duly
gb/dˈuli/ us/dˈuli/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 4800
szabályszerűen, megfelelően, időben, határidőre, pontosan
B2
FORMAL
1
megfelelően
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to be duly [verb/participle]
The contract was duly signed by both parties.
A szerződést mindkét fél szabályszerűen aláírta.
She was duly elected as the new chairperson.
Őt szabályszerűen megválasztották új elnöknek.
All documents must be duly completed before submission.
The officer was duly authorized to carry out the inspection.
He was duly impressed by their hospitality.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The form was duly signed.
Az űrlapot szabályszerűen aláírták.
She was duly chosen as leader.
Őt szabályszerűen választották vezetőnek.
The papers were duly sent.
He was duly told about the rules.
The job was duly finished.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'duly' with 'dually', which means 'in two ways'. They also may overuse it in casual contexts where 'properly' or 'correctly' would sound more natural.
Maana
In the proper or expected way
Miunganiko ya maneno
duly noted
|duly authorized
|duly signed
|duly elected
|duly completed
Visawe
properly (More common in everyday speech and less formal than 'duly'.)
|
appropriately (Focuses on being suitable for the situation; less tied to official rules.)
Vinyume
improperly (Indicates something done in the wrong or unacceptable way.)
Mada
law
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In the correct or expected way, following rules or what is needed.
In a proper, appropriate, or expected manner, according to rules or requirements.
B2
FORMAL
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to be duly [verb/participle] at [time/event]
The payment was duly made on the first of the month.
A befizetés a hónap első napján, időben megtörtént.
He duly arrived at the meeting at nine o'clock sharp.
Időben, pontban kilenc órakor megérkezett a megbeszélésre.
The guests were duly seated before the ceremony began.
All assignments were duly submitted by the deadline.
The train duly departed at its scheduled time.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He duly came at 8 o'clock.
Pontosan nyolc órakor jött.
The bill was duly paid.
A számlát időben kifizették.
She duly sent the letter.
The bus duly left at 10 a.m.
We duly gave the report on Monday.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse this with 'daily', which refers to something happening every day.
Maana
At the expected time
Miunganiko ya maneno
duly arrived
|duly completed on time
|duly paid
|duly returned
Visawe
promptly (Emphasizes speed and lack of delay; less formal than 'duly'.)
|
punctually (Focuses on exactness of timing rather than formality or rules.)
Vinyume
belatedly (Means something happened later than expected or planned.)
Mada
time
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
At the right or planned time.
At the proper or scheduled time; punctually as required.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
duly
IPA
GB/dˈuli/
US/dˈuli/
Silabi na mkazo
duly (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (duly)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: duly
- Plural: dulies
Familia ya neno
Semi
duly authorized
1/dˈuli ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
formal
Officially permitted as required by rules
Having the official right to do something, according to rules or law.
Mifano
- Only duly authorized personnel may enter this area.
- She is duly authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
duly elected
1/dˈuli ɪlˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
Chosen officially and correctly
Chosen for a job or position in the correct and official way.
Mifano
- He was duly elected as president by the members.
- The new board was duly elected according to the bylaws.
duly noted
1/dˈuli nˈoʊtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
Acknowledged as required or appropriate
I understand and accept what you said, usually in a formal way.
Mifano
- Your concerns are duly noted and will be addressed.
- The request has been duly noted by the committee.