Signification
A high-speed rail service.
Contexte culturel
The 'MÁV-hang' (the voice of MÁV) is an iconic female voice that announces 'gyorsvonat' arrivals at every station. It is so famous that it has been sampled in songs and parodied in comedy. Student discounts are huge in Hungary. Most students take the 'gyorsvonat' because their 90% discount makes the trip almost free, whereas InterCity trains require an extra fee. The 'gyorsvonat' is part of a shared heritage of the 'Interrail' generation, where young people from across Europe would use these trains to explore the former Eastern Bloc. The 'Retro Gyorsvonat' is a special event where MÁV brings back old steam engines and vintage carriages from the 60s and 70s for enthusiasts.
Save Money
If you are on a budget, always choose the 'gyorsvonat' over the InterCity. You save the reservation fee and the view is the same!
Check the Color
In Hungary, 'gyorsvonat' carriages are usually blue. If you see a red train, it's likely a local 'személyvonat' or a modern 'Flirt' train.
Signification
A high-speed rail service.
Save Money
If you are on a budget, always choose the 'gyorsvonat' over the InterCity. You save the reservation fee and the view is the same!
Check the Color
In Hungary, 'gyorsvonat' carriages are usually blue. If you see a red train, it's likely a local 'személyvonat' or a modern 'Flirt' train.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'gyorsvonat' (by fast train).
Debrecenbe ________ megyek.
We use the instrumental case '-tal' to express the means of transport.
Which sentence is correct?
A) A gyorsvonat késik. B) A gyorsvonat van késik.
In Hungarian, we don't use 'van' (is) with other verbs in this context.
Match the Hungarian word with its English meaning.
1. Gyorsvonat, 2. Személyvonat, 3. Vágány
These are the three most important words for a train traveler.
Complete the dialogue.
Utas: Kérek egy jegyet a ________. Pénztáros: Tessék, itt a jegye.
The suffix '-ra' (onto/for) is used when buying tickets for a destination or vehicle.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hungarian Train Types
Speed
- • Személy (Slow)
- • Sebes (Medium)
- • Gyors (Fast)
- • InterCity (Very Fast)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDebrecenbe ________ megyek.
We use the instrumental case '-tal' to express the means of transport.
A) A gyorsvonat késik. B) A gyorsvonat van késik.
In Hungarian, we don't use 'van' (is) with other verbs in this context.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most important words for a train traveler.
Utas: Kérek egy jegyet a ________. Pénztáros: Tessék, itt a jegye.
The suffix '-ra' (onto/for) is used when buying tickets for a destination or vehicle.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsUsually no, but some 'hybrid' trains have IC carriages that do. Check your ticket!
Rarely. Modern InterCity trains have it, but older 'gyorsvonat' carriages usually don't.
Expressions liées
InterCity
similarPremium fast train
Személyvonat
contrastLocal train
Helyjegy
builds onSeat reservation
Vágány
similarPlatform/Track
