casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
Englanti
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
Merkitys
In a relaxed or informal way
Kollokaatiot
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
Synonyymit
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
Antonyymit
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
Teemat
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
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
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
Merkitys
Without serious intent or commitment
Kollokaatiot
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
Synonyymit
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
Antonyymit
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
Teemat
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
Merkitys
By chance or without planning
Kollokaatiot
meet casually
|casually encounter
Synonyymit
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
Antonyymit
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
Teemat
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Määritelmä
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
Tavut ja painotus
cas - u - ally (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.