kindly
gb/kˈaɪndli/ us/kˈaɪndli/
A2
Ingles
~ 1700
kedvesen, udvariasan, kérem, kérjük, kérlek, legyen szíves, kedves, jóságos
A2
FORMAL
1
kedvesen
A2
udvariasan
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'kindly' with 'kind of', which has a very different meaning.
Kahulugan
In a polite or considerate manner
Mga kolokasyon
kindly ask
|kindly reply
|speak kindly
|kindly consider
Mga kasingkahulugan
politely (Neutral term without the slightly old-fashioned or formal tone of 'kindly'.)
|
courteously (More formal and emphasizes respect and manners.)
Mga kasalungat
rudely (Opposite in tone, showing lack of respect or consideration.)
Mga tema
politeness
|communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
In a polite and nice way.
In a way that is polite, respectful, and considerate toward others.
B1
FORMAL
2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse this form in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal or sarcastic.
Kahulugan
As a polite request word
Mga kolokasyon
kindly note
|kindly refrain
|kindly provide
Mga kasingkahulugan
please ('Please' is more common in everyday speech; 'kindly' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
Mga kasalungat
demand (A direct or forceful request without politeness.)
Mga tema
politeness
|formal
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
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
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'kindly' as an adjective with 'kind', which is more common for describing people.
Kahulugan
Gentle and caring in nature
Mga kolokasyon
kindly old man
|kindly smile
|kindly gesture
Mga kasingkahulugan
benevolent (More formal; emphasizes charitable intentions.)
|
kind-hearted (Informal; stresses emotional warmth.)
Mga kasalungat
unkind (Lacking kindness or compassion.)
|
cruel (Actively causing pain or suffering.)
Mga tema
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Friendly and wanting to help people.
Having a gentle, warm-hearted, and caring character.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
kindly
IPA
GB/kˈaɪndli/
US/kˈaɪndli/
Mga pantig at diin
kindly (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (kindly)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: kindly
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Would you kindly close the door?
- Would you kindly send me the report by Monday?