Pure luck Meaning in English
expression
ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
PYUR LUK
pjˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
pyaw LUK
Definition
Something that happens completely by chance, without planning or control. It means there was no skill or intention involved, only luck.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, emphasizes total randomness; often used to deny skill or intent (“It was pure luck, not talent!”). Common with 'by': 'by pure luck'. Do not confuse with 'good luck' (which means fortune, not randomness).
Spanish: pura suertePortuguese (BR): pura sortePortuguese (PT): pura sorteChinese (Simplified): 纯粹的运气Chinese (Traditional): 純粹的運氣Hindi: सिर्फ़ किस्मतArabic: حظ صرفBengali: খাঁটি ভাগ্য - নিখাদ সৌভাগ্যRussian: чистая удачаJapanese: 全くの運 - 完全な運Vietnamese: hoàn toàn do may mắn - chỉ là may mắnKorean: 순전히 운 - 완전한 운Turkish: tamamen şans - saf şansUrdu: خالص اتفاق - محض قسمتIndonesian: murni keberuntungan - semata-mata keberuntungan
Example Sentences
He won the lottery by pure luck.
basic
Finding my lost keys was pure luck.
basic
We met again by pure luck.
basic
Honestly, getting that job was pure luck—I didn't even prepare for the interview.
natural
'Was it skill or pure luck that you found that rare coin?'
natural
Sometimes success is nothing but pure luck and being in the right place at the right time.
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