Beispiele nach Niveau
Mit mondtál?
What did you say?
Past tense of 'mond'.
Ő azt mondja, hogy nem.
He says no.
Present tense, third person singular.
Kérlek, mondd el újra.
Please say it again.
Imperative form, informal singular.
Mit akarsz mondani?
What do you want to say?
Infinitive form after another verb.
Azt mondják, hogy esni fog.
They say it will rain.
Present tense, third person plural.
Ne mondd el senkinek!
Don't tell anyone!
Negative imperative.
Megmondtad neki az igazat?
Did you tell him the truth?
Compound verb 'megmond' (to tell completely), past tense.
Mondhatnám, hogy elfoglalt vagyok.
I could say I'm busy.
Conditional form, first person singular.
Azt mondta, hogy jön.
He said he was coming.
Mit mondtál?
What did you say?
Mondd meg nekem az igazat!
Tell me the truth!
Nem mondta el, mi történt.
He didn't say what happened.
Mindenki azt mondja, hogy jó ötlet.
Everyone says it's a good idea.
Azt mondják, ma esni fog.
They say it will rain today.
Megmondtad neki a titkot?
Did you tell him the secret?
Ezt könnyebb mondani, mint megtenni.
That's easier said than done.
Azt mondják, a változás az élet egyetlen állandója.
They say, change is life's only constant.
Literally: 'That they say, the change the life's only constant.' 'Azt mondják' is a common way to say 'they say' or 'it is said'.
Bár sokan azt mondják, hogy a méltányosság elérhetetlen, én hiszem, hogy küzdeni kell érte.
Although many say that fairness is unattainable, I believe one must fight for it.
'Sokan azt mondják' means 'many say that'.
Ne mondd, hogy nem szóltam, amikor a következmények utolérnek!
Don't say I didn't warn you when the consequences catch up!
'Ne mondd' is the imperative 'don't say'. 'Nem szóltam' literally means 'I didn't speak', but in this context, it implies 'I didn't warn'.
Hadd mondjam el, miért gondolom, hogy ez a projekt kulcsfontosságú a jövőnk szempontjából.
Let me tell you why I think this project is crucial for our future.
'Hadd mondjam el' means 'let me tell'. 'Elmondani' is a verb meaning 'to tell (something completely)'.
Annyit mondhatok, hogy a döntés komoly mérlegelést igényelt a részünkről.
All I can say is that the decision required serious consideration on our part.
'Annyit mondhatok' means 'all I can say' or 'I can only say this much'.
Ugyanazt a mesét mondják el újra és újra, mintha sosem hallottuk volna.
They tell the same story over and over, as if we'd never heard it.
'Elmondják' is the definite conjugation of 'elmondani' (to tell), referring to 'a mesét' (the story).
Kérlek, mondd meg őszintén, mi a véleményed a kialakult helyzetről.
Please, tell me honestly what your opinion is about the current situation.
'Mondd meg' is the imperative 'tell (me)'. 'Megmondani' is a verb meaning 'to tell (specifically/definitively)'.
A beszámolók szerint a miniszter azt mondta, hogy szigorításokra van szükség.
According to reports, the minister said that stricter measures are needed.
'Azt mondta' means 'he/she/it said that'. This structure is common for indirect speech.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
While 'mond' involves speaking, 'speak' often refers to the general ability or act of talking (beszél).
'Tell' often implies sharing information or a story with someone, which 'mond' can cover, but 'tell' can also imply giving instructions or commands, where other Hungarian verbs might be more appropriate.
'State' can be a more formal synonym for 'say', but in Hungarian, this often translates to 'nyilatkozik' or other more formal verbs, rather than the everyday 'mond'.
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'Beszél' often gets confused with 'mond' because both relate to communication. However, 'beszél' means 'to speak' or 'to talk' generally, focusing on the act of vocalizing words.
'Beszél' is about the act of speaking, often without a direct object. 'Mond' is about saying something specific.
Beszélek magyarul. (I speak Hungarian.)
'Szól' can mean 'to say' in certain contexts, particularly when something is addressed to someone or about a topic, which can make it seem similar to 'mond'.
'Szól' often implies addressing someone or referring to something. 'Mond' is a more direct act of uttering words.
Nekem szól. (It's for me / It speaks to me.)
This word also means 'to state' or 'to declare', which is a more formal way of 'saying' something. Learners might use it incorrectly in everyday speech.
