fain
gb/fˈeɪn/ us/fˈeɪn/
C2
Engelska
~ 4500
szívesen, hajlandó
C2
ARCHAIC
1
szívesen
A1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'fain' with 'feign', which means to pretend.
Betydelse
willingly or gladly
Ordkombinationer
would fain
|fain admit
|fain acknowledge
Synonymer
gladly (More common modern equivalent, neutral register.)
|
willingly (Highlights readiness rather than joy; modern usage.)
Antonymer
reluctantly (Shows doing something without wanting to, opposite of willingly.)
Teman
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
With pleasure or readiness; willingly.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
hajlandó
B1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think 'fain' means 'forced', which is incorrect.
Betydelse
eager or willing
Ordkombinationer
fain to accept
|fain to oblige
Synonymer
ready (Neutral, modern term for being prepared or willing.)
|
eager (More emotional enthusiasm than 'fain'.)
Antonymer
unwilling (Direct opposite in terms of readiness or desire.)
Teman
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Wanting to do something or ready to do it.
Eager or willing under the circumstances.
Grammatik
Grundform
fain
IPA
GB/fˈeɪn/
US/fˈeɪn/
Stavelser och betoning
fain (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (fain)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: fain
- Comparative: fainer
- Superlative: fainest
Ordfamilj
Forms
fainer
adjective
fainest
adjective
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- I would fain tell you all I know, but time is short.
- She would fain assist, yet she lacks the means.