Hungarian - English

kemény

A2 Hungarian
hard, firm, tough, stiff, tasty, harsh, gutsy, cruel, stern, difficult, laborious, extensive, shrewd, rigorous, rugged, robust, gangster
A2
1
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Meaning
solid and not soft
Themes
texture |solidity |material |pressure |physical_property |core_vocabulary
Definition

Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily penetrated or bent.

A2
1
Usage pattern:
kemény matrac/ágy/talaj/felület
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Meaning
Solid and stable in form
Themes
physical_quality |firmness |stability |touch |strength |core_vocabulary
Definition

Physically solid, steady, and not easily bent, pressed, or moved.

A2
1
Usage pattern:
kemény hús/bőr/anyag
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Meaning
Hard to chew or cut
Themes
texture |food |materials |durability |food_drink |daily_life
Definition

Difficult to cut, chew, or break due to hardness or firmness.

A2
1
Usage pattern:
kemény verseny/büntetés/próba
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Meaning
Severe or strong
Themes
severity |intensity |competition |punishment |difficulty |core_vocabulary
Definition

Very strong, intense, or severe in degree.

A2 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
kemény kritika/válasz/belépő
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Meaning
sharp, forceful, or severe
Themes
criticism |force |conflict |sport |informal |communication |sports
Definition

Harsh, sharp, or forceful in effect, especially referring to criticism, a reply, or physical contact in sport.

A2
1
Usage pattern:
kemény valakivel; kemény kritika/büntetés/megjegyzés
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Meaning
Unpleasantly severe or unkind
Themes
interpersonal_treatment |criticism |discipline |severity |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Unpleasantly severe, strict, or unkind in behavior, words, or treatment.

A2 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
kemény + főnév
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Meaning
tough, gritty, and determined
Themes
resilience |toughness |perseverance |comeback |sports |health |challenges
Definition

Strong-minded and tough in a way that keeps going despite pain, criticism, or setbacks.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
kemény munka/vizsga/kihívás
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Meaning
Hard to do or manage
Themes
difficulty |effort |challenge |decision |core_vocabulary |work
Definition

Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or determination to do or handle.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
kemény ellenfél/versenyző/ember
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Meaning
Physically strong and resilient
Themes
strength |endurance |resilience |competition |people |body |health
Definition

Physically strong and able to withstand hardship, pain, or damage.

B1 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
kemény nő/fiú; keménynek kell lenni
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Meaning
Emotionally strong and resilient
Themes
mental_strength |resilience |hardship |stress |people |emotions |health
Definition

Able to deal with stress, pain, or difficult situations without becoming upset or giving up.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
kemény tél/nyár; kemény élet/helyzet
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Meaning
causing pain by nature
Themes
hardship |weather |suffering |life_events |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Causing suffering or distress due to its harsh or unpleasant nature, without intent.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
kemény hangon; kemény figyelmeztetés
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Meaning
strict and serious in manner
Themes
authority |discipline |disapproval |seriousness |core_vocabulary |communication
Definition

Showing firmness, strictness, and seriousness, often in a way that shows disapproval or demands obedience.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
kemény élet/körülmények; kemény hely
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Meaning
Severely difficult conditions
Themes
environment |living_conditions |climate |survival |hardship |core_vocabulary
Definition

Extremely difficult to live in or endure due to severity of conditions or circumstances.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
kemény munka/kiképzés/feladat
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Meaning
Involving large amounts or effort
Themes
difficulty |effort |work |training |repairs |core_vocabulary |education
Definition

Involving a large amount of work, resources, or time.

A2 LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
kemény ütés/csapás
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Meaning
harsh or piercing (cold, blow)
Themes
physical_sensation |cold_weather |pain |impact |literary |weather |health |core_vocabulary
Definition

Causing a sharp or severe physical effect, especially referring to very cold weather or a strong, painful blow.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
kemény tél/élet/körülmények
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Meaning
harsh and very difficult
Themes
harshness |weather |climate |living_conditions |hardship |nature
Definition

Severe and difficult, especially used of conditions, journeys, or ways of life that are physically or emotionally hard.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
kemény kiképzés/edzés/program/kurzus
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Meaning
strict and demanding
Themes
discipline |training |education |effort |standards |work
Definition

Very strict and demanding, requiring people to follow rules or standards closely and work very hard.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
kemény vita/válasz/kritika
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Meaning
strong and forceful in style
Themes
communication |debate |response |assertiveness |conflict |core_vocabulary
Definition

Strong, direct, and energetic in tone, style, or action, sometimes in a way that feels aggressive or rough.

A2 SLANG
2
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Meaning
tough or cool in style
Themes
slang |approval |toughness |style |coolness |culture |emotions
Definition

Used in slang to describe something as tough, intimidating, boldly confident, or (in some contexts) impressively cool in a way associated with gangster stereotypes.

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