Bedeutung
Expressing a hobby or preference.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hungarians have a high literacy rate and a deep respect for 'Nyugat' (West), a famous literary journal from the early 20th century that defined modern Hungarian literature. The city is famous for its 'literary cafes' where writers like Frigyes Karinthy spent their days. Saying you like to read often leads to a discussion about which cafe is best for it. In Hungarian-speaking parts of Romania, folk tales and regional literature (like those by Áron Tamási) are a point of great pride. For Hungarians living abroad, reading in Hungarian is a vital way to maintain the language and connection to the homeland.
Add 'nagyon'
If you really like it, say 'Nagyon szeretek olvasni' to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
The 'S' sound
Remember that 's' in 'olvasni' is 'sh'. If you say it like an English 's', it will sound like a different word.
Bedeutung
Expressing a hobby or preference.
Add 'nagyon'
If you really like it, say 'Nagyon szeretek olvasni' to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
The 'S' sound
Remember that 's' in 'olvasni' is 'sh'. If you say it like an English 's', it will sound like a different word.
Word Order
Try saying 'Olvasni szeretek' if someone asks 'What do you like to do?' to emphasize the activity.
Ask back
After saying you like to read, always ask 'És te?' (And you?) to keep the conversation going.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing suffix for the infinitive.
Szeretek olvas__.
The infinitive suffix in Hungarian is '-ni'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I like to read'?
'Szeretek' is the first person singular, and 'olvasni' is the infinitive.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mit csinálsz este? B: ________ (I like to read).
While 'Olvasok' (I am reading) is also possible, 'Szeretek olvasni' answers the spirit of what one likes to do.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
What can you read?
Reading Material
- • könyv (book)
- • újság (newspaper)
- • vers (poem)
- • magazin (magazine)
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSzeretek olvas__.
The infinitive suffix in Hungarian is '-ni'.
How do you say 'I like to read'?
'Szeretek' is the first person singular, and 'olvasni' is the infinitive.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
A: Mit csinálsz este? B: ________ (I like to read).
While 'Olvasok' (I am reading) is also possible, 'Szeretek olvasni' answers the spirit of what one likes to do.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly if you mention a specific book, e.g., 'Szeretem olvasni ezt a könyvet'. For the general hobby, use 'Szeretek'.
Yes, the '-ni' suffix is the equivalent of the English 'to' in 'to read'.
'Szeret' is more common and warmer. 'Kedvel' is slightly more formal or detached.
Szeretek verseket olvasni.
No, the second verb in this pair stays in the infinitive form.
Yes, very! Hungary has a very strong literary tradition.
Nem szeretek olvasni.
Yes, 'olvasni' applies to books, tablets, and phones.
Use 'Imádok olvasni' (I adore reading).
Yes, clearly, like the 'v' in 'vine'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Imádok olvasni
similarI love/adore reading
Szeretek írni
builds onI like to write
Könyvmoly vagyok
specialized formI am a bookworm
Szeretek tanulni
similarI like to learn
Szeretek nézelődni
contrastI like to browse/look around
