Hungarian - English

játszik

A1 Hungarian
play, toy, act, verse, trifle
VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
valakivel/valamivel játszik; valamit játszik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
do something for fun
Themes
recreation |games |sports |children |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

To take part in an activity, game, or sport for enjoyment rather than for serious or practical purposes.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
hangszeren játszik; zenét/darabot játszik
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Meaning
perform music or song
Themes
music |instrument |song |performance |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To produce music by operating a musical instrument or performing a song.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
valakit/szerepet játszik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
act in a drama or role
Themes
acting |theater |film |role |character |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To perform the part of a character in a film, play, or other dramatic production.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
játszik valamivel; játszik a gondolattal
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Handle something without seriousness
Themes
casual_action |considering |indecision |fidgeting |playful_behavior |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Definition

To handle, consider, or play with something in a casual or unserious way.

VERB A2
1
Usage pattern:
filmben/színdarabban játszik; szerepet játszik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Perform as a character
Themes
theatre |film |performance |acting |role |arts_entertainment
Definition

To portray a character in a play, film, television show, or other performance.

VERB A1 SLANG
1
Usage pattern:
vki/vmi ellen játszik
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
compete against someone (slang)
Themes
sports |video_games |competition |informal |match |arts_entertainment
Definition

In informal and nonstandard use, to play or compete against another person or team, especially in video games or sports.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
játszik vkinek az érzéseivel / vmivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Treat something without seriousness
Themes
carelessness |seriousness |respect |emotions |rules |core_vocabulary |communication
Definition

To handle or deal with something without proper seriousness or respect.

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