Hungarian - English

komolyan

A2 Hungarian
honestly, seriously, earnestly, gravely, somberly, really, serious, severely
B1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
komolyan, + mondat/kérdés
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
used to show surprise or emphasis
Themes
discourse_marker |emphasis |surprise |annoyance |disbelief |informal_speech |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Used for emphasis or to express surprise, annoyance, or disbelief.

A2
1
Usage pattern:
komolyan + ige; komolyan gondol/hisz valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
In a sincere or genuine manner
Themes
honesty |sincerity |not_joking |opinion |belief |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Used to show that what is being said is meant honestly and without joking.

A2 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
Komolyan?; Komolyan ...?
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Used to express surprise or disbelief
Themes
surprise |annoyance |disbelief |question |informal |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Used informally to show that you are surprised, annoyed, or find something hard to believe.

A2
1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
in a serious and sincere manner
Themes
sincerity |seriousness |communication |attitude |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

In a way that shows deep sincerity and seriousness of purpose or feeling.

A2
1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
In a serious way
Themes
manner |seriousness |tone |speech |solemnity |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

In a way that shows deep seriousness or solemnity.

A2
1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
in a serious, solemn way
Themes
seriousness |solemnity |speech |importance |concern |emotions |communication
Definition

In a serious and solemn manner, showing that something is important, worrying, or sad.

A2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
Komolyan?
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Expressing surprise or doubt
Themes
surprise |interest |skepticism |doubt |response |conversation |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Used as a response to show surprise, interest, or doubt about what someone has said.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
komolyan mondja/gondolja
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Not joking; sincere
Themes
earnestness |attitude |communication |facial_expression |core_vocabulary
Definition

Behaving or speaking in a sincere and thoughtful way, not in a joking manner.

A2
2
Usage pattern:
komolyan + megsérül/károsodik/érint
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
To a very great degree
Themes
degree |intensity |severity |damage |injury |criticism |core_vocabulary
Definition

To an extreme or serious extent.

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