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English to Hungarian translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Other
English term or phrase:humble around
It’s quite clear that Mary Magdalene was not just the first century equivalent to the little lady who makes coffee, you know, that sort of humbles around in the background after the men.
a forditas szerint: Egyértelmű, hogy Mária Magdolna a legkevésbé sem lehetett a kávét főző Micike I. századi megfelelője, aki a háttérben a legkülönfélébb férfiakkal paráználkodik
1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
2. Showing deferential or submissive respect: a humble apology.
3. Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly: a humble cottage.
tr.v., -bled, -bling, -bles.
1. To curtail or destroy the pride of; humiliate.
2. To cause to be meek or modest in spirit.
3. To give a lower condition or station to; abase. See synonyms at degrade.
"... aki a háttérben szerénykedik...t."
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1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
2. Showing deferential or submissive respect: a humble apology.
3. Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly: a humble cottage.
tr.v., -bled, -bling, -bles.
1. To curtail or destroy the pride of; humiliate.
2. To cause to be meek or modest in spirit.
3. To give a lower condition or station to; abase. See synonyms at degrade.
"... aki a háttérben szerénykedik...t."
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 16 mins (2006-04-02 13:25:19 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
A "t" véletlenül maradt ott a mondat végén.
Eva Ballentine Native speaker of: Hungarian PRO pts in category: 25
Grading comment
Koszonom mindenkinek a megerositest es hozzaszolasokat