perfectly
gb/pˈɚfəktli/ us/pˈɚfəktli/
A2
Engels
~ 2100
tökéletesen, hibátlanul, teljesen
A2
1
tökéletesen
A2
hibátlanul
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] does [something] perfectly
The machine is now working perfectly after the repair.
A gép a javítás után már tökéletesen működik.
She played the piano piece perfectly from start to finish.
Elejétől a végéig hibátlanul játszotta el a zongoradarabot.
The two parts fit together perfectly.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He speaks English perfectly.
Tökéletesen beszél angolul.
The phone works perfectly.
A telefon tökéletesen működik.
She can cook this dish perfectly.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perfectly' with 'perfect' when describing actions. 'Perfect' is an adjective, while 'perfectly' is an adverb.
Betekenis
Completely without any fault
Woordcombinaties
work perfectly
|fit perfectly
|perform perfectly
|explain perfectly
Synoniemen
flawlessly (Stronger emphasis on being without any flaw or imperfection.)
Antoniemen
imperfectly (Indicates that something is done with mistakes or flaws.)
Thema's
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
In a way that is 100% correct or without any mistakes.
In a manner that is entirely correct, accurate, or flawless.
B1
2
teljesen
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
perfectly [adjective]
Your explanation is perfectly clear.
A magyarázatod teljesen világos.
It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous before a test.
Teljesen normális, ha ideges vagy egy dolgozat előtt.
The road ahead is perfectly safe.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
It is perfectly fine to ask questions.
Teljesen rendben van, ha kérdéseket teszel fel.
I am perfectly sure about my answer.
Teljesen biztos vagyok a válaszomban.
This room is perfectly clean.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse 'perfectly' for emphasis where 'very' or 'completely' would sound more natural.
Betekenis
Completely or absolutely
Woordcombinaties
perfectly clear
|perfectly normal
|perfectly safe
|perfectly acceptable
Synoniemen
absolutely (Similar in meaning but more general and less formal.)
Antoniemen
partially (Means only to some extent, not completely.)
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Used to show that something is 100% true or sure.
Used to emphasize that something is completely true or certain.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
perfectly
IPA
GB/pˈɚfəktli/
US/pˈɚfəktli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
per - fectly (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: perfectly
- Plural: perfectlies
Woordfamilie
Forms
perfectlies
noun
Core family
perfect
adjective A2
perfection
noun B2
Related words
perfectionist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Uitdrukkingen
make it perfectly clear
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt pˈɚfəktli klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
State something without any doubt
Say something in a way that everyone understands and there is no confusion.
Voorbeelden
- Let me make it perfectly clear: we will not tolerate cheating.
- He made it perfectly clear that he was not interested.
perfectly clear
1/pˈɚfəktli klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Completely easy to understand
Very easy to understand; not confusing at all.
Voorbeelden
- Her instructions were perfectly clear, so no one got lost.
- I want to make it perfectly clear that this behavior is unacceptable.
perfectly well
1/pˈɚfəktli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Completely able or fine
Being totally able to do something, or in good condition.
Voorbeelden
- You know perfectly well what I mean.
- The car runs perfectly well after the service.
perfectly normal
1/pˈɚfəktli nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
completely usual or expected
Totally usual; not strange at all.
Voorbeelden
- It's perfectly normal to feel anxious before a big event.
- Her reaction was perfectly normal under those circumstances.
perfectly normal
2/pˈɚfəktli nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
Completely usual or expected
Something that is totally usual and not strange at all.
Voorbeelden
- It’s perfectly normal to feel tired after a long day.
- This reaction is perfectly normal for someone in your situation.