fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1400
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A2
property
1
Treating everyone equally
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
Visawe
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
Vinyume
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
Mada
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
Mifano
- The teacher is fair to all her students.
- We expect a fair trial for the accused.
- He made a fair decision based on the facts.
- It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My boss is fair to all workers.
- The game was fair for both teams.
- She gave a fair answer to the question.
- It is fair to share the food.
adjective
A2
property
2
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Visawe
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
Vinyume
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
Mada
appearance
|body
Mifano
- She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
- He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
- Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has fair hair.
- I have fair skin.
- He is tall with fair eyes.
adjective
B1
property
3
Moderately good quality
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
Visawe
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
Vinyume
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
Mada
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
- He has a fair chance of winning the race.
- The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The food was fair.
- Today the weather is fair.
- He has a fair chance to win.
Nomino
A2
event
4
Public event with games and stalls
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
Visawe
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
Mada
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Mifano
- We went to the county fair last weekend.
- The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
- They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We went to the fair.
- The school will have a fair.
- The fair has many games.
adjective
A2
property
5
Clear and sunny weather
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
Visawe
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
Vinyume
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fair weather
Mada
weather
Mifano
- The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
- It was a fair day for a picnic.
- They set sail under fair skies.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The weather is fair today.
- We have fair weather now.
- It is a fair day for walking.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
Silabi na mkazo
fair (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
Familia ya neno
Semi
a fair shake
1/ə fˈɛɹ ʃˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Equal opportunity to succeed
A chance to do something that is the same as what others get.
Mifano
- Everyone deserves a fair shake in life.
- He didn’t get a fair shake in the competition.
by fair means or foul
1/bˈaɪ fˈɛɹ mˈinz ˈɔɹ fˈaʊl/
idiom
Using any method to succeed
Doing something by using either honest ways or dishonest ways.
Mifano
- They were determined to win, by fair means or foul.
- He got the promotion by fair means or foul.
fair and square
1/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Done honestly without cheating or lying
Done in an honest way, following all rules.
Mifano
- He won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square—no excuses.
fair and square
2/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Achieved honestly without cheating
Winning or succeeding in an honest way without cheating.
Mifano
- She won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square.
fair enough
1/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
That’s reasonable or acceptable
Used to say that you accept or understand what someone says.
Mifano
- "I can’t come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe another time."
- "We’ll need to start early." "Fair enough."
fair enough
2/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Accepting something as reasonable
Used to say you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.
Mifano
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."