المعنى
Liars are caught very quickly.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'limping dog' is a specific image from 19th-century Hungarian village life, where stray dogs were common and their physical state was a frequent metaphor for social standing. This is often the very first proverb Hungarian children learn. It is used to instill a sense of 'becsület' (honor) from a young age. In Hungarian politics, this phrase is a 'nuclear option' in debates. Using it directly calls the opponent a liar while invoking national wisdom. On Hungarian Facebook or Reddit (r/hungary), you will see this proverb used as a caption for 'exposed' videos or screenshots of deleted posts.
Shorten it!
You don't need to say the whole thing. Just 'Hazug embert hamarabb utolérik' is enough for 99% of situations.
Don't be too aggressive
Calling someone a 'hazug' (liar) is a strong insult in Hungary. Use this proverb carefully.
المعنى
Liars are caught very quickly.
Shorten it!
You don't need to say the whole thing. Just 'Hazug embert hamarabb utolérik' is enough for 99% of situations.
Don't be too aggressive
Calling someone a 'hazug' (liar) is a strong insult in Hungary. Use this proverb carefully.
The 'Sánta Kutya' reference
If you want to sound very native, you can just say 'Beütött a sánta kutya' (The limping dog hit in) to mean someone got caught.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Hazug embert ________ utolérik, mint a sánta kutyát.
The proverb uses the comparative 'hamarabb' (sooner).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct version of the proverb:
'Embert' must be in the accusative, and 'utolérik' is the standard plural form used in this proverb.
Match the situation to the proverb's meaning.
In which situation would you say 'Hazug embert hamarabb utolérik'?
The proverb is used when a lie or secret is exposed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Azt mondtad, nincs házi feladat, de a tanár azt mondta, van. B: Oh, elfelejtettem... A: Nem felejtetted el. ________________.
This is the natural response to catching someone in a lie.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينHazug embert ________ utolérik, mint a sánta kutyát.
The proverb uses the comparative 'hamarabb' (sooner).
Choose the correct version of the proverb:
'Embert' must be in the accusative, and 'utolérik' is the standard plural form used in this proverb.
In which situation would you say 'Hazug embert hamarabb utolérik'?
The proverb is used when a lie or secret is exposed.
A: Azt mondtad, nincs házi feladat, de a tanár azt mondta, van. B: Oh, elfelejtettem... A: Nem felejtetted el. ________________.
This is the natural response to catching someone in a lie.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt can be. It's a direct accusation of lying. Use it with friends as a joke or when someone's guilt is already proven.
No, it's specifically for intentional lies (hazugság), not accidental errors.
Because a limping dog is very slow and easy to catch. It's a metaphor for how 'slow' a lie is compared to the truth.
It's the 3rd person plural definite form here, because 'embert' is a specific (though general) object.
There isn't a direct proverb for 'liars get away with it', but 'A cél szentesíti az eszközt' (The end justifies the means) is sometimes used as a cynical contrast.
Only if you are very close to the person or if you are making a very serious, formal accusation. Otherwise, it's too informal.
Yes, it's very common in memes and social media comments.
It means 'sooner' or 'earlier'. It's the comparative form of 'hamar'.
Yes: 'Rövid a hazugság lába' (Lies have short legs).
SHAHN-ta. The 's' is like 'sh' in English.
عبارات ذات صلة
A hazugságnak rövid a lába
synonymLies have short legs.
Kiderül a turpisság
similarThe trickery is revealed.
Nem zörög a haraszt, ha nem fúj a szél
similarThe leaves don't rustle if the wind doesn't blow (No smoke without fire).
Az igazmondó juhász
contrastThe truth-telling shepherd.
