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In this lesson, we will dive into an essential aspect of the Hungarian language: forming plurals. Plurals are crucial for communication, allowing you to express quantity and variety, whether you're talking about people, objects, or ideas. In Hungarian, plural formation can seem a bit challenging at first due to the various rules and suffixes involved, but with practice, you’ll find it becomes second nature.

To help you grasp this topic effectively, we will first explore the general rules for forming plurals in Hungarian. Then, we'll provide you with numerous examples to solidify your understanding. Finally, we’ll wrap up with exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.

So, let's get started!

Understanding Plurals in Hungarian[edit | edit source]

In Hungarian, plurals are typically formed by adding a suffix to the noun. The most common plural suffix is -k. However, the choice of suffix can vary depending on the vowel harmony of the noun and its ending.

== 1. Basic Rules for Plural Formation

Adding -k: This is the most common way to form plurals.

Vowel Harmony: Hungarian vowels can be classified as either front or back vowels. The suffix you choose will depend on the last vowel of the noun.

Noun Ending: The way a noun ends may also affect how you add the plural suffix.

Let’s break this down with examples.

Examples of Plural Formation[edit | edit source]

Hungarian	Pronunciation	English
könyv	kœnyv	book
könyvek	kœnyvɛk	books
gyümölcs	dyuːmølʧ	fruit
gyümölcsök	dyuːmølʧøk	fruits
város	vaːroʃ	city
városok	vaːroʃok	cities
autó	ɒutoː	car
autók	ɒutoːk	cars
kutya	kutɲa	dog
kutyák	kutɲaːk	dogs
telefon	tɛlɛfon	phone
telefonok	tɛlɛfonok	phones
asztal	ɒstɒl	table
asztalok	ɒstɒlok	tables
lány	lɑɲ	girl
lányok	lɑɲok	girls
fiú	fiːu	boy
fiúk	fiːuk	boys
szék	seːk	chair
székek	seːkɛk	chairs
ház	hɑːz	house
házak	hɑːzɑk	houses

Special Cases and Exceptions[edit | edit source]

While the basic rules give you a solid foundation, Hungarian has its quirks. Here are a few special cases to keep in mind:

1. Nouns ending in -i, -u, or -ü: When forming plurals, these nouns often change.

Example:

híd (bridge) becomes hidak (bridges).

2. Compound Nouns: For compound nouns, only the last part typically takes the plural form.

Example:

iskolás gyerek (school child) becomes iskolás gyerekek (school children).

3. Irregular Nouns: Some nouns don’t follow the standard rules and must be memorized.

Example:

ember (man) becomes emberek (men).

Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a good grasp of how to form plurals, let's put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences by adding the correct plural form of the given noun.

1. A könyv a _____ (book) az asztalon.

Solution: A könyvek az asztalon. (The books are on the table.)

2. A kutya a _____ (dog) a kertben.

Solution: A kutyák a kertben. (The dogs are in the garden.)

3. A lány a _____ (girl) játszik.

Solution: A lányok játszanak. (The girls are playing.)

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct plural form for the following nouns.

1. _____ (fiú)

a) fiúk

b) fiú

c) fiúnak

Solution: a) fiúk

2. _____ (város)

a) városhoz

b) városok

c) város

Solution: b) városok

3. _____ (asztal)

a) asztalok

b) asztala

c) asztal

Solution: a) asztalok

Exercise 3: Translate to Hungarian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English sentences into Hungarian, using the correct plurals.

1. The children are playing in the park.

Solution: A gyerekek a parkban játszanak.

2. I see the cars on the street.

Solution: Látom az autókat az utcán.

3. The girls are reading books.

Solution: A lányok könyveket olvasnak.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the following nouns, create sentences in Hungarian.

1. kutya (dog)

Solution: A kutyák a kertben futnak. (The dogs are running in the garden.)

2. könyv (book)

Solution: A könyvek az asztalon vannak. (The books are on the table.)

3. város (city)

Solution: A városok szépek. (The cities are beautiful.)

Exercise 5: Match the Singular with the Plural[edit | edit source]

Match the singular nouns with their plural forms.

1. tanár -

2. gyümölcs -

3. szék -

4. ház -

5. fiú -

Answers:

1: tanárok

2: gyümölcsök

3: székek

4: házak

5: fiúk

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

By now, you should have a clearer understanding of how to form plurals in Hungarian. Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you use these plurals in conversation, the more natural they will become to you.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Keep practicing, and you'll be well on your way to mastering Hungarian!

