A1 Expression Informal

Ráérsz?

Are you free?

Significado

Asking if someone has time to meet or talk.

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Contexto cultural

Hungarians often use 'Ráérünk!' to signal that they are enjoying the current company and don't want to rush to the next appointment. It's a sign of hospitality. In the fast-paced life of the capital, 'Ráérsz?' is often sent as a single-word text message. It's an efficient way to check if a friend is available for an impromptu meeting in a ruin pub. In villages, 'ráérni' is almost a lifestyle. Neighbors will 'ráér' to talk over the fence for long periods, reflecting a community-focused use of time. Asking a boss 'Ráérsz?' is a major faux pas. Even if the office is casual, the 'te' form is often reserved for peers. Use 'Ráér?' or 'Van egy perce?' instead.

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The 'Nem' Rule

Always remember to split the word when saying 'no': Nem érek rá.

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Relationship Status

Be careful with 'Szabad vagy?'. If you want to ask someone on a date, 'Ráérsz?' is safer and less ambiguous.

Significado

Asking if someone has time to meet or talk.

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The 'Nem' Rule

Always remember to split the word when saying 'no': Nem érek rá.

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Relationship Status

Be careful with 'Szabad vagy?'. If you want to ask someone on a date, 'Ráérsz?' is safer and less ambiguous.

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Adding 'majd'

Saying 'Majd ráérek' can sound a bit dismissive, like 'I'll get to it when I feel like it.' Use it carefully!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'ráér'.

Szia Péter! ______ ma este egy mozira?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ráérsz

You are asking 'Péter' (2nd person singular), so the correct form is 'Ráérsz'.

Choose the correct negative sentence.

I am not free tomorrow.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Holnap nem érek rá.

In negative sentences, the prefix 'rá' moves after the verb 'ér'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mikor ______ találkozni? B: Pénteken egész nap ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: érsz rá / ráérek

The question uses 'Mikor' which often triggers the split form 'érsz rá', and the answer is a positive statement 'ráérek'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Which phrase is best for a formal meeting request?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Van esetleg egy kis ideje?

While 'Ráér?' is formal, 'Van esetleg egy kis ideje?' is the most polite and standard for professional settings.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

When to use 'Ráérsz?'

Social

  • Coffee
  • Beer
  • Cinema
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Work

  • Quick question
  • Help
  • Meeting

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'ráér'. Fill Blank A1

Szia Péter! ______ ma este egy mozira?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ráérsz

You are asking 'Péter' (2nd person singular), so the correct form is 'Ráérsz'.

Choose the correct negative sentence. Choose A2

I am not free tomorrow.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Holnap nem érek rá.

In negative sentences, the prefix 'rá' moves after the verb 'ér'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Mikor ______ találkozni? B: Pénteken egész nap ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: érsz rá / ráérek

The question uses 'Mikor' which often triggers the split form 'érsz rá', and the answer is a positive statement 'ráérek'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Which phrase is best for a formal meeting request?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Van esetleg egy kis ideje?

While 'Ráér?' is formal, 'Van esetleg egy kis ideje?' is the most polite and standard for professional settings.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it's the standard way to ask friends and family. It's only 'rude' if used with someone you should be using formal language with.

Yes, with colleagues you are on 'te' terms with. For your boss, use 'Ráér?' or 'Van egy perce?'.

'Ráérsz?' is more about your personal availability, while 'Van időd?' is more about having the resource of time. They are 90% interchangeable.

Use the future tense: 'Rá fogok érni.'

Literally yes, but in 99% of cases, it means 'to have time'.

No, use 'Ráérsz segíteni nekem?' (Are you free to help me?).

It means 'We have time' or 'There is no rush'.

Young people sometimes just text 'Érsz rá?' or even just 'Érsz?'.

Say: 'Sajnos most nem érek rá.' (Unfortunately, I'm not free right now.)

No, only for people. You can't say 'The bus ráér'.

Frases relacionadas

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Van időd?

synonym

Do you have time?

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Szabad vagy?

similar

Are you free?

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Ráérős

builds on

Leisurely / not in a hurry

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Elfoglalt

contrast

Busy

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