Take a fancy to Meaning in English
expression
TAYK uh FAN-see too; TAYK uh FAN-see tuh; TAYK uh FAN-see ti
TAYK uh FAN-see too
Definition
To suddenly start liking someone or something, often in a way that is spontaneous and not deeply thought out.
Usage & Nuances
Idiom, informal and friendly; often about people, animals, or things. Used mainly in UK English. Not as strong as 'fall in love', and less formal than 'develop an affection for'. Can be used for objects ('take a fancy to a dress') or people.
Spanish: encapricharse con - cogerle cariño aPortuguese (BR): gostar de - pegar simpatia porPortuguese (PT): afeiçoar-se a - ganhar gosto porChinese (Simplified): 突然喜欢上 - 对...产生好感Chinese (Traditional): 突然喜歡上 - 對...產生好感Hindi: पसंद आ जाना - दिल लग जानाArabic: يُعجب بـ - يميل إلىBengali: হঠাৎ পছন্দ করা - আকৃষ্ট হওয়াRussian: проявить симпатию - внезапно понравитьсяJapanese: 気に入るVietnamese: thích bất chợt - bỗng dưng thấy thíchKorean: 호감을 갖다 - 갑자기 끌리다Turkish: bir şeye/birine kanı kaynamak - aniden hoşlanmakUrdu: اچانک پسند آ جاناIndonesian: menyukai secara tiba-tiba - tertarik secara spontan
Example Sentences
She took a fancy to the puppy at the shelter.
basic
He took a fancy to that old blue chair.
basic
The boy took a fancy to playing chess with his grandfather.
basic
I took a fancy to Italian food after my trip to Rome.
natural
Have you ever taken a fancy to something you didn't expect to like?
natural
She just took a fancy to that hat and wouldn’t leave the store without it.
natural