fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Inglés
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] would fain [verb]
I would fain join you on your journey, were I invited.
Szívesen csatlakoznék hozzátok az útra, ha meghívnátok.
She would fain help if she could.
Szívesen segítene, ha tudna.
He would fain believe the news, but he had doubts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I would fain go with you.
Szívesen mennék veled.
She would fain help her friend.
Szívesen segítene a barátjának.
He would fain tell the truth.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Significado
willingly or gladly
Colocaciones
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Sinónimos
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Antónimos
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
With pleasure or readiness; willingly.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
hajlandó
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is fain to [verb]
He was fain to accept the offer despite his reservations.
Fenntartásai ellenére hajlandó volt elfogadni az ajánlatot.
They were fain to agree to the terms.
Hajlandók voltak elfogadni a feltételeket.
She was fain to help her neighbor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I am fain to help you.
Hajlandó vagyok segíteni neked.
He is fain to join the game.
Hajlandó csatlakozni a játékhoz.
We are fain to start now.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Significado
eager or willing
Colocaciones
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Sinónimos
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Antónimos
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Temas
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
fain
AFI
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Sílabas y acento
fain (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Familia de palabras
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Expresiones
would fain
1/wˈʊd fˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
archaic
would willingly do something
Used to say that someone wants to do something or is happy to do it.
Ejemplos
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.