Meaning of megengedhet | Babel Free
[ˈmɛɡɛŋɡɛthɛt]Definitions
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(can) afford (to buy, have, or take something) sometimes, transitive
- 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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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