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English - Hungarian
Frighten
ˈfraɪtn
Very common
~ 2900
~ 2900
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
megijeszt, ijeszt, megijed, megrémít
Frighten meanings in Hungarian
megijeszt
Example:
The loud noise frightened the children.
A hangos zaj megijesztette a gyerekeket.
She didn't mean to frighten him with her sudden appearance.
Nem akarta megijeszteni őt a hirtelen megjelenésével.
Usage: informalContext: Used when someone is scared or startled by something unexpected.
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. Can refer to both physical actions and emotional reactions.
ijeszt
Example:
The horror movie really frightened me.
A horrorfilm igazán megijesztett.
He has a frightening look in his eyes.
Félelmetes tekintete van.
Usage: informalContext: Often used in contexts involving fear or danger, especially in entertainment.
Note: This form can also refer to inducing fear through a story, film, or appearance.
megijed
Example:
She frightened herself when she looked in the mirror.
Megijesztette magát, amikor a tükörbe nézett.
The sudden movement frightened the dog.
A hirtelen mozdulat megijesztette a kutyát.
Usage: informalContext: Used when someone or something experiences a sudden fear.
Note: This can also reflect a personal reaction to a fearful stimulus.
megrémít
Example:
The news of the storm frightened the residents.
A vihar híre megrémítette a lakókat.
He was frightened by the possibility of losing his job.
Megrémitette a munkahelye elvesztésének lehetősége.
Usage: formalContext: Used in more serious contexts, such as news or discussions about fears and anxieties.
Note: Implies a deeper level of fear, often associated with significant concerns.
Frighten's synonyms
scare
To scare means to cause fear or frighten someone suddenly.
Example: The sudden loud noise scared the cat.
Note: Similar to 'frighten', but often used for sudden or unexpected fear.
terrify
To terrify means to cause extreme fear or horror.
Example: The horror movie terrified the audience.
Note: More intense than 'frighten', implying extreme fear.
alarm
To alarm means to cause fear or anxiety by sudden danger or emergency.
Example: The sound of the alarm alarmed the residents.
Note: Focuses on a sense of urgency or imminent danger.
startle
To startle means to surprise or shock someone suddenly.
Example: The unexpected noise startled the sleeping child.
Note: Similar to 'frighten', but emphasizes the element of surprise.
daunt
To daunt means to make someone feel intimidated or discouraged.
Example: The challenging task did not daunt her determination.
Note: Less about immediate fear, more about feeling overwhelmed or discouraged.
Frighten expressions, common phrases
scare someone
To cause someone to feel frightened or alarmed.
Example: The sudden loud noise scared me.
Note: Similar to 'frighten' but more commonly used in everyday conversations.
give someone a fright
To startle or scare someone suddenly.
Example: The ghostly figure gave me a fright in the dark hallway.
Note: Emphasizes the suddenness of the scare, often leading to a physical or emotional reaction.
send shivers down someone's spine
To cause someone to feel intense fear or anxiety.
Example: The eerie sound of footsteps in the empty house sent shivers down my spine.
Note: Conveys a strong physical or emotional reaction to fear, often associated with a chilling sensation.
make someone's blood run cold
To cause someone to feel extreme fear or dread.
Example: The menacing look in his eyes made my blood run cold.
Note: Highlights the chilling effect that fear can have on a person, often related to a sense of impending danger.
scare the living daylights out of someone
To terrify or shock someone to an extreme degree.
Example: The sudden appearance of the masked figure scared the living daylights out of me.
Note: Emphasizes the intensity of the scare, suggesting a profound impact on the person's emotions or psyche.
make someone jump out of their skin
To startle someone so much that they react with a strong physical response.
Example: The unexpected sound of the door slamming made me jump out of my skin.
Note: Highlights the suddenness and intensity of the scare, often causing a person to physically react by jumping or flinching.
put the fear of God into someone
To instill a deep sense of fear or awe in someone.
Example: The teacher's stern warning put the fear of God into the misbehaving students.
Note: Conveys a profound level of fear or respect, often associated with a sense of reverence or authority.
Frighten everyday (slang) expressions
spook
To spook someone means to scare or startle them suddenly.
Example: The strange noise in the dark alley spooked me.
Note: The term 'spook' is more informal and has a playful connotation compared to 'frighten.'
creep out
To creep someone out means to make them feel uneasy, scared, or uncomfortable.
Example: The abandoned house always creeps me out when I walk by it at night.
Note: The phrase 'creep out' is more colloquial and tends to describe a gradual feeling of fear or discomfort.
rattle
To rattle someone means to make them feel nervous, disturbed, or scared.
Example: The unexpected loud noise rattled the entire office.
Note: The term 'rattle' conveys a sense of being shaken or unsettled by a sudden event.
freak out
To freak someone out means to cause extreme fear, anxiety, or panic.
Example: The ghost story really freaked me out last night.
Note: The expression 'freak out' indicates a strong emotional reaction to a frightening situation.
wig out
To wig someone out means to make them feel extremely anxious, nervous, or scared.
Example: The horror movie always wigs me out, but I can't look away.
Note: The slang term 'wig out' is more informal and often used to describe a heightened state of fear or anxiety.
spine-chilling
Spine-chilling refers to something that is intensely scary or terrifying.
Example: The eerie music in the movie was truly spine-chilling.
Note: The term 'spine-chilling' emphasizes the physical sensation of fear, sending shivers down one's spine.
fright fest
A fright fest is an event or situation filled with scary or frightening elements.
Example: The abandoned amusement park at night turned into a fright fest for the daring visitors.
Note: The slang term 'fright fest' is often used to describe a setting or gathering that is designed to induce fear or excitement.
Frighten - Examples
The horror movie frightened me so much that I couldn't sleep.
Az ijesztő film annyira megijesztett, hogy nem tudtam aludni.
The loud thunder frightened the dog and it ran away.
A hangos mennydörgés megijesztette a kutyát, és elszaladt.
The thought of speaking in public frightens me.
A gondolat, hogy nyilvánosan beszéljek, megfélemlít engem.
Frighten grammar
Frighten - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: frighten
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): frightened
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): frightening
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): frightens
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): frighten
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): frighten
Syllables, Separation and Stress
frighten Contains 2 syllables: fright • en
Phonetic transcription: ˈfrī-tᵊn
fright en , ˈfrī tᵊn (The red syllable is stressed)
Frighten - Importance and usage frequency
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.
frighten: ~ 2900 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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