mentally
gb/mˈɛntəli/ us/mˈɛntəli/
B1
English
~ 1800
mentálisan, szellemileg, pszichésen, fejben, gondolatban
B1
1
mentálisan
B2
szellemileg
B2
Usage pattern:
to [verb] mentally
She was mentally prepared for the challenge.
Mentálisan fel volt készülve a kihívásra.
I try to stay mentally active by reading every day.
Igyekszem szellemileg aktív maradni azzal, hogy mindennap olvasok.
Mentally, he was already planning his next move.
The job is mentally demanding.
He felt mentally drained after the long meeting.
Learner examples
I am mentally ready for the test.
Mentálisan készen állok a tesztre.
She is mentally strong.
Mentálisan erős.
He was mentally tired.
We must be mentally prepared.
He works hard to stay mentally healthy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mentally' with 'psychologically', but 'mentally' is more general and common in everyday speech.
Meaning
In relation to the mind
Collocations
mentally prepared
|mentally strong
|mentally ill
|mentally exhausted
Synonyms
cognitively (More formal and technical, often used in academic or scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
physically (Refers to the body rather than the mind.)
Themes
psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is about the mind or thinking.
In a manner that involves or relates to the mind, thinking, or mental processes.
B1
2
mentálisan
B2
pszichésen
C1
He has been declared mentally fit to stand trial.
Mentálisan alkalmasnak nyilvánították arra, hogy bíróság elé álljon.
She is mentally ill and needs treatment.
Mentális betegsége van, és kezelésre van szüksége.
The experience left him mentally scarred.
They work with mentally disabled children.
Learner examples
The man is mentally ill.
A férfinak mentális betegsége van.
She is mentally healthy.
Mentálisan egészséges.
He is mentally strong after the illness.
They help people who are mentally sick.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'mentally' alone when 'mentally ill' or another qualifier is needed to be clear about health issues.
Meaning
In terms of mental health
Collocations
mentally ill
|mentally unstable
|mentally fit
Synonyms
psychologically (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
emotionally (Focuses on feelings rather than general mental health.)
Themes
health
|psychology
Definition
In a way that is about how healthy the mind is.
In a manner relating to someone's mental health or psychological condition.
B2
INFORMAL
3
fejben
B1
gondolatban
B2
I was mentally calculating the bill.
Fejben számoltam ki a számlát.
She mentally pictured her childhood home.
Gondolatban maga elé képzelte gyermekkori otthonát.
He made a note of it mentally.
Mentally, I had already quit the job.
Learner examples
I can mentally see the picture.
Gondolatban magam előtt látom a képet.
She can mentally count the money.
Fejben meg tudja számolni a pénzt.
He can mentally plan the day.
I can mentally hear the song.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse this sense with 'psychologically', which relates more to emotional or mental health than just thinking or imagining.
Meaning
Only in one's mind
Collocations
mentally picture
|mentally calculate
|mentally note
Synonyms
inwardly (Focuses on internal feelings or thoughts not expressed outwardly.)
Antonyms
physically (Implies actual physical action instead of just thinking.)
Themes
thinking
|imagination
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Only in your head, not in real life.
Used to indicate that something happens in thought or imagination rather than in reality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mentally
IPA
GB/mˈɛntəli/
US/mˈɛntəli/
Syllables & stress
men - tally (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (men)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mentally
- Plural: mentallies
Word family
Expressions
mentally check off
1/mˈɛntəli t͡ʃˈɛk ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
Mark as done in your mind
To think that something is finished without writing it down or saying it out loud.
Examples
- I mentally checked off each task as I went along.
- She mentally checked off the names on the list.
mentally exhausted
1/mˈɛntəli ɪɡzˈɔstɪd/
fixed phrase
Extremely tired in the mind
Feeling very tired in your mind because of work, stress, or thinking too much.
Examples
- After hours of studying, I was mentally exhausted.
- She felt mentally exhausted after the long meeting.
mentally ill
1/mˈɛntəli ˈɪl/
fixed phrase
Having a mental disorder
Having a problem with the mind that makes life hard or changes behavior.
Examples
- He was diagnosed as mentally ill.
- They provide care for mentally ill patients.
mentally prepare yourself
1/mˈɛntəli pɹipˈɛɹ jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Get ready in your mind
To get your mind ready for something difficult or important that will happen.
Examples
- You need to mentally prepare yourself for the exam.
- She mentally prepared herself before giving the speech.
mentally strong
1/mˈɛntəli stɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Having great mental strength
Able to keep going and stay positive even when things are hard.
Examples
- Athletes need to be mentally strong to win games.
- She stayed mentally strong through all her challenges.