Bedeutung
A female child or adolescent.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In folk songs, a 'fiatal lány' is often symbolized by a 'virág' (flower) or a 'gerlice' (dove). Her purity and readiness for marriage were central themes of village life. Young women in cities like Budapest often use 'lányok' to refer to their friend group, regardless of whether they are 18 or 35. It signifies a shared female identity. In smaller villages, you might still hear 'leány' instead of 'lány'. It sounds more traditional and respectful to the ears of the older generation. Classic authors like Móricz Zsigmond often used the 'fiatal lány' character to represent the struggle between traditional values and modern desires.
The 'Daughter' Trap
Remember that 'lány' also means daughter. If someone says 'A lányom fiatal', they mean 'My daughter is young'.
Avoid 'Csaj' in Formal Settings
While 'fiatal lány' is safe, 'fiatal csaj' can be seen as disrespectful to teachers or elders.
Bedeutung
A female child or adolescent.
The 'Daughter' Trap
Remember that 'lány' also means daughter. If someone says 'A lányom fiatal', they mean 'My daughter is young'.
Avoid 'Csaj' in Formal Settings
While 'fiatal lány' is safe, 'fiatal csaj' can be seen as disrespectful to teachers or elders.
Plural Rule
Never say 'fiatalok lányok'. Keep the adjective singular!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fiatal lány'.
A ______ a könyvtárban olvas. (The young girl is reading in the library.)
The sentence requires a singular subject in the nominative case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct plural form:
In Hungarian, the adjective remains singular when it precedes a plural noun.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Ifjú hölgy'?
'Ifjú hölgy' is the formal version of 'fiatal lány'.
Complete the dialogue.
Péter: Ki az a lány? János: Ő egy ______ a szomszéd faluból.
The sentence needs a nominative complement after 'Ő egy...'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenA ______ a könyvtárban olvas. (The young girl is reading in the library.)
The sentence requires a singular subject in the nominative case.
Choose the correct plural form:
In Hungarian, the adjective remains singular when it precedes a plural noun.
Where would you most likely hear 'Ifjú hölgy'?
'Ifjú hölgy' is the formal version of 'fiatal lány'.
Péter: Ki az a lány? János: Ő egy ______ a szomszéd faluból.
The sentence needs a nominative complement after 'Ő egy...'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is the most neutral and polite way to describe a young female person.
Yes, it is acceptable, though 'fiatal nő' (young woman) might be more accurate if she is working or married.
'Lány' is modern and common; 'leány' is archaic, formal, or used in folk contexts.
You say 'fiatal lányok'.
Yes, 'fiatal fiú' (young boy).
It's better to use 'fiatal hölgy' or the person's professional title.
No, only when used with a possessive suffix (e.g., lányom, lányod) or in a clear familial context.
It's a slangy, often affectionate way to say 'little girl' or 'young girl'.
Press the middle of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, like saying 'new' or 'canyon'.
Constantly. It is a staple descriptor for female protagonists in Hungarian prose.
Verwandte Redewendungen
fiatal nő
similaryoung woman
kislány
specialized formlittle girl
vénlány
contrastold maid
lánytestvér
builds onsister
