frankly
gb/fɹˈæŋkli/ us/fɹˈæŋkli/
B1
Английский
~ 4400
őszintén, nyíltan, őszintén szólva
B1
1
Модель употребления:
frankly [verb/statement]
Frankly, I don't think this plan will work.
Őszintén szólva nem hiszem, hogy ez a terv működni fog.
She told him frankly that she was not interested.
Őszintén megmondta neki, hogy nem érdekli.
Frankly speaking, the service was terrible.
He frankly admitted that he had made a mistake.
Frankly, I was surprised by your decision.
Примеры для изучающих
Frankly, I am tired.
Őszintén szólva fáradt vagyok.
Frankly, this food is not good.
Őszintén szólva ez az étel nem jó.
She spoke frankly about her problems.
Frankly, I don’t like the movie.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frankly' with 'frank', using it incorrectly as an adjective. 'Frankly' is an adverb and modifies verbs or whole statements.
Значение
honestly and directly
Коллокации
frankly speaking
|frankly admit
|frankly acknowledge
|frankly discuss
Синонимы
honestly (Similar meaning but slightly softer and more general; less emphasis on bluntness.)
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bluntly (Stronger connotation of rudeness or lack of tact compared to 'frankly'.)
Антонимы
evasively (Opposite in that it avoids giving a clear or direct answer.)
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dishonestly (Opposite in that it hides the truth or gives false information.)
Темы
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
In a way that is honest and says what you really think, even if it is not nice.
In a manner that is open, honest, and direct, often about something unpleasant or difficult.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
frankly
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋkli/
US/fɹˈæŋkli/
Слоги и ударение
frankly (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (frankly)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: frankly
- Plural: franklies
Родственные слова
Выражения
frankly speaking
1/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
'honestly saying' phrase intro
Used before saying something in an honest and direct way.
Примеры
- Frankly speaking, I don't think this will work.
- Frankly speaking, you should have been more careful.
frankly speaking
2/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
honestly speaking
Used before saying something in a very honest and direct way.
Примеры
- Frankly speaking, I don’t trust him.
- Frankly speaking, the project has many problems.