Hungarian - English

mánia

B2 Hungarian
obsession, fetish, addiction, neurosis
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
vkinek a mániája (vmi)
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
thing someone is obsessed with
Themes
fixation |hobby_interest |enthusiasm |preference |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

The particular person, thing, or activity that someone is extremely and persistently interested in or worried about.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
vkinek a mániája vmi; mánia vmi iránt
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
irrational obsession with something
Themes
psychology |obsession |interests |behavior |value_judgment |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

An extreme and sometimes irrational commitment or obsession with an activity, idea, or thing.

NOUN B2 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vmi iránti mánia; vmi-mánia; vkinek a mániája vmi
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
very strong liking, often humorous
Themes
informal |humor |strong_liking |interest |food_drink |media |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

A very strong liking for or interest in something, described in a casual or humorous way as if it were a real addiction, usually without suggesting a serious medical problem.

NOUN B2 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vkinek mániája vmi / hogy + tagmondat
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
irrational worry or obsession
Themes
mental_state |worry |fixation |informal |behavior |emotions |mental_health |daily_life
Definition

an excessive, unreasonable worry or fixation that affects how someone thinks or behaves

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