Hungarian - English

csapda

A2 Hungarian
setup, trap, gin, snare, cage
NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
csapdát állít vkinek; csapdába csal vkit
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Meaning
Situation designed to trick someone
Themes
deception |trap |crime |police |blame |law
Definition

A plan or situation created to deceive someone or make them appear guilty.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
csapdát állít/tesz; csapdába esik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
device for catching or holding
Themes
device |capture |animals |security |daily_life
Definition

A device, structure, or enclosed space designed to catch and hold an animal, person, or object so that it cannot escape.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
beleesik a csapdába; csapdának bizonyul
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Meaning
hard-to-escape bad situation
Themes
predicament |exploitation |risk |finance |tourism |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

A situation, arrangement, or place that is likely to catch someone, take advantage of them, or make it hard for them to escape, succeed, or stay safe.

NOUN A2 ARCHAIC
1
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Meaning
trap or snare for catching
Themes
traps |hunting |animals |nature |core_vocabulary
Definition

An old term for a trap or snare used to catch animals or sometimes people.

NOUN A2
1
Usage pattern:
csapda vkinek; vminek a csapdája
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Meaning
harmful or tempting situation
Themes
danger |temptation |difficulty |figurative |core_vocabulary
Definition

A difficult, dangerous, or morally harmful situation that is hard to escape from, often because it is tempting or attractive.

NOUN B1
2
Usage pattern:
vminek a csapdája
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Meaning
restrictive or confining situation
Themes
restriction |freedom |metaphor |life_situation |debt |emotions |relationships
Definition

A situation, system, or set of conditions that severely limits someone's freedom or ability to act as they wish.

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