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In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of '''descriptive adjectives''' in Hungarian. Adjectives are essential in any language, as they allow us to describe nouns, providing nuance and detail to our communication. In Hungarian, descriptive adjectives not only enhance the meaning of the nouns they modify but also agree with them in number and sometimes even in case.
Understanding how to use adjectives effectively in Hungarian will give you a powerful tool to express your thoughts and feelings more vividly. This lesson will help you learn some of the most common Hungarian adjectives, such as "big," "small," and "beautiful," and practice using them in sentences.
=== Outline of the Lesson ===
1. '''Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives'''
2. '''Common Descriptive Adjectives in Hungarian'''
3. '''Using Adjectives in Sentences'''
4. '''Practice Exercises'''


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5. '''Solutions and Explanations'''


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=== Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives ===
Descriptive adjectives in Hungarian describe the qualities of nouns, much like in English. They can indicate size, color, shape, emotions, and more. In Hungarian, adjectives generally precede the noun they modify. For instance, in the phrase "szép ház" (beautiful house), "szép" (beautiful) is the adjective describing "ház" (house).
Unlike English, Hungarian adjectives can change form based on the noun they modify, especially in terms of number (singular vs. plural). This adds a layer of complexity that is essential to master at an early stage of learning.
=== Common Descriptive Adjectives in Hungarian ===
Now, let’s explore some of the most common Hungarian adjectives that you will frequently encounter.
{| class="wikitable"
! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| nagy || nɒɟ || big
|-
| kicsi || kiʧi || small
|-
| szép || seːp || beautiful
|-
| csúnya || ˈtʃuɲɒ || ugly
|-
| okos || ˈokoʃ || smart
|-
| buta || ˈbutɒ || silly
|-
| boldog || ˈboldoɡ || happy
|-
| szomorú || ˈsomoru || sad
|-
| gyors || ˈɟorʃ || fast
|-
| lassú || ˈlɒʃʊ || slow
|-
| friss || friʃ || fresh
|-
| régi || ˈreːɡi || old
|-
| új || uːj || new
|-
| széles || ˈseːlɛʃ || wide
|-
| keskeny || ˈkɛʃkɛɲ || narrow
|-
| tiszta || ˈtistɒ || clean
|-
| piszkos || ˈpiskos || dirty
|-
| meleg || ˈmɛlɛɡ || warm
|-
| hideg || ˈhidɛɡ || cold
|-
| nehéz || ˈnɛhɛz || heavy


As a Hungarian language teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience, I believe that adjectives are essential for any learner of Hungarian. In this lesson, we will focus on descriptive adjectives, which are used to describe the characteristics of nouns. I will teach you the most common adjectives, their usage, and pronunciation, and provide examples to help you practice using them in sentences.
|-


<h2>Descriptive Adjectives</h2>
| könnyű || ˈkøɲːy || light


Adjectives are used to describe the characteristics of nouns. In the Hungarian language, adjectives usually come before the noun they describe.
|}


For example:
These adjectives can help you describe anything from your favorite foods to the weather outside.
* "Nagy kutya" (big dog)
* "Kicsi ház" (small house)
* "Szép virág" (beautiful flower)


Here are some of the most common Hungarian adjectives:
=== Using Adjectives in Sentences ===
 
Now that you know some common adjectives, let’s see how they fit into sentences. In Hungarian, the structure typically follows the pattern: '''Adjective + Noun'''.
 
Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| nagy || [nɒɟ] || big
 
| A ház nagy. || ɒ hɒːz nɒɟ || The house is big.
 
|-
|-
| kicsi || [kit͡ʃi] || small
 
| A kutya kicsi. || ɒ ˈkűtɒ kiʧi || The dog is small.
 
|-
|-
| jó || [joː] || good
 
| A virág szép. || ɒ ˈviraːɡ seːp || The flower is beautiful.
 
|-
|-
| rossz || [roʒ] || bad
 
| Az alma friss. || ɒz ˈɒlmɒ friʃ || The apple is fresh.
 
|-
|-
| szép || [seep] || beautiful
 
| A fiú okos. || ɒ ˈfiːjuː ˈokoʃ || The boy is smart.
 
|-
|-
| csúnya || [t͡ʃuːɲɒ] || ugly
 
| A lány boldog. || ɒ ˈlɒɲ ˈboldoɡ || The girl is happy.
 
|-
|-
| magas || [mɒɡɒʃ] || tall
 
| A könyv régi. || ɒ ˈkøɲv ˈreːɡi || The book is old.
 
|-
|-
| alacsony || [ɒlɒt͡ʃonj] || short
 
| A víz hideg. || ɒ ˈviːz ˈhidɛɡ || The water is cold.
 
|-
|-
| hosszú || [hoʃ.uː] || long
 
| A macska csúnya. || ɒ ˈmɒtʃkɒ ˈtʃuɲɒ || The cat is ugly.
 
|-
|-
| rövid || [røvid] || short
 
| A szoba tiszta. || ɒ ˈsobɒ ˈtistɒ || The room is clean.
 
|}
|}


<h3>Using Adjectives in Sentences</h3>
In these examples, the adjectives give us important information about the nouns, enhancing our understanding of the sentences.
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To solidify your understanding of descriptive adjectives, try these exercises!
 
