vágja a centit in Hungarian

IPA: [ˈvaːɡjɒ ɒ ˈt͡sɛntit] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “to cut the measuring tape”. In the days of compulsory military service in Hungary, it was common practice for soldiers to buy a 150 centimeters long measuring tape and cut one centimeter off it every day to keep track of how many days they have left until discharge. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to cut the measuring tape}} “to cut the measuring tape”, {{lit|to cut the measuring tape}} Literally, “to cut the measuring tape” Head templates: {{head|hu|verb|cat2=|head=|nopalindromecat=}} vágja a centit, {{hu-verb}} vágja a centit

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"vágja a centit" meaning in Hungarian

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