A1 · Principiante Capítulo 10

Asking and Denying

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Learn how to politely disagree and express absence using Hungarian negative particles.

  • Form negative sentences using 'nem'.
  • Connect negative ideas with 'sem'.
  • Identify when to use 'senki' for people.
Say 'no' like a local.

Lo que aprenderás

How to form questions using intonation and particles. Mastering the negative particles 'nem' and 'sem'.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: confidently negate verbs using 'nem' and apply negative concord with 'sem' or 'senki'.

Consejos y trucos (2)

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the word order. Just put 'nem' first.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negation with 'Nem'
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The 'Nem' Rule

Always check for 'nem' before the verb if you see a negative pronoun.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negative Concord: 'Sem' and 'Senki'

Vocabulario clave (6)

nem no/not sem neither/nor senki nobody van is/exists lát sees tud knows/can

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Review Summary

  • nem + verb
  • nem + verb + (sem/senki)

Errores comunes

When using 'senki' as an object, it needs the accusative suffix '-t'.

Wrong: Nem látok senki.
Correcto: Nem látok senkit.

The 'sem' particle often moves before the verb to mean 'neither'.

Wrong: Én nem szeretem sem.
Correcto: Én sem szeretem.

Avoid over-negating; only one 'nem' is needed per verb.

Wrong: Nem vagyok nem éhes.
Correcto: Nem vagyok éhes.

Next Steps

You are making steady progress! Keep building your vocabulary and you'll be speaking fluently in no time.

Listen to a Hungarian song and count the 'nem' particles.

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Práctica rápida (6)

Fill in the blank with the correct negative particle.

Senki ___ jött el.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: nem
The particle 'nem' is required.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negative Concord: 'Sem' and 'Senki'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nem eszem.
Nem must be before the verb.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negation with 'Nem'

Fill in the blank.

___ eszem húst.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nem
Nem is the standard negator.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negation with 'Nem'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Senki nem jött.
Standard negative concord.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negative Concord: 'Sem' and 'Senki'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Semmi nem látok.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Semmit nem látok.
Accusative case is required.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negative Concord: 'Sem' and 'Senki'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Vagyok nem éhes.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nem vagyok éhes.
Nem goes before the verb.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Negation with 'Nem'

Score: /6

Preguntas frecuentes (4)

Yes, for standard negation of verbs and states.
You can just say 'Nem'.
Hungarian grammar requires negative concord. It's just the way the language works to emphasize negation.
No, not if you have a negative pronoun in the sentence.
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