Hungarian - English

kegyelem

B2 Hungarian
quarter, pardon, grace, mercy, clemency
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
kegyelmet ad vkinek; nincs kegyelem
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Meaning
Mercy to a defeated enemy
Themes
mercy |warfare |conflict |punishment |core_vocabulary |law |relationships
Definition

Mercy or leniency shown to an enemy or opponent who has been defeated and is at one's mercy.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
kegyelmet ad/kap/kér
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Official forgiveness of a crime
Themes
law |government |punishment |forgiveness |release |politics
Definition

An official decision to forgive someone for a crime and free them from punishment.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
Isten kegyelme; kegyelemből; kegyelem vmihez
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Meaning
God's freely given favor in Christianity
Themes
religion |christianity |god |salvation |blessing |forgiveness |faith
Definition

In Christian belief, the free and unearned favor of God, shown through blessings and salvation.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
kegyelmet gyakorol vkivel szemben; kegyelemért könyörög
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Meaning
kindness instead of punishment
Themes
compassion |forgiveness |punishment |authority |leniency |core_vocabulary |relationships
Definition

Kind or forgiving treatment of someone over whom you have power, especially by not punishing them as severely as you could.

NOUN B2 LEGAL
1
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Meaning
official mercy in punishment
Themes
law |justice |mercy |punishment |authority |crime |government
Definition

Mercy shown by a legal or political authority to someone who has been convicted or sentenced, especially by reducing, delaying, or canceling a punishment.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
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Meaning
merciful leniency generally
Themes
mercy |leniency |attitude |forgiveness |criticism |discipline |emotions |behavior |authority
Definition

A merciful or forgiving attitude toward someone who could be punished, criticized, or treated harshly.

NOUN B2
2
Usage pattern:
kegyelmet gyakorol/ad vkinek; kegyelmet kap
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Unearned kindness or goodwill
Themes
goodwill |generosity |forgiveness |mercy |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Kindness, help, or goodwill that is freely given, often when it is not deserved.

B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
Kegyelem!
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
exclamation of pleading or shock
Themes
exclamation |surprise |shock |plea |concern |speech |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

An exclamation used to ask urgently for lenient treatment or, more commonly today, to express strong surprise, shock, or concern.

Grammar

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