Hungarian - English

babrál

B2 Hungarian
fiddle, meddle, finger, monkey
VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
babrál vmivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Move something nervously with fingers
Themes
restlessness |nervousness |touch |small_objects |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To keep touching or moving something small with your fingers in a restless or absent-minded way, usually because you are bored, nervous, or not paying attention.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
babrál vmivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
tamper with or handle improperly
Themes
tampering |unauthorized_action |machines |settings |damage |daily_life |technology |core_vocabulary
Definition

To touch, handle, or change something you should not, especially in a way that may damage it, make it not work, or cause problems.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
vmit babrál
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Touch or handle with fingers
Themes
touch |handling |manual_action |careful_action |daily_life |body
Definition

To touch, feel, or handle something using your fingers, often carefully or in a particular way.

VERB B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
babrál valamivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
to tamper with something
Themes
informal |tampering |carelessness |repair |technology |damage_risk |work
Definition

To handle, adjust, or interfere with something in a careless or unskilled way, often causing or risking damage or problems.

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