gyere ide
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Hungarian as gyere ide.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location. You can make the command negative by placing ne before the verb, as in ne gyere ide (don't come here).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb jönni (to come) and the adverb ide (to here/towards this place).
Which one should you use?
While gyere ide is used for a single person, you should use jöjjöntek ide when addressing multiple people.
How does it change in a sentence?
Gyere ide is the informal singular imperative. For a formal or third-person command, use jöjjön ide.
Did you know?
- Depending on the tone, gyere can be used as a expression of disbelief, similar to saying 'get out of here' or 'no way' in English.
- The singular command gyere ide can sound quite aggressive or patronizing if used with an adult you do not know well, even if the grammar is correct.
- The word gyere actually uses a grammatical mood called the subjunctive, which is quite unusual for a direct command in Hungarian.
Examples in context
- Hé te, gyere ide!Hey you, come here!This sentence shows how to use gyere ide as a direct command to a person.Tatoeba #9978702 by Cabo, translation #9976696 by Nylez
- Hé, gyere ide már!Hey, come here.This sentence demonstrates an informal way to use gyere ide.Tatoeba #7919869 by maaster, translation #3130463 by CK
- Ne gyere ide most.Don't come here now.This sentence shows how to use the negative form of gyere ide.Tatoeba #9039972 by maaster, translation #9039975 by maaster
- 48 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zsófia is calling Gábor to look at something in the garden.
- ZsófiaGábor, gyere ide egy szempontból!Gábor, come here for a moment!
- GáborMi történt, Zsófi?What happened, Zsófi?
- ZsófiaNézd csak ezt a szép virágot!Just look at this beautiful flower!
- GáborHű, tényleg nagyon szép.Wow, it really is very beautiful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gyere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
