Significado
Promising a phone call the next day.
Contexto cultural
Hungarians take verbal promises seriously. If you say 'Holnap hívlak', try to actually call, or send a text explaining why you can't. In the capital, 'Holnap hívlak' is often used at the end of the work day (around 5 PM) to signal that the person is heading home. In smaller villages, people might prefer to just drop by, but 'Holnap hívlak' is still used to coordinate visits. Younger Hungarians often use 'Holnap hívlak' as a synonym for 'I'll message you on Messenger/Instagram'.
The 'Lak' Secret
The '-lak/-lek' suffix is your best friend. It only exists for 'I' to 'You'. Use it and you'll sound like a pro.
Don't forget!
In Hungary, if you say you'll call, people expect it. If you can't, send a quick 'Bocs, mégsem tudlak hívni' text.
Significado
Promising a phone call the next day.
The 'Lak' Secret
The '-lak/-lek' suffix is your best friend. It only exists for 'I' to 'You'. Use it and you'll sound like a pro.
Don't forget!
In Hungary, if you say you'll call, people expect it. If you can't, send a quick 'Bocs, mégsem tudlak hívni' text.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'I'll call you tomorrow'.
Szia, ______ hívlak.
'Holnap' means tomorrow. 'Ma' is today, 'tegnap' is yesterday, and 'most' is now.
Which sentence correctly uses the 'I-to-you' suffix?
How do you say 'I call you'?
'-lak' is the specific suffix for 'I' acting on 'you'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Most nem érek rá beszélni. B: Semmi baj, ________.
If someone is busy now, the logical response is to promise a call tomorrow.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving a business meeting and want to follow up the next day.
It is the standard way to promise a follow-up.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSzia, ______ hívlak.
'Holnap' means tomorrow. 'Ma' is today, 'tegnap' is yesterday, and 'most' is now.
How do you say 'I call you'?
'-lak' is the specific suffix for 'I' acting on 'you'.
A: Most nem érek rá beszélni. B: Semmi baj, ________.
If someone is busy now, the logical response is to promise a call tomorrow.
You are leaving a business meeting and want to follow up the next day.
It is the standard way to promise a follow-up.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, it's perfectly correct. 'Holnap hívlak' emphasizes the time, while 'Hívlak holnap' emphasizes the action.
If you are on 'tegező' (informal) terms, yes. If not, use 'Holnap hívom' or 'Holnap keresem'.
Use 'Később hívlak' or 'Majd hívlak'.
Frases relacionadas
Majd beszélünk
similarWe'll talk later.
Visszahívlak
specialized formI'll call you back.
Kereslek
synonymI'll look for you (I'll call you).
Holnap találkozunk
contrastWe'll meet tomorrow.
