly cleaning products.
A vállalat jövedelmező piaci rést talált a környezetbarát tisztítószerek gyártásával.
Streaming services have created a niche for foreign‑language crime dramas.
A streamingszolgáltatások piaci rést teremtettek az idegen nyelvű krimisorozatoknak.
They focus on a niche market of serious amateur photographers.
By targeting a niche audience of vegan athletes, the brand grew quickly.
There is a clear niche in this industry for low‑cost legal advice.
Навчальні приклади
The shop sells to a small niche of music fans.
Az üzlet a zenerajongók egy szűk rétegét szolgálja ki.
Our app is for a niche of busy parents.
Az alkalmazásunk az elfoglalt szülők egy szűk rétegének készült.
They found a niche in the market for cheap flights.
This website serves a niche of dog lovers.
We want to fill a niche that big companies ignore.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'niche' here means only 'small'. It also strongly suggests 'specialized' and 'focused on a particular type of customer or interest'.
Значення
small, specialized market segment
Словосполучення
niche market
|market niche
|niche audience
|niche segment
|fill a niche
|find a niche
Синоніми
segment (More general and technical; does not always imply being small or highly specialized like 'niche' does.)
|
specialty (Suggests a narrowly focused area of business or expertise, similar to 'niche' but often used for products or shops.)
Антоніми
mass market (Refers to a very large, general group of customers, the opposite of a small, specialized niche.)
Теми
business
|marketing
|economy
|finance
Визначення
A small group of customers with special interests or needs, inside a bigger market.
A focused, smaller part of a larger market that has specific needs or interests, often served by specialized products or services.
C1
3
Модель уживання:
a niche [product/service/audience/interest]
They run a niche podcast about medieval board games.
Középkori társasjátékokról készítenek egy szűk rétegnek szóló podcastot.
The company makes niche software for small medical clinics.
A cég kis orvosi rendelőknek szánt speciális szoftvereket készít.
What started as a niche blog has grown into a successful media brand.
Her YouTube channel has a niche but very loyal audience.
He turned his niche interest in vintage keyboards into a business.
Навчальні приклади
This is a niche app for guitar players.
Ez egy gitárosoknak szánt speciális app.
They sell niche products for new mothers.
Újdonsült anyáknak szánt speciális termékeket árulnak.
It is a niche TV show, but fans love it.
She writes a niche blog about old trains.
The game is too niche for most players.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'niche' as an adjective is negative or means 'strange'. It usually just means that something is for a small, specific group, and can be positive in business or creative contexts.
Значення
aimed at a small specialized group
Словосполучення
niche product
|niche audience
|niche service
|niche podcast
|niche brand
|niche hobby
Синоніми
specialized (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly more formal or technical than 'niche'.)
|
targeted (Focuses on the idea of being aimed at a particular group, not always as small or unusual as a 'niche' group.)
Антоніми
mainstream (Describes things popular with most people, the opposite of being niche and appealing to only a small group.)
Теми
business
|media
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Made for a small group of people with a special interest or need, not for most people.
Describing a product, service, or interest that is designed for, or mainly attracts, a small and specialized group of people.
ІМЕННИК
C1
4
falfülke
B2
falmélyedés
B2
Модель уживання:
a niche in the [wall]
A small statue of the saint stood in a niche above the doorway.
Az ajtó fölötti falfülkében a szent egy kis szobra állt.
They designed a niche in the shower wall for shampoo bottles.
A zuhanyzó falába samponos flakonoknak való falfülkét terveztek.
Candles glowed from niches carved into the stone walls of the church.
The architect added a curved niche to display the antique vase.
Each column was topped with a niche containing a different figure.
Навчальні приклади
There is a small niche in the wall.
A falban van egy kis fülke.
She puts flowers in the niche by the door.
Virágokat tesz az ajtó melletti falfülkébe.
The statue stands in a niche above the street.
They built a niche in the bathroom wall for soap.
We saw many niches in the old church.
Поширена помилка:
Learners often know the figurative business sense but not this architectural sense, and may misread descriptions in art or building texts.
Значення
recess in a wall for an object
Словосполучення
a niche in the wall
|wall niche
|stone niche
|decorative niche
|a statue in a niche
|built‑in niche
Синоніми
recess (A general word for a space set back from a surface; 'niche' more strongly suggests a designed place for displaying something.)