1. '''Translate the sentences from English to Hungarian:'''
 
* The car is fast.
 
* The chair is old.
 
* This soup is hot.
 
* The streets are narrow.
 
* The sun is warm.
 
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective:'''
 
* A _____ (big) ház.
 
* A _____ (clean) szoba.
 
* A _____ (happy) kutya.
 
* A _____ (cold) ital.
 
* A _____ (small) virág.
 
3. '''Match the adjective with its opposite:'''
 
* nagy (big)
 
* szép (beautiful)
 
* nehéz (heavy)
 
* okos (smart)
 
* boldog (happy)
 
Options:
 
* kicsi (small)
 
* csúnya (ugly)
 
* könnyű (light)
 
* buta (silly)
 
* szomorú (sad)
 
4. '''Create sentences using the following adjectives:'''
 
* új (new)
 
* lassú (slow)
 
* piszkos (dirty)
 
* széles (wide)
 
* friss (fresh)
 
5. '''Identify the adjective in the sentences and write its English translation:'''
 
* Az alma piros.
 
* A nap meleg.
 
* A könyv érdekes.
 
* A kutya gyors.
 
* A lány szomorú.
 
6. '''Transform the sentences by changing the adjectives:'''
 
* The big house → A _____ (small) ház.
 
* The beautiful flower → A _____ (ugly) virág.
 
* The happy boy → A _____ (sad) fiú.
 
7. '''Describe a picture using at least five adjectives in Hungarian.'''
 
8. '''Write a short paragraph about your favorite food, using at least three adjectives.'''
 
9. '''Choose five adjectives and create a mini-dialogue between two characters discussing their likes and dislikes.'''
 
10. '''Complete this sentence with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses:'''
 
* A _____ (tall) fa zöld.
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
1.
 
* Az autó gyors. (The car is fast.)
 
* A szék régi. (The chair is old.)
 
* Ez a leves forró. (This soup is hot.)
 
* Az utcák keskenyek. (The streets are narrow.)
 
* A nap meleg. (The sun is warm.)
 
2.
 
* A nagy ház. (The big house.)
 
* A tiszta szoba. (The clean room.)
 
* A boldog kutya. (The happy dog.)
 
* A hideg ital. (The cold drink.)
 
* A kicsi virág. (The small flower.)
 
3.
 
* nagy (big) - kicsi (small)
 
* szép (beautiful) - csúnya (ugly)
 
* nehéz (heavy) - könnyű (light)
 
* okos (smart) - buta (silly)
 
* boldog (happy) - szomorú (sad)
 
4.


Here are some examples of how to use adjectives in sentences:
* A új autó gyors. (The new car is fast.)


* "Az autó nagy." (The car is big.)
* A lassú vonat késik. (The slow train is late.)
* "A kutya kicsi." (The dog is small.)
* "Az időjárás jó." (The weather is good.)
* "A leves rossz." (The soup is bad.)
* "Az új hajó szép." (The new boat is beautiful.)
* "A régi épület csúnya." (The old building is ugly.)
* "A kosaras nagyon magas." (The basketball player is very tall.)
* "A gyerek alacsony." (The child is short.)
* "A pók hosszú lábak." (The spider has long legs.)
* "Az ujjam rövid." (My finger is short.)


<h3>Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives</h3>
* A piszkos ruha koszos. (The dirty clothes are dirty.)


In Hungarian, comparative and superlative forms of adjectives are formed by adding suffixes. Here are the most common suffixes for comparative and superlative forms of adjectives:
* A széles út szép. (The wide road is beautiful.)


* Comparative form: -bb (e.g., nagyobb - bigger, kisebb - smaller)
* A friss zöldség finom. (The fresh vegetable is delicious.)
* Superlative form: -leg- (e.g., legszebb - most beautiful, legjobb - best)


Here are some examples:
5.


