Geek
Significado: An enthusiast or obsessive about something
Originally a carnival term for a performer who did bizarre acts. Now means someone intensely enthusiastic about a subject, especially technology. Often positive.
Ejemplos
- I'm a total tech geek. 对科技的热衷entusiasmo por la tecnologíaテクノロジーへの熱中나는 완전 테크 덕후야.
- Film geek. 电影爱好者entusiasta del cine映画好き영화 덕후.
- Geek out over this. 为此兴奋不已emocionarse mucho con estoこれにすごく興奮する이것에 대해 마음껏 덕질해.
- Proud geek.乐于以极客自居se identifica felizmente como entusiasta喜んでマニアを自称する자랑스러운 덕후.
Pronunciación
/ɡiːk/
Guía de uso
Contexto: self-identification, enthusiasm, tech
Tono: usually positive now
✓ Correcto
- I'm a geek.我是个极客。Soy un friki.私はオタクだ。대체로 긍정적—열정적인 전문 지식
- Geek out.尽情地沉迷吧。Flipar con algo.オタク全開で楽しむ。대체로 긍정적—열정적인 전문 지식
- Tech geek.技术宅。Friki de la tecnología.テクノロジーオタク。대체로 긍정적—열정적인 전문 지식
✗ Incorrecto
- Usually positive now现在多为正面意义Hoy en día es positivo現在は肯定的な意味과거의 부정적 의미는 이제 구식이다
- Shows enthusiasm表示热情Muestra entusiasmo熱意を示す과거의 부정적 의미는 이제 구식이다
Errores comunes
- Now usually positive—shows passion
- 'Geek out' = enthusiastically discuss something
Origen e historia
From carnival slang for performers doing bizarre acts. Evolved to mean obsessive enthusiast.
Etimología: From carnival slang
Primera vez registrado: American, early 20th century, modern meaning from 1980s
Contexto cultural
Era: 1980s onwards for modern meaning
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Geek culture; Comic-Con; Tech industry
Regional notes: Universal. Geek culture is mainstream now.
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