Hungarian - English

szégyen

A2 Hungarian
shame, embarrassment, disgrace, reproach, discredit, dishonour, scandal
NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
szégyent érez; szégyenében; a szégyentől
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Meaning
painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment
Themes
emotion |guilt |embarrassment |humiliation |morality |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

A strong, painful feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or humiliation because you believe you have done something wrong, bad, or socially unacceptable.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
szégyent hoz vkire/vmire; vkinek/vminek a szégyene
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Meaning
loss of respect or honor
Themes
disgrace |dishonor |reputation |public_judgment |wrongdoing |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

The state of being publicly disgraced or dishonored, or the loss of respect caused by someone’s bad actions.

B1 INFORMAL
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Meaning
spoken reaction of sympathy/disapproval
Themes
exclamation |sympathy |disapproval |informal |spoken_language |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Used, especially in some varieties of English, to express sympathy about something bad that has happened or disapproval of someone’s behavior.

NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
szégyen vkire/vmire nézve; vkinek/vminek a szégyene; szégyent hoz vkire
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Meaning
person or thing causing shame
Themes
shame |reputation |social_discomfort |scandal |public_image |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person, thing, or situation that makes someone or a group feel ashamed, foolish, or socially uncomfortable.

NOUN A2
1
Usage pattern:
szégyent hoz vkire/vmire; szégyenben távozik
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Meaning
Loss of respect or honor
Themes
shame |reputation |honor |social_status |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

The state of having lost the respect, trust, or good opinion of others due to shameful behavior.

NOUN B1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vki/vmi szégyene; szégyen vkire/vmire nézve
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Meaning
Cause of shame or disgrace
Themes
shame |reputation |disgrace |institution |social_judgment |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person or thing that brings shame, disgrace, or discredit to someone or something.

NOUN A2
1
Usage pattern:
szégyen tapad vki nevéhez; szégyenben él
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Meaning
state of public disgrace
Themes
reputation |disgrace |public_image |misconduct |shame |core_vocabulary
Definition

A condition of public disgrace or damaged reputation caused by immoral or illegal behavior becoming widely known.

NOUN A2 FORMAL
1
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Meaning
loss of respect or reputation
Themes
reputation |shame |public_image |wrongdoing |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

The state of having lost respect or good reputation in the eyes of others, especially because of bad or immoral behaviour.

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