megdermed
B1
Hungarian
gel, jelly, frozen, freeze, petrify
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
valami megdermed
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Meaning
to set into a jelly-like state
Themes
physical_change
|texture
|cooking
|thickening
|semi_solid
|science
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To change from a liquid into a thick, jelly-like or semi-solid form.
VERB
B2
1
frozen
B2
Usage pattern:
valaki megdermed a félelemtől/ijedtségtől/döbbenettől
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Meaning
unable to move from fear or shock
Themes
fear
|shock
|emotion
|immobility
|body_response
|emotions
|health
Definition
Suddenly unable to move or react because of strong fear, shock, or emotion.
VERB
B2
1
freeze
B1
Usage pattern:
valaki megdermed a félelemtől/meglepetéstől
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Meaning
suddenly stop and stay still
Themes
movement
|fear
|surprise
|command
|emotions
|body
Definition
To suddenly stop moving and remain completely still, often because of fear, surprise, or a command.
VERB
B2
LITERARY
1
petrify
C2
Usage pattern:
megdermed
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
become stiff or solid
Themes
physical_change
|stiffness
|solidifying
|cold
|daily_life
|nature
Definition
To become stiff, rigid, or solid, especially after being flexible or active.
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