Hungarian - English

elesik

A2 Hungarian
fall, topple, succumb
VERB A2
1
Usage pattern:
elesik valamin/valamiben
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Lose balance and collapse
Themes
accident |balance |body_movement |downward |daily_life |health
Definition

To suddenly go from standing or sitting to lying on the ground, usually due to losing balance or strength.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
város/erőd elesik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Be defeated or collapse (figurative)
Themes
defeat |collapse |government |military |sports |politics
Definition

To be overcome, defeated, or destroyed, especially referring to governments, organizations, or cities.

VERB A2
2
Usage pattern:
vki elesik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
fall over from standing
Themes
physical_movement |falling |balance |accident |daily_life |movement |accidents
Definition

To lose balance and fall from an upright position, typically to the ground or onto something nearby.

VERB C1 FORMAL
2
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
be defeated by a stronger force
Themes
defeat |conflict |sports |war |adversity |politics
Definition

To be defeated or overcome by an opponent, a force, or difficult circumstances after resisting.

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