Signification
To delay or waste time intentionally.
Contexte culturel
In Hungarian bureaucracy, 'időhúzás' is a common complaint. People often feel that officials use complex rules to delay processes. Hungarian football fans use the word 'időhúzás' as a major insult against opposing teams who play defensively. Hungarian parents often use this phrase with children during the 'esti rutin' (evening routine) when kids try to avoid going to bed. In meetings, a leader might say 'Ne húzzuk az időt' to signal that the discussion should move to a decision.
The 'Definite' Rule
Always remember that 'időt' is a specific thing here. Use 'húzom', 'húzod', 'húzza'!
Don't use with objects
You can't 'húzni az időt' for a car or a computer. It's for people or animals with intent.
Signification
To delay or waste time intentionally.
The 'Definite' Rule
Always remember that 'időt' is a specific thing here. Use 'húzom', 'húzod', 'húzza'!
Don't use with objects
You can't 'húzni az időt' for a car or a computer. It's for people or animals with intent.
Sports Context
If you watch a Hungarian football match, listen for the commentator saying 'időhúzás'—it happens every game!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'húz'.
Péter nem akar indulni, ezért ______ az időt.
We need the 3rd person singular definite form because 'Péter' is the subject and 'az időt' is the definite object.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
The verb must be imperative definite (húzd) and the noun must be accusative (időt).
Match the phrase to the situation.
A goalkeeper takes 30 seconds to kick the ball.
Tactical stalling in sports is called 'időhúzás'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miért nem fejezted még be a munkát? B: Bocs, csak ______ az időt, mert fáradt vagyok.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves in the past tense, so 'húztam' (1st person singular definite) is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Húzza az időt vs. Késik
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPéter nem akar indulni, ezért ______ az időt.
We need the 3rd person singular definite form because 'Péter' is the subject and 'az időt' is the definite object.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
The verb must be imperative definite (húzd) and the noun must be accusative (időt).
A goalkeeper takes 30 seconds to kick the ball.
Tactical stalling in sports is called 'időhúzás'.
A: Miért nem fejezted még be a munkát? B: Bocs, csak ______ az időt, mert fáradt vagyok.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves in the past tense, so 'húztam' (1st person singular definite) is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be. To a friend, it's fine. To a boss, it sounds like you are accusing them of being lazy or difficult.
No, use 'lassú az internet'. The internet doesn't have the intent to stall.
The opposite would be 'siet' (to hurry) or 'halad' (to make progress).
Because 'time' is the direct object of the verb 'pull'. The '-t' is the accusative marker.
Yes, it is used in official sports rules and news reports.
No, the idiom is fixed as 'az időt'. Adding 'my' (időmet) makes it sound literal and strange.
You would say 'Ne vesztegesd az időmet!'
Yes, it is a universal Hungarian idiom used in every region.
Yes: 'Húzta az időt' (He/she stalled).
Usually, yes, but in sports, it's seen as a 'smart' (if annoying) tactic.
Expressions liées
vesztegeti az időt
similarTo waste time uselessly.
töketlenkedik
slangTo fumble around and waste time.
halogat
synonymTo procrastinate.
időt nyer
similarTo gain time.
húzza a száját
builds onTo grimace or be reluctant.
