Hungarian - English

éppen

A2 Hungarian
very, just, should
A2
1
Usage pattern:
éppen az/ez a(z) + főnév; éppen akkor/ott
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Exact or precise one
Themes
precision |identity |emphasis |time |place |core_vocabulary |communication
Definition

Used to emphasize that you are talking about the exact or precise person, thing, or time mentioned.

A2
1
Usage pattern:
éppen + idő-/helyhatározó; éppen most + múlt idejű ige
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
exactly, only, or simply
Themes
exactness |limitation |degree |recent_past |time |core_vocabulary
Definition

Used to indicate exactness, a small amount of time ago, or limitation to a small extent.

B1 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
hogy éppen/pont + ige
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Meaning
Express surprise or emphasis in a clause
Themes
modality |emphasis |surprise |judgment |subordinate_clause |formal |core_vocabulary |communication
Definition

Used in formal contexts in subordinate clauses after expressions like 'it is strange that' to emphasize surprise or unexpectedness.

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