A1 Idiom 中性

Kiteszi a lelkét

To work heart out

意思

Doing everything possible for someone.

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文化背景

The concept of 'lélek' (soul) is central to Hungarian identity. It is often used in idioms to describe deep emotions, whereas English might use 'heart'. In Szekler (Székely) folklore, the soul is sometimes depicted as a bird that can leave the body. This adds a literal layer to the idea of 'putting out' the soul. Hungarians value 'szorgalom' (diligence) highly. Saying someone 'kiteszi a lelkét' is one of the highest compliments a boss can give an employee. Hosts often feel a social pressure to 'put out their soul' for guests. Refusing food can sometimes be seen as rejecting that 'soulful' effort.

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Use with 'ért'

Always remember to use the 'ért' postposition to specify who you are working hard for.

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Don't use for machines

If a car breaks down, don't say it 'kiteszi a lelkét'. Say 'kiadta a lelkét'.

意思

Doing everything possible for someone.

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Use with 'ért'

Always remember to use the 'ért' postposition to specify who you are working hard for.

⚠️

Don't use for machines

If a car breaks down, don't say it 'kiteszi a lelkét'. Say 'kiadta a lelkét'.

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Intensify it

Add 'szívét-lelkét' to sound more like a native speaker when describing deep devotion.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tesz'.

Én ki_______ a lelkem érted.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: teszem

The first person singular definite form is 'kiteszem'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'She does everything for her children'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kiteszi a lelkét a gyerekekért.

The postposition 'ért' is used to mean 'for the sake of'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Miért vagy ilyen fáradt? B: Mert a munkahelyemen _________ a lelkemet.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kiteszem

The idiom 'kiteszem a lelkem' fits the context of being tired from hard work.

Match the situation to the phrase.

A mother working 3 jobs to pay for university.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kiteszi a lelkét.

This situation involves extreme sacrifice for another person.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tesz'. Fill Blank A1

Én ki_______ a lelkem érted.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: teszem

The first person singular definite form is 'kiteszem'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'She does everything for her children'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kiteszi a lelkét a gyerekekért.

The postposition 'ért' is used to mean 'for the sake of'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Miért vagy ilyen fáradt? B: Mert a munkahelyemen _________ a lelkemet.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kiteszem

The idiom 'kiteszem a lelkem' fits the context of being tired from hard work.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

A mother working 3 jobs to pay for university.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kiteszi a lelkét.

This situation involves extreme sacrifice for another person.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

No, while it uses the word 'soul', it is used by everyone regardless of religion to mean hard work.

Yes, you can say 'Kiteszem a lelkem', but it might sound a bit like you are complaining or boasting.

'Lelkét' is his/her soul; 'lelkem' is my soul. You must change the suffix based on who is working.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a polite business email to thank someone.

Yes, if you are very dedicated to it. 'Kiteszi a lelkét a festésért.'

Not directly, but you can say 'Nem teszi ki a lelkét' to mean someone is lazy.

It's stronger. 'Doing your best' is 'mindent megtesz'. This is 'doing your best plus sacrifice'.

Yes: 'Kitette a lelkét'.

Very common in emotional ballads about love or parents.

Yes, if a dog is working very hard to protect its owner, you could say it.

相关表达

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Szívét-lelkét beleadja

similar

To put one's heart and soul into something.

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Kitesz magáért

confusing

To do oneself proud.

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Mindent egy lapra tesz fel

similar

To bet everything on one card.

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Megszakad a munkában

synonym

To break oneself in work.

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