A1 Idiom خنثی

Majdnem elfelejtettem

I almost forgot

معنی

Recalling something at the last moment.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Hungarians often use this phrase to introduce a 'gift' or a 'treat' in social settings, making it seem like a spontaneous act of kindness. In many Central European cultures, admitting you 'almost forgot' is seen as more honest and relatable than pretending you had it in mind all along. On platforms like Messenger or Instagram, 'Majdnem elfelejtettem' is often used as a caption for 'throwback' photos that were nearly missed for a specific anniversary. In meetings, it is used as a polite way to backtrack and ensure all agenda items are covered without sounding too rigid.

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Use the short form

Say 'Majd' elfelejtettem' to sound 10x more like a local in Budapest.

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Definite Conjugation

Remember that 'elfelejtettem' is for a specific thing. If you forgot 'to do' something, use the infinitive after it.

معنی

Recalling something at the last moment.

🎯

Use the short form

Say 'Majd' elfelejtettem' to sound 10x more like a local in Budapest.

⚠️

Definite Conjugation

Remember that 'elfelejtettem' is for a specific thing. If you forgot 'to do' something, use the infinitive after it.

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The 'Aha' Moment

Pair this phrase with a slight slap to the forehead for maximum cultural authenticity.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to say 'I almost forgot the keys'.

Majdnem __________ a kulcsokat.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: elfelejtettem

The past tense definite form is needed here.

Which sentence means 'I almost forgot to call you'?

Choose the correct translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Majdnem elfelejtettem felhívni.

The infinitive 'felhívni' is used after 'elfelejtettem'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are leaving a party and remember you left your coat.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Majdnem elfelejtettem a kabátomat!

The 'majdnem' indicates you remembered it just in time.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Viszlát! B: Várj! _________ elfelejtettem: itt a pénzed.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Majdnem

'Majdnem' fits the context of a sudden realization.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to say 'I almost forgot the keys'. جای خالی A1

Majdnem __________ a kulcsokat.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: elfelejtettem

The past tense definite form is needed here.

Which sentence means 'I almost forgot to call you'? Choose A2

Choose the correct translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Majdnem elfelejtettem felhívni.

The infinitive 'felhívni' is used after 'elfelejtettem'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are leaving a party and remember you left your coat.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Majdnem elfelejtettem a kabátomat!

The 'majdnem' indicates you remembered it just in time.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Viszlát! B: Várj! _________ elfelejtettem: itt a pénzed.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Majdnem

'Majdnem' fits the context of a sudden realization.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, it's very common in emails to add a point you missed. Example: 'Majdnem elfelejtettem: a csatolmány itt van.'

It is always 'majdnem'. You might be thinking of 'majd', which means 'later'.

'Elfelejtettem' is standard; 'kiment a fejemből' is more informal and idiomatic.

Yes, it means 'I almost forgot you' (e.g., to pick you up or to invite you).

Yes, it's neutral. It's not rude to admit you almost forgot something.

Majdnem mindent elfelejtettem.

Hungarian vowel harmony! 'e' is a front vowel, so the suffix must also have front vowels (-tem).

Absolutely. 'Majdnem elestem' (I almost fell), 'Majdnem késtem' (I was almost late).

No, 'majd' means 'later', but in the phrase 'Majd' elfelejtettem', it is a shortened version of 'majdnem'.

Just say 'Elfelejtettem' (I forgot it) or 'Sajnos elfelejtettem' (Unfortunately I forgot it).

عبارات مرتبط

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Majdnem kiment a fejemből

similar

It almost went out of my head.

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Eszembe jutott

builds on

It came to my mind.

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Elfelejtettem

contrast

I forgot it.

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Hűha!

similar

Wow! / Oops!

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