* Nagy - nagyobb - legnagyobb (big - bigger - biggest)
* piros (red)
* Kicsi - kisebb - legkisebb (small - smaller - smallest)
* Jó - jobb - legjobb (good - better - best)
* Rossz - rosszabb - legrosszabb (bad - worse - worst)
* Szép - szebb - legszebb (beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful)
* Csúnya - csúnyább - legszebb (ugly - uglier - ugliest)
* Magas - magasabb - legmagasabb (tall - taller - tallest)
* Alacsony - alacsonyabb - legalacsonyabb (short - shorter - shortest)
* Hosszú - hosszabb - leghosszabb (long - longer - longest)
* Rövid - rövidebb - legrövidebb (short - shorter - shortest)


Here are some examples of sentences using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives:
* meleg (warm)


* "Az autó nagyobb, mint a mező." (The car is bigger than the field.)
* érdekes (interesting)
* "Az én kutyám a legszebb." (My dog is the most beautiful.)
* "A kávé rosszabb, mint a tea." (The coffee is worse than the tea.)
* "Az Óperenciás tengeren túl mindenki ismeri a legszebb lányt." (Beyond the ocean, everyone knows the most beautiful girl.)


<h3>Exceptions</h3>
* gyors (fast)


As with every rule, there are exceptions in Hungarian. Some common adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Here are some examples:
* szomorú (sad)


* jó - jobb - legjobb (good - better - best)
6.
* rossz - rosszabb - legrosszabb (bad - worse - worst)
* sok - több - legtöbb (many - more - most)
* kevés - kevesebb - legkevesebb (few - fewer - fewest)
* kicsi - kisebb - legkisebb (small - smaller - smallest)
* nagy - nagyobb - legnagyobb (big - bigger - biggest)


<h3>Practice</h3>
* A kicsi ház. (The small house.)


Now, it's time to practice using adjectives in sentences. Choose an object in your room or outside, and describe it using adjectives. Here are some examples:
* A csúnya virág. (The ugly flower.)


* "Az asztal kicsi és fehér." (The table is small and white.)
* A szomorú fiú. (The sad boy.)
* "Az ég kék és szép." (The sky is blue and beautiful.)
* "A fa nagy és zöld." (The tree is big and green.)
* "A macska puha és kicsi." (The cat is soft and small.)


7. This exercise is subjective; students should use their creativity to describe an image with at least five adjectives.
8. This exercise is also subjective; students should write a brief description using adjectives to convey their favorite food.
9. This exercise encourages dialogue writing and creativity.
10. A magas fa zöld. (The tall tree is green.)
As you can see, descriptive adjectives play a crucial role in enriching the Hungarian language. Practice these adjectives in your daily conversations and writing, and soon you'll feel more comfortable expressing yourself in Hungarian!


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==Sources==
* [http://www.hungarianreference.com/Adjectives/ Adjectives in Hungarian [HungarianReference.com > Grammar ...]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_grammar Hungarian grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.hungarianpod101.com/blog/2020/08/07/hungarian-word-order/ The Basics of Hungarian Sentence Structure & Word Order]




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In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of descriptive adjectives in Hungarian. Adjectives are essential in any language, as they allow us to describe nouns, providing nuance and detail to our communication. In Hungarian, descriptive adjectives not only enhance the meaning of the nouns they modify but also agree with them in number and sometimes even in case.

Understanding how to use adjectives effectively in Hungarian will give you a powerful tool to express your thoughts and feelings more vividly. This lesson will help you learn some of the most common Hungarian adjectives, such as "big," "small," and "beautiful," and practice using them in sentences.

Outline of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives

2. Common Descriptive Adjectives in Hungarian

3. Using Adjectives in Sentences

4. Practice Exercises

5. Solutions and Explanations

Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Descriptive adjectives in Hungarian describe the qualities of nouns, much like in English. They can indicate size, color, shape, emotions, and more. In Hungarian, adjectives generally precede the noun they modify. For instance, in the phrase "szép ház" (beautiful house), "szép" (beautiful) is the adjective describing "ház" (house).

Unlike English, Hungarian adjectives can change form based on the noun they modify, especially in terms of number (singular vs. plural). This adds a layer of complexity that is essential to master at an early stage of learning.

Common Descriptive Adjectives in Hungarian[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s explore some of the most common Hungarian adjectives that you will frequently encounter.

Hungarian Pronunciation English
nagy nɒɟ big
kicsi kiʧi small
szép seːp beautiful
csúnya ˈtʃuɲɒ ugly
okos ˈokoʃ smart
buta ˈbutɒ silly
boldog ˈboldoɡ happy
szomorú ˈsomoru sad
gyors ˈɟorʃ fast
lassú ˈlɒʃʊ slow
friss friʃ fresh
régi ˈreːɡi old
új uːj new
széles ˈseːlɛʃ wide
keskeny ˈkɛʃkɛɲ narrow
tiszta ˈtistɒ clean
piszkos ˈpiskos dirty
meleg ˈmɛlɛɡ warm
hideg ˈhidɛɡ cold
nehéz ˈnɛhɛz heavy
könnyű ˈkøɲːy light

These adjectives can help you describe anything from your favorite foods to the weather outside.

