Hungarian

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Etymology

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szellő (breeze) +‎ -zik (verb-forming suffix)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈsɛlːøːzik]
  • Hyphenation: szel‧lő‧zik
  • Rhymes: -øːzik

Verb

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szellőzik

  1. (intransitive) to be aired/ventilated
    A ház jól szellőzik, ha minden ablak nyitva van.The house is well ventilated if all the windows are open.
    A párnákat kivittem a teraszra, hogy szellőzzenek.I took the pillows out to the terrace to air them out.
  2. (intransitive, of a person) to get some air (to invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air, especially after departing from a building or other enclosed space for this purpose)
    Synonym: levegőzik
    Vacsora után menjetek szellőzni egy kicsit.After dinner, go get some fresh air.

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