'Nyilatkozik' is a more formal term for making a statement or declaration, often publicly or officially. 'Mond' is for everyday 'saying'.
A politikus nyilatkozott a sajtónak. (The politician made a statement to the press.)
'Kifejez' means 'to express', which is a broader concept that can include saying things. This can lead to confusion when a simple 'mond' would suffice.
'Kifejez' is about conveying feelings or thoughts, which can be done through words, but also other means. 'Mond' is specifically about speaking words.
Kifejeztem az érzéseimet. (I expressed my feelings.)
While clearly different in meaning ('to shout'), learners sometimes conflate actions related to speech. 'Kiabál' involves saying something loudly, but the emphasis is on the volume, not just the act of saying.
'Kiabál' is to shout or yell. It involves 'mond' but with a specific tone and volume. 'Mond' is simply to say.
Ne kiabálj rám! (Don't shout at me!)
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Basic use of 'mond'
The most common way to use 'mond' is like this: Ő mondja (He/She says it) or Én mondom (I say it). Notice the -ja and -om endings change depending on who is saying it.
Using 'mond' with objects
When you say something, you often use 'mond'. For example: Mondom a szót (I say the word). The direct object 'szó' (word) takes an accusative ending '-t'.
Saying 'to someone'
If you say something to someone, you usually use the dative case with '-nak/-nek'. For example: Mondom neki (I say to him/her) or Mondom a barátomnak (I say to my friend).
Past tense of 'mond'
The past tense of 'mond' is mondott. For example: Azt mondta (He/She said that). The ending changes based on the subject, similar to the present tense.
Future tense of 'mond'
To express the future, Hungarians often use the present tense with a time indicator. For example: Holnap mondom (Tomorrow I say it / I will say it tomorrow). There's no separate future tense verb form for 'mond'.
Don't confuse with 'beszél'
While 'mond' means says (a specific utterance), 'beszél' means speaks or talks (the act of communicating). For example: Beszél angolul (He/She speaks English).
Common phrase: 'azt mondja'
You'll often hear azt mondja, which means 'he/she says that'. This is a very common way to report what someone said.
Negative form of 'mond'
To say 'doesn't say', you use nem mondja (he/she doesn't say it) or nem mondom (I don't say it). The 'nem' comes before the verb.
Imperative form: 'mondd!'
To tell someone to 'say it!', you use the imperative form: Mondd! (Say it!). If you want to say 'tell me', it's Mondd meg nekem!
Using 'mond' in questions
To ask a question, you can simply use 'mond' with a rising intonation or a question word. For example: Mit mondsz? (What do you say?) or Mondod? (Do you say it?).
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Basic statements: Using 'mond' to convey simple declarations or observations.
- Azt mondja, hogy... (He/She says that...)
- Mit mondasz? (What are you saying?)
- Én azt mondom, hogy... (I say that...)
Reporting speech: How to use 'mond' when reporting what someone else said.
- Ő mondta nekem. (He/She told me.)
- Azt mondták, hogy menjünk. (They said to go.)
- Miért mondod ezt? (Why are you saying this?)
Giving instructions or advice: 'Mond' can be used in a softer way to suggest actions.
- Mondd meg neki! (Tell him/her!)
- Mondd el, mi történt. (Tell what happened.)
- Azt mondta, hogy legyek óvatos. (He/She said to be careful.)
Expressing opinions: Using 'mond' to state your views or beliefs.
- Szerintem igazat mond. (I think he/she is telling the truth.)
- Mit mondasz erről? (What do you say about this?)
- Nem tudom, mit mondjak. (I don't know what to say.)
Asking for clarification: 'Mond' can be part of questions when you need more information.
- Még egyszer mondd, kérlek. (Say it again, please.)
- Mi a véleményed, mondd el. (Tell me your opinion.)
- Pontosan mit mondtál? (What exactly did you say?)
Gesprächseinstiege
"Milyen gyakran mondasz 'nemet'?"
"Mit szoktál mondani, amikor elköszönsz?"
"Ki a kedvenc személy, aki gyakran mond inspiráló dolgokat?"
"Milyen vicces dolgot mondott valaha valaki neked?"
"Ha csak egy dolgot mondhatnál ma, mi lenne az?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Írj egy rövid történetet arról, hogy valaki mit mondott, ami megváltoztatta a napodat.
Gondold át, milyen gyakran mondasz 'igen'-t, amikor 'nem'-et szeretnél mondani. Miért?
