Hungarian - English

jelképes

B1 Hungarian
token, symbolic, nominal, ceremonial
B2
1
Usage pattern:
csak/csupán jelképes + főnév
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
minimal and only for show
Themes
superficiality |symbolic_action |minimal_effort |inclusion |fairness |business |politics
Definition

Done in a very small or limited way, mainly to give the appearance of fairness, effort, or interest, rather than to make a real difference.

B1
1
Usage pattern:
jelképes összeg/béremelés/gesztus; pusztán vagy csak jelképes
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
done mainly for show, not effect
Themes
token_gesture |ineffective |support |approval |change |communication |politics |core_vocabulary
Definition

Done or existing only as a sign of support, approval, or change, without having real or practical effect.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
jelképes + díj/összeg/ár
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
very small or symbolic in amount
Themes
money |small_amount |symbolic_payment |pricing |finance |daily_life
Definition

Very small in cost or quantity, often so small that it is mainly symbolic rather than economically important.

B2
2
Usage pattern:
jelképes szerep/tisztség; csak jelképes
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Meaning
having only symbolic duties
Themes
official_role |symbolic_power |politics |authority |governance |business
Definition

Having duties that are mainly symbolic and formal, with little or no real power or practical responsibility.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
jelképes jelentésű
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
representing something else as a sign
Themes
symbols |meaning |representation |abstract_ideas |communication |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Definition

Representing an idea, quality, or fact by using a sign, object, action, or image instead of stating it directly.

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