Brief meanings in Hungarian

rövid

Example:

The meeting was brief.

A találkozó rövid volt.

She gave a brief overview of the project.

Rövid áttekintést adott a projektről.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe something that has a short duration or is concise.

Note: Commonly used to describe time, speeches, or written content.

tömör

Example:

His explanation was brief and to the point.

A magyarázata tömör és lényegre törő volt.

Please provide a brief summary of the article.

Kérlek, adj egy tömör összefoglalót a cikkről.

Usage: formalContext: Used to describe language or writing that is concise and clear.

Note: Often used in academic or professional settings to emphasize clarity and brevity.

feljegyzés

Example:

I need to write a brief for the new project.

Meg kell írnom a feljegyzést az új projekthez.

The lawyer prepared a brief for the court.

Az ügyvéd feljegyzést készített a bíróság számára.

Usage: formalContext: Used in legal or professional contexts to refer to a document that summarizes a case or project.

Note: In this context, 'brief' refers to a specific type of document, often used in legal settings.

utasítás

Example:

The manager gave us a brief on the new policies.

A menedzser utasítást adott az új politikákról.

She received a brief before the presentation.

Kapott egy utasítást a prezentáció előtt.

Usage: formalContext: Used to refer to instructions or guidelines given prior to a task or event.

Note: Often used in business or organizational settings, indicating that important information was conveyed succinctly.

concise

Concise means expressing much in few words; brief but comprehensive.

Example: She gave a concise summary of the report.

Note: Concise implies being compact and to the point, often focusing on essential information.

succinct

Succinct means expressed in a few words without unnecessary details.

Example: His speech was succinct and impactful.

Note: Succinct emphasizes being clear and precise in a minimal amount of words.

short

Short means not lasting for a long time; brief.

Example: Please give a short answer to the question.

Note: Short is a general term for something not being long in duration or extent.

terse

Terse means sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

Example: His response was terse and to the point.

Note: Terse often conveys a sense of being brusque or lacking in detail.

In brief

This phrase is used to introduce a concise summary or conclusion.

Example: To sum up, in brief, the main points are...

Note: It emphasizes brevity and conciseness in summarizing information.

Briefly

This adverb is used to indicate a short or concise explanation or description.

Example: Can you briefly explain the main idea of the article?

Note: It focuses on providing information in a concise manner.

Brief encounter

Refers to a short, usually unexpected meeting or interaction between people.

Example: Their brief encounter at the café left a lasting impression on both of them.

Note: It implies a fleeting or temporary meeting.

Brief moment

Describes a very short period of time or an instant.

Example: In that brief moment, she knew she had made the right decision.

Note: It emphasizes the brevity of the time span.

Briefcase

A small, flat, rectangular case used for carrying papers, documents, or other items.

Example: He carried his important documents in a sleek leather briefcase.

Note: It refers to a specific type of case designed for carrying papers or documents.

Briefing

A meeting or session where information or instructions are given to prepare someone for a task or situation.

Example: The manager gave a briefing on the new project to the team.

Note: It involves providing specific information or instructions for a particular purpose.

Brief history

A concise account or overview of the past events or development of something.

Example: The museum provides a brief history of the town's origins.

Note: It focuses on summarizing key events or aspects of history.

In a jiffy

Meaning in a very short amount of time, quickly or immediately.

Example: I'll be back in a jiffy.

Note: This slang term emphasizes speed and immediacy in a more informal way compared to 'brief.'

Quickie

Refers to something done hastily or briefly, often used to describe a short and to-the-point activity.

Example: Let's have a quickie meeting to go over the main points.

Note: While 'brief' generally means short in duration, 'quickie' specifically implies quick and hasty completion.

Short and sweet

Conveys that something was concise and to the point, while still being pleasant or effective.

Example: The presentation was short and sweet, covering all the important details.

Note: This slang term adds a positive connotation to being brief, emphasizing efficiency and effectiveness.

In a flash

Means done very quickly or almost instantaneously.

Example: He finished his work in a flash and left the office early.

Note: Similar to 'brief,' but 'in a flash' implies suddenness and speed, often indicating a sense of surprise or swiftness.

In a trice

Indicates doing something very quickly or promptly.

Example: She responded to the email in a trice.

Note: While 'brief' signifies a short duration, 'in a trice' emphasizes immediacy and promptness in completion.

Quick and dirty

Refers to providing a brief and simplistic explanation or solution without delving into details.

Example: Give me a quick and dirty summary of the report.

Note: Unlike 'brief,' 'quick and dirty' can imply a lack of thoroughness or thorough examination.

The brief summary of the report was enough for the meeting.

A jelentés rövid összefoglalója elegendő volt a megbeszéléshez.

She gave a brief explanation of the project.

Rövid magyarázatot adott a projektről.

The lawyer prepared a brief for the court.

Az ügyvéd előkészített egy vázlatos anyagot a bíróságnak.

Brief - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: brief

Conjugations

Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): briefer

Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): briefest

Adjective (Adjective): brief

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): briefs

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): brief

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): briefed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): briefing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): briefs

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): brief

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): brief

Syllabification and Stress

brief Contains 1 syllables: brief

Phonetic transcription: ˈbrēf

brief , ˈbrēf (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

brief: ~ 1800 (Very common).

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