szerény
B1
Hungarian
humble, modest, frugal, simple, lowly
B1
1
humble
B1
Usage pattern:
szerény ember; szerény beszéd/viselkedés
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Meaning
Modest about one's importance
Themes
personality
|modesty
|self_image
|social_behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance.
B1
1
humble
B1
Usage pattern:
szerény körülmények/kezdetek; szerény ház
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Meaning
Low in rank or status
Themes
social_status
|rank
|poverty
|work
|home
|core_vocabulary
|business
Definition
Of low social, administrative, or economic rank or position.
B1
1
modest
B1
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Meaning
Not boastful or proud
Themes
personality
|humility
|social_behavior
|achievement
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not talking much about your own abilities, achievements, or possessions; showing humility.
B1
1
modest
B1
Usage pattern:
szerény + összeg/ház/növekedés/eredmény
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Meaning
Small or limited in size or amount
Themes
size
|amount
|cost
|degree
|scale
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Relatively small in size, amount, or degree; not large, extreme, or expensive.
B1
1
frugal
B2
Usage pattern:
szerény étkezés/lakás/életmód
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Meaning
simple, not luxurious
Themes
simple_living
|modest
|minimalism
|home
|meal
|daily_life
|food
Definition
Simple and plain, with few comforts or luxuries, especially when describing a lifestyle, home, or meal.
B1
2
simple
B1
Usage pattern:
szerény élet/körülmények
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Meaning
Modest in lifestyle or habits
Themes
lifestyle
|modesty
|luxury
|plain_living
|pleasure
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Living or done in a way that is modest, without unnecessary luxury.
B1
2
lowly
B2
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Meaning
simple, ordinary, not important
Themes
ordinariness
|low_importance
|roles
|tasks
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Simple, ordinary, or considered not important or impressive, especially when describing things, roles, or tasks.
B1
LITERARY
2
lowly
C1
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
humble and not proud
Themes
humility
|attitude
|religion
|literary_style
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having or showing a humble, modest attitude, especially by not seeing oneself as important.
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