Significado
Asking someone to say something again.
Contexto cultural
In Hungary, it is common for people to speak very quickly and omit vowels in casual conversation. Using 'Ismételd meg, kérlek!' is a sign of active listening, not a lack of intelligence. In some parts of Transylvania, older Hungarian forms are still used, but 'Ismételd meg, kérlek!' remains the standard for informal requests. Hungarian teachers often encourage students to use this phrase to ensure they've grasped grammar rules, as repetition is seen as the key to learning. On social media, this is often shortened or replaced by 'Mi?' or 'Hogy?', but 'Ismételd meg, kérlek!' is still preferred in voice chats.
The 'Meg' Rule
In commands, the prefix 'meg' always goes after the verb. This is a great way to spot an imperative!
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Don't use this with your boss or a stranger unless they've asked you to use 'tegezés' (informal).
Significado
Asking someone to say something again.
The 'Meg' Rule
In commands, the prefix 'meg' always goes after the verb. This is a great way to spot an imperative!
Watch the Register
Don't use this with your boss or a stranger unless they've asked you to use 'tegezés' (informal).
Add 'Lassan'
If they repeat it just as fast, say 'Lassan, ismételd meg, kérlek!' (Slowly, repeat it, please!)
Eye Contact
When asking someone to repeat, maintain friendly eye contact to show you are genuinely interested.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verbal prefix in the imperative form.
Ismételd ____, kérlek!
'Meg' is the correct prefix for the verb 'ismétel' in this context.
Which one is the correct informal way to ask a friend to repeat something?
Choose the correct sentence:
This correctly uses the informal verb and the informal 'please'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Holnap találkozunk a parkban. B: Bocsánat, nem hallottam. ___________
The context 'nem hallottam' (I didn't hear) requires a request for repetition.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are talking to your 10-year-old brother.
You use informal language with family members.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ways to ask 'What?'
Informal
- • Ismételd meg!
- • Hogy mondod?
- • Mondd még egyszer!
Formal
- • Ismételje meg!
- • Hogy mondta?
- • Legyen szíves megismételni!
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIsmételd ____, kérlek!
'Meg' is the correct prefix for the verb 'ismétel' in this context.
Choose the correct sentence:
This correctly uses the informal verb and the informal 'please'.
A: Holnap találkozunk a parkban. B: Bocsánat, nem hallottam. ___________
The context 'nem hallottam' (I didn't hear) requires a request for repetition.
You are talking to your 10-year-old brother.
You use informal language with family members.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's grammatically okay but sounds very blunt. Adding 'meg' and 'kérlek' makes it a polite request.
Use the plural form: 'Ismételjétek meg, kérlek!'
Yes, 'Tessék?' is more common for a general 'What?', but 'Ismételd meg' is better when you specifically want them to say the same thing again.
No, but without it, you are giving a direct order, which can sound rude to friends.
In Hungarian, the imperative mood triggers a 'prefix-splitting' where the prefix moves behind the verb.
Yes, if the email is to a friend. For a formal email, use 'Kérem, ismételje meg...'
Yes, in a school context, 'ismétlés' means reviewing material for an exam.
That would be 'Ismételd utánam!'
Mostly, but it literally means 'I ask you'.
Constantly! It's a staple of dialogue when characters are sharing secrets or instructions.
Frases relacionadas
Hogy mondod?
similarWhat did you say?
Tessék?
similarPardon?
Mondd még egyszer!
synonymSay it once more!
Ismételje meg, kérem!
specialized formRepeat it, please (formal)
Megismételnéd?
builds onWould you repeat it?
