Bedeutung
A recently purchased vehicle.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Hungary, having an 'új autó' is often associated with the 'rendszerváltás' (change of regime) success. It's a sign that someone has 'made it' in the new economy. In villages, an 'új autó' is a major topic of conversation. Neighbors will often come out to 'megcsodálni' (admire) it. The 'új céges autó' is a standard part of executive packages. The brand of the car often indicates the level of the manager. Younger Hungarians are increasingly interested in 'új elektromos autó' (new electric cars) due to green incentives and free parking in Budapest.
The 'Vadi' Trick
If you want to sound like a native, use 'vadiúj' when you are really excited about the car's condition.
Accusative Case
Don't forget the '-t'! 'Veszek új autó' is the most common beginner mistake.
Bedeutung
A recently purchased vehicle.
The 'Vadi' Trick
If you want to sound like a native, use 'vadiúj' when you are really excited about the car's condition.
Accusative Case
Don't forget the '-t'! 'Veszek új autó' is the most common beginner mistake.
Status Matters
Be prepared for people to ask 'Mennyit fogyaszt?' (How much does it consume?)—it's a standard Hungarian obsession with fuel efficiency.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the accusative case.
Péter egy ___ (új autó) vesz.
The object of the verb 'vesz' needs the '-t' ending.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct plural form:
The adjective 'új' does not take a plural marker when it's before the noun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Nézd, ott az ___ autóm! B: Gratulálok, nagyon szép!
The context of 'Gratulálok' (Congratulations) implies something new.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a car dealership and want to see the latest models.
This is the direct way to ask for new cars.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
New vs Used
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPéter egy ___ (új autó) vesz.
The object of the verb 'vesz' needs the '-t' ending.
Select the correct plural form:
The adjective 'új' does not take a plural marker when it's before the noun.
A: Nézd, ott az ___ autóm! B: Gratulálok, nagyon szép!
The context of 'Gratulálok' (Congratulations) implies something new.
You are at a car dealership and want to see the latest models.
This is the direct way to ask for new cars.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNeither is better, but 'kocsi' is more common in daily speech, while 'autó' is more standard/formal.
Use 'az új autóm'. The '-m' at the end of 'autó' shows it belongs to you.
Yes, usually 'egy új autó' (a new car) or 'az új autó' (the new car).
Yes, in the sense of 'new to me', you can say 'az új autóm' even if it's 10 years old.
It's a slangy intensifier meaning 'brand new'.
It becomes 'új autók'. Only the noun gets the '-k'.
It is neutral. It works in any situation.
In Hungarian, adjective-noun pairs are written separately unless they form a specific compound noun with a new meaning.
Egy új autót vezetek.
Régi autó (old car) or használt autó (used car).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Használt autó
contrastUsed car
Vadiúj autó
specialized formBrand new car
Céges autó
similarCompany car
Autót vezet
builds onTo drive a car
Autókereskedés
similarCar dealership
