attentive
gb/ətˈɛntɪv/ us/ətˈɛntɪv/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 6400
figyelmes, odafigyelő, előzékeny, törődő
B1
1
figyelmes
B1
odafigyelő
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is attentive to [something]
The students were surprisingly attentive during the entire lecture.
A diákok meglepően figyelmesek voltak az egész előadás alatt.
Please stay attentive while I explain the safety rules.
Kérem, figyeljenek végig, amíg elmagyarázom a biztonsági szabályokat.
An attentive reader will notice several small hints in the first chapter.
The security guard remained attentive throughout the night shift.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The child is very attentive in class.
A gyerek nagyon figyelmes az órán.
Please be attentive to the teacher’s words.
Kérlek, figyeljetek oda a tanár szavaira.
He was not attentive during the meeting.
You must be attentive to every small detail.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes say *"attentive at"* or *"attentive for"* instead of *"attentive to"*, as in *"Be attentive to the instructions"*. They may also confuse *"attend" meaning "to go to" (e.g., attend a meeting) with *"attentive" meaning "paying attention".
Maana
paying close and careful attention
Miunganiko ya maneno
attentive listener
|attentive audience
|attentive student
|attentive reading
|be attentive to detail
|remain attentive
Visawe
alert (Stresses being quick to notice things, sometimes with a slightly more urgent or watchful feeling.)
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focused (Emphasizes concentrating on one thing without distraction, less about polite listening.)
Vinyume
inattentive (Direct opposite; not paying attention when you should.)
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distracted (Attention is pulled away by other things, so you are not fully attentive.)
Mada
education
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Listening or watching carefully, and paying full attention to something or someone.
Paying careful, focused, and continuous attention, especially to what is being said, shown, or happening.
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is attentive to [someone/something]
The nurses were calm, attentive, and very kind to the patients.
Az ápolók nyugodtak, figyelmesek és nagyon kedvesek voltak a betegekkel.
He tries to be an attentive father, always listening to his children’s worries.
Igyekszik figyelmes apa lenni: mindig meghallgatja a gyerekei aggodalmait.
The restaurant is popular for its attentive staff and relaxed atmosphere.
She was attentive to her guests, making sure everyone had enough to eat and drink.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is an attentive boyfriend and calls her every day.
Figyelmes barát, és mindennap felhívja a barátnőjét.
The hotel staff were very attentive to us.
A szálloda személyzete nagyon figyelmes volt velünk.
An attentive mother watches her baby carefully and helps quickly.
Good teachers are attentive to their students’ problems.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use *"attentive"* only for listening and do not realize it can also mean *"caring and helpful"* toward people. They may also confuse *"attentive"* with *"attendant"* (a person whose job is to serve or help people), as in *"a flight attendant"*, which is a noun, not an adjective.
Maana
considerate and caring toward others
Miunganiko ya maneno
attentive parent
|attentive partner
|attentive staff
|attentive service
|attentive to [someone’s] needs
|kind and attentive
Visawe
thoughtful (Focuses on being kind and considerate, often by planning small nice actions for others.)
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solicitous (More formal; suggests strong, sometimes anxious, concern for someone’s comfort or safety.)
Vinyume
neglectful (Fails to give needed care or attention to someone, especially over time.)
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indifferent (Shows no interest or concern about other people’s needs or feelings.)
Mada
relationships
|service
|hospitality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Kind and careful to help other people, and to notice what they need or feel.
Thoughtfully noticing what other people need or feel and responding in a caring, helpful, or polite way.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
attentive
IPA
GB/ətˈɛntɪv/
US/ətˈɛntɪv/
Silabi na mkazo
at - tent - ive (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tent)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: attentive
Familia ya neno
Core family
attention
noun A2
attentively
adverb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inattentive
adjective
inattentively
adverb
Advanced or less common
attentiveness
noun
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.