Hungarian - English

rákfene

C1 Hungarian
pestilence, cancer, tumor, ulcer, blight
NOUN C1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
valaminek a rákfenéje
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Harmful influence that spreads over time
Themes
social_problems |harm |corruption |metaphor |morality |core_vocabulary
Definition

Something considered to be very harmful that spreads and causes damage over time, often used metaphorically.

NOUN C1 LITERARY
1
Usage pattern:
valaminek a rákfenéje
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
harmful problem that grows and spreads
Themes
metaphor |social_issue |harm |corruption |institution |society |business |politics |core_vocabulary
Definition

A metaphor for something very harmful within a society, organization, or system that silently grows and spreads, causing serious damage if not removed.

NOUN C1 LITERARY
1
Usage pattern:
vminek a rákfenéje
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
deep, lasting social or moral problem
Themes
society |organization |harm |corruption |systemic_problem |metaphor |literary |core_vocabulary |relationships |politics
Definition

A long‑lasting, deeply rooted problem or source of harm within a society, organization, or system that continually causes damage and is difficult to remove.

NOUN C1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vminek a rákfenéje
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
thing that causes serious harm
Themes
social_problem |harm |misery |cause |area |society |problems |emotions
Definition

A person, thing, or situation that causes persistent damage, misery, or failure.

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