Hungarian - English

lecsap

B1 Hungarian
smash, stoop, pounce, grab, diving, clap, slam, strike, spike
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
lecsapja a labdát/tollaslabdát; lecsap vmire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Hit a ball in a smash
Themes
sports |racket_sports |tennis |badminton |hitting
Definition

In racket sports such as tennis or badminton, to hit the ball or shuttlecock very hard from above the head, usually downwards into the opponent’s court.

VERB B1 TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmire/vkire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
bird of prey dive to attack
Themes
birds_of_prey |hunting |flight |predation |technical |animals |nature
Definition

Of a bird of prey, to drop in a steep, controlled dive toward something, usually its prey.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmire/vkire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
act quickly to seize or criticize
Themes
quick_reaction |opportunity |criticism |figurative |business |media |social_dynamics |competition
Definition

To react very quickly and eagerly to take advantage of something, or to quickly criticize or attack someone for a mistake or weakness.

VERB B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Get something quickly or easily
Themes
obtaining |quick_action |opportunity |food_drink |informal_usage |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Definition

To obtain something quickly or unexpectedly, often with little effort.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Moving quickly downward headfirst
Themes
movement |water |air |downward |speed |core_vocabulary
Definition

Moving quickly downwards headfirst or nose-first, especially into water or through the air.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmit; lecsapja a fedelet
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
strike something to make noise
Themes
sound |movement |impact |hands |closing |daily_life |communication
Definition

To hit or bring something together with a quick movement so that it makes a loud, sharp sound.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmit vhova/vmire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
put or place suddenly
Themes
movement |impact |placing |hands |force |daily_life |body_language
Definition

To put your hand or an object onto someone or something quickly and firmly.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
lecsap vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Shut with great force
Themes
closing |doors |lids |force |noise |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

To close a door, lid, or similar object with sudden force, often producing a loud noise.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
lecsap valamire/valakire
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Affect suddenly and harmfully
Themes
disaster |illness |attack |sudden_event |harm |health |nature |core_vocabulary
Definition

To happen suddenly and cause harm or damage, often referring to disasters, illness, or attacks.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
lecsapja a labdát
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
to hit a ball hard downward
Themes
sports |volleyball |ball |hit |downward_motion |american_football
Definition

In sports, to hit or throw a ball forcefully and sharply downwards, especially in volleyball or in American football as a celebration.

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