luck
word
/ˈɫək/
luhk
/lˈʌk/
luhk
Definition
Luck is the force that causes good or bad things to happen by chance and not because of your own actions. It often refers to random or unexpected success or failure.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a noun. Common phrases: 'good luck', 'bad luck', 'by luck', 'just my luck!'. Sometimes used informally as 'lucky' (adjective) or in expressions like 'wish me luck'. Distinct from 'fortune' (more formal or financial).
Spanish: suertePortuguese (BR): sortePortuguese (PT): sorteChinese (Simplified): 运气Chinese (Traditional): 運氣Hindi: किस्मतArabic: حظBengali: ভাগ্য - সৌভাগ্য (ভালো ভাগ্য) - দুর্ভাগ্য (খারাপ ভাগ্য)Russian: удача - везение - счастье (везение, не радость)Japanese: 運 - 幸運 (いい運) - 不運 (悪い運)Vietnamese: may mắnKorean: 운 - 행운 (좋은 운) - 불운 (나쁜 운)Turkish: şansUrdu: قسمت - خوش قسمتی (اچھی قسمت) - بدقسمتی (بری قسمت)Indonesian: keberuntungan
Example Sentences
He said it was just luck that he won the game.
basic
With a bit of luck, we’ll get there before it rains.
natural
Just my luck—the bus left as soon as I arrived!
natural
Sometimes a little luck is all you need.
natural
She wished me luck before my exam.
basic
Good luck with your new job!
basic