keen

Describes someone who is very interested, eager, or enthusiastic about something.

ruОписывает человека, который очень заинтересован, стремится или полон энтузиазма по поводу чего-либо.esDescribe a una persona que está muy interesada, entusiasmada o ansiosa por algo, o que muestra un gran deseo o fervor hacia ello.frDécrit une personne très intéressée, motivée ou enthousiaste à propos de quelque chose, ou qui désire ardemment quelque chose.deBeschreibt eine Person, die sehr an etwas interessiert ist, es unbedingt tun oder haben möchte oder voller Begeisterung für etwas ist. Auch: scharf, wach und aufmerksam.ptDescreve uma pessoa muito interessada, entusiasmada ou ansiosa por algo, ou alguém com grande disposição e vontade de fazer alguma coisa.zh形容一个人对某事非常感兴趣、充满热情或渴望去做。也可表示敏锐、锋利或强烈。arيُطلق على شخص شديد الاهتمام أو متحمس لأمر ما، أو متشوّق ومتطلّع إليه. وقد يدل أيضًا على الذكاء وسرعة الفهم.

1. Eager or enthusiastic B1 formal british

   Having a strong interest or desire to do something.

   • She is keen to learn new languages.
   • He is a keen supporter of the local football team.
   • They are keen on joining the expedition.

   ruСтремящийсяesEntusiasmado o ansiosofrDésireux, enthousiastedeEifrigptEntusiasmadozh热心的arمتحمس

   Sinônimos: ardentavideagerenthusiasticexcitedexhilaratedferventinterestedpassionatezealous

   Antônimos: apatheticdisinterestedindifferentreluctantunenthusiastic

2. Sharp or acute B2 formal

   Having a sharp edge or point; also used for senses or intellect.

   • The knife has a keen blade.
   • She has a keen sense of smell.
   • His keen mind solved the puzzle quickly.

   ruОстрыйesAgudo, penetrantefrAigu, vifdeScharfptAfiadozh敏锐的arحاد

   Sinônimos: acutecuttingedgedincisivepenetratingpointedrazor-sharpsharp

   Antônimos: bluntdullobtuse

3. Intense or strong B2 formal

   Used to describe feelings or competition that are very strong.

   • There is keen competition for the scholarship.
   • He felt a keen sense of disappointment.
   • The debate was marked by keen interest from the audience.

   ruСильныйesIntenso o fuertefrvif, intensedeStarkptIntensozh强烈的arقوي

   Sinônimos: acuteardentburningdeepfierceintensepassionatepowerfulprofoundsharpstrongvehement

   Antônimos: faintmildweak

• keener comparative form
• keenest superlative form

A noun referring to a loud, wailing lament or dirge sung at a funeral, traditionally associated with Irish and Scottish mourning customs.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее громкое, заунывное причитание или погребальную песнь, исполняемую на похоронах, традиционно связанную с ирландскими и шотландскими обычаями оплакивания.esSustantivo que designa un lamento fúnebre agudo y lastimero, o una canción de duelo entonada en los funerales, tradicionalmente asociada con las costumbres de plañido irlandesas y escocesas.frSubstantif désignant une lamentation bruyante et plaintive ou une complainte funèbre chantée lors des funérailles, traditionnellement associée aux coutumes de deuil irlandaises et écossaises.deSubstantiv, das ein lautes, klagendes Wehgeschrei oder ein Totenlied bezeichnet, wie es bei Trauerfeiern und Totenwachen vor allem in irischen und schottischen Traditionen gesungen wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um lamento fúnebre ou canto de lamentação, tradicionalmente entoado em velórios e funerais, especialmente nas culturas irlandesa e escocesa. No uso figurado, refere-se a qualquer queixa ou lamento prolongado e sentido.zh名词，指一种响亮而悲切的哀号或挽歌，通常在葬礼上演唱，与爱尔兰和苏格兰传统的哭丧习俗相关。arاسم يدل على النَّدْب أو النُّواح بصوت عالٍ، أي التغني بأبيات حزينة على الميت في مراسم الجنازة، وهو من عادات العزاء التقليدية في إيرلندا واسكتلندا.

1. Funeral lament C2 formal

   A loud, mournful song or wail traditionally performed at a funeral, especially in Irish or Scottish culture.

   • The mourners raised a keen for the deceased elder.
   • She remembered her grandmother's keen at the burial ceremony.
   • The traditional keen echoed through the hillside graveyard.
   • The village women joined their voices in a haunting keen.

   ruПлачesLamento fúnebrefrComplainte funèbredeTotenklageptLamento fúnebrezh挽歌arنَوْح

   Sinônimos: coronachdirgeelegylamentrequiemthrenodyululationwail

A verb meaning to wail or lament loudly, especially in grief or mourning; also used to describe a sharp, high-pitched sound.

ruГлагол, означающий громко рыдать или причитать, особенно в горе или трауре; также используется для описания резкого, высокого звука.esVerbo que significa gemir o llorar ruidosamente, especialmente en duelo o aflicción; también se usa para describir un sonido agudo y penetrante.frVerbe signifiant gémir ou pleurer bruyamment, surtout dans le deuil ou le chagrin ; désigne aussi un son aigu et perçant.deLaut wehklagen oder jammern, besonders aus Trauer oder Schmerz; auch für einen schrillen, hohen Ton verwendet.ptVerbo que significa chorar alto e lamentar, especialmente em dor ou luto; também descreve um som agudo e penetrante.zh动词，指大声痛哭或哀号，尤指在悲伤或哀悼时；也用于描述尖锐、高亢的声音。arفعل يعني البكاء والنحيب بصوت عالٍ، ولا سيما في الحزن أو الحداد؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً لوصف الصوت الحادّ المرتفع.

1. Wail in grief C2 formal british

   To make a loud, high-pitched, mournful sound, especially at a funeral or in mourning.

   • The women keened loudly at the funeral.
   • She keened for her lost husband all night.
   • The mourners keened in unison as the coffin was lowered.

   ruПричитатьesLamentar a gritosfrPousser des cris funèbresdeWehklagenptLamentarzh恸哭arالنَّدْب

   Sinônimos: crygrievehowllamentmournsobwailweep

   Antônimos: celebraterejoice

• keened past participle
• keened past simple
• keening present participle
• keens third person singular