Signification
Indicating an excessive amount.
Contexte culturel
In Hungary, refusing food with 'Ez túl sok' is common and not considered rude if followed by 'köszönöm'. It shows the host was generous. Hungarians can be very direct. Saying 'Ez túl sok' in a negotiation is a standard way to start bargaining. On Hungarian social media, 'Ez túl sok' is often used as a comment on 'cringe' or overly dramatic posts. In the fast-paced life of Budapest, people use this phrase to describe the noise and crowd of the city.
The 'Már' Trick
Add 'már' (already) to sound more native: 'Ez már túl sok.' it implies you've reached your limit.
People vs Things
Remember to use 'sokan' if you are counting people: 'Túl sokan vannak' (There are too many people).
Signification
Indicating an excessive amount.
The 'Már' Trick
Add 'már' (already) to sound more native: 'Ez már túl sok.' it implies you've reached your limit.
People vs Things
Remember to use 'sokan' if you are counting people: 'Túl sokan vannak' (There are too many people).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'This is too much coffee.'
Ez ___ sok kávé.
'Túl' is the word for 'too' when expressing excess.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in Hungarian?
Choose the correct translation for 'This is too much.'
Hungarian drops the verb 'van' in this 3rd person singular present construction.
Match the response 'Ez túl sok' to the correct situation.
In which situation would you say 'Ez túl sok'?
'Ez túl sok' is used to express that a price is excessive.
Complete the dialogue.
Pincér: Kér még bort? Vendég: Nem, köszönöm, ___.
The guest is declining more wine because they've had enough.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEz ___ sok kávé.
'Túl' is the word for 'too' when expressing excess.
Choose the correct translation for 'This is too much.'
Hungarian drops the verb 'van' in this 3rd person singular present construction.
In which situation would you say 'Ez túl sok'?
'Ez túl sok' is used to express that a price is excessive.
Pincér: Kér még bort? Vendég: Nem, köszönöm, ___.
The guest is declining more wine because they've had enough.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in response to a question, you can drop the 'Ez'.
No, if you say it politely to explain why you can't finish your meal.
'Sok' is for objects/uncountable things, 'sokan' is for people.
It's the same: 'túl sok'. Hungarian doesn't distinguish between much/many here.
Yes, 'túl sok idő' means 'too much time'.
Yes, 'Ez túlzott mértékű' is more formal.
As a prefix, yes. As a standalone word, it can mean 'beyond'.
Yes, this is the most common way to say 'This is too much for me'.
No, it's an ancient Finno-Ugric word.
Use 'messze túl sok' or 'túlságosan sok'.
Expressions liées
Ez túlzás
similarThis is an exaggeration / This is going too far
Sokallom
specialized formI find it too much
Elég
contrastEnough
Rengeteg
builds onA huge amount
