Meaning
A job that requires much effort.
Cultural Background
Hungarians often use 'nehéz feladat' as a way to show modesty about their achievements. By emphasizing the difficulty, they highlight the value of their success. The term 'feladat' is synonymous with 'problem' in math and science. Hungarian students are famous for their 'feladatmegoldó' (problem-solving) skills. In Hungarian offices, calling something a 'nehéz feladat' is a polite way to signal that you might need more resources or time without being confrontational. When a friend tells you about a 'nehéz feladat', the expected cultural response is 'Sajnálom' (I'm sorry) or 'Kitartást!' (Persistence/Hang in there!).
Use it for empathy
If a Hungarian friend is complaining about work, just say 'Ez egy nehéz feladatnak hangzik' (That sounds like a difficult task). It's a great way to show you care.
Don't forget the noun
English speakers often say 'It's a hard one'. In Hungarian, don't just say 'Ez egy nehéz'. Always add 'feladat' or 'ügy'.
Meaning
A job that requires much effort.
Use it for empathy
If a Hungarian friend is complaining about work, just say 'Ez egy nehéz feladatnak hangzik' (That sounds like a difficult task). It's a great way to show you care.
Don't forget the noun
English speakers often say 'It's a hard one'. In Hungarian, don't just say 'Ez egy nehéz'. Always add 'feladat' or 'ügy'.
The 'Van' Rule
Remember: 'A feladat nehéz' (The task is hard) - NO 'van'. But 'Ez egy nehéz feladat' (This is a hard task) - NO 'van' either! Only use 'van' for existence: 'Van egy nehéz feladatom'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nehéz feladat'.
A vizsga egy nagyon _______ volt.
We need the nominative singular form here to follow 'egy' (a/an).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In Hungarian, the verb 'to be' is omitted in the 3rd person singular present tense when using an adjective.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the most common collocations using these words.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Péter: 'Segítesz a matekban?' Anna: 'Persze, tudom, hogy ez egy _______.'
In the context of math, 'nehéz feladat' is the most natural way to describe a problem.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA vizsga egy nagyon _______ volt.
We need the nominative singular form here to follow 'egy' (a/an).
Choose the correct sentence:
In Hungarian, the verb 'to be' is omitted in the 3rd person singular present tense when using an adjective.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the most common collocations using these words.
Péter: 'Segítesz a matekban?' Anna: 'Persze, tudom, hogy ez egy _______.'
In the context of math, 'nehéz feladat' is the most natural way to describe a problem.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, for a difficult person, use 'nehéz eset'.
No, it also means 'heavy' in terms of weight. Context tells you which one it is.
It is 'nehéz feladatok'. Notice the adjective doesn't change.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, it's common and means 'tough task', but 'nehéz' is more standard.
Ez egy nehéz feladat volt.
It's a specific type of 'feladat'—homework.
Hungarian drops the 3rd person singular 'to be' in the present tense when using adjectives.
Yes, 'Ez a rejtvény nehéz feladat' is perfectly fine.
Könnyű feladat (Easy task).
Related Phrases
nehéz ügy
similarA difficult matter or situation.
komoly kihívás
synonymA serious challenge.
könnyű feladat
contrastAn easy task.
házi feladat
specialized formHomework.
