Significado
Ordering coffee in a café.
Contexto cultural
In Budapest, cafés are historically places of work and social gathering. Ordering 'egy kávé' often entitles you to sit for hours. Coffee is almost always served with a small glass of tap water. It is not an extra charge; it is part of the service. When paying for your coffee, it is common to round up the bill or leave about 10% if a service charge isn't included. In Hungary, 'kávé' by default means a strong, short espresso. If you want a large watery coffee, you must ask for 'hosszú kávé'.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the -t. If you forget it, people will still understand you, but it's the hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Be Specific
Instead of just 'kávét', try 'eszpresszót' or 'cappuccinót' to sound more like a local.
Significado
Ordering coffee in a café.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the -t. If you forget it, people will still understand you, but it's the hallmark of a beginner mistake.
Be Specific
Instead of just 'kávét', try 'eszpresszót' or 'cappuccinót' to sound more like a local.
Eye Contact
When saying 'Kérek egy kávét', a small nod and eye contact with the waiter is considered polite in Hungary.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'kávé'.
Jó napot! Kérek egy ____.
The object of the verb 'kérek' must be in the accusative case, which adds a '-t'.
Which phrase is the most polite way to order coffee?
How do you say 'I'd like a coffee, please'?
'Kérek szépen' is the standard polite formula for requests.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Pincér: Mit hozhatok? Learner: ________.
When asked 'What can I bring?', responding with 'I ask for a coffee' is the correct functional response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a friend's house and they offer you coffee.
In a social setting, 'Thank you, I'll have a coffee' is the most natural response.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Indefinite vs Definite
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJó napot! Kérek egy ____.
The object of the verb 'kérek' must be in the accusative case, which adds a '-t'.
How do you say 'I'd like a coffee, please'?
'Kérek szépen' is the standard polite formula for requests.
Pincér: Mit hozhatok? Learner: ________.
When asked 'What can I bring?', responding with 'I ask for a coffee' is the correct functional response.
You are at a friend's house and they offer you coffee.
In a social setting, 'Thank you, I'll have a coffee' is the most natural response.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is perfectly polite for everyday use. To be extra polite, add 'szépen' (Kérek szépen egy kávét).
'Akarok' is 'I want'. In Hungarian culture, expressing your will so directly to a stranger is considered aggressive or childish.
Just change 'egy' to the number: 'Kérek két kávét' (I'd like two coffees). Note that 'kávét' stays singular!
No, the '-ek' ending on 'kérek' already tells everyone that 'I' am the one asking. Including 'én' sounds redundant.
Absolutely. 'Kérek egy vizet' (water), 'Kérek egy sört' (beer), 'Kérek egy kólát' (cola).
'Kérek' is for indefinite things (a coffee). 'Kérem' is for definite things (the coffee, the bill).
Add 'elvitelre' at the end: 'Kérek egy kávét elvitelre.'
It varies. A standard espresso is usually 400-700 HUF, while specialty shops might charge 1000+ HUF.
In a 'presszó' or café with table service, you pay after. In a fast-food place or 'Starbucks' style shop, you pay before.
Say 'Kérek egy kávét tejjel.'
Frases relacionadas
Szeretnék egy kávét
similarI would like a coffee.
Kérek egy teát
builds onI'd like a tea.
Kérem a számlát
specialized formI'd like the bill.
Kérek szépen
specialized formPlease / I ask nicely.
