öreg
A1
Hungarian
old, ole, geriatric, aged
A1
1
old
A1
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
ole
B2
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
geriatric
C1
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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
aged
B1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
having become old
Themes
age
|elderly
|people
|animals
|plants
|daily_life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having lived a long time; elderly.
Grammar
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Expressions
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