tornyosul
B2
Hungarian
tower, soar, loom, brood
VERB
B2
2
tower
B1
Usage pattern:
vki/vmi fölé tornyosul
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Meaning
Be much taller than others
Themes
height
|comparison
|spatial_relation
|buildings
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To rise high above something or someone, appearing much taller in comparison.
VERB
C1
LITERARY
2
soar
C1
Usage pattern:
valami valami fölé tornyosul
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Meaning
Rise or tower to great height
Themes
height
|buildings
|mountains
|architecture
|verticality
|literary
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To rise or extend to a great height, especially in an impressive or striking way, as with buildings, mountains, or sounds.
VERB
B2
2
loom
C1
Usage pattern:
vmi vmi fölött/fölé tornyosul
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Meaning
Appear as large unclear shape
Themes
visibility
|appearance
|shape
|large_size
|threat
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To come into view as a large, often dark or unclear shape, especially in a way that feels impressive or frightening.
VERB
B2
LITERARY
2
brood
C2
Usage pattern:
sötéten/fenyegetően tornyosul valami fölött
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Meaning
to hang darkly and threateningly
Themes
atmosphere
|threat
|weather
|darkness
|literary
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To appear to hang over a place in a dark, serious, or threatening way, often used of clouds, mountains, or an atmosphere.
Grammar
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Expressions
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