nice
gb/nˈaɪs/ us/nˈaɪs/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 800
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A1
property
1
pleasant and agreeable
Good and enjoyable; making people feel happy or pleased.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is nice
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes overuse 'nice' instead of choosing a more precise adjective like 'beautiful', 'kind', or 'delicious'.
Visawe
pleasant (More formal and neutral; often used for experiences and situations.)
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agreeable (Slightly formal; suggests suitability or likability.)
Vinyume
unpleasant (Opposite in meaning; describes something that causes discomfort or dislike.)
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nasty (Informal; strongly negative and unpleasant.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nice day
|nice person
|nice place
|nice time
|nice weather
Mada
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- It was a nice day for a walk in the park.
- She’s a nice person who always helps her neighbors.
- We had a nice time at the party.
- That’s a really nice dress you’re wearing.
- The hotel had a nice view of the ocean.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- It is a nice day today.
- She is a nice teacher.
- We had a nice meal.
- He lives in a nice house.
- This park is nice.
adjective
A1
property
2
kind and considerate
Kind and friendly to other people.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is nice to [someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nice' in this sense with 'good' when talking about skills rather than personality.
Visawe
kind (Emphasizes caring and helpfulness.)
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friendly (Focuses on warmth and openness toward others.)
Vinyume
mean (Describes someone who is unkind or cruel.)
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rude (Describes someone who is impolite or disrespectful.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nice to meet you
|nice of you
|be nice to
Mada
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- It was nice of you to help her with her bags.
- He’s always nice to everyone at work.
- She’s been really nice since we met.
- That’s not very nice of you to say.
- They were nice enough to give us directions.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- You are nice to your friends.
- He is nice to his little sister.
- It was nice of you to call.
- She is always nice to me.
- They are nice to new students.
adjective
A2
property
3
satisfactory or acceptable quality
Good in quality; okay or acceptable.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is nice for [purpose]
Visawe
good (Broadly positive; less specific than 'excellent'.)
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decent (Informal; adequate but not outstanding.)
Vinyume
poor (Low in quality or standard.)
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bad (Generally unsatisfactory.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nice job
|nice work
|nice effort
Mada
daily life
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- You did a nice job on this report.
- That was a nice effort in the game today.
- She made a nice recovery after her injury.
- This camera takes nice pictures.
- He has a nice singing voice.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- You did a nice job.
- This is a nice photo.
- She wrote a nice letter.
- He made a nice cake.
- That was a nice try.
adjective
B2
property
4
subtle and precise detail
Needing care and attention because it is small, exact, or delicate.
Visawe
subtle (Suggests small but important differences.)
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precise (Emphasizes exactness and accuracy.)
Vinyume
crude (Lacking detail or refinement.)
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imprecise (Not exact or accurate.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nice distinction
|nice balance
|nice point
Mada
science
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- It’s a nice distinction, but an important one for legal purposes.
- Achieving the right flavor requires a nice balance of spices.
- His argument depends on some rather nice points of logic.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This is a nice point in the story.
- The chef made a nice mix of tastes.
- It is a nice balance of colors.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
nice
IPA
GB/nˈaɪs/
US/nˈaɪs/
Silabi na mkazo
nice (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (nice)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: nice
- Comparative: nicer
- Superlative: nicest
Familia ya neno
Forms
nicer
adjective
nicest
adjective
Core family
nicely
adverb A2
niceness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nasty
adjective B1
unpleasant
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
nicety
noun
Semi
be nice to someone
1/bˈi nˈaɪs tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
treat someone kindly and respectfully
To treat someone in a kind and respectful way.
Mifano
- Be nice to your sister!
- He’s always been nice to me, even when others weren’t.
have a nice day
1/hˈæv ə nˈaɪs dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
wish someone an enjoyable day ahead
Used to say goodbye and express hope that the person will enjoy their day.
Mifano
- Thanks for coming. Have a nice day!
- The cashier smiled and said, 'Have a nice day.'
make nice (with someone)
1/mˈeɪk nˈaɪs wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
informal
be friendly after conflict
To behave in a friendly way toward someone after an argument or problem.
Mifano
- They finally made nice with each other after years of fighting.
- The company made nice with its critics by changing its policy.
nice to meet you
1/nˈaɪs tə mˈit jˈu/
fixed phrase
pleasure at first meeting someone
Used when you meet someone for the first time to show that you are happy to meet them.
Mifano
- ‘Nice to meet you,’ he said with a smile.
- Hello, I’m Sarah. Nice to meet you!
- It’s nice to meet you at last.
- It’s been great talking on the phone—nice to meet you in person.