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Understanding a subtle suggestion or situation.
문화적 배경
In the early 20th century, Budapest was famous for its cafés where writers and thinkers spent their days. Card games were central to this, and many idioms like 'veszi a lapot' moved from these tables into literature and everyday speech. Hungarians often prefer indirect communication to avoid conflict. Being able to 'take the hint' is considered a vital social lubricant in both family and business life. In the era of Messenger and Instagram, 'veszi a lapot' is used when someone understands the subtext of an emoji or a 'seen' message without a reply. While the idiom is universal, urban environments (especially Budapest) use it more frequently in fast-paced social interactions and office settings.
Use it for praise
Saying 'Te aztán veszed a lapot!' is a great way to compliment someone's social intelligence.
Definite Conjugation
Don't forget the definite conjugation! It's 'veszi' (definite), not 'vesz' (indefinite).
뜻
Understanding a subtle suggestion or situation.
Use it for praise
Saying 'Te aztán veszed a lapot!' is a great way to compliment someone's social intelligence.
Definite Conjugation
Don't forget the definite conjugation! It's 'veszi' (definite), not 'vesz' (indefinite).
Sarcasm Alert
This phrase is often used sarcastically. 'Még mindig nem veszed a lapot?' means 'Are you really that slow?'
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'vesz' in the definite present tense.
Péter nagyon okos, mindig azonnal ______ a lapot.
Péter is 3rd person singular, and 'a lapot' is definite, so we use 'veszi'.
Which sentence means 'I didn't take the hint'?
Válassza ki a helyes mondatot!
The idiom requires the definite article 'a' and the noun 'lapot' in the past tense 'vettem'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A barátod elálmosodott és az órájára néz. Te mit csinálsz?
Looking at a watch is a classic 'hint' that someone should 'take'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Mondtam neki, hogy sok a dolgom, de még mindig itt beszél.' B: 'Sajnos ő sosem...'
The context requires the 3rd person singular present tense of the idiom.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Péter nagyon okos, mindig azonnal ______ a lapot.
Péter is 3rd person singular, and 'a lapot' is definite, so we use 'veszi'.
Válassza ki a helyes mondatot!
The idiom requires the definite article 'a' and the noun 'lapot' in the past tense 'vettem'.
A barátod elálmosodott és az órájára néz. Te mit csinálsz?
Looking at a watch is a classic 'hint' that someone should 'take'.
A: 'Mondtam neki, hogy sok a dolgom, de még mindig itt beszél.' B: 'Sajnos ő sosem...'
The context requires the 3rd person singular present tense of the idiom.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not inherently, but it can be sarcastic. It depends on your tone of voice.
Only if you have a very friendly, informal relationship. Otherwise, use 'Érti a célzást'.
'Lapot' is older and card-based; 'adást' is newer and radio-based. They mean the same thing.
Mostly, yes. It's about understanding something that wasn't said out loud.
You say 'Vettem a lapot'.
Yes, 'Megérti a célzást' is the formal equivalent.
No, it's specifically for social hints, not for academic understanding.
It comes from card games where players signal each other through their play.
Yes, very! You'll hear it in almost every Hungarian comedy or drama.
No, that sounds like you are literally buying a card.
관련 표현
Veszi az adást
synonymTo take the broadcast/signal.
Leesik a tantusz
similarThe penny drops / sudden realization.
Érti a csíziót
similarTo know the 'secret' or the trick.
Nem esik le neki
contrastIt doesn't drop for him (he doesn't get it).
Kiosztja a lapokat
builds onTo deal the cards.
