honestly
gb/ˈɑnɪstli/ us/ˈɑnɪstli/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1100
őszintén, komolyan
A2
1
őszintén
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
honestly [verb/statement]
I honestly don’t know what happened.
Őszintén szólva nem tudom, mi történt.
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Őszintén beszélt a hibáiról.
Honestly, I had no idea you were coming.
He honestly believes he can win.
They answered all the questions honestly.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I honestly don't know the answer.
Őszintén szólva nem tudom a választ.
He honestly thinks it is a good idea.
Őszintén úgy gondolja, hogy ez jó ötlet.
Honestly, I am very tired.
She honestly told me the truth.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'honestly' with 'seriously'; 'seriously' can mean 'I am not joking' but also 'very much', while 'honestly' focuses on truthfulness.
பொருள்
in a truthful and sincere way
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
honestly believe
|honestly think
|honestly say
|speak honestly
இணைச்சொற்கள்
truthfully (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal.)
|
sincerely (Emphasizes genuine feeling rather than factual truth.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dishonestly (Direct opposite, meaning 'in a way that is not truthful or fair'.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Used to say that you are telling the truth and not lying.
Used to emphasize that what is being said is true and not intended to deceive.
B1
INFORMAL
2
komolyan
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
Honestly, [statement]
Honestly, how could you forget the tickets?
De most komolyan, hogy felejthetted el a jegyeket?
Honestly, I never thought I’d see the day.
Komolyan mondom, sosem hittem volna, hogy ezt is megérem.
That movie was, honestly, the worst I've ever seen.
Honestly, do you think that's a good idea?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Honestly, I don't understand this.
Komolyan, ezt nem értem.
Honestly, why did you do that?
De most komolyan, miért csináltad ezt?
That food was honestly very bad.
Honestly, I can't believe it.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'honestly' in formal writing where it can sound too casual or emotional.
பொருள்
used to show surprise or emphasis
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
honestly can't believe
|honestly don't understand
|honestly never thought
இணைச்சொற்கள்
really (Similar emphasis, but less connected to truthfulness.)
|
seriously (Can be used similarly, but also means 'without joking'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
casually (Opposite in tone, without strong feeling or emphasis.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Used to show strong feeling like surprise or anger about something.
Used for emphasis or to express surprise, annoyance, or disbelief.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
honestly
IPA
GB/ˈɑnɪstli/
US/ˈɑnɪstli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
hon - estly (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (hon)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: honestly
- Plural: honestlies
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
honestlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
சொற்றொடர்கள்
honestly speaking
1/ˈɑnɪstli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
introducing a truthful statement formally
Used when you want to say something in an honest way.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Honestly speaking, I don't think he's ready for the job.
- Honestly speaking, this is my first time here.
quite honestly
1/kwˈaɪt ˈɑnɪstli/
fixed phrase
emphasizing truthfulness strongly
Used to show that you are saying exactly what you think or feel.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Quite honestly, I think this plan will fail.
- It was, quite honestly, the best day of my life.
to be honest
1/tə bˈi ˈɑnɪst/
fixed phrase
Introducing a truthful statement
Used before saying what you really think or feel.
உதாரணங்கள்
- To be honest, I don't like this movie much.
- To be honest, I was surprised by the result.
to be honest
1/tə bˈi ˈɑnɪst/
fixed phrase
said to be frank
Use this to say your true opinion.
உதாரணங்கள்
- To be honest, I don’t really like this movie.
- I’m tired, to be honest.
- To be honest, I forgot about the meeting.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- To be honest, I am nervous.
to be honest
2/tə bˈi ˈɑnɪst/
fixed phrase
introducing a frank statement
used before you say something that is true, especially if it may be surprising, very direct, or not polite.
உதாரணங்கள்
- To be honest, I don't really like this restaurant.
- It wasn't a great game, to be honest.
- To be honest, I was scared when the plane started to shake.
to be honest
3/tə bˈi ˈɑnɪst/
fixed phrase
introducing a truthful statement
Used before saying something that is true, even if it may be surprising or not what someone wants to hear.
உதாரணங்கள்
- To be honest, I didn’t enjoy the party.
- I was a bit nervous, to be honest.