Hungarian - English

dob

A1 Hungarian
throw, toss, cast, pitch, drum, fold, chuck, dump, cylinder, ditch
VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
dob vmit vkinek/vhova
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Propel something through the air
Themes
motion |hand_action |objects |sports |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

To send something through the air with force by a movement of the arm and hand.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
dob vmit vkinek/vhova
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Throw something lightly
Themes
throwing |casual_action |movement |core_vocabulary
Definition

To throw something lightly, carelessly, or without much force.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
dob vmit vkinek/vhova
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Throw something with force
Themes
motion |throwing |sports |fishing |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

To throw or hurl something, especially with a quick movement of the arm.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
dob vmit vkinek/felé; baseballban: inninget dob
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Throw something in sport/game
Themes
sports |baseball |throwing |ball
Definition

To throw a ball forcefully toward a player in baseball or another sport with similar rules.

NOUN A2
1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
A hollow percussion instrument
Themes
music |instrument |percussion |performance |arts_entertainment
Definition

A musical instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or bowl with a membrane stretched over one or both ends, played by striking with sticks or hands.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
pókerben/kártyában dob
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
stop playing a hand in cards
Themes
cards |poker |games |giving_up |arts_entertainment |daily_life
Definition

In card games such as poker: to stop playing a particular hand by putting your cards down and giving up any chance to win that round.

VERB B1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
dob vkit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
end a romantic relationship
Themes
relationships |breakup |romance |emotions
Definition

To end a romantic relationship with someone, often suddenly or without much explanation.

NOUN B2 TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
a revolver dobja
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
revolving cartridge holder in a gun
Themes
firearms |revolver |weapon |mechanism |technology |law
Definition

In a revolver, the rotating cylindrical part that contains a series of chambers for cartridges and turns to align each cartridge with the barrel.

VERB B1 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
dob vkit/vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Deliberately abandon or get rid of.
Themes
abandonment |informal |replacement |habits |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

To deliberately leave, stop using, or stop being involved with someone or something, especially because you no longer want, need, or care about them or it.

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