Hungarian - English

sír

A1 Hungarian
cry, tomb, weep, grave, burial, mourn
VERB A1
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Meaning
shed tears from the eyes
Themes
emotion |tears |sadness |pain |emotions |body |core_vocabulary
Definition

To produce tears from the eyes, usually because of sadness, pain, or strong emotion.

NOUN A2
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Meaning
Grave or burial chamber
Themes
burial_site |death |monument |archaeology |core_vocabulary |religion
Definition

A large structure, often made of stone, built to hold and mark the burial place of a dead person or people.

VERB A1
1
Usage pattern:
sír valami miatt; örömében/bánatában sír
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Meaning
Cry due to emotion or pain
Themes
emotion |tears |sadness |joy |pain |emotions |health
Definition

To shed tears as an expression of strong emotion such as sadness, joy, or pain.

NOUN A2
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Meaning
place where a dead person is buried
Themes
death |burial |cemetery |religion |daily_life
Definition

A hole in the ground where a dead person is buried, often marked by a stone or monument.

NOUN A2
1
Usage pattern:
a sírba; a síron túl; sírig
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Meaning
death, especially after burial
Themes
death |afterlife |finality |idiom |health |religion
Definition

Death, especially thought of as the condition or destination of people after they are buried.

NOUN A2 TECHNICAL
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Meaning
archaeological grave or burial
Themes
archaeology |grave |human_remains |artifacts |excavation |science
Definition

A single grave or archaeological feature containing human remains, often with associated objects such as pottery, jewelry, or tools.

VERB A1 LITERARY
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Usage pattern:
a szél/harang sír
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Meaning
make a low, sad sound
Themes
sound |literary |wind |bells |personification |nature |weather |emotions
Definition

Of things such as the wind, bells, or doves: to make a low, sad sound that suggests grieving.

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