A1 Expression خنثی

Soha nem késik.

Never late.

معنی

Describing high punctuality.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Punctuality is a sign of respect. Arriving 5-10 minutes early for a business meeting is standard. For social events, arriving exactly on time is preferred, though a 15-minute 'grace period' exists. Hungarians often compare their punctuality to Germans. 'Soha nem késik' is the ultimate German stereotype in the eyes of a Hungarian. In the UK, being 'on time' often means being 5 minutes early. Hungarians find this similar to their own formal expectations. Hungarians admire Japanese punctuality, especially regarding trains. The phrase is used with genuine awe when discussing the Shinkansen.

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The Double Negative Rule

Always remember: Soha + Nem. If you forget the 'nem', the sentence is incomplete.

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Don't use with 'van'

Never say 'Soha nem van késik'. The verb 'késik' already contains the meaning of 'to be'.

معنی

Describing high punctuality.

💡

The Double Negative Rule

Always remember: Soha + Nem. If you forget the 'nem', the sentence is incomplete.

⚠️

Don't use with 'van'

Never say 'Soha nem van késik'. The verb 'késik' already contains the meaning of 'to be'.

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Irony Alert

If a Hungarian says this about the national railway (MÁV), they are probably being sarcastic!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to complete the double negative.

Anna soha ___ késik a munkából.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: nem

In Hungarian, 'soha' must be followed by 'nem' to mean 'never'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct version:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Én soha nem kések.

The verb 'késik' must be conjugated for the first person singular 'Én' (I), which is 'kések'.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching the correct verb endings to the English pronouns.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Megbízható az új kolléga? B: Igen, ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: soha nem késik.

If someone is reliable (megbízható), they are never late.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to complete the double negative. جای خالی A1

Anna soha ___ késik a munkából.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: nem

In Hungarian, 'soha' must be followed by 'nem' to mean 'never'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct version:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Én soha nem kések.

The verb 'késik' must be conjugated for the first person singular 'Én' (I), which is 'kések'.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English translation. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching the correct verb endings to the English pronouns.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Megbízható az új kolléga? B: Igen, ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: soha nem késik.

If someone is reliable (megbízható), they are never late.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Yes, 'sosem' is a very common contraction of 'soha sem' and means the same thing.

No, it is actually a very nice compliment about their reliability.

Yes, you can use it for buses, trains, or even your computer if it's fast.

'Késik' is a general habit or state, while 'elkésik' means to be late for a specific event (e.g., I was late for the movie).

عبارات مرتبط

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Mindig pontos

synonym

Always punctual

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Késésben van

contrast

To be running late

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Időben jön

similar

Comes in time

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Elkésik

builds on

To be late for something specific

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