Írd le, hogyan mondanád el valakinek a kedvenc hobbidat.
Milyen tanácsot mondanál a fiatalabb önmagadnak?
Képzelj el egy beszélgetést egy híres személlyel. Mit mondanál neki?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMond means 'says' or 'to say'. It's a common verb you'll use a lot.
Yes, mond is a regular verb. This is good news because it follows predictable conjugation patterns. You'll see how it changes based on who is saying something.
You can use it like this: 'Ő mond valamit.' (He/She says something.) Or 'Én mondom.' (I say it.)
This is a great question! Mond (says) is about the act of uttering words, often with an object (what is being said). Beszél (speaks, talks) is more about the general act of communicating verbally, often without a specific object. Think 'mond' as 'say something' and 'beszél' as 'talk/speak'.
For now, focus on these common forms:
Én mondok (I say)
Te mondasz (You say - singular, informal)
Ő mond (He/She/It says)
Mi mondunk (We say)
Ti mondtok (You say - plural, informal)
Ők mondanak (They say)
Yes, absolutely! You would say 'Mond egy történetet.' (He/She tells a story.) Or 'Elmondom a történetet.' (I will tell the story.)
A very common one is 'Mit mondasz?' (What do you say? / What are you saying?). Another is 'Nem mondasz igazat.' (You are not telling the truth.)
You would say 'Azt mondta, hogy...' (He/She said that...). Note that 'mondta' is the past tense form.
Yes, it does. Hungarian uses suffixes to indicate who something is being said to. For example, 'Mondom neked.' (I say it to you.) 'Neked' here means 'to you'.
For commands, you'd use a different form. For 'Say it!', you would say 'Mondd el!' or just 'Mondd!' if the 'it' is understood.
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He says he won't come.
What did the teacher say?
Please say it again!
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Ő azt mondta, hogy éhes.
Focus: mondta
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Mit mondasz erről?
Focus: mondasz
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Szeretném, ha elmondanád a történetet.
Focus: elmondanád
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You are at a cafe and your friend asks what you want to drink. Write a short sentence saying you want coffee. Use the word 'mond'.
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Azt mondom, kérek egy kávét.
Your teacher asks you what your favorite Hungarian food is. Write a sentence saying 'I say goulash is my favorite food.' Use the word 'mond'.
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Azt mondom, a gulyás a kedvenc ételem.
You are describing a conversation you had. Write a sentence saying 'He says he likes to read books.' Use the word 'mond'.
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Azt mondja, szeret könyveket olvasni.
Mit mond a fiú?
Read this passage:
A fiú azt mondja, hogy ma iskolába megy. A lány azt mondja, hogy ő otthon marad. Azt mondják, hogy délután találkoznak. Mit mond a fiú?
Mit mond a fiú?
The first sentence states 'A fiú azt mondja, hogy ma iskolába megy.' (The boy says that he goes to school today.)
The first sentence states 'A fiú azt mondja, hogy ma iskolába megy.' (The boy says that he goes to school today.)
Mit mond a szomszéd?
Read this passage:
A szomszédom azt mondja, hogy a kertje nagy és szép. Azt mondja, hogy sok virág van benne. Én azt mondom, hogy igaza van. Mit mond a szomszéd?
Mit mond a szomszéd?
The first sentence says 'A szomszédom azt mondja, hogy a kertje nagy és szép.' (My neighbor says that his garden is big and beautiful.)
The first sentence says 'A szomszédom azt mondja, hogy a kertje nagy és szép.' (My neighbor says that his garden is big and beautiful.)
Mit néz meg a barátom hétvégén?
Read this passage:
A barátom azt mondja, hogy hétvégén moziba megy. Azt mondja, hogy egy új filmet néz meg. Én azt mondom, hogy jó ötlet. Mit néz meg a barátom hétvégén?
Mit néz meg a barátom hétvégén?
The second sentence says 'Azt mondja, hogy egy új filmet néz meg.' (He says that he watches a new movie.)
The second sentence says 'Azt mondja, hogy egy új filmet néz meg.' (He says that he watches a new movie.)
A hírek szerint az elnök holnap ______ fontos bejelentést. (According to the news, the president ______ an important announcement tomorrow.)
The present tense 'mond' is used here to indicate a future action that is planned or expected.
A tanár azt ______ a diákoknak, hogy olvassák el a könyvet. (The teacher ______ the students to read the book.)
'Mondta' is the past tense of 'mond', referring to an action that already happened.