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

Course Presentation

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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+In this lesson, we will dive into an essential aspect of the Hungarian language: forming plurals. Plurals are crucial for communication, allowing you to express quantity and variety, whether you're talking about people, objects, or ideas. In Hungarian, plural formation can seem a bit challenging at first due to the various rules and suffixes involved, but with practice, you’ll find it becomes second nature.
+To help you grasp this topic effectively, we will first explore the general rules for forming plurals in Hungarian. Then, we'll provide you with numerous examples to solidify your understanding. Finally, we’ll wrap up with exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.
+So, let's get started!
 __TOC__
-As a Hungarian language teacher, I have been teaching Hungarian for 20 years. It brings me great joy to help students learn Hungarian, especially when they begin to understand the grammar rules and can use them to form sentences. In this lesson, we will be discussing the formation of plurals in Hungarian.
+=== Understanding Plurals in Hungarian ===
+In Hungarian, plurals are typically formed by adding a suffix to the noun. The most common plural suffix is '''-k'''. However, the choice of suffix can vary depending on the vowel harmony of the noun and its ending.
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Hungarian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Hungarian/Grammar/Common-Prepositions|Common Prepositions]].</span>
+== 1. Basic Rules for Plural Formation
-==Understanding Plurals in Hungarian==
-Every language has its own rules for forming plurals, and Hungarian is no exception. In Hungarian, we form plurals by adding a suffix to the end of nouns. The suffix used varies depending on the noun, and there are certain rules to follow when adding the suffix.
+* '''Adding -k''': This is the most common way to form plurals.
-==Forming Regular Plurals==
+* '''Vowel Harmony''': Hungarian vowels can be classified as either front or back vowels. The suffix you choose will depend on the last vowel of the noun.
-Let's first take a look at the rules for forming regular plurals in Hungarian. To form the plural of a noun, we usually add the suffix "-k" to the end of the word. For example:
+* '''Noun Ending''': The way a noun ends may also affect how you add the plural suffix.
+Let’s break this down with examples.
+=== Examples of Plural Formation ===
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| alma || ɒlmɒ || apple
+| könyv || kœnyv || book
 |-
-| almák || ɒlmaːk || apples
-|}
-As you can see from the table above, to form the plural of "alma," we simply add "-k" to the end of the word to create "almák".
+| könyvek || kœnyvɛk || books
-Another example is "fa" which means "tree". The plural form is "fák", which is formed the same way by adding "-k" at the end.
+|-
-What if the noun ends in a vowel? Do we still add "-k"? The answer is yes. For example:
+| gyümölcs || dyuːmølʧ || fruit
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| ének || eːnɛk || song
+| gyümölcsök || dyuːmølʧøk || fruits
 |-
-| énekek || eːnɛkɛk || songs
-|}
-Again, we just add "-k" to "ének" to form "énekek".
+| város || vaːroʃ || city
-==Forming Irregular Plurals==
+|-
-While some nouns form their plurals using the regular rule, there are many that do not. Hungarian has a number of nouns that form their plurals in other ways. Here are a few examples:
+| városok || vaːroʃok || cities
-===Nouns ending in az, ez, and oz===
+|-
-Some nouns that end in "az," "ez," or "oz" will drop the "z" and add "-nak" to form their plural. Here are some examples:
+| autó || ɒutoː || car
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| anya || ɒɲɒ || mother
+| autók || ɒutoːk || cars
 |-
-| anyák || ɒɲɒːk || mothers
+| kutya || kutɲa || dog
 |-
-| cég || tseːɡ || company
+| kutyák || kutɲaːk || dogs
 |-
-| cégek || tseːɡɛk || companies
+| telefon || tɛlɛfon || phone
 |-
-| járás || jaːraːʃ || district
+| telefonok || tɛlɛfonok || phones
 |-
-| járások || jaːraːʃok || districts
-|}
-===Nouns ending in s===
+| asztal || ɒstɒl || table
+|-
-Some nouns that end in "s" will add "-ok" or "-ek" to form their plural. It depends on the noun. Here are some examples:
+| asztalok || ɒstɒlok || tables
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| apa || ɒpɒ || father
+| lány || lɑɲ || girl
 |-
-| apák || ɒpaːk || fathers
+| lányok || lɑɲok || girls
 |-
-| kereszt || kɛrɛst || cross
+| fiú || fiːu || boy
 |-
-| keresztek || kɛrɛstɛk || crosses
-|-
-| kert || kɛrt || garden
-|-
-| kertek || kɛrtɛk || gardens
-|}
-===Nouns ending in consonants===
+| fiúk || fiːuk || boys
-Some nouns that end in consonants will add "-ok," "-ek," or "-ök" to form their plural. It also depends on the noun. Here are some examples:
+|-
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Hungarian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
-|-
