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Meaning of kätte maksma | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˈkætːe mɑksmɑ

Definitions

  1. to avenge, to revenge, to retaliate, to get back at
  2. to pay dearly, to have bad consequences
  3. to pay off; to pay back, to repay (money or other goods)
    uncommon

Equivalents

Examples

“Vaenlasele maksti veriselt kätte.”

The enemy was avenged in blood.

“Poeg maksis mõrtsukatele isa surma eest kätte.”

The son took revenge for his father's death on the murderers.

“Hooletus maksis hiljem valusasti kätte.”

The negligence paid dearly later.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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