Hungarian - English

öreg

A1 Hungarian
old, ole, geriatric, aged
A1
1
Usage pattern:
öreg ember/állat; [valaki/valami] öreg
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Meaning
Having existed for many years
Themes
age |lifespan |people |animals |objects |time |core_vocabulary
Definition

Having lived or existed for a relatively large number of years.

A2 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
főnév előtt
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Meaning
Non-standard, friendly form of 'old'
Themes
informal_tone |affection |nostalgia |colloquial_style |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

A non-standard spelling of 'old', used in some dialects and informal writing to show a relaxed, friendly, or affectionate tone toward a person or thing.

NOUN A2 INFORMAL
1
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Meaning
old person, often rude
Themes
informal |people |older_adults |rude |dehumanizing |aging |informal_language
Definition

An old person, especially one seen as frail or receiving care; this use often sounds rude or dehumanizing.

A1
2
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Meaning
having become old
Themes
age |elderly |people |animals |plants |daily_life |body |core_vocabulary
Definition

Having lived a long time; elderly.

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