A1 · Principiante Capítulo 11

Where are Things? Basic Postpositions

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Master spatial relationships by learning how to place objects in relation to one another.

  • Identify spatial relationships using Hungarian postpositions.
  • Construct simple sentences describing the location of everyday objects.
  • Apply the correct case suffixes needed for basic postpositions.
Find your way by placing things correctly.

Lo que aprenderás

Introduction to spatial relationships using postpositions. Learning how to describe location without prepositions.

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: describe where an object is located using 'alatt', 'felett', and 'mellett'.

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Think in reverse

When you want to say 'under the table', say 'table under' in your head first.
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Vocabulario clave (5)

asztal table szék chair kulcs key könyv book táska bag

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Review Summary

  • [Noun] + [Postposition] + van

Errores comunes

Postpositions must follow the noun, not precede it.

Wrong: Alatt az asztal van.
Correcto: Az asztal alatt van.

Don't forget the verb 'van' (is) to complete the sentence.

Wrong: A könyv mellett.
Correcto: A könyv mellett van.

Do not add extra suffixes to the postposition itself.

Wrong: A szék alatté.
Correcto: A szék alatt.

Next Steps

You are making excellent progress. Keep practicing your spatial descriptions!

Label items in your room with sticky notes.

Continue to: Possession: The 'To Have' Construction

Práctica rápida (3)

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A szék az asztal mellett van.
Requires subject, location, and verb.

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Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Alatt asztal a könyv.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A könyv az asztal alatt van.
Correct word order.

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Fill in the correct postposition.

A könyv az asztal ___ van.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: alatt
Books are usually under or on tables, 'alatt' fits best.

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Preguntas frecuentes (2)

Because they are 'positioned' after the noun, unlike English prepositions.
No, the noun stays in its base form.
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