A2 adjective तटस्थ #28 सबसे आम 2 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

lucky

/ˈlʌki/

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Lucky refers to success or happiness that comes from favorable, often random, circumstances.

30 सेकंड में शब्द

  • Used to describe positive outcomes happening by chance.
  • Commonly used to express relief or gratitude.
  • Often interchangeable with fortunate in formal contexts.

Summary

Lucky refers to success or happiness that comes from favorable, often random, circumstances.

  • Used to describe positive outcomes happening by chance.
  • Commonly used to express relief or gratitude.
  • Often interchangeable with fortunate in formal contexts.

Use lucky to express relief

Use 'I'm lucky' when you narrowly avoid a problem. It shows you recognize that the situation could have been much worse.

Don't confuse lucky with skill

Avoid calling someone lucky if they worked hard for their success. It can sound dismissive of their actual effort and dedication.

Cultural symbols of luck

Many cultures have specific symbols for luck, like four-leaf clovers or horseshoes. Understanding these symbols helps explain why someone might be called 'lucky' in a specific context.

उदाहरण

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1

I feel so lucky to have such great friends.

2

The company was lucky to survive the economic crisis.

3

You're lucky I didn't tell your boss!

4

The study noted a lucky discovery of the new compound.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
luck
क्रिया
luck out
विशेषण
lucky

याद रखने का तरीका

Remember that 'Lucky' rhymes with 'yucky'—but it is the opposite! If you are lucky, you have a 'yucky' day turned into a good one.

Overview

The word 'lucky' is a fundamental adjective in English used to describe outcomes that are favorable, successful, or beneficial, usually occurring due to chance or fate rather than deliberate effort. It captures the feeling of being in the right place at the right time. Usage Patterns: You can use 'lucky' to describe a person ('I am a lucky person') or an event ('It was a lucky break'). It is frequently paired with the verb 'to be' and often followed by a prepositional phrase or an infinitive verb (e.g., 'lucky to have you' or 'lucky at cards'). Common Contexts: In everyday conversation, it is used to express gratitude for small wins or relief after avoiding a negative outcome, such as 'I was lucky to catch the last train.' In more formal settings, it might describe a 'lucky discovery' or a 'lucky coincidence' in a scientific or professional context. Similar Words Comparison: While 'lucky' implies chance, 'fortunate' carries a slightly more formal tone and suggests a broader, more stable state of well-being. 'Blessed' implies that the good fortune comes from a higher power or a deeper sense of gratitude. Choosing between them depends on whether you are describing a small, random event or a significant, life-altering situation.

इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Lucky is used across all registers, though it is more common in speech. When used in formal writing, 'fortunate' is often preferred. Always ensure you are using it as an adjective and not an adverb.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Students often use 'luck' instead of 'lucky' (e.g., 'I am very luck'). Remember that 'luck' is a noun and 'lucky' is the adjective. Another error is using 'lucky' to mean 'happy' in every situation.

याद रखने का तरीका

Remember that 'Lucky' rhymes with 'yucky'—but it is the opposite! If you are lucky, you have a 'yucky' day turned into a good one.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The word comes from Middle English 'lukke', likely from Middle Dutch 'luc'. It has historically been associated with the concepts of fate, chance, and divine favor.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many Western cultures, finding a four-leaf clover or knocking on wood is associated with being lucky. These superstitions reflect the human desire to influence or acknowledge random positive outcomes.

उदाहरण

1

I feel so lucky to have such great friends.

everyday
2

The company was lucky to survive the economic crisis.

formal
3

You're lucky I didn't tell your boss!

informal
4

The study noted a lucky discovery of the new compound.

academic

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
luck
क्रिया
luck out
विशेषण
lucky

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

lucky break
lucky charm
lucky guess

सामान्य वाक्यांश

lucky you

push your luck

beginner's luck

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

lucky vs luckily

Luckily is an adverb that modifies an entire sentence or action. Lucky is an adjective that describes a noun or pronoun.

lucky vs lucky vs. happy

Happy describes an emotional state of joy. Lucky describes the circumstance of receiving a good result by chance.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

to be lucky to + verb to be lucky with + noun a lucky + noun

Use lucky to express relief

Use 'I'm lucky' when you narrowly avoid a problem. It shows you recognize that the situation could have been much worse.

Don't confuse lucky with skill

Avoid calling someone lucky if they worked hard for their success. It can sound dismissive of their actual effort and dedication.

Cultural symbols of luck

Many cultures have specific symbols for luck, like four-leaf clovers or horseshoes. Understanding these symbols helps explain why someone might be called 'lucky' in a specific context.

खुद को परखो

fill blank

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

I was very ___ to find my lost keys under the sofa.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: lucky

We need an adjective to describe the subject 'I'.

multiple choice

Choose the best synonym for lucky.

Which word is closest in meaning to lucky?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: fortunate

Fortunate is the formal synonym for lucky.

sentence building

Reorder the words to make a sentence.

to / you / meet / lucky / I / am

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: I am lucky to meet you

The standard structure is subject + verb + adjective + infinitive.

स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

4 सवाल

Yes, 'lucky' is almost exclusively used for positive outcomes. If you want to describe negative outcomes caused by chance, you would use 'unlucky' or 'unfortunate'.

Yes, you can say 'He is a lucky person' to mean that he often experiences good fortune. It is a common way to describe someone who seems to win often or avoid danger.

Successful implies that the result was achieved through hard work and skill. Lucky implies that the result happened because of chance or external circumstances.

It is generally informal or neutral. In very formal writing, you might prefer 'fortunate' or 'advantageous' instead.

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