hallgat
A1
Hungarian
mum, mute, listen, defer, heed
VERB
A2
INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
hallgat valamiről
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Meaning
silent; not saying anything
Themes
communication
|silence
|secrecy
|speech
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not speaking; refusing or choosing not to talk.
VERB
A1
1
listen
A1
Usage pattern:
valamit/valakit hallgat
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Meaning
Pay attention to sound
Themes
hearing
|attention
|speech
|music
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give attention with the ear in order to hear or understand sounds, speech, or music.
VERB
A2
1
listen
A2
Usage pattern:
hallgat valakire/valamire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Pay attention and act on advice
Themes
advice
|warning
|obedience
|decision_making
|interpersonal
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To take notice of and consider advice, a warning, or a request from someone.
VERB
B1
FORMAL
1
defer
C1
Usage pattern:
hallgat vkire / vmire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
yield to another's judgment
Themes
advice
|authority
|respect
|expertise
|decision_making
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To agree to follow someone else’s judgment, wishes, or authority, especially because you respect their position or expertise.
VERB
B1
2
heed
B2
Usage pattern:
hallgat vkire/vmire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Pay attention to
Themes
attention
|advice
|warning
|instructions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
To give careful attention to something, especially advice, warnings, or instructions.
Grammar
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