Using Adjectives in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that you know some common adjectives, let’s see how they fit into sentences. In Hungarian, the structure typically follows the pattern: Adjective + Noun.

Here are a few examples:

Hungarian Pronunciation English
A ház nagy. ɒ hɒːz nɒɟ The house is big.
A kutya kicsi. ɒ ˈkűtɒ kiʧi The dog is small.
A virág szép. ɒ ˈviraːɡ seːp The flower is beautiful.
Az alma friss. ɒz ˈɒlmɒ friʃ The apple is fresh.
A fiú okos. ɒ ˈfiːjuː ˈokoʃ The boy is smart.
A lány boldog. ɒ ˈlɒɲ ˈboldoɡ The girl is happy.
A könyv régi. ɒ ˈkøɲv ˈreːɡi The book is old.
A víz hideg. ɒ ˈviːz ˈhidɛɡ The water is cold.
A macska csúnya. ɒ ˈmɒtʃkɒ ˈtʃuɲɒ The cat is ugly.
A szoba tiszta. ɒ ˈsobɒ ˈtistɒ The room is clean.

In these examples, the adjectives give us important information about the nouns, enhancing our understanding of the sentences.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of descriptive adjectives, try these exercises!

1. Translate the sentences from English to Hungarian:

  • The car is fast.
  • The chair is old.
  • This soup is hot.
  • The streets are narrow.
  • The sun is warm.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective:

  • A _____ (big) ház.
  • A _____ (clean) szoba.
  • A _____ (happy) kutya.
  • A _____ (cold) ital.
  • A _____ (small) virág.

3. Match the adjective with its opposite:

  • nagy (big)
  • szép (beautiful)
  • nehéz (heavy)
  • okos (smart)
  • boldog (happy)

Options:

  • kicsi (small)
  • csúnya (ugly)
  • könnyű (light)
  • buta (silly)
  • szomorú (sad)

4. Create sentences using the following adjectives:

  • új (new)
  • lassú (slow)
  • piszkos (dirty)
  • széles (wide)
  • friss (fresh)

5. Identify the adjective in the sentences and write its English translation:

  • Az alma piros.
  • A nap meleg.
  • A könyv érdekes.
  • A kutya gyors.
  • A lány szomorú.

6. Transform the sentences by changing the adjectives:

  • The big house → A _____ (small) ház.
  • The beautiful flower → A _____ (ugly) virág.
  • The happy boy → A _____ (sad) fiú.

7. Describe a picture using at least five adjectives in Hungarian.

8. Write a short paragraph about your favorite food, using at least three adjectives.

9. Choose five adjectives and create a mini-dialogue between two characters discussing their likes and dislikes.

10. Complete this sentence with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses:

  • A _____ (tall) fa zöld.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

  • Az autó gyors. (The car is fast.)
  • A szék régi. (The chair is old.)
  • Ez a leves forró. (This soup is hot.)
  • Az utcák keskenyek. (The streets are narrow.)
  • A nap meleg. (The sun is warm.)

2.

  • A nagy ház. (The big house.)
  • A tiszta szoba. (The clean room.)
  • A boldog kutya. (The happy dog.)
  • A hideg ital. (The cold drink.)
  • A kicsi virág. (The small flower.)

3.

  • nagy (big) - kicsi (small)
  • szép (beautiful) - csúnya (ugly)
  • nehéz (heavy) - könnyű (light)
  • okos (smart) - buta (silly)
  • boldog (happy) - szomorú (sad)

4.

  • A új autó gyors. (The new car is fast.)
  • A lassú vonat késik. (The slow train is late.)
  • A piszkos ruha koszos. (The dirty clothes are dirty.)
  • A széles út szép. (The wide road is beautiful.)
  • A friss zöldség finom. (The fresh vegetable is delicious.)

5.

  • piros (red)
  • meleg (warm)
  • érdekes (interesting)
  • gyors (fast)
  • szomorú (sad)

6.

  • A kicsi ház. (The small house.)
  • A csúnya virág. (The ugly flower.)
  • A szomorú fiú. (The sad boy.)

7. This exercise is subjective; students should use their creativity to describe an image with at least five adjectives.

8. This exercise is also subjective; students should write a brief description using adjectives to convey their favorite food.

9. This exercise encourages dialogue writing and creativity.

10. A magas fa zöld. (The tall tree is green.)

As you can see, descriptive adjectives play a crucial role in enriching the Hungarian language. Practice these adjectives in your daily conversations and writing, and soon you'll feel more comfortable expressing yourself in Hungarian!

Table of Contents - Hungarian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verb Conjugation


Numbers and Time


Questions and Negation


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Location


Travel and Transportation


Hungarian Customs and Traditions


Possessive Pronouns and Plurals


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Hungarian History and Geography

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