Signification
A store with high prices.
Contexte culturel
Hungarians often use 'drága' as a conversation starter to complain about the economy. It's a social bonding tool. In the Váci utca area, 'drága bolt' is a synonym for 'tourist trap'. Locals generally avoid these. At traditional markets (piac), calling something 'drága' might lead to a small discount or a justification from the seller. The concept of 'drága' was different when prices were fixed. Now, price comparison is a key part of the 'smart shopper' identity.
Intensity
Add 'nagyon' (very) before 'drága' to sound more natural when complaining.
Word Order
Remember: Adjective + Noun (drága bolt) for a label, but Noun + Adjective (a bolt drága) for a description.
Signification
A store with high prices.
Intensity
Add 'nagyon' (very) before 'drága' to sound more natural when complaining.
Word Order
Remember: Adjective + Noun (drága bolt) for a label, but Noun + Adjective (a bolt drága) for a description.
Complaining
Don't be afraid to say this! It's a very common way to start a chat with a Hungarian neighbor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Ez egy ______ bolt, minden nagyon sokba kerül.
The sentence says 'everything costs a lot,' so the shop must be 'drága' (expensive).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'The shop is expensive'.
When describing a specific shop, you need the definite article 'A' and the adjective comes after the noun.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are basic variations of the core vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Menjünk be ebbe az üzletbe? B: Ne, az egy ______ bolt.
In a shopping context, 'drága' is the most logical reason to avoid a shop.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Price Levels in Hungarian
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEz egy ______ bolt, minden nagyon sokba kerül.
The sentence says 'everything costs a lot,' so the shop must be 'drága' (expensive).
Select the correct way to say 'The shop is expensive'.
When describing a specific shop, you need the definite article 'A' and the adjective comes after the noun.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic variations of the core vocabulary.
A: Menjünk be ebbe az üzletbe? B: Ne, az egy ______ bolt.
In a shopping context, 'drága' is the most logical reason to avoid a shop.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it means 'dear' or 'beloved' then. 'Drága anyukám' means 'My dear mother'.
No, 'üzlet' is also very common and slightly more formal.
You say 'A bolt drága.'
An 'olcsó bolt' (cheap shop).
No, it's a neutral observation of price level.
Yes, it works for restaurants too! 'Expensive restaurant'.
It means 'poison-expensive', or extremely expensive.
Adjectives don't take endings when they are before the noun in the subject position.
No, it's a coincidence. Hungarian 'bolt' comes from 'vault'.
Yes, 'Ez egy drága webshop' is perfectly fine.
Usually yes: 'Ez EGY drága bolt' or 'A drága bolt'.
The phrase itself is neutral, but 'lehúzós' is the slang version.
Expressions liées
olcsó bolt
contrastCheap shop
méregdrága
specialized formExtremely expensive
luxusüzlet
similarLuxury store
lehúzós hely
synonymRip-off place
