뜻
Asking for identification of an object.
문화적 배경
Hungarians often use 'Mi ez?' as a way to start a conversation about food. If you ask this about a dish, be prepared for a long explanation of its history. In some regions, the intonation might be slightly different, but the phrase remains the primary way to express curiosity about the unknown. On Hungarian social media, 'Ez mi?' is a common comment on 'cursed' images or confusing news, functioning like 'WTF?'. Parents often use 'Mi ez?' when they find something they don't like, such as a mess or a bad grade.
The Pointing Rule
Always use 'Mi ez?' if you can touch the object. If you have to point across the room, use 'Mi az?'.
People vs. Objects
Never use 'Mi ez?' for a person. It's 'Ki ez?' (Who is this?).
뜻
Asking for identification of an object.
The Pointing Rule
Always use 'Mi ez?' if you can touch the object. If you have to point across the room, use 'Mi az?'.
People vs. Objects
Never use 'Mi ez?' for a person. It's 'Ki ez?' (Who is this?).
Add 'a' for Nouns
If you name the object, don't forget the 'a': 'Mi ez a könyv?' (What is this book?).
The 'Surprise' Flip
Flip the order to 'Ez mi?' if you are genuinely shocked by what you are seeing.
셀프 테스트
How do you ask 'What is this?' in a neutral way?
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'Mi ez?' is the standard singular form for 'What is this?'.
Fill in the plural form: 'What are these?'
___ ezek?
In Hungarian, the question word 'mi' must also be pluralized to 'mik' if the subject is plural.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are pointing at a distant mountain.
'Az' is used for objects that are far away.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bocsánat, ___ a gyümölcs? B: Ez egy alma.
When followed by a noun like 'gyümölcs', you need 'mi ez a'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
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'Mi ez?' is the standard singular form for 'What is this?'.
___ ezek?
In Hungarian, the question word 'mi' must also be pluralized to 'mik' if the subject is plural.
You are pointing at a distant mountain.
'Az' is used for objects that are far away.
A: Bocsánat, ___ a gyümölcs? B: Ez egy alma.
When followed by a noun like 'gyümölcs', you need 'mi ez a'.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, in the 3rd person singular present tense, the verb 'to be' is omitted in Hungarian for identification.
Use the plural form: 'Mik ezek?'.
No, it's a neutral and standard way to ask for information.
Yes, if something strange is happening, you can ask 'Mi ez?' to mean 'What's going on?'.
'Mi ez?' is for identification. 'Micsoda?' is more like 'What?!' or 'What a...!' expressing surprise.
Use 'Mi az?'.
Yes, it's a common informal variation that emphasizes the object.
Use 'Ki ez?' (Who is this?).
Add 'legyen szíves' (please) or 'meg tudná mondani' (could you tell me).
Yes, but usually as part of a longer sentence like 'Kérdéses, hogy mi ez a jelenség'.
Yes, in the past tense you must use the verb: 'Mi volt ez?'.
Yes, 'Mi ez a zaj?' (What is this noise?) is very common.
관련 표현
Mi az?
contrastWhat is that?
Mik ezek?
specialized formWhat are these?
Micsoda?
similarWhat? / What on earth?
Ki ez?
similarWho is this?
Mi újság?
builds onWhat's up?
Ez miért van?
builds onWhy is this?
