casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
אנגלית
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
תבנית שימוש:
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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
משמעות
In a relaxed or informal way
צירופים
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
מילים נרדפות
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
הפכים
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
נושאים
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
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
תבנית שימוש:
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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
משמעות
Without serious intent or commitment
צירופים
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
מילים נרדפות
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
הפכים
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
נושאים
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
משמעות
By chance or without planning
צירופים
meet casually
|casually encounter
מילים נרדפות
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
הפכים
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
נושאים
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
הגדרה
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
הברות והטעמה
cas - u - ally (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.