Hungarian - English

elpirul

A2 Hungarian
blush, mantle, red, flush, crimson
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
elpirul valamitől; elpirul valaki előtt
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Face turning red from embarrassment
Themes
emotion |embarrassment |shyness |face |redness |emotions |body
Definition

To become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, shyness, or modesty.

VERB B1 LITERARY
1
Usage pattern:
elpirul valamitől
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
for the face to flush or redden
Themes
emotion |face |blushing |literary |emotions |body
Definition

Of the face or cheeks, to become lightly covered with a warm or reddish color, often as a result of emotion.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
elpirul valamitől / valaki miatt
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Meaning
Skin appearing flushed or sunburned
Themes
skin |body |emotion |heat |exercise |sunburn |health
Definition

Describes skin that has turned pink or red due to heat, embarrassment, exertion, or sunburn.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
elpirul zavarában/szégyenében
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Meaning
face turning suddenly red
Themes
body |skin |redness |emotion |heat |emotions
Definition

To become, or cause the face or skin to become, suddenly red, especially from emotion, heat, or alcohol.

VERB A2 LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
elpirul vmitől
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
To become deep red in the face
Themes
emotion |embarrassment |anger |face |color_change |emotions |body |core_vocabulary
Definition

To develop a deep red color in the face, especially from embarrassment, shame, or strong emotion.

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