frankly
gb/fɹˈæŋkli/ us/fɹˈæŋkli/
B1
Англійська
~ 4400
őszintén, nyíltan, őszintén szólva
B1
1
Модель уживання:
frankly [verb/statement]
Frankly, I don't think this plan will work.
Őszintén szólva nem hiszem, hogy ez a terv működni fog.
She told him frankly that she was not interested.
Őszintén megmondta neki, hogy nem érdekli.
Frankly speaking, the service was terrible.
He frankly admitted that he had made a mistake.
Frankly, I was surprised by your decision.
Навчальні приклади
Frankly, I am tired.
Őszintén szólva fáradt vagyok.
Frankly, this food is not good.
Őszintén szólva ez az étel nem jó.
She spoke frankly about her problems.
Frankly, I don’t like the movie.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frankly' with 'frank', using it incorrectly as an adjective. 'Frankly' is an adverb and modifies verbs or whole statements.
Значення
honestly and directly
Словосполучення
frankly speaking
|frankly admit
|frankly acknowledge
|frankly discuss
Синоніми
honestly (Similar meaning but slightly softer and more general; less emphasis on bluntness.)
|
bluntly (Stronger connotation of rudeness or lack of tact compared to 'frankly'.)
Антоніми
evasively (Opposite in that it avoids giving a clear or direct answer.)
|
dishonestly (Opposite in that it hides the truth or gives false information.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
In a way that is honest and says what you really think, even if it is not nice.
In a manner that is open, honest, and direct, often about something unpleasant or difficult.
Граматика
Словникова форма
frankly
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋkli/
US/fɹˈæŋkli/
Склади й наголос
frankly (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (frankly)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: frankly
- Plural: franklies
Споріднені слова
Вирази
frankly speaking
1/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
'honestly saying' phrase intro
Used before saying something in an honest and direct way.
Приклади
- Frankly speaking, I don't think this will work.
- Frankly speaking, you should have been more careful.
frankly speaking
2/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
honestly speaking
Used before saying something in a very honest and direct way.
Приклади
- Frankly speaking, I don’t trust him.
- Frankly speaking, the project has many problems.