casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
Engelsk
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
Brugsmønster:
to do [something] casually
He strolled casually down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
Lazán sétált végig az utcán, élvezve a napsütést.
She casually mentioned that she had met the mayor.
Lazán megemlítette, hogy találkozott a polgármesterrel.
They chatted casually over coffee.
I dressed casually for the picnic.
He glanced casually at the clock before leaving.
Læringseksempler
He walked casually into the room.
Lazán besétált a szobába.
She spoke casually to her friend.
Kötetlenül beszélt a barátjával.
We dressed casually for the party.
He looked casually at the picture.
They talked casually after lunch.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
Betydning
In a relaxed or informal way
Ordforbindelser
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
Synonymer
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
Antonymer
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
Temaer
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is relaxed and not too serious.
In a manner that is relaxed, informal, or without much effort or concern.
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
to do [something] casually
They were casually dating for a few months.
Néhány hónapig komoly elköteleződés nélkül randizgattak.
He casually agreed to help but never followed through.
Csak úgy rábólintott, hogy segít, de aztán soha nem tartotta be.
She was only casually interested in the project.
He casually accepted the invitation without checking his schedule.
Læringseksempler
They are casually dating.
Komoly elköteleződés nélkül randizgatnak.
He casually said yes to the job.
Csak úgy igent mondott az állásra.
She is casually looking for work.
I am only casually interested in sports.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
Betydning
Without serious intent or commitment
Ordforbindelser
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
Synonymer
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
Antonymer
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
Temaer
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Without making a serious plan or promise.
In a way that shows little commitment, planning, or emotional investment.
B2
3
véletlenül
A2
We met casually at the supermarket.
Véletlenül találkoztunk a szupermarketben.
She casually ran into an old friend downtown.
Véletlenül összefutott egy régi barátjával a belvárosban.
I casually discovered a new café while walking home.
Læringseksempler
I met him casually in the park.
Véletlenül találkoztam vele a parkban.
She casually saw her teacher in the shop.
Véletlenül meglátta a tanárát a boltban.
We casually met on the bus.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
Betydning
By chance or without planning
Ordforbindelser
meet casually
|casually encounter
Synonymer
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
Antonymer
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
Temaer
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
Stavelser og tryk
cas - u - ally (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
Eksempler
- They have been casually dating for two months.
- I am just casually dating right now.
casually mention
1/kˈæʒuəli mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Say something in passing without emphasis
To say something as if it is not important.
Eksempler
- She casually mentioned she had won an award.
- He casually mentioned he was moving abroad.
dress casually
1/dɹˈɛs kˈæʒuəli/
fixed phrase
Wear informal clothing
To wear clothes that are not formal.
Eksempler
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.