casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
ਅਰਥ
In a relaxed or informal way
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
ਅਰਥ
Without serious intent or commitment
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
ਅਰਥ
By chance or without planning
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
meet casually
|casually encounter
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cas - u - ally (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.