lucky
gb/lˈʌki/ us/lˈʌki/
A2
Inglese
~ 2200
szerencsés, szerencsehozó
A2
1
szerencsés
A2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is lucky (to + verb/that ...)
She was lucky to catch the last bus.
Szerencséje volt, hogy elérte az utolsó buszt.
I'm so lucky to have such supportive friends.
Nagyon szerencsés vagyok, hogy ilyen támogató barátaim vannak.
They were lucky that the weather stayed sunny for the wedding.
He felt lucky when he found a $20 bill on the street.
Esempi per chi studia
I am lucky to live near the sea.
Szerencsés vagyok, hogy a tenger közelében lakhatok.
She is lucky to have a kind teacher.
Szerencsés, hogy kedves tanára van.
We are lucky it is not raining today.
He is lucky to have many friends.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lucky' with 'happy'. 'Lucky' means something good happened by chance, while 'happy' means feeling good emotionally.
Significato
having good fortune
Collocazioni
lucky break
|lucky day
|lucky number
|lucky charm
|feel lucky
Sinonimi
fortunate (More formal and often used in serious contexts.)
Contrari
unlucky (Describes having bad outcomes due to chance.)
Temi
daily life
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Having something good happen because of chance, not because you made it happen.
Having good things happen to you by chance, not because of planning or effort.
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is lucky for [someone]
This coin is my lucky charm.
Ez az érme a szerencsehozó kabalám.
Wearing her lucky socks, she scored the winning goal.
A szerencsehozó zoknijában szerezte meg a győztes gólt.
Friday the 13th is not considered a lucky day by many.
Esempi per chi studia
This is my lucky pen.
Ez a szerencsehozó tollam.
I have a lucky hat.
Van egy szerencsehozó sapkám.
The number seven is lucky for me.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'lucky' meaning 'having good fortune' with 'lucky' meaning 'bringing good fortune'. The difference is between the receiver and the source of luck.
Significato
bringing good fortune
Collocazioni
lucky charm
|lucky penny
|lucky shirt
Sinonimi
auspicious (More formal and used in ceremonial or planned contexts.)
Contrari
unlucky (Believed to bring bad outcomes.)
Temi
daily life
|beliefs
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Thought to make good things happen by chance.
Believed to cause good things to happen by chance.
Grammatica
Forma base
lucky
IPA
GB/lˈʌki/
US/lˈʌki/
Sillabe e accento
lucky (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lucky)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: lucky
- Comparative: luckier
- Superlative: luckiest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
lucky break
1/lˈʌki bɹˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
unexpected chance for success
A sudden good chance that helps you succeed.
Esempi
- Getting that job offer was a real lucky break for her.
- He got his lucky break when the director noticed his performance.
strike it lucky
1/stɹˈaɪk ˈɪt lˈʌki/
idiom
informal
achieve success by chance
To become successful or find something good by chance.
Esempi
- We struck it lucky with the weather on our trip.
- He struck it lucky and found a rare coin in the sand.
third time lucky
1/θˈɚd tˈaɪm lˈʌki/
fixed phrase
informal
success on third attempt
When you fail two times, but believe the third time will succeed.
Esempi
- I failed twice, but maybe it will be third time lucky.
- They hope it's third time lucky for their team in the finals.
lucky charm
1/lˈʌki t͡ʃˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
object believed to bring luck
An object that people think brings them good luck.
Esempi
- She always wears her necklace as a lucky charm.
- She always wears her lucky charm during exams.
- This old coin is my lucky charm.
- He kissed his lucky charm before walking onto the field.
- My grandmother gave me this coin as a lucky charm.
push your luck
1/pˈʊʃ jˈʊɹ lˈʌk/
idiom
informal
risk losing by seeking more gain
To try for more success after being lucky, which may cause you to lose what you have.
Esempi
- You won twice—don’t push your luck.
- She decided not to push her luck and left while she was ahead.
push your luck
2/pˈʊʃ jˈʊɹ lˈʌk/
idiom
informal
Risk losing gained advantage
To try something risky after you have already been lucky, which may cause you to lose what you gained.
Esempi
- You've won twice—don't push your luck!
- I think you're pushing your luck asking for another day off.