punctual
gb/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ us/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
B1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
arriving exactly on time
If you are punctual, you are on time.
Muundo wa matumizi:
be punctual (for [something]); punctual in doing [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t confuse punctual (on time) with punctuate (add punctuation).
Visawe
on time (Direct, very common equivalent in everyday speech.)
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prompt (Often suggests quick action as well as being on time.)
Vinyume
late (Not arriving or happening at the expected time.)
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tardy (More formal or school/work-related word for late.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
be punctual
|always punctual
|rarely punctual
|punctual employee
|punctual student
|punctual person
|punctual arrival
|punctual attendance
|punctual in paying
|punctual in replying
Mada
daily_life
|work
|time_management
|education
Mifano
- Please be punctual for the interview.
- She’s always punctual, even when the weather is bad.
- Our teacher expects everyone to be punctual.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is punctual.
- Be punctual for class.
adjective
B2
property
2
happening exactly as scheduled
If something is punctual, it happens on time.
Muundo wa matumizi:
punctual [service/event/start]; punctual at [time]
Kosa la kawaida:
For trains/meetings, use punctual (adjective) or punctually (adverb), not 'punctuality' unless talking about the quality in general.
Visawe
on schedule (Often used for services and plans rather than people.)
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timely (Emphasizes being at a suitable time, not necessarily exact.)
Vinyume
delayed (Not happening at the planned time because of a wait.)
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late (Happening after the expected time.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
punctual service
|punctual train
|punctual bus
|punctual flight
|punctual start
|punctual delivery
|punctual payment
|punctual schedule
|punctual performance
|punctual departure
Mada
transportation
|business
|time_management
Mifano
- The train was punctual today, which was a nice surprise.
- They’re known for punctual deliveries.
- The meeting had a punctual start at 9:00.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The bus was punctual today.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
punctual
IPA
GB/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
US/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
Silabi na mkazo
punc - tu - al (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (punc)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: punctual
Familia ya neno
Core family
punctuality
noun B2
punctually
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpunctual
adjective
Semi
as punctual as clockwork
1/ˈæz pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl ˈæz klˈɑkwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
extremely punctual and regular
Always on time, like a clock.
Mifano
- Her morning routine is as punctual as clockwork.
- The 7:15 bus is as punctual as clockwork in this town.
punctual to a fault
1/pˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəl tə ə fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase
so punctual it causes problems
Always on time, even when it is not helpful.
Mifano
- He’s punctual to a fault, so he gets annoyed if anyone is even a minute late.
- She’s punctual to a fault and will leave without you if you’re not ready.