Hungarian - English

szelíd

A2 Hungarian
tame, mild, meek, docile, gentle, benign
A2
1
Usage pattern:
szelíd állat
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Meaning
(of animals) not wild
Themes
animal_behavior |domestication |human_animal |safety |animals |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Definition

Describes an animal that is no longer wild and is safe and comfortable around humans, usually through training or long contact with people.

B1
1
Usage pattern:
szelíd + ember/természet/modor/hang
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Meaning
gentle and not harsh
Themes
personality |gentleness |behavior |voice |calmness |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

Of a person, their behavior, or their way of speaking: gentle, calm, and not harsh or easily angered.

B1 LITERARY
1
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Meaning
humble and patient (religious)
Themes
personality |humility |gentleness |religion |morality |authority |core_vocabulary
Definition

Humbly gentle, patient, and not proud or aggressive, especially in a moral or religious sense and often in relation to God or authority.

A2
1
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Meaning
gentle and not aggressive
Themes
temperament |gentleness |calmness |animals |behavior
Definition

Calm and gentle in temperament; not likely to attack or cause trouble.

B1
2
Usage pattern:
szelíd természet; szelíd hang
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Meaning
Kind and mild in manner
Themes
personality |kindness |calmness |behavior |voice |touch |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Showing a kind, calm, and considerate nature; not harsh or severe.

B1
2
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Meaning
quiet, gentle, and submissive
Themes
personality |gentleness |submission |shyness |social_behavior |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

Describing a person who is quiet, gentle, and unwilling or unable to resist others, often to the point of being easily dominated.

B1 FORMAL
2
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Meaning
gentle, kind, and harmless in manner
Themes
kindness |demeanor |gentleness |nonthreatening |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

Gentle, kind, and calm in a way that does not threaten, upset, or cause harm.

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