ok
gb/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/ us/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
A1
Engels
rendben van, elfogadható, oké, jól van, rendben, elfogadhatóan, engedély, jóváhagyás, jóváhagy, engedélyez, leokéz, OK-jel, OK-jelzés, Oklahoma, OK
A1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is ok; an ok [thing]
The food was ok, but I probably wouldn’t order it again.
Az étel rendben volt, de valószínűleg nem rendelném újra.
Is it ok if I park here for five minutes?
Rendben van, ha öt percre itt parkolok?
Your report looks ok overall—just fix a few typos.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This is ok.
Ez rendben van.
The plan is ok.
A terv rendben van.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think ok always means “good”; often it means only “acceptable,” not “great.”
Betekenis
acceptable; good enough
Woordcombinaties
perfectly ok
|totally ok
|ok for now
|ok idea
|ok job
|ok result
|ok solution
|ok performance
|ok choice
|ok answer
Synoniemen
acceptable (More formal and more clearly about meeting a standard.)
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fine (Often more positive than ok in many contexts.)
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satisfactory (More formal; suggests it meets requirements.)
Antoniemen
unacceptable (Fails to meet the needed standard.)
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terrible (Much worse than merely not ok.)
Thema's
daily_life
|evaluation
Definitie
Good enough; not bad.
Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable or satisfactory, though not excellent.
A1
2
jól van
A1
rendben van
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
be ok; [someone] is ok
I tripped, but I’m ok—nothing’s broken.
Megbotlottam, de jól vagyok; nem tört el semmim.
Call me when you get home so I know you’re ok.
Hívj fel, amikor hazaérsz, hogy tudjam, jól vagy.
She didn’t look ok after the meeting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Are you ok?
Jól vagy?
I am ok.
Jól vagyok.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse “I’m ok” (fine) with “I’m okay with it” (I accept it).
Betekenis
well; not hurt or upset
Woordcombinaties
Are you ok?
|be ok now
|feel ok
|be ok after
|everything is ok
|it’s going to be ok
|ok to drive
|ok to leave
|ok and safe
|ok again
Synoniemen
all right (Very close in meaning; often a bit more neutral.)
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fine (Can sound more positive, or sometimes sarcastic depending on tone.)
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safe (Focuses on being out of danger rather than feeling well.)
Antoniemen
hurt (Physically injured.)
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unwell (Not feeling healthy.)
Thema's
health
|emotions
|safety
Definitie
Fine; not hurt; not in danger.
Not injured, ill, or in serious trouble; feeling fine enough.
A1
INFORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
Ok. / Ok, [clause].
“Can you send it by noon?” “Ok.”
„El tudod küldeni délig?” „Oké.”
Ok, I’ll meet you outside the station.
Oké, az állomás előtt találkozunk.
Ok—so what happens next?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Ok, I understand.
Oké, értem.
Ok, thank you.
Oké, köszönöm.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In speech, tone matters: “Ok.” can sound neutral, enthusiastic, or reluctant depending on intonation.
Betekenis
yes; understood; agreement marker
Woordcombinaties
ok, sure
|ok, fine
|ok, great
|ok, got it
|ok, no problem
|ok, I see
|ok, thanks
|ok, bye
|ok, so
|ok, wait
Synoniemen
sure (Often sounds more willing or friendly.)
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alright (Similar meaning in speech; often slightly more casual.)
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got it (Specifically signals understanding.)
Antoniemen
no (Refuses or disagrees.)
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huh? (Signals lack of understanding.)
Thema's
conversation
|agreement
Definitie
A word meaning “yes” or “I understand.”
Used to show agreement, acceptance, or understanding, or to move a conversation on to the next point.
A2
4
rendben
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[do something] ok
The meeting went ok, considering the short notice.
A megbeszélés a rövid előzetes értesítéshez képest rendben ment.
My laptop is working ok again after the update.
A laptopom a frissítés után megint rendben működik.
I didn’t play great, but I did ok.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The test went ok.
A teszt rendben ment.
I am doing ok.
Megvagyok.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This adverb use is common in speech and informal writing; in more formal writing, use “well” or “satisfactorily.”
Betekenis
satisfactorily; reasonably well
Woordcombinaties
do ok
|work ok
|go ok
|turn out ok
|hold up ok
|sleep ok
|feel ok
|run ok
|perform ok
|cope ok
Synoniemen
fine (Often sounds a bit more positive than ok.)
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well (More standard in careful writing.)
Antoniemen
badly (In an unsatisfactory way.)
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poorly (More formal than badly.)
Thema's
daily_life
|evaluation
Definitie
In a good-enough way.
In a way that is satisfactory or good enough.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
INFORMAL
5
engedély
B1
jóváhagyás
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
get the ok; give [someone] the ok; have the ok
We’re waiting for legal to give the ok.
A jogi osztály jóváhagyására várunk.
Did you get the ok to publish it?
Megkaptad az engedélyt, hogy közzétedd?
Once we have the ok from finance, we can order the equipment.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I got the ok.
Megkaptam az engedélyt.
We need the ok to start.
Engedélyre van szükségünk a kezdéshez.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Usually used with ‘the’: “get the ok,” not “get ok.”
Betekenis
permission or approval
Woordcombinaties
get the ok
|give the ok
|have the ok
|final ok
|official ok
|ok from [someone]
|manager’s ok
|ok to proceed
|ok for release
|ok to start
Synoniemen
approval (More general and more formal.)
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permission (Focuses on being allowed, not necessarily being liked.)
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clearance (Often used in official or security contexts.)
Antoniemen
refusal (A decision not to allow or approve.)
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rejection (A decision not to accept or approve.)
