Hungarian - English

nyers

A2 Hungarian
raw, blunt, brute, abrupt, brutal, crude, unfinished, brisk
A2
1
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Meaning
Not cooked or processed
Themes
food |cooking |unprocessed |food_drink |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

Not having been cooked, processed, or prepared by heat or other methods.

B1
1
Usage pattern:
nyers adat/anyag/fa/pamut
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Meaning
In a natural unrefined state
Themes
materials |data |unprocessed |industry |nature |core_vocabulary
Definition

In its natural, unprocessed condition; not refined or finished.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
nyers érzelem/düh/előadás/alakítás
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Meaning
Strong honest uncontrolled emotion
Themes
emotion |intensity |performance |unfiltered |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Displaying intense and unfiltered emotion; lacking subtlety or polish.

B1
1
Usage pattern:
nyers megjegyzés/kritika; nyers valakivel
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Meaning
very direct in speech, even rude
Themes
interpersonal_communication |directness |honesty |rudeness |communication
Definition

Expressing opinions or information in a very direct way, sometimes in a manner that seems rude or hurts people’s feelings.

B1
1
Usage pattern:
nyers erő; nyers erőszak
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Meaning
Using force without thought
Themes
force |strength |physical_action |lack_of_strategy |violence |core_vocabulary
Definition

Using strength or force in a way that shows little thought, intelligence, or care.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
nyers valakivel; nyers válasz/hangnem
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Meaning
sudden and unfriendly in manner
Themes
communication |behavior |rudeness |brevity |impatience |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

Describing a way of speaking or behaving that is very brief and direct, so that it seems rude or unfriendly.

B2
1
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Meaning
very direct and hurtfully honest
Themes
communication |honesty |criticism |directness |hurt_feelings |relationships |emotions
Definition

Describing comments or honesty that are extremely direct and often hurtful because they do not try to soften the truth.

B1 TECHNICAL
1
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Meaning
in a natural, unrefined state
Themes
raw_materials |industry |processing |chemistry |materials |science
Definition

In a natural, unprocessed, or unrefined state, especially referring to materials such as oil, sugar, or metals.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
nyers vágás/változat/piszkozat
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Meaning
lacking final detail or polish
Themes
rough_version |drafts |art |writing |refinement |surface_finish |construction |arts_entertainment |work |core_vocabulary
Definition

Not given its final form, surface, or level of refinement, especially describing writing, art, performance, or physical materials.

B2
2
Usage pattern:
nyers modor; nyers hangnem
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Meaning
quick, efficient, slightly curt manner
Themes
manner |speech |behavior |abruptness |politeness |communication |relationships
Definition

(Of a person’s manner, speech, or behavior) quick and efficient, sometimes seeming a little abrupt or not very friendly.

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