hűvös
A2
Hungarian
cool, cooler, chilly, wintry, remote, frosty
A2
1
cool
A1
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Meaning
Slightly cold in temperature
Themes
temperature
|weather
|physical_property
|drinks
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having a temperature that is moderately lower than normal or comfortable warmth.
NOUN
B2
SLANG
1
cooler
C1
Usage pattern:
a hűvösön; hűvösre kerül; hűvösre tesz
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Meaning
Slang term for prison or jail
Themes
slang
|prison
|crime
|detention
|punishment
|law
|daily_life
Definition
A slang term for prison, jail, or a jail cell, especially used in the expression 'the cooler'.
A2
1
chilly
A2
Usage pattern:
hűvös van; hűvös idő/levegő/helyiség
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Meaning
uncomfortably but not severely cold
Themes
temperature
|weather
|air
|place
|physical_comfort
|nature
|daily_life
Definition
Moderately but noticeably cold in a way that feels uncomfortable, especially for air, weather, or a place.
B2
1
chilly
B2
Usage pattern:
hűvös fogadtatás/válasz/hangnem; hűvös vkivel
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Meaning
emotionally cold or unfriendly
Themes
attitude
|social_behavior
|unfriendliness
|distance
|emotion
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definition
Behaving in a way that shows little warmth, friendliness, or enthusiasm toward someone.
B2
1
wintry
C1
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Meaning
emotionally cold or unfriendly
Themes
emotion
|interpersonal
|coldness
|distance
|unfriendly
|reaction
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definition
Cold, distant, or lacking in friendliness, especially when describing a person’s expression, tone, or reaction.
B1
2
remote
B2
Usage pattern:
hűvös vkivel; hűvös viselkedés/modor
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Meaning
Cold or detached in manner
Themes
personality
|social_behavior
|emotion
|detachment
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not friendly or showing little emotional involvement with others.
B1
2
frosty
B2
Usage pattern:
hűvös valakivel; hűvös hangnem/válasz
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Meaning
unfriendly; cold in manner
Themes
emotion
|social_behavior
|tone
|unfriendly
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definition
Showing little warmth or friendliness; distant and cold in behavior or tone.
Grammar
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