punctual
gb/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ us/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
B1
Englanti
pontos
B1
1
pontos
A2
Käyttömalli:
be punctual (for [something]); punctual in doing [something]
Please be punctual for the interview.
Kérjük, pontosan érkezzen az interjúra.
She’s always punctual, even when the weather is bad.
Mindig pontos, még rossz időben is.
Our teacher expects everyone to be punctual.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is punctual.
Ő pontos.
Be punctual for class.
Érkezz pontosan az órára.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse punctual (on time) with punctuate (add punctuation).
Merkitys
arriving exactly on time
Kollokaatiot
be punctual
|always punctual
|rarely punctual
|punctual employee
|punctual student
|punctual person
|punctual arrival
|punctual attendance
|punctual in paying
|punctual in replying
Synonyymit
on time (Direct, very common equivalent in everyday speech.)
|
prompt (Often suggests quick action as well as being on time.)
Antonyymit
late (Not arriving or happening at the expected time.)
|
tardy (More formal or school/work-related word for late.)
Teemat
daily_life
|work
|time_management
|education
Määritelmä
If you are punctual, you are on time.
Arriving or doing something at the planned or expected time; not late.
B2
2
pontos
A2
Käyttömalli:
punctual [service/event/start]; punctual at [time]
The train was punctual today, which was a nice surprise.
A vonat ma pontosan érkezett, ami kellemes meglepetés volt.
They’re known for punctual deliveries.
Pontos kiszállításaikról ismertek.
The meeting had a punctual start at 9:00.
Oppijaesimerkit
The bus was punctual today.
A busz ma pontosan érkezett.
Tyypillinen virhe:
For trains/meetings, use punctual (adjective) or punctually (adverb), not 'punctuality' unless talking about the quality in general.
Merkitys
happening exactly as scheduled
Kollokaatiot
punctual service
|punctual train
|punctual bus
|punctual flight
|punctual start
|punctual delivery
|punctual payment
|punctual schedule
|punctual performance
|punctual departure
Synonyymit
on schedule (Often used for services and plans rather than people.)
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timely (Emphasizes being at a suitable time, not necessarily exact.)
Antonyymit
delayed (Not happening at the planned time because of a wait.)
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late (Happening after the expected time.)
Teemat
transportation
|business
|time_management
Määritelmä
If something is punctual, it happens on time.
Happening at the scheduled time, without delay.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
punctual
IPA
GB/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
US/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
Tavut ja painotus
punc - tu - al (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (punc)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: punctual
Sanaperhe
Core family
punctuality
noun B2
punctually
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpunctual
adjective
Ilmaukset
as punctual as clockwork
1/ˈæz pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl ˈæz klˈɑkwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
extremely punctual and regular
Always on time, like a clock.
Esimerkit
- Her morning routine is as punctual as clockwork.
- The 7:15 bus is as punctual as clockwork in this town.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He is as punctual as clockwork.
punctual to a fault
1/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl tə ə fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
so punctual it causes problems
Always on time, even when it is not helpful.
Esimerkit
- He’s punctual to a fault, so he gets annoyed if anyone is even a minute late.
- She’s punctual to a fault and will leave without you if you’re not ready.
Oppijaesimerkit
- My father is punctual to a fault.