ülni
The English verb "sit" is translated into Hungarian as ülni.
The verb ülni refers to a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ülni describes the state of being in a sitting position, the verb leül is specifically used for the action of sitting down.
How does it change in a sentence?
The third person singular present tense of ülni is ül (sits / is sitting), and the past tense is ült (sat). The adverbial participle ülve is used to describe an action being performed while in a sitting position.
Did you know?
- In Hungarian, the verb ül is used for objects that are placed on a surface, such as a book 'sitting' on a table. English speakers would typically use 'lie' or 'be' for these objects.
- The word ül appears in the Hungarian term for a 'session' or 'meeting' ülés, literally describing the act of people sitting together to deliberate.
- While English speakers might say they are 'sitting' on a bus, a Hungarian might say they are 'riding' the bus, even if they are physically in a seated position.
Examples in context
- Tom le akar ülni.Tom wants to sit down.This sentence is useful for showing the use of ülni in a sentence about wanting to sit down.Tatoeba #5030371 by bandeirante, translation #5009644 by CK
- Csak itt fogok ülni.I'm just going to sit here.This sentence is useful for showing the use of ülni in a sentence about sitting in a specific place.Tatoeba #4422068 by bandeirante, translation #2544158 by CK
- Nem tudsz mellettem ülni.You can't sit with me.This sentence is useful for showing the use of ülni in a sentence about the inability to sit with someone.Tatoeba #4967462 by maaster, translation #4967237 by CK
- Üljön le, kérem.Please sit down.
- Ülj le, beszélnünk kell!Sit down, we need to talk!
- Ülekedj csak le egy pillanatra!Just have a seat for a moment!
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Example conversation
Zsófia and Zoltán are looking for a place to rest in a park.
- ZsófiaHol szeretnél ülni a parkban?Where would you like to sit in the park?
- ZoltánAquele fapadon akarok ülni.I want to sit on that wooden bench.
- ZsófiaDe ott túl sok ember ül.But too many people are sitting there.
- ZoltánAkkor inkább a füvön fogunk ülni.Then we will sit on the grass instead.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
