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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesentusiasta
Pronunciation / Transliteration: entusˈjasta
"Ella está muy entusiasta con el nuevo proyecto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
"She is keen to learn more about environmental science." - 2
Sharp, piercing, or acute, especially regarding senses or intellect.
"He has a keen eye for detail and design."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'cēne', meaning bold, brave, or fierce, originating from Proto-Germanic *kōnija-. Over centuries, its meaning shifted through Middle English to denote intellectual sharpness, and later developed the modern sense of strong enthusiasm or eagerness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Keen" is said worldwide
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enthousiaste
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tu.zjas
"Elle est enthousiaste à l'idée de voyager."
begeistert
Transliteration: bəˈɡaɪstɐt
"Er ist sehr begeistert von diesem Projekt."
entusiasta
Transliteration: entuˈzjasta
"Sono molto entusiasta di iniziare questo lavoro."
entusiasta
Transliteration: entusˈjasta
"Ella está muy entusiasta con el nuevo proyecto."
entusiasmado
Transliteration: ẽ.tu.zi.ɐzˈma.du
"Ele está entusiasmado para aprender novas línguas."
उत्सुक
Transliteration: utsuk
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह नया सीखने के लिए उत्सुक है।"
热切的
Transliteration: rèqiè de
Script: 中文汉字
"他对这个新项目非常热切。"
열심인
Transliteration: yeolsimin
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 새로운 언어를 배우는 데 열심이다."
熱心な
Transliteration: nesshin na
Script: 日本語
"彼女は新しいスキルを学ぶことに熱心です。"
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