Hungarian - English

teker

A2 Hungarian
wind, wound, crank, dial, pedal, twist
VERB A2
1
Usage pattern:
vmit vmi köré teker
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Meaning
Turn or twist around
Themes
shape |motion |spiral |handling |daily_life
Definition

To turn or twist something repeatedly around itself or another object, usually into a coil or spiral.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
teker valamit valami köré / valamire
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Meaning
past tense of wind (twist/coil)
Themes
motion |shape |path |wrapping |core_vocabulary
Definition

The past tense and past participle of “wind,” meaning to turn, twist, or coil something around something else, or to move in a curved or twisting way.

VERB A2
1
Usage pattern:
teker vmit; tekeri a kart/kurblit
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Meaning
turn a handle to operate
Themes
machines |manual_operation |handles |engines |starting |technology |work
Definition

To turn a handle, lever, or similar part in order to operate or start a machine, especially older engines or simple devices.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
vmit vmire teker
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Meaning
turn a control knob or wheel
Themes
device_controls |settings |rotation |selection |technology |daily_life |work
Definition

To turn a knob, wheel, or similar control to choose a setting, number, or position.

VERB A2
2
Usage pattern:
biciklivel/kerékpárral teker; teker valahová
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Meaning
ride by pushing the pedals
Themes
cycling |movement |physical_action |transport |sports
Definition

To move a bicycle forward by pushing the pedals with your feet.

VERB A2
2
Usage pattern:
teker valamit; teker valamin
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Meaning
turn or bend something by rotating
Themes
physical_action |rotation |bending |manual_manipulation |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Definition

To turn or bend something, often by holding it at one or both ends and rotating, so that its shape or direction changes.

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