Take kindly to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈkaɪndɫi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

TAYK KYN-dlee TOO, TUH, TIH

UK

tˈeɪk/ /kˈaɪndli/ /tˈuː

TAYK KYND-lee TOO

Definición

If you do not take kindly to something, you do not like it or do not react well to it. The phrase is often used in the negative to say someone is not pleased or comfortable with a situation, action, or comment.

Uso & Matices

Usually used in the negative, as in 'not take kindly to'. Formality: neutral, but common in both spoken and written English. Typical with actions or ideas, not concrete objects: 'She didn't take kindly to criticism' not 'She didn't take kindly to the present.' Can express disapproval or discomfort.

• Spanish: aceptar bien - reaccionar bien
• Portuguese (BR): gostar - aceitar bem
• Portuguese (PT): gostar - aceitar bem
• Chinese (Simplified): 喜欢 - 乐于接受
• Chinese (Traditional): 喜歡 - 樂於接受
• Hindi: अच्छा लगना - सहजता से स्वीकार करना
• Arabic: يتقبل بسهولة - يرحب بـ
• Bengali: সহজে মেনে নেয়া - ভালোভাবে গ্রহণ করা (প্রায়শ নাকচ করার অর্থে ব্যবহৃত)
• Russian: по душе - по вкусу (обычно в отрицании)
• Japanese: 快く受け入れる - 好意的に受け止める（否定表現でよく使う）
• Vietnamese: dễ chịu với - vui vẻ tiếp nhận (thường dùng ở dạng phủ định)
• Korean: 기꺼이 받아들이다 - 호의적으로 받아들이다 (보통 부정적으로 사용)
• Turkish: hoş karşılamak - hoşuna gitmek (genellikle olumsuzda kullanılır)
• Urdu: خوشی سے قبول کرنا (عام طور پر منفی فقرے میں)
• Indonesian: menerima dengan baik - suka (biasanya digunakan secara negatif)

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She doesn't take kindly to being interrupted.

basic

He didn't take kindly to our advice.

basic

Many people don't take kindly to criticism.

basic

I don't take kindly to being lied to, so please be honest.

natural

Neighbors in this area don't take kindly to loud music late at night.

natural

You shouldn't be surprised if he doesn't take kindly to your joke.

natural