Dato curioso
The Hungarian word 'keres' shares roots with words in other Finno-Ugric languages like Finnish 'kysyä' (to ask) and Estonian 'küsi' (to ask), showing a common linguistic heritage.
Ejemplos por nivel
A régész hosszú ideig kereste az elveszett ereklyét a sivatagban, és végül megtalálta.
The archaeologist searched for the lost relic for a long time in the desert, and finally found it.
Here, 'kereste' is in the past tense, indicating a completed action over a duration.
A nyomozó kitartóan kereste a hiányzó bizonyítékokat az ügyben, hogy lezárhassa a vizsgálatot.
The detective persistently searched for the missing evidence in the case to close the investigation.
'Kereste' again in the past tense, emphasizing the continuous nature of the search.
Az eltűnt személy hozzátartozói minden követ megmozgattak, hogy megtudják, hol kereshetik őt.
The relatives of the missing person moved heaven and earth to find out where they could search for him/her.
Here, 'kereshetik' is in the potential mood, expressing the possibility or ability to search.
A tudósok évtizedek óta keresik az ellenszert a ritka betegségre, de még nem jártak sikerrel.
Scientists have been searching for an antidote to the rare disease for decades, but have not yet succeeded.
'Keresik' is in the present tense, showing an ongoing action that started in the past and continues to the present.
A művész ihletet keresett az utazása során, remélve, hogy új perspektívákat talál.
The artist sought inspiration during their travels, hoping to find new perspectives.
'Keresett' is in the past tense, indicating a completed action of seeking inspiration.
A cég folyamatosan keresi a módját, hogy javítsa termékei minőségét és növelje ügyfélkörét.
The company constantly looks for ways to improve the quality of its products and increase its customer base.
'Keresi' is in the present tense, denoting an ongoing and habitual action.
A diákok az interneten keresték a szükséges információkat a projektjükhöz.
The students searched the internet for the necessary information for their project.
'Keresték' is in the past tense, referring to a completed action of searching.
A kormány megoldásokat keres a gazdasági válságra, hogy stabilizálja az ország helyzetét.
The government is looking for solutions to the economic crisis to stabilize the country's situation.
'Keres' is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing effort by the government.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of a 'car-race'. You 'keres' (search) for your keys before you can start your car-race.
Asociación visual
Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass, actively 'keres' (searching) for clues. Perhaps they're searching through a stack of 'k'ey 'r'eports to 's'olve a case.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'keres' in a simple sentence. For example: 'A kutya keresi a labdáját.' (The dog looks for its ball.) Now, try to say 'I am looking for my book' in Hungarian.
Origen de la palabra
Uralic, Finno-Ugric
Significado original: to ask, to seek
UralicContexto cultural
<p>In Hungarian culture, 'keres' is a very common and practical verb. It’s used in everyday situations from looking for lost keys to searching for information online. It emphasizes an active effort to find something.</p>
Ponte a prueba 6 preguntas
He is looking for his key.
What are you looking for?
I am looking for my phone.
Read this aloud:
Keresem a könyvem.
Focus: keresem
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Mit keresel a boltban?
Focus: boltban
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Anya keresi a szemüvegét.
Focus: szemüvegét
Dijiste:
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