Keen on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkin/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEN-awn
kˈiːn/ /ˈɒn
KEEN-on
Definition
To like something or someone very much; to be very interested in something.
Usage & Nuances
'Keen on' is informal and mostly used in British English. It is followed by a noun or verb-ing: 'keen on football', 'keen on learning'. In American English, 'into' or 'big on' is more common. Not used for strong romantic love, but more for interests or mild affection.
Spanish: entusiasta de - aficionado a - le gusta muchoPortuguese (BR): gostar muito de - interessado em - fã dePortuguese (PT): gostar muito de - interessado em - fã deChinese (Simplified): 非常喜欢 - 热衷于Chinese (Traditional): 非常喜歡 - 熱衷於Hindi: बहुत पसंद करना - उत्साहित होनाArabic: يحب كثيرًا - مولع بـBengali: খুব আগ্রহী - খুব পছন্দ করেRussian: увлекаться - очень нравитсяJapanese: 〜が大好き - 〜に夢中Vietnamese: rất thích - đam mêKorean: 매우 좋아하다 - 관심이 많다Turkish: çok meraklı - çok ilgiliUrdu: بہت پسند کرنا - شوقین ہوناIndonesian: sangat suka - gemar
Example Sentences
Tom is keen on football.
basic
Are you keen on music?
basic
She is keen on learning new things.
basic
I’m not really keen on spicy food, to be honest.
natural
He’s really keen on her, you can tell.
natural
My sister isn’t keen on going out late at night.
natural