casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
Anglų
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
Reikšmė
In a relaxed or informal way
Kolokacijos
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
Sinonimai
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
Antonimai
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
Temos
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
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
Vartosenos šablonas:
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
Reikšmė
Without serious intent or commitment
Kolokacijos
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
Sinonimai
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
Antonimai
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
Temos
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
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.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
Reikšmė
By chance or without planning
Kolokacijos
meet casually
|casually encounter
Sinonimai
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
Antonimai
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
Temos
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
cas - u - ally (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.