Meaning of -számra | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In a number or mass corresponding to a multiple of the round number defined by the base word. Usually used with round numbers, such as száz (“hundred”), ezer (“thousand”), etc.
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2. Per unit of quantity, measure or time specified in the base word.
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3. In a large amount, by the unit of measure expressed in the base word.
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Examples

“Az emberek százszámra zúdultak be az üzletekbe.”

People flocked to the shops by the hundreds.

“Darabszámra fizetik a munkámat.”

My work is paid by the piece.

“Zsákszámra veszik a lisztet.”

They buy the flour by the bag.

“A cikk megjelenése után tucatszámra kaptuk a leveleket.”

After the publication of the article, we received letters by the dozen.

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