elkel

See also: ˀeƚkeƚ

Hungarian

Etymology

el- + kel

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈɛlkɛl]
  • Hyphenation: el‧kel

Verb

elkel

  1. (intransitive) to be sold, to sell, to go
    Synonym: eladják
    Minden jegy elkelt!Sold out! (literally, “Every ticket is / has been sold!”)
    1. (figuratively, usually of girls) to be married off (i.e. already taken, not available any more)
    Synonym: férjhez adják
  2. (intransitive, especially in the conditional mood) be necessary, one could do with something (the person in need taking -nak/-nek)
    Synonyms: ráférne, jól jönne neki
    Nem tudok dönteni; elkelne most nekem egy jó tanács.I can't decide; now I could do with some good advice.
Conjugation

Usage notes

In terms of meaning, this verb is the passive equivalent of elad (’to sell something’).

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