Signification
Asking if someone has time to meet or talk.
Contexte culturel
Hungarians often use 'Ráérünk!' to signal that they are enjoying the current company and don't want to rush to the next appointment. It's a sign of hospitality. In the fast-paced life of the capital, 'Ráérsz?' is often sent as a single-word text message. It's an efficient way to check if a friend is available for an impromptu meeting in a ruin pub. In villages, 'ráérni' is almost a lifestyle. Neighbors will 'ráér' to talk over the fence for long periods, reflecting a community-focused use of time. Asking a boss 'Ráérsz?' is a major faux pas. Even if the office is casual, the 'te' form is often reserved for peers. Use 'Ráér?' or 'Van egy perce?' instead.
The 'Nem' Rule
Always remember to split the word when saying 'no': Nem érek rá.
Relationship Status
Be careful with 'Szabad vagy?'. If you want to ask someone on a date, 'Ráérsz?' is safer and less ambiguous.
Signification
Asking if someone has time to meet or talk.
The 'Nem' Rule
Always remember to split the word when saying 'no': Nem érek rá.
Relationship Status
Be careful with 'Szabad vagy?'. If you want to ask someone on a date, 'Ráérsz?' is safer and less ambiguous.
Adding 'majd'
Saying 'Majd ráérek' can sound a bit dismissive, like 'I'll get to it when I feel like it.' Use it carefully!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'ráér'.
Szia Péter! ______ ma este egy mozira?
You are asking 'Péter' (2nd person singular), so the correct form is 'Ráérsz'.
Choose the correct negative sentence.
I am not free tomorrow.
In negative sentences, the prefix 'rá' moves after the verb 'ér'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mikor ______ találkozni? B: Pénteken egész nap ______.
The question uses 'Mikor' which often triggers the split form 'érsz rá', and the answer is a positive statement 'ráérek'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is best for a formal meeting request?
While 'Ráér?' is formal, 'Van esetleg egy kis ideje?' is the most polite and standard for professional settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Ráérsz?'
Social
- • Coffee
- • Beer
- • Cinema
Work
- • Quick question
- • Help
- • Meeting
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSzia Péter! ______ ma este egy mozira?
You are asking 'Péter' (2nd person singular), so the correct form is 'Ráérsz'.
I am not free tomorrow.
In negative sentences, the prefix 'rá' moves after the verb 'ér'.
A: Mikor ______ találkozni? B: Pénteken egész nap ______.
The question uses 'Mikor' which often triggers the split form 'érsz rá', and the answer is a positive statement 'ráérek'.
Which phrase is best for a formal meeting request?
While 'Ráér?' is formal, 'Van esetleg egy kis ideje?' is the most polite and standard for professional settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's the standard way to ask friends and family. It's only 'rude' if used with someone you should be using formal language with.
Yes, with colleagues you are on 'te' terms with. For your boss, use 'Ráér?' or 'Van egy perce?'.
'Ráérsz?' is more about your personal availability, while 'Van időd?' is more about having the resource of time. They are 90% interchangeable.
Use the future tense: 'Rá fogok érni.'
Literally yes, but in 99% of cases, it means 'to have time'.
No, use 'Ráérsz segíteni nekem?' (Are you free to help me?).
It means 'We have time' or 'There is no rush'.
Young people sometimes just text 'Érsz rá?' or even just 'Érsz?'.
Say: 'Sajnos most nem érek rá.' (Unfortunately, I'm not free right now.)
No, only for people. You can't say 'The bus ráér'.
Expressions liées
Van időd?
synonymDo you have time?
Szabad vagy?
similarAre you free?
Ráérős
builds onLeisurely / not in a hurry
Elfoglalt
contrastBusy
