Meaning
Asking for the price of something.
Cultural Background
In Hungarian markets, it's polite to greet the seller with 'Jó napot!' before asking 'Mennyibe kerül?'. Directness without a greeting can be seen as slightly rude. In tourist areas like Váci utca, prices are often displayed in both Forints and Euros. Always ask 'Mennyibe kerül forintban?' to get a better rate. In small villages, 'Mennyibe kerül?' might be answered with a story about the product's origin. Be prepared for a longer conversation! When asking about prices in a business meeting, use 'Milyen költségekkel kell számolnunk?' (What costs should we calculate with?) for a more professional tone.
Be Polite
Always start with 'Elnézést' (Excuse me) or 'Legyen szíves' (Please) when asking a stranger for a price.
Plural Rule
Don't forget to change 'kerül' to 'kerülnek' if you are asking about more than one thing.
Meaning
Asking for the price of something.
Be Polite
Always start with 'Elnézést' (Excuse me) or 'Legyen szíves' (Please) when asking a stranger for a price.
Plural Rule
Don't forget to change 'kerül' to 'kerülnek' if you are asking about more than one thing.
The 'Mibe' Shortcut
If you want to sound more like a local, use 'Mibe kerül?' in casual shops.
Rounding
Remember that cash payments are rounded to the nearest 5 Forints.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing suffix.
Mennyi__ kerül a kávé?
The phrase always uses the illative suffix '-be'.
Choose the correct plural form.
A könyvek mennyibe _______?
For plural subjects (könyvek), the verb must be 'kerülnek'.
Match the Hungarian to the English.
Match the following:
These are the most common price and time inquiries.
Complete the dialogue.
Vásárló: Elnézést, ez a táska ______? Eladó: Ötezer forint.
The context of a price response requires a price question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Singular vs Plural
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMennyi__ kerül a kávé?
The phrase always uses the illative suffix '-be'.
A könyvek mennyibe _______?
For plural subjects (könyvek), the verb must be 'kerülnek'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the most common price and time inquiries.
Vásárló: Elnézést, ez a táska ______? Eladó: Ötezer forint.
The context of a price response requires a price question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.
Yes, pointing at something and saying 'Mennyi?' is common but very informal.
'Mibe kerül?' is just a shorter, more casual version of the same question.
Use the plural: 'Ezek mennyibe kerülnek?'
No, it is implied by the context of the currency.
In a shop, no. In a social setting, it's better to wait or be indirect.
Say 'Mennyibe kerül kilója?'
No, use 'Mennyit keresel?' for that.
It can mean 'to cost', 'to get somewhere', or 'to avoid' depending on the prefix.
You can ask 'Mennyi lesz?' (How much will it be?) when paying.
Related Phrases
Mibe kerül?
similarHow much does it cost? (informal)
Mennyi az ára?
synonymWhat is the price?
Hogy adják?
specialized formHow are they giving it?
Mennyit fizetek?
builds onHow much do I pay?
Mibe fáj?
slangHow much does it hurt?
Ingyen van.
contrastIt is for free.