 | szék || seːk || chair
 |-
 | székek || seːkɛk || chairs
 |-
-| toll || toɬ || pen
+| ház || hɑːz || house
 |-
-| tollak || toɬːɒk || pens
-|-
+| házak || hɑːzɑk || houses
-| paradicsom || pɒrɒdit͡ʃom || tomato
-|-
-| paradicsomok || pɒrɒdit͡ʃomok || tomatoes
 |}
-==Practice Sentences==
+=== Special Cases and Exceptions ===
+While the basic rules give you a solid foundation, Hungarian has its quirks. Here are a few special cases to keep in mind:
+. '''Nouns ending in -i, -u, or -ü''': When forming plurals, these nouns often change.
+* Example:
+* '''híd''' (bridge) becomes '''hidak''' (bridges).
+. '''Compound Nouns''': For compound nouns, only the last part typically takes the plural form.
+* Example:
+* '''iskolás gyerek''' (school child) becomes '''iskolás gyerekek''' (school children).
+. '''Irregular Nouns''': Some nouns don’t follow the standard rules and must be memorized.
+* Example:
+* '''ember''' (man) becomes '''emberek''' (men).
+=== Practice Scenarios ===
+Now that you have a good grasp of how to form plurals, let's put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.
-In order to better understand how to form plurals, it's useful to see them used in context. Here are some practice sentences using both regular and irregular plural forms:
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank ====
-* <em>Nagy családom van</em> (I have a big family)
+Complete the sentences by adding the correct plural form of the given noun.
-* <em>Van öt testvérem és sok rokonom</em> (I have five siblings and many relatives)
-* <em>Mindannyian nagyon szeretjük a finom ételeket</em> (We all love delicious food)
-* <em>Kedvenc ételem a főtt krumpli</em> (My favorite food is boiled potatoes)
-* <em>A kertünkben sok csodálatos virág van</em> (There are many beautiful flowers in our garden)
-* <em>Az emberek szeretik a híres magyar ételeket, mint a gulyás</em> (People love famous Hungarian dishes, like goulash)
-==Conclusion==
+. A könyv a _____ (book) az asztalon.
-Learning how to form plurals in Hungarian is an important step in understanding the language. While some nouns form their plurals regularly, there are many others that require a specific suffix to be added. By practicing these rules and using them in context, you can become more confident in your Hungarian language skills. I hope this lesson has been helpful in your language learning journey.
+* Solution: A könyvek az asztalon. (The books are on the table.)
+. A kutya a _____ (dog) a kertben.
+* Solution: A kutyák a kertben. (The dogs are in the garden.)
+. A lány a _____ (girl) játszik.
+* Solution: A lányok játszanak. (The girls are playing.)
+==== Exercise 2: Multiple Choice ====
+Choose the correct plural form for the following nouns.
+. _____ (fiú)
+* a) fiúk
+* b) fiú
+* c) fiúnak
+* '''Solution''': a) fiúk
+. _____ (város)
+* a) városhoz
+* b) városok
+* c) város
+* '''Solution''': b) városok
+. _____ (asztal)
+* a) asztalok
+* b) asztala
+* c) asztal
+* '''Solution''': a) asztalok
+==== Exercise 3: Translate to Hungarian ====
+Translate the following English sentences into Hungarian, using the correct plurals.
+. The children are playing in the park.
+* Solution: A gyerekek a parkban játszanak.
+. I see the cars on the street.
+* Solution: Látom az autókat az utcán.
+. The girls are reading books.
+* Solution: A lányok könyveket olvasnak.
+==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
+Using the following nouns, create sentences in Hungarian.
+. kutya (dog)
+* Solution: A kutyák a kertben futnak. (The dogs are running in the garden.)
+. könyv (book)
+* Solution: A könyvek az asztalon vannak. (The books are on the table.)
+. város (city)
+* Solution: A városok szépek. (The cities are beautiful.)
+==== Exercise 5: Match the Singular with the Plural ====
+Match the singular nouns with their plural forms.
+. tanár -
+. gyümölcs -
+. szék -
+. ház -
+. fiú -
+* Answers:
+* 1: tanárok
+* 2: gyümölcsök
+* 3: székek
+* 4: házak
+* 5: fiúk
+=== Conclusion ===
+By now, you should have a clearer understanding of how to form plurals in Hungarian. Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you use these plurals in conversation, the more natural they will become to you.
+If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Keep practicing, and you'll be well on your way to mastering Hungarian!
-<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Hungarian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] & [[Language/Hungarian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [http://www.hungarianreference.com/plurals.aspx Plurals in Hungarian [HungarianReference.com > Grammar > Misc ...]
+* [http://mylanguages.org/hungarian_plural.php Hungarian Plural]
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-* [http://www.hungarianreference.com/plurals.aspx Plurals in Hungarian [HungarianReference.com > Grammar > Misc ...]
-* [http://mylanguages.org/hungarian_plural.php Hungarian Plural]
-* [https://betterhungarian.com/2018/04/15/hungarian-plurals/ [Hungarian] Plurals – Better Hungarian]
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