Significado
Effort that is completely wasted.
Contexto cultural
Peas were a staple crop in Hungary. Using them in metaphors shows the agrarian roots of the language. Hungarians often prefer vivid, sometimes harsh metaphors to describe social failings like stubbornness. Teachers in Hungary frequently use this phrase to describe a class that isn't paying attention, reflecting a traditional pedagogical frustration. Similar imagery appears in Hungarian folk tales where a hero must overcome a 'wall' of indifference or magic.
Use the Adjective Form
It's much more common to say 'Ez falra hányt borsó' than to use the full verb phrase.
The 'Vomit' Trap
Remember that 'hányni' usually means 'to vomit'. Don't use it alone if you mean 'to throw'!
Significado
Effort that is completely wasted.
Use the Adjective Form
It's much more common to say 'Ez falra hányt borsó' than to use the full verb phrase.
The 'Vomit' Trap
Remember that 'hányni' usually means 'to vomit'. Don't use it alone if you mean 'to throw'!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Hiába beszélek neki, ez falra hányt _______.
The standard idiom uses 'borsó' (pea).
Which situation best fits the idiom?
Mikor mondjuk, hogy 'falra hányt borsó'?
The idiom describes ignored advice.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent.
Párosítsd a kifejezéseket!
These are the most accurate functional translations.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
A: Megint elmondtam neki a szabályokat. B: És? A: Semmi. Olyan volt, mintha ________________.
The conditional 'mintha' requires the conditional form of the verb.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHiába beszélek neki, ez falra hányt _______.
The standard idiom uses 'borsó' (pea).
Mikor mondjuk, hogy 'falra hányt borsó'?
The idiom describes ignored advice.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the most accurate functional translations.
A: Megint elmondtam neki a szabályokat. B: És? A: Semmi. Olyan volt, mintha ________________.
The conditional 'mintha' requires the conditional form of the verb.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt's not vulgar, but it is frustrated. It implies the other person is being difficult.
Yes, with colleagues, but avoid saying it to your boss.
Because dried peas are hard and bounce perfectly off walls without sticking.
You can just say 'Kár a gőzért' if you want to be quicker.
Frases relacionadas
Falnak beszél
synonymTo talk to the wall.
Kár a gőzért
similarA waste of steam/effort.
Süket fülekre talál
similarTo fall on deaf ears.
Pusztába kiáltott szó
similarA word cried out in the wilderness.
