fondness
gb/fˈɑndnəs/ us/fˈɑndnəs/
B1
Englanti
~ 8100
szeretet, előszeretet, vmi a gyengéje
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
1
szeretet
A1
Käyttömalli:
fondness for [someone/something]
She has a real fondness for her grandparents and visits them every weekend.
Nagyon szereti a nagyszüleit, és minden hétvégén meglátogatja őket.
His fondness for the old dog was clear from the way he spoke about her.
Az öreg kutya iránti szeretete abból is látszott, ahogyan beszélt róla.
Over the years, a quiet fondness grew between the two colleagues.
The teacher’s fondness for her students showed in her patient voice.
Their shared fondness for the town kept bringing them back every summer.
Oppijaesimerkit
I feel a strong fondness for my little sister.
Nagyon szeretem a kishúgomat.
He shows great fondness for his cat.
Nagy szeretettel bánik a macskájával.
Their fondness for each other is easy to see.
The child’s fondness for his father is very sweet.
We all have fondness for our first home.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes say *"I am fondness of him"* instead of using the adjective: *"I am fond of him"* or the noun correctly: *"I have a fondness for him."* Another mistake is using "fondness" only for things, when it is very common for people and animals as well.
Merkitys
warm affection or liking
Kollokaatiot
a deep fondness
|a genuine fondness
|show fondness
|express fondness
|have a fondness for
|develop a fondness for
Synonyymit
affection (Stresses warm, caring feelings, especially between people or towards pets.)
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liking (Slightly weaker and more general; may sound less emotional than "fondness.")
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love (Usually much stronger and more intense than "fondness.")
Antonyymit
dislike (General opposite; a feeling of not liking someone or something.)
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hostility (Opposite in emotional tone, suggesting active anger rather than warmth.)
Teemat
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A warm, kind feeling of love or liking for a person, animal, place, or thing.
A warm, gentle feeling of affection or liking for someone or something.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
2
előszeretet
B2
Käyttömalli:
fondness for [something]
I’ve always had a fondness for spicy food.
Mindig is szerettem a csípős ételeket.
Her fondness for late-night snacks is starting to worry her doctor.
Az orvosát már kezdi aggasztani, hogy annyira szeret késő este nassolni.
The manager’s fondness for risk-taking sometimes makes the team nervous.
He developed a fondness for jazz during his time in New Orleans.
Their shared fondness for horror movies brought them together.
Oppijaesimerkit
She has a fondness for sweet drinks.
Különösen szereti az édes italokat.
My grandfather has a fondness for old cars.
A nagyapám nagyon kedveli a régi autókat.
I have a fondness for quiet cafes.
They share a fondness for video games.
His fondness for fast food is a problem.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this with a simple habit and say *"He has a habit for sweets"* instead of *"He has a fondness for sweets."* Another mistake is using "fondness" without "for" (e.g. *"his fondness chocolate"* instead of *"his fondness for chocolate"*).
Merkitys
special liking or preference
Kollokaatiot
fondness for sweets
|fondness for jazz
|a particular fondness
|a lifelong fondness
|fondness for gambling
|fondness for luxury
Synonyymit
preference (More neutral and often used in formal or choice-based contexts (surveys, options).)
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taste (Common in talk about style, food, or culture; can sound slightly more stylish or evaluative.)
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partiality (Often slightly formal; can suggest a mild bias as well as a liking.)
Antonyymit
aversion (Suggests a strong dislike or desire to avoid something, opposite of a special liking.)
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indifference (Lack of any special liking or preference, the neutral opposite of having a fondness.)
Teemat
preferences
|daily life
|habits
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A special liking for one type of thing or activity more than others.
A noticeable liking or preference for a particular type of thing, activity, or behavior.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
fondness
IPA
GB/fˈɑndnəs/
US/fˈɑndnəs/
Tavut ja painotus
fond - ness (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (fond)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: fondness
- Plural: fondness
Sanaperhe
Related words
affection
noun B1
affectionate
adjective B1
Ilmaukset
develop a fondness for
1/dɪvˈɛləp ə fˈɑndnəs fɚ/
fixed phrase
gradually come to like
To slowly begin to like someone or something more and more, often in a warm or special way.
Esimerkit
- During her year abroad, she developed a fondness for strong French coffee.
- At first he hated running, but he developed a fondness for it after a few months of training.
have a fondness for
1/hˈæv ə fˈɑndnəs fɚ/
fixed phrase
to really like something
To like someone or something in a warm or special way, often more than usual.
Esimerkit
- She has a fondness for dark chocolate and always keeps a bar in her desk.
- He clearly has a fondness for children and often volunteers at the local school.
- They have a fondness for small, family-run restaurants when they travel.