Hungarian - English

tekintély

B2 Hungarian
face, authority, prestige, stature, eminence, prominence
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
megőrzi/elveszíti a tekintélyét; csorbul a tekintélye
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Meaning
Reputation or dignity before others
Themes
reputation |honor |social_status |respect |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person's standing, respect, or honor in the opinion of others, especially in social contexts.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
tekintéllyel beszél/cselekszik; tekintélyt sugároz
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Meaning
Commanding quality or presence
Themes
confidence |presence |respect |leadership |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

A manner or style that shows confidence and makes people respect and obey you.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
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Meaning
influence based on high status
Themes
authority |influence |power |institution |public_respect |politics |business
Definition

The influence or effective power that a person, organization, or country has because it is widely respected and admired.

NOUN C1 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vkinek/vminek a tekintélye
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Meaning
level of respect or importance
Themes
social_status |respect |influence |importance |reputation |public_image |relationships |business |core_vocabulary
Definition

The level of respect, influence, or importance that a person, organization, or place is generally thought to have, especially in a particular field or in society.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
tekintélyre tesz szert; nagy tekintélynek örvend
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Meaning
high status, fame, or importance
Themes
status |prestige |reputation |recognition |professional_life |work |core_vocabulary
Definition

High status, fame, or importance, especially within a particular field or profession.

NOUN B2
2
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Meaning
fame and high public importance
Themes
public_life |recognition |reputation |status |society |media |work
Definition

The state of being well known and important, especially in public life or a particular field.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
vki/vmi területének tekintélye
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Meaning
a very important, respected person
Themes
person |expert |respect |profession |public_life |work |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person of very high importance and respect, especially within a particular profession or area of activity.

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