A1 Expression 중립

Kérek egy kávét.

I would like a coffee.

Ordering coffee in a café.

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문화적 배경

In Budapest, cafés are historically places of work and social gathering. Ordering 'egy kávé' often entitles you to sit for hours. Coffee is almost always served with a small glass of tap water. It is not an extra charge; it is part of the service. When paying for your coffee, it is common to round up the bill or leave about 10% if a service charge isn't included. In Hungary, 'kávé' by default means a strong, short espresso. If you want a large watery coffee, you must ask for 'hosszú kávé'.

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The 'T' Rule

Always remember the -t. If you forget it, people will still understand you, but it's the hallmark of a beginner mistake.

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Be Specific

Instead of just 'kávét', try 'eszpresszót' or 'cappuccinót' to sound more like a local.

Ordering coffee in a café.

💡

The 'T' Rule

Always remember the -t. If you forget it, people will still understand you, but it's the hallmark of a beginner mistake.

🎯

Be Specific

Instead of just 'kávét', try 'eszpresszót' or 'cappuccinót' to sound more like a local.

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Eye Contact

When saying 'Kérek egy kávét', a small nod and eye contact with the waiter is considered polite in Hungary.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'kávé'.

Jó napot! Kérek egy ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kávét

The object of the verb 'kérek' must be in the accusative case, which adds a '-t'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to order coffee?

How do you say 'I'd like a coffee, please'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kérek szépen egy kávét.

'Kérek szépen' is the standard polite formula for requests.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.

Pincér: Mit hozhatok? Learner: ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kérek egy kávét.

When asked 'What can I bring?', responding with 'I ask for a coffee' is the correct functional response.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a friend's house and they offer you coffee.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Köszönöm, kérek egy kávét.

In a social setting, 'Thank you, I'll have a coffee' is the most natural response.

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시각 학습 자료

Indefinite vs Definite

Indefinite (Kérek)
egy kávét a coffee
egy teát a tea
Definite (Kérem)
a kávét the coffee
a számlát the bill

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'kávé'. Fill Blank A1

Jó napot! Kérek egy ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kávét

The object of the verb 'kérek' must be in the accusative case, which adds a '-t'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to order coffee? Choose A1

How do you say 'I'd like a coffee, please'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kérek szépen egy kávét.

'Kérek szépen' is the standard polite formula for requests.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Pincér: Mit hozhatok? Learner: ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kérek egy kávét.

When asked 'What can I bring?', responding with 'I ask for a coffee' is the correct functional response.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are at a friend's house and they offer you coffee.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Köszönöm, kérek egy kávét.

In a social setting, 'Thank you, I'll have a coffee' is the most natural response.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is perfectly polite for everyday use. To be extra polite, add 'szépen' (Kérek szépen egy kávét).

'Akarok' is 'I want'. In Hungarian culture, expressing your will so directly to a stranger is considered aggressive or childish.

Just change 'egy' to the number: 'Kérek két kávét' (I'd like two coffees). Note that 'kávét' stays singular!

No, the '-ek' ending on 'kérek' already tells everyone that 'I' am the one asking. Including 'én' sounds redundant.

Absolutely. 'Kérek egy vizet' (water), 'Kérek egy sört' (beer), 'Kérek egy kólát' (cola).

'Kérek' is for indefinite things (a coffee). 'Kérem' is for definite things (the coffee, the bill).

Add 'elvitelre' at the end: 'Kérek egy kávét elvitelre.'

It varies. A standard espresso is usually 400-700 HUF, while specialty shops might charge 1000+ HUF.

In a 'presszó' or café with table service, you pay after. In a fast-food place or 'Starbucks' style shop, you pay before.

Say 'Kérek egy kávét tejjel.'

관련 표현

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Szeretnék egy kávét

similar

I would like a coffee.

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Kérek egy teát

builds on

I'd like a tea.

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Kérem a számlát

specialized form

I'd like the bill.

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Kérek szépen

specialized form

Please / I ask nicely.

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