Meaning of képes | Babel Free

Definitions

1. formed, shaped
   not-comparable, obsolete, usually
2. similar
   not-comparable, obsolete, usually
3. figurative, metaphorical (usually with beszéd)
   not-comparable, usually
4. pictured, illustrated (decorated with pictures, such as a book, magazine, postcard, presentation, news report, etc.)
   not-comparable, usually
5. capable of doing something, able to do something (with -ra/-re or infinitive)
   not-comparable, usually
6. (quite) capable (of), will not stop at doing something (with an infinitive or és and a new clause)
   derogatory, informal, not-comparable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“A repülőúton egy képes újságot lapozgattam.”

I browsed a picture magazine during the flight.

“A mesterséges intelligencia nem képes érzékelni az iróniát or: …az irónia érzékelésére.”

Artificial intelligence is not able to perceive irony.

“Képes akár három órán át megállás nélkül beszélni.”

S/he is capable of talking even for three hours without stopping.

“Ez a macska képes és megint hazahoz egy döglött verebet.”

This cat is capable of bringing home a dead sparrow again.

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