hízeleg
B2
Hungarian
honey, flatter
VERB
B2
LITERARY
1
honey
C1
Usage pattern:
hízeleg valakinek
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Meaning
speak in a sweet, flattering way
Themes
flattery
|persuasion
|speech
|manipulation
|affection
|communication
|relationships
Definition
To talk to someone in an overly sweet, affectionate, or flattering way, often to influence them.
VERB
B2
1
flatter
B2
Usage pattern:
hízeleg valakinek
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
praise to please or gain favor
Themes
praise
|manipulation
|advantage
|workplace
|social_interaction
|communication
|business
Definition
To praise someone, especially in a way that may not be fully sincere, in order to please them or to get something from them.
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