Антоніми
projection (A part that sticks out from a surface, the opposite of a space that goes inward like a niche.)
Теми
architecture
|home
|art
|housing
|arts_entertainment
Визначення
A small, open space built into a wall, often used to put a statue or other object in.
A shallow, recessed space in a wall, especially one made to hold a statue, ornament, or shelf.
ІМЕННИК
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Модель уживання:
the ecological niche of [a species]
Each species in the forest occupies a unique ecological niche.
Az erdőben minden fajnak megvan a maga egyedi ökológiai fülkéje.
When the top predator disappeared, another species evolved to fill that niche.
Amikor eltűnt a csúcsragadozó, egy másik faj fejlődött ki úgy, hogy betöltse ezt az ökológiai fülkét.
Invasive species can disrupt ecosystems by taking over the niches of native species.
The panda has a very narrow niche, feeding almost entirely on bamboo.
Niche differentiation allows similar species to coexist without direct competition.
Навчальні приклади
Every animal has its own niche in nature.
A természetben minden állatnak megvan a maga ökológiai fülkéje.
Birds and bats use different niches even if they live in the same forest.
A madarak és a denevérek különböző ökológiai fülkéket töltenek be, még akkor is, ha ugyanabban az erdőben élnek.
If one species dies out, another may fill its niche.
The frog’s niche includes eating insects near the water.
A change in climate can destroy a species’ niche.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'niche' with 'habitat'. A habitat is the physical place where an organism lives; a niche also includes its role, behavior, and relationships with other species.
Значення
ecological role and conditions
Словосполучення
ecological niche
|niche overlap
|occupied a niche
|fill a niche
|niche differentiation
|niche breadth
Синоніми
ecological role (Plain description of a species' function; 'niche' also includes specific environmental conditions and resource use.)
Теми
science
|environment
|biology
|nature
Визначення
In biology, the way a plant or animal lives in nature, including where it lives, what it eats, and how it affects other living things.
In ecology, the set of environmental conditions, resources, and interactions that determine how a species lives and its role within an ecosystem.
Граматика
Словникова форма
niche
IPA
GB/nˈɪt͡ʃ/
US/nˈɪt͡ʃ/
Склади й наголос
niche (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (niche)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: niche
- Plural: niches
Споріднені слова
Forms
niches
noun
Вирази
find your niche
1/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ nˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
discover the role that fits you
To discover the type of work or activity that is especially good for you.
Приклади
- It took him a while to find his niche in the tech world.
- University can be a good time to explore different things and find your niche.
market niche
1/mˈɑɹkɪt nˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
specialized part of a market
A specific, special part of a larger market that a company can sell to.
Приклади
- The app fills a clear market niche that bigger players have ignored.
- They are searching for a market niche where they can compete effectively.
niche audience
1/nˈɪt͡ʃ ˈɔdiəns/
fixed phrase
small specialized audience
A small group of people with special interests who like a certain product, show, or content.
Приклади
- The documentary appeals to a niche audience of space‑science fans.
- Even with a niche audience, the channel earns enough through subscriptions.
niche market
1/nˈɪt͡ʃ mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
small specialized customer group
A small group of customers with special needs or interests inside a larger market.
Приклади
- They identified a niche market for gluten‑free pet food.
- Social media ads helped them reach a niche market of language teachers.
niche product
1/nˈɪt͡ʃ pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
product for a small specialized group
A product made for a small group of customers with special needs or interests.
Приклади
- At first it was a niche product, but it later became popular with the general public.
- They make niche products for people with rare food allergies.
carve out a niche
5/kˈɑɹv ˈaʊt ə nˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
create a specialized position or market
To slowly create a special place, role, or small market for yourself or your business.
Приклади
- She carved out a niche as an expert in digital privacy law.
- The startup has carved out a niche in low‑cost online education.
carve out a niche
6/kˈɑɹv ˈaʊt ə nˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
create a special small position
to create a small, special place or role for yourself in a particular area of work or life, usually with a special skill or focus
Приклади
- The company has carved out a niche in eco-friendly packaging.
- She carved out a niche for herself as a children’s book illustrator.
- They’ve carved out a niche market by selling only local products.