Signification
Literally 'putting a bug in the ear'.
Contexte culturel
In Hungarian villages, gossip ('pletyka') was historically a primary form of social control. 'Putting a bug in someone's ear' was a tactical way to spread information without being the direct source of a conflict. The shared imagery of insects in ears across German, Austrian, and Hungarian cultures suggests a common medieval medical lore regarding the dangers of 'ear-creepers'. Hungarians use this idiom frequently on forums and social media when discussing 'clickbait' or 'fake news' that leaves them feeling uneasy.
Use 'Ültet' for Drama
If you want to sound more like a native storyteller, use 'bogarat ültetett' (planted a bug). It sounds more intentional and dramatic.
Check the Ear!
Always remember to change 'fülébe' to 'fülembe' if the bug is in YOUR ear. Hungarians are very strict about possessives!
Signification
Literally 'putting a bug in the ear'.
Use 'Ültet' for Drama
If you want to sound more like a native storyteller, use 'bogarat ültetett' (planted a bug). It sounds more intentional and dramatic.
Check the Ear!
Always remember to change 'fülébe' to 'fülembe' if the bug is in YOUR ear. Hungarians are very strict about possessives!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tesz'.
Péter tegnap bogarat ______ a fülembe.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (tegnap), so we need the past tense third person singular form of 'tesz'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'You put a bug in my ear'?
You need the possessive 'fülembe' (my ear) and the illative '-be' (into).
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: Your friend tells you that your favorite chocolate is on sale at the shop nearby.
The suggestion made you think about buying the chocolate.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesPéter tegnap bogarat ______ a fülembe.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (tegnap), so we need the past tense third person singular form of 'tesz'.
How do you say 'You put a bug in my ear'?
You need the possessive 'fülembe' (my ear) and the illative '-be' (into).
Situation: Your friend tells you that your favorite chocolate is on sale at the shop nearby.
The suggestion made you think about buying the chocolate.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but it's less common. Usually, it implies a bit of restlessness or 'itchy' curiosity.
Not at all. It's a very standard, colorful way to describe being influenced by an idea.
Bogarakat tesz a fülükbe (He puts bugs in their ears).
Expressions liées
Szöget üt a fejébe
similarTo start worrying or thinking deeply about something.
Fülébe súg
relatedTo whisper in someone's ear.
Elülteti a gyanút
synonymTo plant suspicion.
Fülmászó
builds onA catchy song (earworm).
