hajszálnyira
B2
Hungarian
tantalisingly, tantalizingly, narrowly
B2
1
Usage pattern:
hajszálnyira van/volt vmitől
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Meaning
Almost, but frustratingly not yet
Themes
near_miss
|almost
|proximity
|achievement
|quantity
|time
|goals
|sports
|science_tech
|daily_life
Definition
To a degree that is very near to being achieved, reached, or discovered, but still not quite there.
B2
1
Usage pattern:
hajszálnyira vmitől / attól, hogy…
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
very nearly, but not quite
Themes
nearness
|almost
|achievement
|frustration
|emotions
|success
|competition
Definition
So close to being achieved, reached, or known that it feels frustrating or exciting.
B2
2
narrowly
B2
Usage pattern:
hajszálnyira + ige (pl. hajszálnyira elkerül/lemarad)
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Meaning
by a very small amount
Themes
small_margin
|near_miss
|success_failure
|time_pressure
|core_vocabulary
Definition
By only a small amount, with very little distance, time, or difference to spare, often suggesting that success or escape almost did not happen.
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