Hungarian - English

megfedd

C1 Hungarian
reprove, carpet, correct
VERB C1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
megfedd vkit vmiért/amiért; megfeddi magát vmiért
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Meaning
correct someone’s behavior morally
Themes
admonition |moral_judgment |behavior |guidance |formal_register |self_criticism |ethics |relationships |religion |communication
Definition

To criticize or correct someone’s behavior or attitudes in order to guide them toward what you believe is right, often in a thoughtful or restrained way.

VERB C1 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
megfedd vkit vmiért
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Meaning
Scold or reprimand sharply
Themes
reprimand |criticism |discipline |authority |workplace |school |communication |work
Definition

To reprimand someone strongly, often in an official or formal setting.

VERB C1
2
Usage pattern:
megfedd vkit vmiért
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Meaning
Discipline or scold for behavior
Themes
reprimand |behavior |discipline |children |rules |communication |relationships
Definition

To tell someone that their behavior is wrong and try to make them change it.

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