nehogy

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Hungarian

Etymology

ne +‎ hogy

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [ˈnɛɦoɟ]
Hyphenation: ne‧hogy

Conjunction

nehogy

lest (that . . . not)
Gyorsabban futok, nehogy elkapjon. - I am running faster, lest he catch me.

Usage notes

The verb of the clause takes the subjunctive (imperative) mood.

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