A1 Idiom 正式

Állja a szavát.

To keep one's word.

意思

Doing what one promised to do.

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文化背景

In Hungarian culture, being called 'szavatartó' is one of the highest character praises. It implies you are not 'szélkakas' (a weathercock), someone who changes their mind with the wind. In village life, a man's word was traditionally considered more binding than a written contract. Handshakes (kézfogás) are still seen as sacred seals of a promise. While modern business uses contracts, building personal trust ('bizalom') is essential. If you don't 'állja a szavát' in early meetings, you likely won't get a second chance. The concept of 'nemesi becsületszó' (noble word of honor) meant that a nobleman would rather die than break a promise. This historical weight still lingers in the idiom.

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Definite Conjugation

Remember that 'szavát' is a specific object, so you must use the -ja/-juk/-ják endings on the verb.

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Don't use with 'ígéret'

While 'állja az ígéretét' is understandable, it's much more natural to say 'megtartja az ígéretét'.

意思

Doing what one promised to do.

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Definite Conjugation

Remember that 'szavát' is a specific object, so you must use the -ja/-juk/-ják endings on the verb.

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Don't use with 'ígéret'

While 'állja az ígéretét' is understandable, it's much more natural to say 'megtartja az ígéretét'.

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The Power of a Handshake

In Hungary, saying 'állom a szavam' while shaking hands is a very strong commitment.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'áll' and the possessive 'szó'.

Én mindig ______ a ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: állom, szavam

For the first person 'Én', the verb is 'állom' (definite) and the noun is 'szavam' (my word).

Which sentence is correct?

A: Ő nem áll a szavát. B: Ő nem állja a szavát. C: Ő nem állja a szava.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

B is correct because it uses the definite conjugation 'állja' and the accusative 'szavát'.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Your friend promised to call you at 5 PM and they actually did.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Állja a szavát.

This is the perfect situation to describe someone keeping their promise.

Complete the dialogue.

- Meg fogod csinálni a házit? - Igen, én ______ a ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: állom, szavam

The speaker is promising to do their homework and confirming their reliability.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent.

1. Állom a szavam. 2. Állod a szavad. 3. Állja a szavát.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-I keep my word, 2-You keep your word, 3-He keeps his word

Matching the person markers (-m, -d, -ja) to the English pronouns.

🎉 得分: /5

视觉学习工具

Állja vs. Tartja

Állja a szavát
Traditional
Stronger
Formal
Tartja a szavát
Modern
Common
Neutral

练习题库

5 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'áll' and the possessive 'szó'. Fill Blank A1

Én mindig ______ a ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: állom, szavam

For the first person 'Én', the verb is 'állom' (definite) and the noun is 'szavam' (my word).

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

A: Ő nem áll a szavát. B: Ő nem állja a szavát. C: Ő nem állja a szava.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

B is correct because it uses the definite conjugation 'állja' and the accusative 'szavát'.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: Your friend promised to call you at 5 PM and they actually did.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Állja a szavát.

This is the perfect situation to describe someone keeping their promise.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

- Meg fogod csinálni a házit? - Igen, én ______ a ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: állom, szavam

The speaker is promising to do their homework and confirming their reliability.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-I keep my word, 2-You keep your word, 3-He keeps his word

Matching the person markers (-m, -d, -ja) to the English pronouns.

🎉 得分: /5

常见问题

12 个问题

No, for secrets we use 'titkot tart' (holds a secret). 'Állja a szavát' is only for promises.

It can be slightly confrontational, as if you are doubting them. Use it carefully with friends.

Állta a szavát (He kept his word).

Yes, they are interchangeable, but 'állja' sounds a bit more formal and traditional.

Yes, 'A cég állja a szavát' is very common in business reviews.

Nem állja a szavát, or more formally, 'megszegi a szavát'.

No, it is gender-neutral. It applies to anyone.

You can say 'Szavatartó ember vagyok.'

Not specifically, but it's used in all levels of speech. Slang might use 'nem kamuzik'.

Because it's 'his/her word' (possessive). 'Szót' would just be 'a word'.

Yes: 'Állni fogja a szavát.'

Extremely. It's a key theme in Hungarian folk tales and classic novels.

相关表达

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Tartja a szavát

synonym

To keep one's word.

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Szaván fog valakit

builds on

To take someone at their word.

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Ígéret szép szó

similar

A promise is a beautiful word (if kept).

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Szószegő

contrast

Word-breaker.

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Állja a sarat

similar

To hold one's own / to stand the mud.

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