fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Engels
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Betekenis
willingly or gladly
Woordcombinaties
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Synoniemen
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Antoniemen
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Thema's
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
With pleasure or readiness; willingly.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
hajlandó
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Betekenis
eager or willing
Woordcombinaties
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Synoniemen
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Antoniemen
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Thema's
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
fain
IPA
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
fain (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Woordfamilie
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.