Signification
Asking about ownership.
Contexte culturel
Hungarians are very protective of their 'tegezés' (informal) vs 'magázás' (formal) boundaries. Using 'Ez a tiéd?' with a stranger can be seen as an attempt to be overly friendly or aggressive. In some rural areas of Transylvania, the formal 'maga' is used more frequently than 'ön', so you might hear 'Ez a magáé?' more often than in Budapest. Among Gen Z in Budapest, 'tegezés' is almost universal, and 'Ez a tiéd?' is used even with baristas or shop clerks of a similar age. Expats often struggle with the zero-copula. Hungarians are used to hearing 'Ez van a tiéd?' and will understand, but they will appreciate the correct form.
The 'A' Rule
Always include the 'a' before 'tiéd' to sound more natural, even if you see it omitted in some textbooks.
Formal vs Informal
When in doubt, use 'Ez az öné?'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.
Signification
Asking about ownership.
The 'A' Rule
Always include the 'a' before 'tiéd' to sound more natural, even if you see it omitted in some textbooks.
Formal vs Informal
When in doubt, use 'Ez az öné?'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.
Intonation
Raise your pitch at the very end of 'tiéd' to make it clear it's a question.
Eye Contact
In Hungary, look the person in the eye when asking this; it shows honesty and directness.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct formal version of 'Ez a tiéd?'
You are talking to an elderly lady in a park. You find her umbrella.
'Öné' is the formal singular possessive pronoun.
Fill in the blank to ask about plural objects (keys).
______ a tieid?
'Ezek' is the plural of 'Ez' (this).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ez a táska a tiéd? B: Nem, az ______.
B is answering 'No, that is mine'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Asking a group of friends if a pizza is theirs.
'Tiétek' is the plural 'you' possessive.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYou are talking to an elderly lady in a park. You find her umbrella.
'Öné' is the formal singular possessive pronoun.
______ a tieid?
'Ezek' is the plural of 'Ez' (this).
A: Ez a táska a tiéd? B: Nem, az ______.
B is answering 'No, that is mine'.
Asking a group of friends if a pizza is theirs.
'Tiétek' is the plural 'you' possessive.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in very informal settings while pointing, but 'Ez a tiéd?' is more polite and clear.
Hungarian grammar omits the verb 'to be' in the 3rd person singular present tense for definitions and possession.
Use 'Ez az öné, uram?'
It's the same: 'Ez a kutya a tiéd?'
Yes, 'tied' is a common informal spelling/pronunciation, but 'tiéd' is the standard.
Use 'Ez a tiétek?'
Yes, like 'Ez a hiba a tiéd?' (Is this mistake yours?)
Ez az enyém (This is mine).
No, it's a very helpful and common question to clarify ownership.
Yes, use 'Az a tiéd?' (Is THAT yours?)
Expressions liées
Ez az enyém
contrastThis is mine
Kié ez?
similarWhose is this?
Neked adom
builds onI give it to you
Ez a sajátom
specialized formThis is my own
