ok
gb/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/ us/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
A1
Engelsk
rendben van, elfogadható, oké, jól van, rendben, elfogadhatóan, engedély, jóváhagyás, jóváhagy, engedélyez, leokéz, OK-jel, OK-jelzés, Oklahoma, OK
A1
1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is ok; an ok [thing]
The food was ok, but I probably wouldn’t order it again.
Az étel rendben volt, de valószínűleg nem rendelném újra.
Is it ok if I park here for five minutes?
Rendben van, ha öt percre itt parkolok?
Your report looks ok overall—just fix a few typos.
Læringseksempler
This is ok.
Ez rendben van.
The plan is ok.
A terv rendben van.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think ok always means “good”; often it means only “acceptable,” not “great.”
Betydning
acceptable; good enough
Ordforbindelser
perfectly ok
|totally ok
|ok for now
|ok idea
|ok job
|ok result
|ok solution
|ok performance
|ok choice
|ok answer
Synonymer
acceptable (More formal and more clearly about meeting a standard.)
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fine (Often more positive than ok in many contexts.)
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satisfactory (More formal; suggests it meets requirements.)
Antonymer
unacceptable (Fails to meet the needed standard.)
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terrible (Much worse than merely not ok.)
Temaer
daily_life
|evaluation
Definition
Good enough; not bad.
Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable or satisfactory, though not excellent.
A1
2
jól van
A1
rendben van
A2
Brugsmønster:
be ok; [someone] is ok
I tripped, but I’m ok—nothing’s broken.
Megbotlottam, de jól vagyok; nem tört el semmim.
Call me when you get home so I know you’re ok.
Hívj fel, amikor hazaérsz, hogy tudjam, jól vagy.
She didn’t look ok after the meeting.
Læringseksempler
Are you ok?
Jól vagy?
I am ok.
Jól vagyok.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse “I’m ok” (fine) with “I’m okay with it” (I accept it).
Betydning
well; not hurt or upset
Ordforbindelser
Are you ok?
|be ok now
|feel ok
|be ok after
|everything is ok
|it’s going to be ok
|ok to drive
|ok to leave
|ok and safe
|ok again
Synonymer
all right (Very close in meaning; often a bit more neutral.)
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fine (Can sound more positive, or sometimes sarcastic depending on tone.)
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safe (Focuses on being out of danger rather than feeling well.)
Antonymer
hurt (Physically injured.)
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unwell (Not feeling healthy.)
Temaer
health
|emotions
|safety
Definition
Fine; not hurt; not in danger.
Not injured, ill, or in serious trouble; feeling fine enough.
A1
INFORMAL
3
Brugsmønster:
Ok. / Ok, [clause].
“Can you send it by noon?” “Ok.”
„El tudod küldeni délig?” „Oké.”
Ok, I’ll meet you outside the station.
Oké, az állomás előtt találkozunk.
Ok—so what happens next?
Læringseksempler
Ok, I understand.
Oké, értem.
Ok, thank you.
Oké, köszönöm.
Typisk fejl:
In speech, tone matters: “Ok.” can sound neutral, enthusiastic, or reluctant depending on intonation.
Betydning
yes; understood; agreement marker
Ordforbindelser
ok, sure
|ok, fine
|ok, great
|ok, got it
|ok, no problem
|ok, I see
|ok, thanks
|ok, bye
|ok, so
|ok, wait
Synonymer
sure (Often sounds more willing or friendly.)
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alright (Similar meaning in speech; often slightly more casual.)
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got it (Specifically signals understanding.)
Antonymer
no (Refuses or disagrees.)
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huh? (Signals lack of understanding.)
Temaer
conversation
|agreement
Definition
A word meaning “yes” or “I understand.”
Used to show agreement, acceptance, or understanding, or to move a conversation on to the next point.
A2
4
rendben
A2
Brugsmønster:
[do something] ok
The meeting went ok, considering the short notice.
