Signification
Water at a low temperature.
Contexte culturel
Hungarians are very proud of their tap water, especially in Budapest, where it comes from the gravel filters of the Danube. Asking for 'hideg csapvíz' is perfectly acceptable and common. The 'merülőmedence' is a staple of the bath experience. It contains very cold water meant for a quick dip after the 80-90°C sauna. The 'fröccs' (spritzer) must be made with ice-cold soda water. Using room temperature water is considered a major faux pas. There is a widespread belief among the older generation that drinking very cold water while sweating can cause immediate illness.
Ordering like a local
In Hungary, if you just ask for 'vizet', they will likely bring you bottled mineral water. If you want free tap water, say 'csapvizet kérek'.
The 'í' shortening
Always remember: víz -> vizet. If you say 'vízet', people will understand, but it sounds very foreign.
Signification
Water at a low temperature.
Ordering like a local
In Hungary, if you just ask for 'vizet', they will likely bring you bottled mineral water. If you want free tap water, say 'csapvizet kérek'.
The 'í' shortening
Always remember: víz -> vizet. If you say 'vízet', people will understand, but it sounds very foreign.
Ice cubes
Hungarians don't use as much ice as Americans. 'Hideg víz' usually means chilled from the fridge, not filled with ice.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'víz' in the accusative case.
Kérek egy pohár hideg ______.
The direct object 'water' requires the accusative suffix '-et' and the 'í' shortens to 'i'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'The water is cold'?
In Hungarian, the verb 'to be' is omitted in the 3rd person singular present tense for descriptions.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English translation.
Phrases: 1. Hideg víz, 2. Meleg víz, 3. Jéghideg víz, 4. Csapvíz
These are basic temperature and source descriptors for water.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Pincér: Mit hozhatok inni? Vendég: Egy ______ vizet kérek.
The adjective 'hideg' remains in its base form when it precedes the noun it modifies.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vigyázz, nagyon hideg a víz!'?
Select the best context.
This is a common warning at Hungarian thermal baths.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Water in Hungary
Temperature
- • Hideg víz
- • Meleg víz
- • Forró víz
Source
- • Csapvíz
- • Ásványvíz
- • Forrásvíz
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesKérek egy pohár hideg ______.
The direct object 'water' requires the accusative suffix '-et' and the 'í' shortens to 'i'.
How do you say 'The water is cold'?
In Hungarian, the verb 'to be' is omitted in the 3rd person singular present tense for descriptions.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic temperature and source descriptors for water.
Pincér: Mit hozhatok inni? Vendég: Egy ______ vizet kérek.
The adjective 'hideg' remains in its base form when it precedes the noun it modifies.
Select the best context.
This is a common warning at Hungarian thermal baths.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, tap water (csapvíz) is safe and of high quality in almost all parts of Hungary.
Because 'vizet' is the accusative case, used when the water is the direct object of a verb like 'to drink' or 'to ask for'.
'Hideg' is cold, while 'hűvös' is cool or chilly. 'Hideg' is more intense.
Use the word 'jéghideg': 'Jéghideg vizet kérek.'
Usually 'egy pohár hideg vizet' (a glass of cold water) or just 'hideg vizet' (some cold water).
No, for weather you just say 'Hideg van' (It is cold).
No, use 'hideg ember' or 'rideg ember'.
It is a traditional Hungarian soda water kept in a siphon bottle.
Hideg vízzel.
Hungarian has no grammatical gender!
Expressions liées
meleg víz
contrastwarm water
ásványvíz
similarmineral water
szódavíz
similarsoda water
jéghideg
specialized formice-cold
édesvíz
builds onfreshwater
