módjában áll

Hungarian

Etymology

Literally, to stand in one’s means [resources]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈmoːɟːaːbɒnaːlː]

Verb

módjában áll

  1. (idiomatic, formal) to be in the position, be able to (to do something)
    Synonyms: tud, képes
    Sajnos nem áll módomban segíteni.Unfortunately, I am not in the position to help. (literally, “it doesn’t stand in my means to help”)
  2. (idiomatic, formal) can afford
    Synonym: megengedhet

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