lucky
gb/lˈʌki/ us/lˈʌki/
A2
انگریزی
~ 2200
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
A2
property
1
having good fortune
Having something good happen because of chance, not because you made it happen.
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] is lucky (to + verb/that ...)
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lucky' with 'happy'. 'Lucky' means something good happened by chance, while 'happy' means feeling good emotionally.
ہم معنی الفاظ
fortunate (More formal and often used in serious contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
unlucky (Describes having bad outcomes due to chance.)
لفظی تراکیب
lucky break
|lucky day
|lucky number
|lucky charm
|feel lucky
موضوعات
daily life
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- She was lucky to catch the last bus.
- I'm so lucky to have such supportive friends.
- They were lucky that the weather stayed sunny for the wedding.
- He felt lucky when he found a $20 bill on the street.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I am lucky to live near the sea.
- She is lucky to have a kind teacher.
- We are lucky it is not raining today.
- He is lucky to have many friends.
adjective
B1
property
2
bringing good fortune
Thought to make good things happen by chance.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is lucky for [someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'lucky' meaning 'having good fortune' with 'lucky' meaning 'bringing good fortune'. The difference is between the receiver and the source of luck.
ہم معنی الفاظ
auspicious (More formal and used in ceremonial or planned contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
unlucky (Believed to bring bad outcomes.)
لفظی تراکیب
lucky charm
|lucky penny
|lucky shirt
موضوعات
daily life
|beliefs
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- This coin is my lucky charm.
- Wearing her lucky socks, she scored the winning goal.
- Friday the 13th is not considered a lucky day by many.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This is my lucky pen.
- I have a lucky hat.
- The number seven is lucky for me.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/lˈʌki/
US/lˈʌki/
ہجا بندی اور زور
lucky (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (lucky)
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Adjective
- Base: lucky
- Comparative: luckier
- Superlative: luckiest
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
lucky break
1/lˈʌki bɹˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
unexpected chance for success
A sudden good chance that helps you succeed.
مثالیں
- Getting that job offer was a real lucky break for her.
- He got his lucky break when the director noticed his performance.
strike it lucky
1/stɹˈaɪk ˈɪt lˈʌki/
idiom
informal
achieve success by chance
To become successful or find something good by chance.
مثالیں
- We struck it lucky with the weather on our trip.
- He struck it lucky and found a rare coin in the sand.
third time lucky
1/θˈɚd tˈaɪm lˈʌki/
fixed phrase
informal
success on third attempt
When you fail two times, but believe the third time will succeed.
مثالیں
- I failed twice, but maybe it will be third time lucky.
- They hope it's third time lucky for their team in the finals.
lucky charm
1/lˈʌki t͡ʃˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
object believed to bring luck
An object that people think brings them good luck.
مثالیں
- She always wears her necklace as a lucky charm.
- She always wears her lucky charm during exams.
- This old coin is my lucky charm.
- He kissed his lucky charm before walking onto the field.
- My grandmother gave me this coin as a lucky charm.
push your luck
1/pˈʊʃ jˈʊɹ lˈʌk/
idiom
informal
risk losing by seeking more gain
To try for more success after being lucky, which may cause you to lose what you have.
مثالیں
- You won twice—don’t push your luck.
- She decided not to push her luck and left while she was ahead.
push your luck
2/pˈʊʃ jˈʊɹ lˈʌk/
idiom
informal
Risk losing gained advantage
To try something risky after you have already been lucky, which may cause you to lose what you gained.
مثالیں
- You've won twice—don't push your luck!
- I think you're pushing your luck asking for another day off.