casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
Английский
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
Значение
In a relaxed or informal way
Коллокации
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
Синонимы
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
Антонимы
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
Темы
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
Значение
Without serious intent or commitment
Коллокации
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
Синонимы
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
Антонимы
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
Темы
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
Значение
By chance or without planning
Коллокации
meet casually
|casually encounter
Синонимы
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
Антонимы
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
Темы
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Определение
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
Слоги и ударение
cas - u - ally (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
Родственные слова
Выражения
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.