Thema's
work
|business
|rules
Definitie
Permission to do something.
Permission or approval to do something; an authorization.
WERKWOORD
B1
INFORMAL
6
Gebruikspatroon:
ok [something]; ok [someone] for [something]
My manager okayed the expense report.
A vezetőm jóváhagyta a költségelszámolást.
Can you ok this draft before I send it?
Jóvá tudod hagyni ezt a tervezetet, mielőtt elküldöm?
They won’t ok the launch until the tests pass.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She okayed my request.
Jóváhagyta a kérésemet.
Please ok this.
Kérlek, ezt hagyd jóvá.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This verb is more common in workplace/informal writing; in formal writing, prefer “approve” or “authorize.”
Betekenis
approve; authorize
Woordcombinaties
ok the plan
|ok the budget
|ok a request
|ok a payment
|ok a purchase
|ok a change
|ok a draft
|ok a proposal
|ok a hire
|ok [someone] for travel
Synoniemen
approve (More formal and common in writing.)
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authorize (Emphasizes official power to allow.)
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clear (Common in work contexts: “clear a payment/flight.”)
Antoniemen
reject (Decide not to accept or approve.)
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deny (Refuse a request or permission.)
Thema's
work
|business
|rules
Definitie
To say something is allowed or approved.
To approve something or give permission for it to happen.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
7
Gebruikspatroon:
make the ok sign; give the ok sign
He gave an ok sign to show everything was fine.
OK-jelet mutatott, hogy jelezze, minden rendben van.
The diver used the ok signal underwater.
A búvár a víz alatt az OK-jelzést használta.
She smiled and made the ok gesture from across the room.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He made the ok sign.
OK-jelet mutatott.
She gave me the ok sign.
OK-jelet mutatott nekem.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Meaning can vary by culture; in some places it can be rude or offensive.
Betekenis
hand gesture meaning approval
Woordcombinaties
make the ok sign
|give the ok sign
|flash the ok sign
|the ok gesture
|an ok hand sign
|signal ok
|ok sign with fingers
|show ok
|ok symbol
|do the ok sign
Synoniemen
thumbs-up (Another common approval gesture; not identical in form.)
Antoniemen
thumbs-down (A gesture meaning disapproval.)
Thema's
body_language
|communication
Definitie
A hand sign that means “OK.”
A hand gesture made by forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, used to mean “OK,” “fine,” or “I understand” in many contexts.
B1
8
Gebruikspatroon:
OK (in addresses and official lists)
The package was sent to Norman, OK.
A csomagot Normanba, Oklahomába küldték.
She grew up in Tulsa, OK.
Tulsában, Oklahomában nőtt fel.
His driver’s license lists his home state as OK.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I live in OK.
Oklahomában élek.
The address says OK.
A címben az OK rövidítés szerepel.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is usually written in capitals (OK), especially in addresses.
Betekenis
US state: Oklahoma
Woordcombinaties
Tulsa, OK
|Oklahoma City, OK
|OK resident
|OK license plate
|OK address
|state of OK
|in OK
|OK zip code
|OK county
|OK border
Synoniemen
Oklahoma (The full state name.)
Thema's
geography
|us_english
Definitie
Short form of Oklahoma.
The standard postal abbreviation for the US state of Oklahoma.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
ok
IPA
GB/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
US/ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ok (1 lettergreep)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: ok
- Comparative: oker
- Superlative: okest
Noun
- Base: ok
- Plural: oks
Proper Noun
- Base: ok
- Plural: oks
Verb
- Base: ok
- 3rd Person Singular: oks
- Present Participle: oking
- Past: oked
- Past Participle: oked
Woordfamilie
Forms
oks
proper_noun
oking
verb
oked
verb
oker
adjective
okest
adjective
Core family
okay
adjective A1
Uitdrukkingen
be ok with
1/bˈi ˌoʊkˈeɪ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
accept; not mind
To agree, or to not be bothered by something.
Voorbeelden
- I’m ok with meeting tomorrow instead.
- Are you ok with me using your laptop for an hour?
- She wasn’t ok with the way he spoke to her.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I am ok with it.
- He is ok with my idea.
give the ok
1/ɡˈɪv ðə ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
grant permission; approve
To say “yes, you can do it.”
Voorbeelden
- The editor gave the ok to publish the article.
- I can’t start the project until IT gives me the ok.
- Her doctor gave her the ok to travel.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My boss gave the ok.
- They gave me the ok to go.
it's ok
1/ˈɪts ˌoʊkˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
reassurance: don't worry
Don’t worry. It is not a problem.
Voorbeelden
- It’s ok—everyone makes mistakes.
- It’s ok, I can wait.
- You don’t need to apologize; it’s ok.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- It’s ok.
- It’s ok, don’t worry.
ok by me
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ bˈaɪ mˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
I agree; I accept
I’m fine with that.
Voorbeelden
- Pizza again is ok by me.
- If you want to leave early, that’s ok by me.
- Working from home tomorrow is ok by me.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- That’s ok by me.
- Friday is ok by me.
ok then
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
informal
move on; conclude
All right; let’s continue.
Voorbeelden
- OK then, let’s get started.
- “I can’t make it tonight.” “OK then, maybe another time.”
- OK then—see you tomorrow.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- OK then, let’s go.
- OK then, bye.
ok to
1/ˌoʊkˈeɪ tə/
fixed phrase
allowed or acceptable to do
It is allowed; it is fine to do it.
Voorbeelden
- Is it ok to take photos in here?
- It’s ok to say no if you’re tired.
- It’s not ok to share someone’s password.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Is it ok to sit here?
- It’s ok to ask.