Hungarian - English

megtör

B2 Hungarian
break, wither, daunt
VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
megtör vmit: csendet, folytonosságot, vonalat
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Meaning
Interrupt continuity of something
Themes
interruption |continuity |silence |concentration |core_vocabulary |communication
Definition

To cause an interruption in something continuous, such as silence, concentration, or a physical line.

VERB B2 LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
vkit; vkinek az önbizalmát megtöri
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Meaning
crush with a remark or look
Themes
emotion |confidence |criticism |embarrassment |social_interaction |emotions |communication |social
Definition

To make someone feel suddenly small, embarrassed, or discouraged, as if their confidence has been dried up, often by a look, comment, or criticism.

VERB B2 LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
megtör vkit; megtöri vkinek a lelkét/szellemét
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Meaning
subdue or cow someone
Themes
fear |intimidation |submission |pressure |literary |conflict |power |emotions
Definition

To subdue someone or make them submit by frightening or overwhelming them.

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