fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Angielski
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Znaczenie
willingly or gladly
Kolokacje
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Synonimy
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Antonimy
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
With pleasure or readiness; willingly.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
hajlandó
B1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Znaczenie
eager or willing
Kolokacje
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Synonimy
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Antonimy
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Tematy
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
fain
IPA
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Sylaby i akcent
fain (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.