alapvető kifejezések
The English phrase "basic phrases" is alapvető kifejezések in Hungarian.
This term refers to a small set of essential words and expressions used for simple communication in a foreign language.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is alapvető kifejezések. To change this into the singular form alapvető kifejezés, you remove the -ek suffix. If the phrase is used as a direct object in a sentence, the ending changes to alapvető kifejezést for the singular or alapvető kifejezéseket for the plural.
Did you know?
- The word vet within alapvető can also mean 'to sow' seeds in a field, linking the idea of a 'foundation' to the act of planting.
- While English uses 'basic' for things that are simple or elementary, alapvető is often used in Hungarian to describe 'fundamental human rights'.
- The plural marker -ek in kifejezések is a suffix that can be swapped for other markers like -ak or -ök depending on the vowel harmony of the root, a rule that governs the entire language.
Example conversation
Gábor and Anna are studying a new language together.
- GáborIsmered már az alapvető kifejezéseket?Do you already know the basic phrases?
- AnnaIgen, Gábor, most tanulom őket.Yes, Gábor, I am learning them now.
- GáborSegítsek neked gyakorolni őket?Shall I help you practice them?
- AnnaKérlek, Anna nagyon szívesen!Please, Anna, I would love to!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alapvető, kifejezések, CC BY-SA 4.0.
