colloquial
gb/kəlˈoʊkwiəl/ us/kəlˈoʊkwiəl/
C1
英語
köznyelvi, bizalmas, köznapi, köznyelvi kifejezés
C1
1
用法パターン：
[colloquial] [word/phrase/expression/style]
The novel uses a colloquial style that sounds like real conversation.
A regény köznyelvi stílust használ, ami olyan, mintha valódi beszélgetést hallanánk.
That’s a colloquial word, so it may not be appropriate in a formal email.
Ez egy köznyelvi szó, ezért lehet, hogy nem illik egy hivatalos e-mailbe.
Her lecture was clear and surprisingly colloquial for an academic talk.
学習者向け例文
This phrase is colloquial.
Ez a kifejezés köznyelvi.
Colloquial language is common in conversation.
A köznyelvi nyelvhasználat gyakori a beszélgetésekben.
よくある間違い：
Don’t confuse colloquial (informal everyday language) with slang (often more group-specific and trendy). Also, it is not related to collocation.
意味
informal, conversational language
コロケーション
colloquial language
|colloquial speech
|colloquial expression
|colloquial phrase
|colloquial word
|colloquial English
|colloquial style
|colloquial tone
|colloquial usage
|highly colloquial
類義語
informal (The broad, most common alternative.)
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conversational (Emphasizes sounding like natural speech.)
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everyday (Focuses on what people normally say.)
対義語
formal (Appropriate for official or serious situations.)
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literary (Typical of careful, book-like writing.)
テーマ
language
|communication
|writing
定義
used in everyday speech; not formal
Used in ordinary, informal conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.
C1
2
用法パターン：
the colloquial name/term for [something]
‘Pink eye’ is the colloquial name for conjunctivitis.
A „pink eye” a kötőhártya-gyulladás köznapi neve.
The report used the technical term, but the doctor explained the colloquial term to the patient.
A jelentés a szakszót használta, de az orvos elmagyarázta a betegnek a köznapi elnevezést.
It’s known colloquially as a ‘stomach bug,’ though the exact cause can vary.
学習者向け例文
‘Flu’ is a colloquial name for influenza.
A „flu” az influenza köznapi neve.
よくある間違い：
A colloquial name can be widely used and understood; it doesn’t have to be slang or rude.
意味
common non-technical term
コロケーション
colloquial name
|colloquial term
|colloquial label
|colloquial wording
|the colloquial name for
|known colloquially as
類義語
everyday (Highlights common use; may be less clearly contrasted with technical terms.)
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nontechnical (Directly contrasts with specialist language.)
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lay (Used especially when contrasting experts vs non-experts (e.g., lay term).)
対義語
technical (Used in specialized fields like medicine or engineering.)
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official (The formal name used in documents or institutions.)
テーマ
language
|science
|medicine
定義
the everyday name, not the technical one
Of a name or term: commonly used by ordinary people instead of a technical, scientific, or official term.
名詞
C2
3
用法パターン：
a colloquial; colloquials
The glossary explains colloquials that appear in the dialogue.
A szójegyzék elmagyarázza a párbeszédben előforduló köznyelvi kifejezéseket.
Some colloquials don’t translate well into other languages.
Néhány köznyelvi kifejezést nehéz jól lefordítani más nyelvekre.
よくある間違い：
This noun use is uncommon; colloquialism is more usual for an informal word or phrase.
意味
a colloquial word or phrase
コロケーション
regional colloquials
|local colloquials
|everyday colloquials
類義語
colloquialism (Much more common and standard as a noun.)
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informalism (Less common; often used in style discussions.)
対義語
formalism (A formal expression or adherence to formal style.)
テーマ
language
定義
an informal word or expression
A colloquial word or expression.
文法
辞書形
colloquial
IPA
GB/kəlˈoʊkwiəl/
US/kəlˈoʊkwiəl/
音節・強勢
col - lo - qui - al （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (lo)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: colloquial
関連語
Core family
colloquially
adverb C1
colloquialism
noun
Negative and opposite forms
formal
adjective B1
表現
colloquial expression
1/kəlˈoʊkwiəl ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
informal conversational phrase
a phrase people use in casual speech
例文
- ‘No worries’ is a common colloquial expression in Australia.
- The subtitles include several colloquial expressions that learners might not know.
学習者向け例文
- ‘See you’ is a colloquial expression.
colloquial language
1/kəlˈoʊkwiəl lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
everyday informal language
informal language people speak every day
例文
- The script uses colloquial language to make the characters sound natural.
- Try to avoid colloquial language in a formal cover letter.
学習者向け例文
- Colloquial language is common in chats.
colloquial name
1/kəlˈoʊkwiəl nˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
everyday name for something
the common name people say
例文
- ‘Swimmer’s ear’ is the colloquial name for otitis externa.
- The brochure lists both the scientific name and the colloquial name of each plant.
学習者向け例文
- ‘ATM’ is a colloquial name for ‘automated teller machine.’
colloquial style
1/kəlˈoʊkwiəl stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
style that sounds like speech
a style that feels like conversation
例文
- He writes in a colloquial style that feels friendly and direct.
- The blog’s colloquial style contrasts with the company’s formal press releases.
学習者向け例文
- The email has a colloquial style.
colloquial term
1/kəlˈoʊkwiəl tˈɚm/
fixed phrase
informal everyday term
an everyday word, not the official one
例文
- ‘Belly’ is a colloquial term for ‘abdomen.’
- The manual uses technical vocabulary and avoids colloquial terms.
学習者向け例文
- ‘Bike’ is a colloquial term for ‘bicycle.’
in colloquial english
1/ˈɪn kəlˈoʊkwiəl ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
fixed phrase
using informal everyday English
in everyday (not formal) English
例文
- In colloquial English, people often shorten ‘going to’ to ‘gonna.’
- In colloquial English, ‘kids’ is more common than ‘children’ in casual speech.
学習者向け例文
- In colloquial English, ‘thanks’ can become ‘thx’ online.