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Kis kutya

Small dog

意味

A dog of small size.

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文化的背景

In Budapest, 'kis kutya' owners often gather in specific 'dog-friendly' parks like Szent István park. Small dogs are seen as fashion accessories but also as serious companions. In villages, dogs are traditionally larger guard dogs. A 'kis kutya' in a village is often a 'házőrző' (house guard) that alerts the family to visitors, rather than a lapdog. Dogs appear in many folk tales, often as loyal helpers. The 'kis kutya' is usually the clever one that outsmarts the wolf or the bear. Hungarian social media is full of 'kis kutya' influencers. There is a specific brand of humor involving 'talking' small dogs that use human slang.

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The 'Kis' Rule

Remember that 'kis' is only for when the adjective comes BEFORE the noun. If you say 'The dog is small', use 'kicsi'.

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One word or two?

Writing 'kiskutya' as one word changes the meaning to 'puppy'. Be careful in text messages!

意味

A dog of small size.

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The 'Kis' Rule

Remember that 'kis' is only for when the adjective comes BEFORE the noun. If you say 'The dog is small', use 'kicsi'.

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One word or two?

Writing 'kiskutya' as one word changes the meaning to 'puppy'. Be careful in text messages!

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Affectionate Suffixes

If you want to sound like a native, add '-ka' to make it 'kiskutyuska' for extreme cuteness.

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Dog-friendly Budapest

If you see a 'Kutyabarát' sign, your 'kis kutya' is welcome inside!

自分をテスト

Which is the correct way to say 'The dog is small'?

A kutya ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kicsi

When the adjective is at the end of the sentence (predicative), you must use 'kicsi' instead of 'kis'.

Complete the sentence to say 'I see a small dog'.

Látok egy ____ kutyát.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kis

Before a noun, the shortened form 'kis' is the standard choice.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kis kutya = small dog, kiskutya = puppy, nagy kutya = big dog, kutyus = doggy

Distinguishing between size (kis kutya) and age (kiskutya) is key.

What would you say to a cute small dog in the park?

Szia, ____! De aranyos vagy!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kis kutya

Using 'kis kutya' or 'kutyus' is appropriate for greeting a small dog.

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Kis kutya vs. Kiskutya

Kis kutya (Size)
Adult Chihuahua Felnőtt csivava
Kiskutya (Age)
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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Which is the correct way to say 'The dog is small'? Choose A1

A kutya ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kicsi

When the adjective is at the end of the sentence (predicative), you must use 'kicsi' instead of 'kis'.

Complete the sentence to say 'I see a small dog'. Fill Blank A1

Látok egy ____ kutyát.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kis

Before a noun, the shortened form 'kis' is the standard choice.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kis kutya = small dog, kiskutya = puppy, nagy kutya = big dog, kutyus = doggy

Distinguishing between size (kis kutya) and age (kiskutya) is key.

What would you say to a cute small dog in the park? dialogue_completion A1

Szia, ____! De aranyos vagy!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kis kutya

Using 'kis kutya' or 'kutyus' is appropriate for greeting a small dog.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to describe a small dog.

Technically yes, but 'kiskutya' (one word) is the specific term for a puppy.

It is 'kis kutyák'. Only the noun changes.

It's not grammatically wrong, but 'kis' is the standard attributive form used by natives.

Yes, 'vakarcs' is a common slang for a tiny, perhaps slightly annoying small dog.

You say 'kis kutyám'.

You can use 'kis' for any animal, e.g., 'kis macska' (small cat).

'Eb' is more formal and scientific; 'kutya' is the everyday word.

No, unless it's at the beginning of a sentence.

Ask: 'Ez egy kis kutya?'

関連フレーズ

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nagy kutya

contrast

big dog

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kiskutya

similar

puppy

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kutyus

specialized form

doggy

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eb

synonym

dog (formal)

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kóbor kutya

builds on

stray dog

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