casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
Engelska
~ 1700
lazán, kötetlenül, komoly elköteleződés nélkül, csak úgy, véletlenül
B1
1
lazán
B1
kötetlenül
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
Betydelse
In a relaxed or informal way
Ordkombinationer
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
Synonymer
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
Antonymer
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
Teman
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
Betydelse
Without serious intent or commitment
Ordkombinationer
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
Synonymer
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
Antonymer
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
Teman
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
Betydelse
By chance or without planning
Ordkombinationer
meet casually
|casually encounter
Synonymer
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
Antonymer
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
Teman
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Happening without planning it first.
In a way that happens by chance or without prior arrangement.
Grammatik
Grundform
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
Stavelser och betoning
cas - u - ally (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.