Bedeutung
Grass covered in water or dew.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Hungarian villages, 'nedves fű' is often associated with the 'reggeli harmat' (morning dew). It's a sign of a healthy, fertile land. Commentators often blame a 'nedves fű' or 'csúszós talaj' for missed goals or slips, making it a common sports trope. Hungarians are avid hikers. Knowing the state of the grass is essential for choosing the right gear (waterproof boots). Poets like József Attila often used images of damp nature to convey deep emotions.
The 'v' rule
Always remember to add a 'v' when saying 'on the grass' (füvön) or 'the grass' (accusative: füvet).
Slippery!
In Hungary, 'nedves fű' is a common warning for 'csúszásveszély' (danger of slipping).
Bedeutung
Grass covered in water or dew.
The 'v' rule
Always remember to add a 'v' when saying 'on the grass' (füvön) or 'the grass' (accusative: füvet).
Slippery!
In Hungary, 'nedves fű' is a common warning for 'csúszásveszély' (danger of slipping).
Poetic touch
Use 'harmatos' instead of 'nedves' if you want to sound more romantic or literary.
Mowing etiquette
Hungarians take pride in their lawns; never mow 'nedves fű' as it's considered bad for the grass and the machine!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Vigyázz, a ______ fű csúszik! (nedves)
In this sentence, the adjective 'nedves' is in the nominative case, modifying the subject 'fű'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Where are you sitting?
'Fű' changes to 'füv-' before the suffix '-ön' (on).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miért nem vágsz füvet? B: Mert ________________.
Wet grass is the most common reason to delay mowing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see dew on the lawn in the morning.
Dew makes the grass wet/damp.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Nedves vs Vizes
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVigyázz, a ______ fű csúszik! (nedves)
In this sentence, the adjective 'nedves' is in the nominative case, modifying the subject 'fű'.
Where are you sitting?
'Fű' changes to 'füv-' before the suffix '-ön' (on).
A: Miért nem vágsz füvet? B: Mert ________________.
Wet grass is the most common reason to delay mowing.
You see dew on the lawn in the morning.
Dew makes the grass wet/damp.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is singular. If you mean multiple types of grass or multiple patches, you say 'nedves füvek'.
Yes, people will understand you, but 'nedves' is more natural for dampness.
A nedves füvön sétálok.
'Száraz fű' (dry grass).
Yes, 'nedves ruha' (wet clothes), 'nedves idő' (damp weather).
Because 'fű' is a v-stem noun, a special category in Hungarian grammar.
It is neutral. It works in any situation.
A nedves fű illata.
No, 'vizes' is related to 'víz'. 'Nedves' is related to 'nedv' (sap/fluid).
Yes, 'gyep' means 'turf' or 'lawn' and is slightly more formal.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Harmatos fű
similarDewy grass
Vizes fű
similarWatery/wet grass
Száraz fű
contrastDry grass
Frissen nyírt fű
builds onFreshly mown grass
Műfű
specialized formArtificial grass
