Meaning of illet | Babel Free
[ˈilːɛt]Definitions
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to concern someone (used with -t/-ot/-at/-et/-öt) transitive
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construed with ami and an object: as far as … is concerned, as regards, with respect to transitive
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to be due to someone (-t/-ot/-at/-et/-öt) transitive
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to give, inflict, impose, sling (criticism) (used with -val/-vel) transitive
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to touch (especially targeted at somebody or something precious, noble etc.) (used with -val/-vel) archaic, transitive
Examples
“Mindazoknak, akit illet”
To whom it may concern
“Ami engem illet…”
As far as I am concerned…
“Ami őt illeti…”
As far as s/he is concerned…
“Az első falat téged illet.”
The first bite goes to you.
“Elismerés illeti őket.”
Recognition is due to them.
“kritikával/szemrehányással/rágalmakkal illet valakit”
to sling criticism/reproach/slanders at someone
“Csókkal illette kezét.”
He gave a kiss on her hand.
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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