Hungarian - English

prédikál

B2 Hungarian
preach, lecture
VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
prédikál vkinek/vmiről; prédikál valahol
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Meaning
give a religious sermon
Themes
religion |church |sermon |public_speaking |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To publicly deliver a religious sermon or message, especially in a church or other place of worship.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
prédikál vkinek vmiről / vmi miatt
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Meaning
To scold at length
Themes
criticism |scolding |behavior |interpersonal_conflict |communication |relationships
Definition

To speak to someone for a long time in an angry or serious way in order to criticize their behavior.

VERB B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
prédikál vkinek vmiről
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Meaning
lecture in a moralizing way
Themes
criticism |advice |annoyance |informal |behavior |moralizing |communication |relationships |daily_life
Definition

To talk to someone in a bossy or self-righteous way about what they should or should not do, especially so often that it becomes annoying.

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