Hungarian - English

gerinc

A2 Hungarian
ridge, backbone, spine, crest
NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
hegy/domb gerince; a gerincen
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Long narrow raised area
Themes
geography |mountains |landform |terrain |nature |space |core_vocabulary
Definition

A long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially the top of a mountain range or a similar elevated line on land or an object.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
van/nincs benne gerinc; van gerince vmihez / megtenni vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
moral courage and determination
Themes
character |courage |morality |integrity |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Firm strength of character that allows someone to do what is right or necessary, especially when it is difficult or unpopular.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
vmi gerince; vmi gerincét adja/képezi/alkotja
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
main support or central part
Themes
support |importance |organizations |systems |economy |business |work |core_vocabulary
Definition

The most important or strongest supporting part of an organization, system, group, or activity, on which other parts depend.

NOUN B1
1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
spine; column of back bones
Themes
anatomy |body |skeleton |animals |health
Definition

The row of connected bones running down the middle of the back in humans and many animals, forming part of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord.

NOUN A2
1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
backbone made of vertebrae
Themes
body |anatomy |health |support |animals
Definition

The row of small bones running down the middle of the back in humans and other animals, forming the backbone.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
vki-ben van/nincs gerinc; van annyi gerince, hogy + mellékmondat
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
courage and moral strength
Themes
courage |integrity |determination |resistance |character |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Firmness, courage, or strength of character, especially the ability to stand up to pressure or opposition.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
vmi gerince; vmi gerincét alkotja/képezi
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
central supporting line or ridge
Themes
structure |support |center |geography |transport |system |core_vocabulary
Definition

The main central part of a long structure, area, or system that supports or organizes the rest.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
vmi gerince
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
ridge or raised top edge
Themes
ridge |edge |topography |roof |anatomy |space |nature
Definition

A long, narrow raised line that forms the upper edge of something such as a ridge, roof, or bone.

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