Hungarian - English

piszkál

B1 Hungarian
pick, monkey, poke, needle, grief, fiddle, pluck
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
piszkál vmit; piszkálja a bőrét/körmét/ételét
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Fiddle with fingers repeatedly
Themes
touch |scratching |habit |skin |food |body |daily_life
Definition

To repeatedly touch, pull, or scratch at something using one's fingers, often causing damage or irritation.

VERB B1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
piszkál valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
to tamper with something
Themes
informal |tampering |carelessness |repair |technology |damage_risk |work
Definition

To handle, adjust, or interfere with something in a careless or unskilled way, often causing or risking damage or problems.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
piszkál vkit (vmivel)
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
provoke someone gently for reaction
Themes
communication |provocation |annoyance |questioning |reaction |emotions |relationships
Definition

To annoy, question, or challenge someone slightly in order to make them react, think, or respond.

VERB B1 INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
piszkál valakit valamivel / valami miatt
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
tease or annoy someone
Themes
teasing |provocation |annoyance |interpersonal_conflict |communication |emotions |relationships
Definition

To deliberately annoy, provoke, or bother someone, especially by making repeated teasing or critical remarks.

VERB B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
piszkál vkit vmi miatt
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Trouble or problems from someone
Themes
trouble |difficulty |annoyance |informal |criticism |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

Trouble, difficulty, or annoyance caused by a person or situation.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
piszkál vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Move something nervously with fingers
Themes
restlessness |nervousness |touch |small_objects |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To keep touching or moving something small with your fingers in a restless or absent-minded way, usually because you are bored, nervous, or not paying attention.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
piszkál vmit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Pull lightly or repeatedly at
Themes
pulling |fidgeting |nervousness |repetition |gentle_action |touch |daily_life |emotions
Definition

To pull at something lightly or repeatedly, often in a nervous or gentle way, without necessarily removing it.

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