§ The Future of "Lenni" (To Be)
Alright, let's talk about "lesz." This little word is super important because it's how you say "will be" in Hungarian. It's the future tense form of "lenni" (to be). Unlike English, where you often need an auxiliary verb like "will," Hungarian often just changes the verb ending. But for "lenni," it changes completely in the future! It's a common word, so knowing it will help you a lot.
§ Basic Usage of "lesz"
The most straightforward way to use "lesz" is when you're talking about something that will happen or exist in the future. It's pretty direct. Just like saying "it will be" or "there will be."
Jó idő lesz holnap.
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- Good weather will be tomorrow. (It will be good weather tomorrow.)
Ki lesz az új tanár?
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- Who will be the new teacher?
§ "Lesz" with Existence or Availability
You'll also use "lesz" to talk about something existing or being available in the future. Think of it like "there will be" or "there won't be."
Nem lesz elég pénzünk.
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- Not will be enough money our. (We won't have enough money.)
Lesz tea és kávé.
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- Will be tea and coffee. (There will be tea and coffee.)
§ "Lesz" and Future States
You also use "lesz" to talk about someone or something being in a certain state or condition in the future.
Fáradt leszek utána.
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- Tired will be I afterwards. (I will be tired afterwards.)
Boldog leszel a hírtől.
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- Happy will be you the news-from. (You will be happy about the news.)
§ "Lesz" vs. "Fog"
Now, this is where it gets a little tricky, but it's important. Hungarian has another way to express the future: using the auxiliary verb "fog." So, when do you use "lesz" and when do you use "fog"?
Use "lesz" when you specifically mean "will be" for the verb "to be." It's about existence, state, or presence in the future.
Use "fog" + infinitive for the future tense of *other* verbs. For example, "enni" (to eat) becomes "fogok enni" (I will eat). You generally don't use "fog lenni" (will be to be) unless you want to emphasize the duration or continuous nature of "being," which is less common in everyday speech for simple future existence.
Éhes leszek később. (Correct: I will be hungry later.)
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- Hungry will be I later.
Fogok enni később. (Correct: I will eat later.)
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- Will I eat later.
So, when you want to express "will be," stick to "lesz" (and its conjugated forms). For other verbs in the future, use "fog" with the infinitive. Keep practicing these, and it will become second nature!
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10 سوالLesz is the third-person singular future form of the verb 'lenni' (to be). It's an irregular verb. Here's a quick look at its future conjugations:
Én leszek (I will be)
Te leszel (You will be)
Ő lesz (He/she/it will be)
Mi leszünk (We will be)
Ti lesztek (You all will be)
Ők lesznek (They will be)
Yes, lesz specifically indicates a future state or occurrence. For example, 'Jó idő lesz holnap' (The weather will be good tomorrow).
Van means 'is' (present tense), and lesz means 'will be' (future tense). 'A kutya itt van' (The dog is here) vs. 'A kutya itt lesz' (The dog will be here).
Absolutely! It's very common. For example, 'Fáradt leszek' (I will be tired) or 'Ez nehéz lesz' (This will be difficult).
To make a sentence negative, you use 'nem' before lesz. For example, 'Nem lesz hideg' (It won't be cold) or 'Nem leszek otthon' (I won't be home).
No, Hungarian verbs do not change based on gender. Lesz is used for 'he will be,' 'she will be,' and 'it will be.'
Yes, many! A few examples:
'Mi lesz?' (What will happen/What will be?)
'Késő lesz' (It will be late)
'Sok lesz' (It will be a lot)
You use lesz for 'there will be.' For example, 'Lesz egy buli' (There will be a party) or 'Lesz elég idő' (There will be enough time).
Yes, it's used in questions without changing its form. The question is indicated by intonation or question words. 'Holnap eső lesz?' (Will it rain tomorrow?) or 'Ki lesz ott?' (Who will be there?)
Lesz is a very important word for beginners. It's fundamental for talking about future plans, events, and states, so you'll use it all the time!
