Bedeutung
Asking someone what they want to consume or have.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hospitality is paramount. If you are asked 'Mit kérsz?' and you say 'Nothing', expect the host to ask at least two more times or just bring you a 'pogácsa' (savory scone) anyway. In the historic grand cafes, the register is traditionally formal. However, in the new 'third-wave' coffee shops, baristas will almost always use 'Mit kérsz?' to create a friendly, community vibe. In villages, the offer is often 'Mit kérsz? Pálinkát?'. Refusing the first offer of pálinka is sometimes seen as a challenge to the host's pride, so 'Mit kérsz?' here is often a leading question! The usage is identical, but the tone might be even more insistent. Hospitality is a core part of the ethnic identity for Hungarians in Romania.
The 'Inni' Rule
If you are unsure, just say 'Mit kérsz inni?'. It is the most universal social icebreaker in Hungary.
Avoid 'Akarsz'
Never use 'Mit akarsz?' when offering food. It sounds like you are annoyed that they are hungry!
Bedeutung
Asking someone what they want to consume or have.
The 'Inni' Rule
If you are unsure, just say 'Mit kérsz inni?'. It is the most universal social icebreaker in Hungary.
Avoid 'Akarsz'
Never use 'Mit akarsz?' when offering food. It sounds like you are annoyed that they are hungry!
The Plural Form
If you are talking to two or more people, use 'Mit kértek?'. It makes you sound much more fluent.
The Second Offer
Hungarians might say 'nothing' first to be polite. Always ask 'Biztos?' (Sure?) after they decline.
Teste dich selbst
You are at home and your friend Peter arrives. How do you ask him what he wants to drink?
Szia Péter! ______ inni?
'Mit kérsz' is the correct informal way to offer something to a friend. 'Akarsz' is too blunt, 'Mi' is missing the accusative '-t', and 'kér' is formal.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'what' (mi) in the accusative case.
____ kérsz a szülinapodra?
The verb 'kérsz' requires a direct object, so 'mi' must take the accusative suffix '-t'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Éhes vagyok. B: Én is. ______ enni? A: Egy pizzát.
Between friends, 'Mit kérsz' is the most natural way to ask about food preferences.
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
1. Mit kérsz? 2. Mit tetszik kérni?
'Mit kérsz' is informal (tegezés), while 'Mit tetszik kérni' is the most respectful formal form (magázás/tetszikezés).
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
What can you ask for with 'Mit kérsz?'
Drinks
- • Víz
- • Kávé
- • Tea
- • Sör
Food
- • Szendvics
- • Süti
- • Ebéd
- • Pizza
Occasions
- • Szülinap
- • Karácsony
- • Névnap
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSzia Péter! ______ inni?
'Mit kérsz' is the correct informal way to offer something to a friend. 'Akarsz' is too blunt, 'Mi' is missing the accusative '-t', and 'kér' is formal.
____ kérsz a szülinapodra?
The verb 'kérsz' requires a direct object, so 'mi' must take the accusative suffix '-t'.
A: Éhes vagyok. B: Én is. ______ enni? A: Egy pizzát.
Between friends, 'Mit kérsz' is the most natural way to ask about food preferences.
1. Mit kérsz? 2. Mit tetszik kérni?
'Mit kérsz' is informal (tegezés), while 'Mit tetszik kérni' is the most respectful formal form (magázás/tetszikezés).
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it's very friendly among peers. It's only rude if used with someone you should be formal with (like a grandmother you don't know well).
The standard answer is '[Item]-t kérek'. For example: 'Egy kávét kérek.'
As a customer, no. As a waiter, only in very casual places. Usually, waiters say 'Mit kérnek?' (plural formal).
'Mit kérsz?' is more direct and common for food/drink. 'Mit szeretnél?' is softer and used for wishes or more complex desires.
Because 'what' is the object of the verb. Hungarian uses the '-t' suffix to mark the object.
Yes! 'Mit kérsz a segítségért?' means 'What do you want for the help?'.
Yes, 'Mit iszol?' (What are you drinking?) is very common in bars.
Use 'Mit kértek?'.
Use 'Mit tetszik kérni?'.
No, use 'Mit akarsz?' for that. 'Mit kérsz?' always sounds like an offer.
No, because 'mit' is indefinite, you always use the indefinite ending '-sz'.
Only in very casual emails to close friends. Otherwise, use 'Mit szeretnél?'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mit szeretnél?
similarWhat would you like?
Mit kér?
specialized formWhat do you (formal) ask for?
Kérsz valamit?
similarDo you want something?
Mivel kéred?
builds onWith what do you want it?
Mit akarsz?
contrastWhat do you want?
