fanyar
B2
Hungarian
astringent, wry, austere
B2
1
astringent
C1
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Meaning
sharp, drying taste
Themes
taste
|food_and_drink
|wine
|tea
|sensory
Definition
Having a sharp, slightly bitter taste that makes your mouth feel dry or puckered.
C1
1
wry
C1
Usage pattern:
fanyar + főnév (humor, megjegyzés, vicc)
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Meaning
dryly humorous and ironic
Themes
humor
|irony
|communication
|attitude
|subtle_mockery
|emotions
Definition
Using humor that is subtle, dry, and often slightly mocking or ironic, especially about something unpleasant or absurd.
C1
1
wry
C1
Usage pattern:
fanyar + főnév (mosoly, arckifejezés, tekintet)
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Meaning
crooked smile showing irony
Themes
facial_expression
|smile
|irony
|body_language
|restrained_annoyance
|emotions
|communication
Definition
Slightly twisted or uneven in a way that suggests amusement, irony, or restrained annoyance, especially of a smile or facial expression.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
austere
C2
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Meaning
dry, hard, not rich in taste
Themes
wine_tasting
|taste
|dryness
|astringency
|food_and_drink
|food_drink
Definition
Describing food or drink, especially wine, that has a dry, hard, and simple taste, with little richness or sweetness.
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