Hungarian - English

megsért

B1 Hungarian
insult, violate, infringe, bruise, hurt, upset, distress, slight, injure, offend, breach, invade
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
megsért valakit valamivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
to offend or disrespect someone
Themes
communication |disrespect |emotion |conflict |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

To say or do something with the intention of offending, disrespecting, or hurting someone.

VERB B1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
megsért vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Disrespect something sacred
Themes
sacredness |privacy |respect |profanation |religion |core_vocabulary
Definition

To treat something sacred, respected, or private with disrespect or improper use.

VERB B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
megsért valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Break a law, rule, or regulation
Themes
law |rules |regulation |contract |copyright |official_violation |core_vocabulary
Definition

To act in a way that violates a law, rule, contract, or official condition.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
megsért vkit; megsérti vkinek az önérzetét
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Meaning
To hurt feelings or pride
Themes
emotions |feelings |pride |insult |criticism |relationships
Definition

To cause someone emotional pain or damage their confidence, often by criticism or rejection.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
megsért valakit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Cause emotional pain
Themes
emotional_pain |feelings |distress |criticism |words |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To make someone feel upset, sad, or offended.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
megsért valakit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Treat without respect or ignore
Themes
respect |social_interaction |offense |exclusion |communication |relationships
Definition

To insult or offend someone by treating them as unimportant.

VERB B1 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
megsért valakit; megsérti valakinek az érzéseit/jogait
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Cause harm to reputation or rights
Themes
nonphysical_harm |reputation |feelings |rights |self_esteem |law |relationships |communication
Definition

To damage someone's reputation, feelings, or legal rights.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
megsért valakit valamivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
hurt or insult someone
Themes
emotions |insult |respect |communication |relationships
Definition

To cause someone to feel upset, hurt, or insulted, often because of something you say or do that they find rude or disrespectful.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
megsért egy törvényt, szabályt vagy jogot
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Meaning
break a law or rule
Themes
law |rules |violation |obligation |core_vocabulary
Definition

To do something that breaks a law, rule, or accepted standard of behavior, especially in a legal or formal context.

VERB B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
megsért vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
To violate a law or contract
Themes
law |contracts |rules |compliance |cybersecurity |business
Definition

To break or fail to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
megsérti vkinek a magánszféráját / személyes terét
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
intrude on privacy or personal space
Themes
privacy |personal_space |intrusion |social_behavior |relationships |communication
Definition

To disturb or limit someone's privacy, personal space, or time by entering it or becoming too involved without welcome or permission.

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