szó szerint
B1
Hungarian
literally, verbatim
B1
1
literally
B2
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Meaning
in a non-figurative, exact way
Themes
literal_meaning
|factuality
|non_figurative
|language
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is exactly true and not figurative, exaggerated, or metaphorical.
B1
1
literally
C1
Usage pattern:
szó szerint venni/érteni/fordítani
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Meaning
according to exact word meaning
Themes
literal_meaning
|interpretation
|translation
|wording
|language
|communication
|education
Definition
According to the exact meaning of the words used, especially when talking about interpretation or translation.
B2
FORMAL
1
verbatim
C1
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Meaning
using the exact words
Themes
exact_wording
|copying
|repetition
|quotation
|formal_register
|language
|writing
|communication
Definition
In exactly the same words as the original; word for word.
B1
INFORMAL
2
literally
B2
Usage pattern:
szó szerint + túlzó állítás
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Meaning
used for strong emphasis, often nonliteral
Themes
intensifier
|emphasis
|informal
|hyperbole
|spoken_language
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used mainly in informal speech to strongly emphasize a statement, even when the statement is not true in a strict, factual sense.
Grammar
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Expressions
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