gadget
word
/ˈɡædʒət/
/ɡˈædʒɪt/
Definition
A gadget is a small, useful machine or device, often designed to make tasks easier or more enjoyable, especially in technology or electronics.
Usage & Nuances
"Gadget" is informal and often refers to modern electronic devices, but it can also mean any clever or handy little tool. Common collocations: 'cool gadget', 'new gadget', 'latest gadget'. Sometimes used when the specific function is not clear.
Spanish: dispositivo - aparato - artilugioPortuguese (BR): dispositivo - aparelho - engenhocaPortuguese (PT): dispositivo - aparelho - engenhocaChinese (Simplified): 小玩意 - 小工具 - 装置Chinese (Traditional): 小玩意 - 小工具 - 裝置Hindi: उपकरण - गैजेटArabic: أداة صغيرة - جهازBengali: গ্যাজেট - ছোট যন্ত্রRussian: гаджет - устройство - приспособлениеJapanese: ガジェット - 小型機器Vietnamese: thiết bị - dụng cụ nhỏKorean: 기기 - 장치 - 도구Turkish: alet - cihaz - aygıtUrdu: گیجٹ - چھوٹا آلہIndonesian: perangkat - alat kecil
Example Sentences
I bought a new gadget for my kitchen.
basic
This tiny gadget can charge your phone quickly.
basic
Do you know how this gadget works?
basic
He collects every cool gadget he finds online.
natural
There's a handy little gadget for opening jars.
natural
My friend never leaves the house without his favorite gadget.
natural