As a Noun: 1. A strong desire and interest in doing something. English = keenness, eagerness, enthusiasm. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To want to do something very much. English = (be) keen, (be) eager. 2. To be enthusiastic and interested in what you are doing or will do. English = (be) keen, (be) eager. 3. To have interest in something. English = (be) interested in. 4. To have no objection to doing something you have been asked to do. Idiomatic English = (be) glad to do something, (be) happy to do something.