A megbeszélés a rövid előzetes értesítéshez képest rendben ment.
My laptop is working ok again after the update.
A laptopom a frissítés után megint rendben működik.
I didn’t play great, but I did ok.
Læringseksempler
The test went ok.
A teszt rendben ment.
I am doing ok.
Megvagyok.
Typisk fejl:
This adverb use is common in speech and informal writing; in more formal writing, use “well” or “satisfactorily.”
Betydning
satisfactorily; reasonably well
Ordforbindelser
do ok
|work ok
|go ok
|turn out ok
|hold up ok
|sleep ok
|feel ok
|run ok
|perform ok
|cope ok
Synonymer
fine (Often sounds a bit more positive than ok.)
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well (More standard in careful writing.)
Antonymer
badly (In an unsatisfactory way.)
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poorly (More formal than badly.)
Temaer
daily_life
|evaluation
Definition
In a good-enough way.
In a way that is satisfactory or good enough.
NAVNEORD
B1
INFORMAL
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engedély
B1
jóváhagyás
B2
Brugsmønster:
get the ok; give [someone] the ok; have the ok
We’re waiting for legal to give the ok.
A jogi osztály jóváhagyására várunk.
Did you get the ok to publish it?
Megkaptad az engedélyt, hogy közzétedd?
Once we have the ok from finance, we can order the equipment.
Læringseksempler
I got the ok.
Megkaptam az engedélyt.
We need the ok to start.
Engedélyre van szükségünk a kezdéshez.
Typisk fejl:
Usually used with ‘the’: “get the ok,” not “get ok.”
Betydning
permission or approval
Ordforbindelser
get the ok
|give the ok
|have the ok
|final ok
|official ok
|ok from [someone]
|manager’s ok
|ok to proceed
|ok for release
|ok to start
Synonymer
approval (More general and more formal.)
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permission (Focuses on being allowed, not necessarily being liked.)
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clearance (Often used in official or security contexts.)
Antonymer
refusal (A decision not to allow or approve.)
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rejection (A decision not to accept or approve.)
Temaer
work
|business
|rules
Definition
Permission to do something.
Permission or approval to do something; an authorization.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
INFORMAL
6
Brugsmønster:
ok [something]; ok [someone] for [something]
My manager okayed the expense report.
A vezetőm jóváhagyta a költségelszámolást.
Can you ok this draft before I send it?
Jóvá tudod hagyni ezt a tervezetet, mielőtt elküldöm?
They won’t ok the launch until the tests pass.
Læringseksempler
She okayed my request.
Jóváhagyta a kérésemet.
Please ok this.
Kérlek, ezt hagyd jóvá.
Typisk fejl:
This verb is more common in workplace/informal writing; in formal writing, prefer “approve” or “authorize.”
Betydning
approve; authorize
Ordforbindelser
ok the plan
|ok the budget
|ok a request
|ok a payment
|ok a purchase
|ok a change
|ok a draft
|ok a proposal
|ok a hire
|ok [someone] for travel
Synonymer
approve (More formal and common in writing.)
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authorize (Emphasizes official power to allow.)
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clear (Common in work contexts: “clear a payment/flight.”)
Antonymer
reject (Decide not to accept or approve.)
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deny (Refuse a request or permission.)
Temaer
work
|business
|rules
Definition
To say something is allowed or approved.
To approve something or give permission for it to happen.
NAVNEORD
B2
7
Brugsmønster:
make the ok sign; give the ok sign
He gave an ok sign to show everything was fine.
OK-jelet mutatott, hogy jelezze, minden rendben van.
The diver used the ok signal underwater.
A búvár a víz alatt az OK-jelzést használta.
She smiled and made the ok gesture from across the room.
Læringseksempler
He made the ok sign.
OK-jelet mutatott.
She gave me the ok sign.
OK-jelet mutatott nekem.
Typisk fejl:
Meaning can vary by culture; in some places it can be rude or offensive.
