firmly
gb/fˈɚmli/ us/fˈɚmli/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2300
erősen, szilárdan, szorosan, határozottan, rendíthetetlenül
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to [verb] [something] firmly
She held the baby's hand firmly to keep him safe.
Szorosan fogta a kisbaba kezét, hogy biztonságban legyen.
He pressed the lid down firmly to seal the jar.
Erősen lenyomta a fedelet, hogy lezárja az üveget.
The sign was fixed firmly to the wall so it wouldn’t fall.
I stood firmly on my decision despite the criticism.
The door was shut firmly to keep out the cold.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He held the cup firmly.
Erősen fogta a csészét.
Please close the bag firmly.
Kérlek, zárd le szorosan a zacskót.
She stood firmly on the ground.
He pressed the button firmly.
The box is tied firmly with rope.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'firmly' with 'strictly'. 'Firmly' refers to strength or steadiness, while 'strictly' means following rules closely.
Maana
In a strong, steady, and secure way
Miunganiko ya maneno
hold firmly
|grip firmly
|press firmly
|stand firmly
|attach firmly
Visawe
securely (Emphasizes being safe and not loose.)
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tightly (Focuses more on physical closeness or pressure.)
Vinyume
loosely (Suggests without tightness, allowing movement.)
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weakly (Implies lacking strength or steadiness.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In a strong and steady way that will not move or change easily.
In a strong, steady, and secure manner that is not easily moved or changed.
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to state/stand/hold [something] firmly
She firmly believes that education is the key to success.
Szilárdan hiszi, hogy az oktatás a siker kulcsa.
He stated firmly that he would not resign.
Határozottan kijelentette, hogy nem mond le.
They stood firmly by their friend during the crisis.
I am firmly convinced that this is the right choice.
The manager firmly rejected the proposal.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She firmly believes in her idea.
Szilárdan hisz az ötletében.
He said firmly, 'No'.
Határozottan azt mondta: „Nem.”
They stood firmly with their team.
I am firmly sure about this.
We must hold our rules firmly.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse this with physical firmness; here it is about mental or emotional determination.
Maana
In a determined and unwavering manner
Miunganiko ya maneno
believe firmly
|state firmly
|stand firmly
|hold firmly to
Visawe
resolutely (Stresses purposeful and unwavering action.)
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steadfastly (Highlights loyalty and consistency over time.)
Vinyume
hesitantly (Shows uncertainty or doubt in action or speech.)
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waveringly (Suggests changing or uncertain attitude.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In a way that shows you will not change your mind or position.
With strong determination or without changing one's opinion or decision.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
firmly
IPA
GB/fˈɚmli/
US/fˈɚmli/
Silabi na mkazo
firmly (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (firmly)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: firmly
- Plural: firmlies
Familia ya neno
Semi
hold firmly to
1/hˈoʊld fˈɚmli tə/
fixed phrase
Keep an idea strongly without change
To not let go of a belief, rule, or plan.
Mifano
- He holds firmly to his principles.
- They hold firmly to their traditions.
stand firmly by
2/stˈænd fˈɚmli bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Give strong, unchanging support
To continue to support someone or something strongly, even when it is difficult.
Mifano
- We will stand firmly by our decision.
- She stood firmly by her friend during the trial.