frantically
gb/fɹˈæntɪkli/ us/fɹˈæntɪkli/
B2
Kiingereza
kétségbeesetten, őrülten
B2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] [does something] frantically; frantically [verb]
She frantically searched her bag for her passport at the gate.
A kapunál kétségbeesetten kereste az útlevelét a táskájában.
He was frantically calling his sister when the storm knocked out the power.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta telefonon elérni a testvérét, amikor a vihar miatt elment az áram.
The children ran frantically toward the door when the alarm went off.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I looked frantically for my keys.
Kétségbeesetten kerestem a kulcsaimat.
She was frantically trying to catch the bus.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta elérni a buszt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse with “frankly” (meaning ‘honestly’). Also note the spelling: fran-ti-cal-ly.
Maana
in a panicked, urgent way
Miunganiko ya maneno
frantically search
|frantically look (for)
|frantically try
|frantically call
|frantically dial
|frantically wave
|frantically run
|frantically grab
|frantically pack
|frantically type
Visawe
desperately (emphasizes lack of hope or strong need as well as urgency)
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feverishly (suggests intense, nonstop effort, often at work)
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wildly (can suggest uncontrolled movement, not always urgency)
Vinyume
calmly (without panic or strong anxiety)
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methodically (in an organized, step-by-step way)
Mada
emotions
|urgency
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
in a very worried, rushed way
In a very hurried way that shows panic, fear, or strong anxiety, especially because time is short or a situation feels out of control.
C1
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őrülten
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
frantically + [adjective/participle]
I’ve been frantically busy all week and haven’t had time to call.
Egész héten őrülten elfoglalt voltam, és nem volt időm telefonálni.
They were frantically eager to finish before the deadline.
Eszeveszetten igyekeztek befejezni a munkát a határidő előtt.
He seemed frantically in love, texting her every few minutes.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We are frantically busy today.
Ma őrülten elfoglaltak vagyunk.
Kosa la kawaida:
This use is most natural with adjectives describing activity or emotion (e.g., busy, in love); it can sound odd with neutral adjectives (e.g., *frantically tall).
Maana
extremely, with intense energy
Miunganiko ya maneno
frantically busy
|frantically in love
|frantically excited
|frantically eager
|frantically optimistic
|frantically jealous
|frantically hoping
|frantically trying
|frantically working
|frantically waiting
Visawe
extremely (neutral and common, without the sense of pressure)
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intensely (emphasizes strength of feeling or focus)
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madly (more informal; often about love or enthusiasm)
Vinyume
slightly (to a small degree)
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mildly (not strongly or intensely)
Mada
intensifiers
|emotions
|work
Ufafanuzi
extremely; very much
To an extreme degree, often suggesting restless energy or pressure rather than literal panic.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
frantically
IPA
GB/fɹˈæntɪkli/
US/fɹˈæntɪkli/
Silabi na mkazo
frantic - ally (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (frantic)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: frantically
- Plural: franticallies
Familia ya neno
Semi
call frantically
1/kˈɔl fɹˈæntɪkli/
fixed phrase
call repeatedly in panic
call someone again and again because you are worried
Mifano
- He called frantically when he couldn’t reach her all afternoon.
- My mom was calling frantically after she heard about the accident.
- The manager called frantically for tech support during the outage.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I called frantically when I lost my child in the store.
frantically busy
1/fɹˈæntɪkli bˈɪzi/
fixed phrase
extremely busy and stressed
very busy and rushed
Mifano
- Sorry I didn’t reply—I’ve been frantically busy at work.
- The team is frantically busy preparing for the product launch.
- She was frantically busy all morning and skipped lunch.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I’m frantically busy this week.
search frantically (for [something/someone])
1/sˈɚt͡ʃ fɹˈæntɪkli fɚ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
search in panic and hurry
look for something very quickly and worriedly
Mifano
- He searched frantically for his wallet before the train arrived.
- They searched frantically for the missing dog in the park.
- I searched frantically through my emails for the address.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She searched frantically for her phone.
try frantically to [do something]
1/tɹˈaɪ fɹˈæntɪkli tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
make urgent desperate attempts
try very hard and in a hurry
Mifano
- She tried frantically to restart her laptop before the presentation.
- I was trying frantically to remember the code for the door.
- They tried frantically to stop the leak with towels.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He tried frantically to find a taxi.