المعنى
Repetition leads to skill.
خلفية ثقافية
Hungarians value 'szorgalom' (diligence) very highly. This proverb is often taught in elementary school as a core life lesson. In Szeklerland, hard work and manual skill are deeply respected, and this proverb is frequently used in traditional crafts like woodcarving. In Hungarian universities, the variation 'Ismétlés a tudás anyja' is often used by professors during exam periods. Hungarian 'Studygram' influencers often use this proverb as a hashtag (#gyakorlattesziamestert) to motivate their followers.
The Accusative '-t'
Always remember the '-t' on 'mestert'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically broken.
Avoid 'Csinál'
Even though 'csinál' means 'to make', it is never used in this proverb. Stick to 'teszi'.
المعنى
Repetition leads to skill.
The Accusative '-t'
Always remember the '-t' on 'mestert'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically broken.
Avoid 'Csinál'
Even though 'csinál' means 'to make', it is never used in this proverb. Stick to 'teszi'.
Dropping the Article
Notice there is no 'A' before 'Gyakorlat'. Dropping the first article makes you sound more like a native speaker using a traditional proverb.
Encouragement
This is the safest 'encouragement' phrase in Hungarian. You can't go wrong with it.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.
Gyakorlat _______ a mestert.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'teszi' (makes/renders).
Which of these is the correct Hungarian proverb?
Select the correct version:
The object 'mester' must be in the accusative case ('mestert').
In which situation would you say 'Gyakorlat teszi a mestert'?
Match the situation:
The proverb is used to encourage someone during the learning process.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Még mindig nem tudok jól magyarul.' B: 'Ne aggódj, ___________________.'
This is the most appropriate encouraging response to someone struggling with a language.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Practice vs. Talent
Where to apply this
Arts
- • Painting
- • Music
- • Dance
Sports
- • Football
- • Tennis
- • Gym
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينGyakorlat _______ a mestert.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'teszi' (makes/renders).
Select the correct version:
The object 'mester' must be in the accusative case ('mestert').
Match the situation:
The proverb is used to encourage someone during the learning process.
A: 'Még mindig nem tudok jól magyarul.' B: 'Ne aggódj, ___________________.'
This is the most appropriate encouraging response to someone struggling with a language.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةYes, adding the 'A' at the beginning is grammatically correct, but the version without it is more traditional and common.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a professional setting.
In this context, it means 'to make someone into something' or 'to render'.
Not really, but people might just say 'Gyakorolni kell' (One must practice) to imply the same thing.
Absolutely. It applies to math, chess, coding, and languages just as much as manual crafts.
Because the practice is *doing* something to the master (the object), so it needs the accusative case.
Not as slang, but it's used ironically sometimes when someone fails at something simple multiple times.
Yes, though they might prefer more modern expressions, everyone knows and understands this.
In the proverb, it is always 'Gyakorlat'. 'Gyakorlás' is the act of practicing, while 'Gyakorlat' is the practice/exercise itself.
It's a palatal stop. Place your tongue where you say 'd', but push it against the roof of your mouth.
Yes, it is the direct equivalent in usage and meaning.
Yes! You can say it to yourself as a mantra: 'Gyakorlat teszi a mestert...'
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'A tehetség kevés' (Talent is not enough) is a similar sentiment.
In modern Hungarian, 'mester' is gender-neutral in this proverb, though historically it referred to men in guilds.
عبارات ذات صلة
Ismétlés a tudás anyja
synonymRepetition is the mother of knowledge.
Jó pap holtig tanul
similarA good priest learns until death.
Ki mint veti ágyát, úgy alussza álmát
contrastAs you make your bed, so you must lie in it.
Aki mer, az nyer
builds onHe who dares, wins.
Mestermű
specialized formMasterpiece
