kindly
gb/kˈaɪndli/ us/kˈaɪndli/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1700
kedvesen, udvariasan, kérem, kérjük, kérlek, legyen szíves, kedves, jóságos
A2
FORMAL
1
kedvesen
A2
udvariasan
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to speak/ask [someone] kindly
She smiled and spoke kindly to the nervous child.
Rámosolygott az ideges gyerekre, és kedvesen beszélt hozzá.
The receptionist kindly explained the process to me.
A recepciós kedvesen elmagyarázta nekem a folyamatot.
He kindly offered to carry my bags.
Please respond kindly to all customer inquiries.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She spoke kindly to me.
Kedvesen beszélt hozzám.
He asked me kindly to sit down.
Kedvesen megkért, hogy üljek le.
The teacher answered the question kindly.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'kindly' with 'kind of', which has a very different meaning.
Maana
In a polite or considerate manner
Miunganiko ya maneno
kindly ask
|kindly reply
|speak kindly
|kindly consider
Visawe
politely (Neutral term without the slightly old-fashioned or formal tone of 'kindly'.)
|
courteously (More formal and emphasizes respect and manners.)
Vinyume
rudely (Opposite in tone, showing lack of respect or consideration.)
Mada
politeness
|communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In a polite and nice way.
In a way that is polite, respectful, and considerate toward others.
B1
FORMAL
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
kindly [verb] [object]
Kindly return the completed form by Friday.
Kérjük, péntekig küldje vissza a kitöltött űrlapot.
We ask that you kindly refrain from smoking in this area.
Kérjük, tartózkodjon a dohányzástól ezen a területen.
Kindly direct all questions to the front desk.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Kindly sign your name here.
Kérem, itt írja alá a nevét.
Kindly wait outside the room.
Kérem, várjon a szoba előtt.
Kindly call us if you have questions.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse this form in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal or sarcastic.
Maana
As a polite request word
Miunganiko ya maneno
kindly note
|kindly refrain
|kindly provide
Visawe
please ('Please' is more common in everyday speech; 'kindly' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
Vinyume
demand (A direct or forceful request without politeness.)
Mada
politeness
|formal
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to ask someone politely to do something.
Used as a polite way of asking someone to do something, often in formal or written contexts.
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
a kindly [person/smile/gesture]
The kindly nurse comforted the patient.
A kedves ápoló megvigasztalta a beteget.
He gave me a kindly smile before leaving.
Távozás előtt kedvesen rám mosolygott.
She was known as a kindly and generous neighbor.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The teacher is a kindly woman.
A tanárnő kedves asszony.
He gave me a kindly look.
Kedves pillantást vetett rám.
Our kindly neighbor brings us food.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'kindly' as an adjective with 'kind', which is more common for describing people.
Maana
Gentle and caring in nature
Miunganiko ya maneno
kindly old man
|kindly smile
|kindly gesture
Visawe
benevolent (More formal; emphasizes charitable intentions.)
|
kind-hearted (Informal; stresses emotional warmth.)
Vinyume
unkind (Lacking kindness or compassion.)
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cruel (Actively causing pain or suffering.)
Mada
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Friendly and wanting to help people.
Having a gentle, warm-hearted, and caring character.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
kindly
IPA
GB/kˈaɪndli/
US/kˈaɪndli/
Silabi na mkazo
kindly (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (kindly)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: kindly
Familia ya neno
Semi
take it kindly
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt kˈaɪndli/
fixed phrase
React positively to words or actions
To respond in a good or friendly way to something someone says or does.
Mifano
- She didn’t take it kindly when he joked about her work.
- He took the criticism kindly and promised to improve.
thank you kindly
1/θˈæŋk jˈu kˈaɪndli/
fixed phrase
informal
Warm expression of thanks
An informal and warm way to say thank you.
Mifano
- Thank you kindly for your help today.
- "Thank you kindly," he said with a smile.
would you kindly
1/wˈʊd jˈu kˈaɪndli/
fixed phrase
formal
Polite way to ask someone to do something
A formal way to ask someone to do something politely.
Mifano
- Would you kindly close the door?
- Would you kindly send me the report by Monday?