keen

[US]/kiːn/
[UK]/kiːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. matalas; masigasig; matindi; talamak.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularkeens
Present Participlekeening
Superlativekeenest
Past Tensekeened
Comparativekeener
Past Participlekeened
Pluralkeens

Phrases & Collocations

keen interest

matinding interes

keen observer

mapagmasid

keen sense

matalas na pandama

keen eye

matalas ang mata

keen on

interesado sa

keen competition

masiglang kompetisyon

Example Sentences

a keen desire to learn.

Isang matinding pagnanais na matuto.

a dog with a keen nose.

isang aso na may matalas na ilong.

He's a keen mind.

Siya ay isang matalas na pag-iisip.

They were keen to win.

Nasasabik silang manalo.

a bear's keen scent.

Ang matalas na amoy ng oso.

a keen sense of humor.

Isang matalas na pandama ng katatawanan.

He is keen on angling.

Mahilig siya sa pangingisda.

She's keen on sailing.

Mahilig siya sa paglalayag.

a man of keen observation

Isang lalaki na may matalas na pagmamasid.

I have keen eyesight.

Ako ay may matalas na paningin.

a keen chess player.

Isang masigasig na manlalaro ng chess.

Keen competition for first place.

Matinding kompetisyon para sa unang puwesto.

A keen north wind was blowing.

Umiihip ang isang malakas na hangin mula sa hilaga.

Please quote keen prices.

Mangyaring magbigay ng magagandang presyo.

Real-world Examples

People also seem less keen on up-close-and-personal services.

Tila hindi rin gaanong interesado ang mga tao sa mga serbisyong malapitan at personal.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

So why was the Earl of Cornwall so keen to own it?

Kaya bakit gustong-gusto ngunung Earl of Cornwall na pag-aari ito?

Source: A Concise History of Britain (Bilingual Selection)

So what else? I'm feeling quite keen now!

Kaya ano pa? Nararamdaman ko na gustong-gusto ko na!

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 8

You mind telling me why the NYPD's so keen to see a baby horse?

Sasabihin mo ba sa akin kung bakit gustong-gusto ng NYPD na makita ang isang kabataang kabayo?

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Isn't Lord Gillingham engaged? - He's supposed to be, but he still seems as keen as mustard.

Hindi ba't kasal si Lord Gillingham? - Dapat ayroon, ngunit tila siya ay kasing giliw ng mustard.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 4

Owl's eyes have keen sight at night.

Malaki ang galing ng mga mata ng Owl sa pagtingin sa gabi.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

And they were really keen on destroying it.

At talagang gustong-gusto nilang wasakin ito.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2015

“Just before the holidays? Bit keen, aren't yeh? ”

“Bago pa ang mga kapistahan? Medyo gustong-gusto, hindi ba?”

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

So, you are you a keen gardener?

Kaya, ikaw ba ay isang masigasig na hardinero?

Source: 6 Minute English

They also have a very keen sense of smell.

Mayroon din silang napakalakas na pang-amoy.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

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