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contraction in Hungarian

contraction in Hungarian is összehúzás, összehúzódás — contraction means a shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.

contraction in Hungarian

összehúzás
noun
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
összehúzódás
noun
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume

What does "contraction" mean?

  1. noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
    ""Don't" is a contraction of "do not.""
  2. noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
    "Her contractions were coming every five minutes by the time they reached the hospital."
  3. noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.
    "The report warned of a sharp contraction in the manufacturing sector."

contraction in a sentence

  • "Don't" is a contraction of "do not."
  • The style guide advises against using contractions in formal essays.
  • Her contractions were coming every five minutes by the time they reached the hospital.
  • The report warned of a sharp contraction in the manufacturing sector.

Common Hungarian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "contraction" in Hungarian?

"contraction" in Hungarian is összehúzás, összehúzódás. contraction means: A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.

How do you use "contraction" in a sentence?

Example: ""Don't" is a contraction of "do not."" In Hungarian, "contraction" is összehúzás, összehúzódás.

Are there other ways to say "contraction" in Hungarian?

Yes — Hungarian has 2 translations listed for "contraction": összehúzás, összehúzódás.

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