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Meaning of megengedhet | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1
[ˈmɛɡɛŋɡɛthɛt]

Definitions

  1. (can) afford (to buy, have, or take something)
    sometimes, transitive
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see megengedhet: potential form of megenged.

Examples

“(these two other verbs are impersonal; megengedhet is personal)”
“Hónap végén nem engedhetek meg (magamnak) egy új cipőt.”

At the end of a month, I can’t afford (buying) a new pair of shoes.

“Ő megengedheti magának, hogy a Hawaii-szigeteken nyaraljon.”

He can afford taking a vacation on the Hawaiian Islands.

“Nem engedhetem meg, hogy iskola helyett moziba menj.”

I can’t allow you to go to the movies instead of school.

“Ha akarod, megengedheted a gyereknek, hogy játsszon a számítógépen.”

If you want, you can allow the child to play on the computer.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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