Betydning
hand gesture meaning approval
Ordforbindelser
make the ok sign
|give the ok sign
|flash the ok sign
|the ok gesture
|an ok hand sign
|signal ok
|ok sign with fingers
|show ok
|ok symbol
|do the ok sign
Synonymer
thumbs-up (Another common approval gesture; not identical in form.)
Antonymer
thumbs-down (A gesture meaning disapproval.)
Temaer
body_language
|communication
Definition
A hand sign that means “OK.”
A hand gesture made by forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, used to mean “OK,” “fine,” or “I understand” in many contexts.
B1
8
Brugsmønster:
OK (in addresses and official lists)
The package was sent to Norman, OK.
A csomagot Normanba, Oklahomába küldték.
She grew up in Tulsa, OK.
Tulsában, Oklahomában nőtt fel.
His driver’s license lists his home state as OK.
Læringseksempler
I live in OK.
Oklahomában élek.
The address says OK.
A címben az OK rövidítés szerepel.
Typisk fejl:
This meaning is usually written in capitals (OK), especially in addresses.
Betydning
US state: Oklahoma
Ordforbindelser
Tulsa, OK
|Oklahoma City, OK
|OK resident
|OK license plate
|OK address
|state of OK
|in OK
|OK zip code
|OK county
|OK border
Synonymer
Oklahoma (The full state name.)
Temaer
geography
|us_english
Definition
Short form of Oklahoma.
The standard postal abbreviation for the US state of Oklahoma.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
ok
IPA
GB/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
US/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
Stavelser og tryk
ok (1 stavelse)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: ok
- Comparative: oker
- Superlative: okest
Noun
- Base: ok
- Plural: oks
Proper Noun
- Base: ok
- Plural: oks
Verb
- Base: ok
- 3rd Person Singular: oks
- Present Participle: oking
- Past: oked
- Past Participle: oked
Ordfamilie
Forms
oks
proper_noun
oking
verb
oked
verb
oker
adjective
okest
adjective
Core family
okay
adjective A1
Udtryk
be ok with
1/bˈi ˌoʊkˈeɪ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
accept; not mind
To agree, or to not be bothered by something.
Eksempler
- I’m ok with meeting tomorrow instead.
- Are you ok with me using your laptop for an hour?
- She wasn’t ok with the way he spoke to her.
Læringseksempler
- I am ok with it.
- He is ok with my idea.
give the ok
1/ɡˈɪv ðə ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
grant permission; approve
To say “yes, you can do it.”
Eksempler
- The editor gave the ok to publish the article.
- I can’t start the project until IT gives me the ok.
- Her doctor gave her the ok to travel.
Læringseksempler
- My boss gave the ok.
- They gave me the ok to go.
it's ok
1/ˈɪts ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
reassurance: don't worry
Don’t worry. It is not a problem.
Eksempler
- It’s ok—everyone makes mistakes.
- It’s ok, I can wait.
- You don’t need to apologize; it’s ok.
Læringseksempler
- It’s ok.
- It’s ok, don’t worry.
ok by me
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ bˈaɪ mˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
I agree; I accept
I’m fine with that.
Eksempler
- Pizza again is ok by me.
- If you want to leave early, that’s ok by me.
- Working from home tomorrow is ok by me.
Læringseksempler
- That’s ok by me.
- Friday is ok by me.
ok then
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
informal
move on; conclude
All right; let’s continue.
Eksempler
- OK then, let’s get started.
- “I can’t make it tonight.” “OK then, maybe another time.”
- OK then—see you tomorrow.
Læringseksempler
- OK then, let’s go.
- OK then, bye.
ok to
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ tə/
fixed phrase
allowed or acceptable to do
It is allowed; it is fine to do it.
Eksempler
- Is it ok to take photos in here?
- It’s ok to say no if you’re tired.
- It’s not ok to share someone’s password.
Læringseksempler
- Is it ok to sit here?
- It’s ok to ask.