Kérem, ______ meg nekem, mikor indul a vonat. (Please, ______ me when the train departs.)
'Mondja' is the polite imperative form used when addressing someone formally.
Ha nem tudod, mit csinálj, ______ el a véleményedet! (If you don't know what to do, ______ your opinion!)
'Mondd' is the informal imperative form, used to give a direct command to someone you know well.
Soha nem ______ rosszat senkiről, mert az nem illik. (I never ______ bad things about anyone, because it's not appropriate.)
'Mondtam' is the first person singular past tense, indicating that 'I' did not say bad things.
A nagymama mindig érdekes történeteket ______. (Grandma always ______ interesting stories.)
'Mondott' is the past tense, referring to a repeated action in the past.
Listen for what 'he/she says'.
Listen for what 'the teacher said'.
Listen for 'they say'.
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Mondd el, mit gondolsz erről!
Focus: Mondd el
Du hast gesagt:
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Azt mondtam neki, hogy siessen.
Focus: Azt mondtam
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Soha nem mond igazat.
Focus: mond igazat
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Melyik szó illik a mondatba? A hírek szerint a miniszterelnök _______, hogy új törvényt vezetnek be.
The past tense 'mondta' (he said) is needed here to report what the prime minister said. 'Mondaná' is conditional, 'mondhatja' is potential, and 'mondani' is the infinitive.
Válaszd ki a helyes formát! Azt ______ nekem, hogy soha többé nem látlak.
The second person singular past tense 'mondtad' (you said) is required because the sentence refers to 'nekem' (to me) and implies 'you'.
Keresd meg a mondathoz illő befejezést: Ha igazán szeretnél segíteni, azt ______ volna, hogy...
The conditional 'mondanál' (you would say) fits the 'Ha...volna' (if...would have) structure, indicating a hypothetical situation.
A 'mondani' szó azt jelenti, hogy 'to say' vagy 'to tell' valami információt.
The Hungarian verb 'mondani' indeed translates to 'to say' or 'to tell' in English, referring to the act of communicating information verbally.
A 'mondás' szó egy ige, ami 'saying' vagy 'utterance' jelentéssel bír.
'Mondás' is a noun, meaning 'saying' or 'utterance', not a verb. The verb is 'mond'.
A 'Ne mondd azt!' fordítása 'Don't say that!'
The phrase 'Ne mondd azt!' correctly translates to 'Don't say that!' in English, using the imperative form of 'mond'.
Melyik szó illik a mondatba? A hírek szerint a miniszterelnök _______ lemondását.
The sentence requires a verb meaning 'said' in the past tense, which is 'mondta'. The other options ('hallotta' - heard, 'olvasta' - read, 'írta' - wrote) do not fit the context.
Válaszd ki a legmegfelelőbb kifejezést! Nem tudom, mit _______, amikor ilyeneket állít.
The context implies someone is making claims, so 'mondasz' (you say) is the most appropriate verb. 'Gondolsz' (you think), 'látsz' (you see), and 'hiszel' (you believe) do not fit as well.
Melyik állítás helyes? A nagymama mindig _______ érdekes történeteket.
The sentence implies that the grandmother used to tell interesting stories, so 'mondott' (said/told) is the correct verb. The other options are irrelevant.
A 'mondani' ige csak jelen időben használható.
The verb 'mondani' (to say) can be used in various tenses, including past ('mondta'), present ('mond'), and future ('mondani fog').
A 'mondani' igét gyakran használják az információ átadására.
Indeed, 'mondani' (to say) is a fundamental verb for conveying information, expressing opinions, or relating facts.
A 'mond' szó egy elvont fogalmat jelent, nem konkrét cselekvést.
'Mond' (says) clearly refers to the concrete action of speaking words, not an abstract concept.
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Basic use of 'mond'
The most common way to use 'mond' is like this: Ő mondja (He/She says it) or Én mondom (I say it). Notice the -ja and -om endings change depending on who is saying it.
Using 'mond' with objects
When you say something, you often use 'mond'. For example: Mondom a szót (I say the word). The direct object 'szó' (word) takes an accusative ending '-t'.
Saying 'to someone'
If you say something to someone, you usually use the dative case with '-nak/-nek'. For example: Mondom neki (I say to him/her) or Mondom a barátomnak (I say to my friend).
Past tense of 'mond'
The past tense of 'mond' is mondott. For example: Azt mondta (He/She said that). The ending changes based on the subject, similar to the present tense.
