keen
gb/kˈin/ us/kˈin/
B1
Ingles
~ 2300
lelkes, nagyon szeretne, éles, éleslátó, éles eszű, éles szemű, kifinomult, jajgatva sirat, jajveszékel, siratóéneket énekel
B1
1
lelkes
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
keen on [something] / keen to [do something]
She’s very keen on learning new languages.
Nagyon lelkes az új nyelvek tanulása iránt.
I’m keen to start the new project as soon as possible.
Nagyon szeretném minél hamarabb elkezdeni az új projektet.
He is a keen supporter of the local football team.
They were keen to explore the city together.
Our teacher is keen on encouraging creativity in class.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I am keen to visit London.
Nagyon szeretnék elmenni Londonba.
She is keen on reading books.
Nagyon szeret könyveket olvasni.
He is keen to play football.
We are keen to meet new people.
My brother is keen on cooking.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keen' with 'sharp' in all contexts. While 'keen' can mean 'sharp', in this sense it refers to enthusiasm, not physical sharpness.
Kahulugan
Very eager or enthusiastic
Mga kolokasyon
keen interest
|keen to learn
|keen supporter
|keen on sports
|keen observer
Mga kasingkahulugan
eager (Similar in meaning but slightly more common in everyday speech.)
Mga kasalungat
indifferent (Lacking interest or concern.)
Mga tema
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Very interested and excited about something.
Having or showing a strong interest, eagerness, or enthusiasm for something.
B2
2
éles
A2
The chef’s knife has a keen edge.
A séf késének éles pengéje van.
He sharpened the sword until it was keen enough to slice paper.
Addig élezte a kardot, amíg elég éles nem lett ahhoz, hogy papírt vágjon vele.
Be careful, that blade is extremely keen.
Hunters value a keen arrowhead for accuracy.
The tailor used a pair of keen scissors.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The knife has a keen edge.
A késnek éles az éle.
This blade is very keen.
Ez a penge nagyon éles.
Be careful with that keen knife.
The scissors are not keen anymore.
The sword is keen and dangerous.
Kahulugan
Sharp-edged or pointed
Mga kolokasyon
keen blade
|keen knife
|keen edge
Mga kasingkahulugan
sharp (Most common equivalent; 'keen' is more literary or formal in this sense.)
Mga kasalungat
blunt (Not sharp; unable to cut easily.)
Mga tema
tools
|physical properties
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Sharp enough to cut or pierce.
Having a sharp edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
B2
3
She has a keen eye for detail.
Nagyon jó szeme van a részletekhez.
His keen mind made him an excellent detective.
Éles eszének köszönhetően kiváló detektív lett.
You need a keen sense of observation for this job.
A journalist must have a keen understanding of current affairs.
He’s known for his keen analytical skills.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
She has a keen mind.
Éles esze van.
He has a keen eye for detail.
Jó szeme van a részletekhez.
We need someone with a keen mind.
She is very keen at seeing problems early.
He has a keen understanding of the work.
Kahulugan
Mentally sharp or perceptive
Mga kolokasyon
keen mind
|keen eye for detail
|keen intellect
Mga kasingkahulugan
perceptive (Focuses on noticing details quickly and accurately.)
Mga kasalungat
slow-witted (Slow to understand or notice things.)
Mga tema
intelligence
|education
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Able to see or understand things quickly and well.
Able to notice, understand, or judge things quickly and clearly.
B1
4
kifinomult
B2
éles
A2
Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
A kutyáknak nagyon kifinomult a szaglásuk.
Her keen hearing allowed her to notice the faintest sounds.
Éles hallásának köszönhetően a leghalkabb hangokat is észrevette.
Birds of prey have keen eyesight.
He has a particularly keen sense of taste for wine.
The hunter’s keen vision spotted movement far away.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
A kutyáknak nagyon jó a szaglásuk.
She has keen hearing.
Éles a hallása.
He has keen eyesight.
Cats have a keen sense of hearing.
My friend has a keen nose for perfume.
Kahulugan
Highly developed sense ability
Mga kolokasyon
keen sense of smell
|keen hearing
|keen eyesight
Mga kasingkahulugan
acute (Often used for senses; slightly more formal.)
Mga kasalungat
weak (Not strong or effective in physical senses.)
Mga tema
senses
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Able to see, hear, smell, etc., very well.
Having a highly developed physical sense, such as sight, hearing, or smell.
PANDIWA
C1
LITERARY
5
Padron ng paggamit:
to keen for [someone] / over [someone]
The women began to keen over the body of the deceased.
Az asszonyok jajgatva siratni kezdték az elhunytat.
She keened for her lost child through the night.
Egész éjjel jajgatva siratta elvesztett gyermekét.
In the old tradition, they would keen at funerals.
Villagers gathered to keen after the tragic accident.
They keened until sunrise as part of the ritual.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
They keened for the dead man.
Jajgatva siratták a halott férfit.
She keened all night for her friend.
Egész éjjel jajgatva siratta a barátját.
The women keened at the funeral.
They keened in sadness when he died.
People keened after the accident.
Kahulugan
Wail in grief for the dead
Mga kolokasyon
keen over the body
|women keening
Mga kasingkahulugan
lament (More general term for expressing grief; not always by wailing.)
Mga kasalungat
celebrate (To express joy instead of grief.)
Mga tema
death
|culture
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To cry loudly when someone dies, especially in some traditions.
To make a loud, mournful cry, especially for someone who has died; traditionally in Irish and Scottish culture.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
keen
IPA
GB/kˈin/
US/kˈin/
Mga pantig at diin
keen (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (keen)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: keen
- Comparative: keener
- Superlative: keenest
Verb
- Base: keen
- 3rd Person Singular: keens
- Present Participle: keening
- Past: keened
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
keens
verb
keening
verb
keened
verb
keener
adjective
keenest
adjective
Core family
keenly
adverb B2
keenness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unkeen
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
keen eye for detail
1/kˈin ˈaɪ fɚ dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
Good at noticing details
Able to see and notice small details well.
Mga Halimbawa
- An editor must have a keen eye for detail.
- Her paintings show her keen eye for detail.
keen on
1/kˈin ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Very interested in something
To like something very much or be very interested in it.
Mga Halimbawa
- I’m really keen on hiking these days.
- She’s not too keen on spicy food.
keen to do something
1/kˈin tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Eager to start an action
Wanting very much to do something soon.
Mga Halimbawa
- We’re all keen to get started on the trip.
- He’s keen to learn how to surf.