fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Inglese
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Significato
willingly or gladly
Collocazioni
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Sinonimi
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Contrari
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
With pleasure or readiness; willingly.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
hajlandó
B1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Significato
eager or willing
Collocazioni
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Sinonimi
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Contrari
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Temi
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Grammatica
Forma base
fain
IPA
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Sillabe e accento
fain (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Famiglia di parole
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.