Signification
Someone poor or simple.
Contexte culturel
Historically, being barefoot was a sign of the 'jobbágy' (serf) class. It wasn't a choice but a necessity of the feudal system. Hungarian IT professionals often use 'mezítlábas' to describe a 'Minimum Viable Product' (MVP). The 'mezítlábas' character is a staple of Hungarian populist literature (népi írók), representing purity and suffering. At festivals like Sziget, being 'mezítlábas' is a sign of being 'laza' (cool/relaxed), a complete reversal of its historical meaning.
The 'Basic' Hack
If you forget the word for 'entry-level' or 'basic' when shopping in Hungary, just say 'mezítlábas'. People will find it charming and understand exactly what you mean.
Not for Nudists
Don't use this to describe someone who is fully naked. It's a common and embarrassing mistake for beginners!
Signification
Someone poor or simple.
The 'Basic' Hack
If you forget the word for 'entry-level' or 'basic' when shopping in Hungary, just say 'mezítlábas'. People will find it charming and understand exactly what you mean.
Not for Nudists
Don't use this to describe someone who is fully naked. It's a common and embarrassing mistake for beginners!
Plural Linking Vowel
Remember the linking vowel 'a' for the plural: mezítlábas-a-k. Without the 'a', it's impossible to pronounce for Hungarians.
Teste-toi
Which sentence uses 'mezítlábas' in a figurative sense?
Válaszd ki a helyes mondatot:
Option B uses the word to mean 'basic/without extras', which is a figurative usage.
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
A gyerekek egész nap ________ játszottak a kertben.
We need an adverb here to describe *how* they played. 'Mezítláb' is the adverbial form.
Match the 'mezítlábas' usage to the context.
1. Mezítlábas autó, 2. Mezítlábas gyerek, 3. Mezítlábas múlt
Car = basic product, Child = literal, Past = humble/poor history.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVálaszd ki a helyes mondatot:
Option B uses the word to mean 'basic/without extras', which is a figurative usage.
A gyerekek egész nap ________ játszottak a kertben.
We need an adverb here to describe *how* they played. 'Mezítláb' is the adverbial form.
1. Mezítlábas autó, 2. Mezítlábas gyerek, 3. Mezítlábas múlt
Car = basic product, Child = literal, Past = humble/poor history.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt can be, but usually it's just descriptive or informal. Context matters—calling a car 'mezítlábas' is fine; calling a poor person 'mezítlábas' to their face is rude.
Yes! It's very common to describe a version of an app that lacks premium features as 'mezítlábas'.
Literally, 'cipős' (with shoes). Figuratively, 'minden földi jóval ellátott' (equipped with all earthly goods) or 'csúcsmodell' (top model).
The literal meaning is A1. The figurative meaning is more A2/B1, but it's a great word to learn early.
'Mezít' is an archaic root. You'll mostly see it only in this compound word today.
Expressions liées
fapados
similarLow-cost, basic, no-frills (literally: wooden-seated).
szegény mint a templom egere
synonymPoor as a church mouse.
meztelen
contrastNaked.
alapmodell
specialized formBase model.
