A1 Idiom Informal

Vág az esze.

He is sharp-witted.

Practícalo

Significado

Someone who thinks very quickly and smartly.

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Contexto cultural

Hungarians value 'leleményesség' (resourcefulness). Being 'vág az esze' is seen as a survival trait inherited from a history of being a small nation. In Hungarian schools, teachers often use this phrase to encourage bright students, emphasizing logic over rote memorization. In a Hungarian startup environment, 'vág az esze' is a common way to describe a 'rockstar' developer or problem solver. Many Hungarian folk tales feature a 'szegénylegény' (poor lad) whose mind 'cuts' better than the king's, allowing him to win the princess.

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Add 'mint a borotva'

To sound like a native, add 'mint a borotva' (like a razor) to the end for extra emphasis.

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Watch the possessive!

Don't forget to change 'esze' to 'eszem' if you are talking about yourself.

Significado

Someone who thinks very quickly and smartly.

🎯

Add 'mint a borotva'

To sound like a native, add 'mint a borotva' (like a razor) to the end for extra emphasis.

⚠️

Watch the possessive!

Don't forget to change 'esze' to 'eszem' if you are talking about yourself.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'ész' (mind).

Péter nagyon okos, neki tényleg vág az ____.

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

Since we are talking about Péter (he), we need the 3rd person singular possessive suffix '-e'.

Which sentence is a compliment for a quick-thinking person?

Melyik mondat dicséret?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vág az esze.

'Vág az esze' means smart, while the others mean slow, stupid, or crazy.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Hogy oldottad meg ezt ilyen gyorsan?' B: 'Mert ____.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: vág az eszem

Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'vág az eszem' (my mind cuts) is correct.

In which situation would you use 'Vág az esze'?

Melyik helyzetben használnád?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Someone solves a riddle in 2 seconds.

The idiom is specifically for mental speed and cleverness.

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Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'ész' (mind). Fill Blank A1

Péter nagyon okos, neki tényleg vág az ____.

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

Since we are talking about Péter (he), we need the 3rd person singular possessive suffix '-e'.

Which sentence is a compliment for a quick-thinking person? Choose A1

Melyik mondat dicséret?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vág az esze.

'Vág az esze' means smart, while the others mean slow, stupid, or crazy.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Hogy oldottad meg ezt ilyen gyorsan?' B: 'Mert ____.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: vág az eszem

Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'vág az eszem' (my mind cuts) is correct.

In which situation would you use 'Vág az esze'? situation_matching A1

Melyik helyzetben használnád?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Someone solves a riddle in 2 seconds.

The idiom is specifically for mental speed and cleverness.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Yes, but be careful not to sound too arrogant. Use 'Vág az eszem ehhez' (I'm sharp at this) rather than just 'Vág az eszem' (I'm smart).

No, it's a very positive compliment. Only rude if used sarcastically.

'Okos' is general intelligence; 'vág az esze' is specifically about speed and quick wit.

Frases relacionadas

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Helyén van az esze

similar

To be sensible and smart.

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Vág az agya

synonym

His brain cuts.

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Lassú a felfogása

contrast

Slow on the uptake.

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Éles eszű

builds on

Sharp-minded.

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