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Meaning of illet | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1 Standard
[ˈilːɛt]

Definitions

  1. to concern someone (used with -t/-ot/-at/-et/-öt)
    transitive
  2. construed with ami and an object: as far as … is concerned, as regards, with respect to
    transitive
  3. to be due to someone (-t/-ot/-at/-et/-öt)
    transitive
  4. to give, inflict, impose, sling (criticism) (used with -val/-vel)
    transitive
  5. 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.

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