kindly
gb/kˈaɪndli/ us/kˈaɪndli/
A2
Inglese
~ 1700
kedvesen, udvariasan, kérem, kérjük, kérlek, legyen szíves, kedves, jóságos
A2
FORMAL
1
kedvesen
A2
udvariasan
B1
Schema d'uso:
to speak/ask [someone] kindly
She smiled and spoke kindly to the nervous child.
Rámosolygott az ideges gyerekre, és kedvesen beszélt hozzá.
The receptionist kindly explained the process to me.
A recepciós kedvesen elmagyarázta nekem a folyamatot.
He kindly offered to carry my bags.
Please respond kindly to all customer inquiries.
Esempi per chi studia
She spoke kindly to me.
Kedvesen beszélt hozzám.
He asked me kindly to sit down.
Kedvesen megkért, hogy üljek le.
The teacher answered the question kindly.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'kindly' with 'kind of', which has a very different meaning.
Significato
In a polite or considerate manner
Collocazioni
kindly ask
|kindly reply
|speak kindly
|kindly consider
Sinonimi
politely (Neutral term without the slightly old-fashioned or formal tone of 'kindly'.)
|
courteously (More formal and emphasizes respect and manners.)
Contrari
rudely (Opposite in tone, showing lack of respect or consideration.)
Temi
politeness
|communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
In a polite and nice way.
In a way that is polite, respectful, and considerate toward others.
B1
FORMAL
2
Schema d'uso:
kindly [verb] [object]
Kindly return the completed form by Friday.
Kérjük, péntekig küldje vissza a kitöltött űrlapot.
We ask that you kindly refrain from smoking in this area.
Kérjük, tartózkodjon a dohányzástól ezen a területen.
Kindly direct all questions to the front desk.
Esempi per chi studia
Kindly sign your name here.
Kérem, itt írja alá a nevét.
Kindly wait outside the room.
Kérem, várjon a szoba előtt.
Kindly call us if you have questions.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse this form in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal or sarcastic.
Significato
As a polite request word
Collocazioni
kindly note
|kindly refrain
|kindly provide
Sinonimi
please ('Please' is more common in everyday speech; 'kindly' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
Contrari
demand (A direct or forceful request without politeness.)
Temi
politeness
|formal
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Used to ask someone politely to do something.
Used as a polite way of asking someone to do something, often in formal or written contexts.
B1
3
Schema d'uso:
a kindly [person/smile/gesture]
The kindly nurse comforted the patient.
A kedves ápoló megvigasztalta a beteget.
He gave me a kindly smile before leaving.
Távozás előtt kedvesen rám mosolygott.
She was known as a kindly and generous neighbor.
Esempi per chi studia
The teacher is a kindly woman.
A tanárnő kedves asszony.
He gave me a kindly look.
Kedves pillantást vetett rám.
Our kindly neighbor brings us food.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'kindly' as an adjective with 'kind', which is more common for describing people.
Significato
Gentle and caring in nature
Collocazioni
kindly old man
|kindly smile
|kindly gesture
Sinonimi
benevolent (More formal; emphasizes charitable intentions.)
|
kind-hearted (Informal; stresses emotional warmth.)
Contrari
unkind (Lacking kindness or compassion.)
|
cruel (Actively causing pain or suffering.)
Temi
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Friendly and wanting to help people.
Having a gentle, warm-hearted, and caring character.
Grammatica
Forma base
kindly
IPA
GB/kˈaɪndli/
US/kˈaɪndli/
Sillabe e accento
kindly (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (kindly)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: kindly
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
take it kindly
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt kˈaɪndli/
fixed phrase
React positively to words or actions
To respond in a good or friendly way to something someone says or does.
Esempi
- She didn’t take it kindly when he joked about her work.
- He took the criticism kindly and promised to improve.
thank you kindly
1/θˈæŋk jˈu kˈaɪndli/
fixed phrase
informal
Warm expression of thanks
An informal and warm way to say thank you.
Esempi
- Thank you kindly for your help today.
- "Thank you kindly," he said with a smile.
would you kindly
1/wˈʊd jˈu kˈaɪndli/
fixed phrase
formal
Polite way to ask someone to do something
A formal way to ask someone to do something politely.
Esempi
- Would you kindly close the door?
- Would you kindly send me the report by Monday?