Bedeutung
Indicating you want to ask something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Hungarian schools, students are expected to raise their hand and wait to be called on after saying 'Van egy kérdésem.' It is considered rude to just shout the question. Hungarians value expertise. Starting with 'Van egy kérdésem' in a meeting often signals that you are paying close attention to the details, which is respected. When stopping a stranger on the street, it is vital to use 'Elnézést' (Excuse me) before 'Van egy kérdésem' to avoid appearing aggressive. In Hungarian startup culture, sending 'Van egy kérdésem' without the actual question (the 'naked ping') is sometimes seen as annoying. It's better to send the whole thing at once.
The 'Lenne' trick
If you want to sound instantly more like a native speaker in formal situations, swap 'Van' for 'Lenne'. It softens the interruption.
Don't forget the suffix
Saying 'Van egy kérdés' sounds like 'There is a question' (somewhere in the world). Adding '-em' makes it yours.
Bedeutung
Indicating you want to ask something.
The 'Lenne' trick
If you want to sound instantly more like a native speaker in formal situations, swap 'Van' for 'Lenne'. It softens the interruption.
Don't forget the suffix
Saying 'Van egy kérdés' sounds like 'There is a question' (somewhere in the world). Adding '-em' makes it yours.
The 'Egyébként' combo
Start with 'Egyébként van egy kérdésem...' (By the way, I have a question...) to change the subject smoothly.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a question.'
Van ____ kérdésem.
The indefinite article 'egy' is needed to say 'a question'.
Which suffix means 'my' in the phrase 'Van egy kérdés...'?
Van egy kérdés...
The suffix '-em' indicates first-person singular possession (my).
Complete the dialogue with the most polite form.
Ügyfél: Elnézést, ________ egy kérdésem. Ügyintéző: Igen, tessék!
'Lenne' is the conditional form, making the request more polite in a formal setting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a meeting and want to interrupt politely.
Adding 'Bocsánat' and using the conditional 'lenne' is the perfect professional interruption.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVan ____ kérdésem.
The indefinite article 'egy' is needed to say 'a question'.
Van egy kérdés...
The suffix '-em' indicates first-person singular possession (my).
Ügyfél: Elnézést, ________ egy kérdésem. Ügyintéző: Igen, tessék!
'Lenne' is the conditional form, making the request more polite in a formal setting.
Situation: You are in a meeting and want to interrupt politely.
Adding 'Bocsánat' and using the conditional 'lenne' is the perfect professional interruption.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, but it's very emphatic, like saying 'As for ME, I have a question.' In 99% of cases, 'Van egy kérdésem' is better.
Absolutely. It's not too formal for friends, though you might just say 'Várj, kérdezhetek valamit?' (Wait, can I ask something?) in very casual settings.
Say 'Van két kérdésem.' Note that 'kérdésem' stays singular even though there are two!
Use the past tense of van: 'Volt egy kérdésem.'
Mostly, yes. You can also 'feltenni egy kérdést' (to put/pose a question), but 'van' is the most common way to express having one.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kérdezhetek valamit?
similarMay I ask something?
Lenne egy kérésem.
similarI would have a request.
Válaszolnál egy kérdésre?
builds onWould you answer a question?
Nincs több kérdésem.
contrastI have no more questions.
