意思
Asking what someone does for a living.
文化背景
Hungarians often identify strongly with their degree. If someone is a 'mérnök' (engineer) or 'jogász' (lawyer), they might use that as their answer even if they are currently doing something else. In the capital's startup scene, 'Mi a foglalkozásod?' can feel a bit stiff. Younger people almost exclusively use 'Mivel foglalkozol?' or 'Mit csinálsz?'. In villages, 'Mi a mesterséged?' (What is your craft?) is still occasionally heard among older generations, reflecting a history of local trades and guilds. It is common to ask this question early in a relationship, as work-life balance is a frequent topic of conversation and (often) shared complaints.
The 'And you?' trick
After answering, always say 'És neked?' (And you?) to keep the conversation flowing.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'Mi foglalkozásod?' sounds like 'What job yours?' - it's a very common beginner mistake.
意思
Asking what someone does for a living.
The 'And you?' trick
After answering, always say 'És neked?' (And you?) to keep the conversation flowing.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'Mi foglalkozásod?' sounds like 'What job yours?' - it's a very common beginner mistake.
Be ready for a long answer
Hungarians love to explain the complexities of their work. Don't just expect a one-word answer!
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to complete the question.
Mi ___ foglalkozásod?
The definite article 'a' is required before 'foglalkozásod' because it starts with a consonant.
Which of the following is the formal version of the phrase?
How do you ask a 60-year-old professor about their job?
The suffix '-a' is the formal (Ön/maga) possessive ending.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all common variations with slight nuances.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Szia! Kovács Péter vagyok. B: Szia Péter! Én Anna. ___ a foglalkozásod?
'Mi' means 'What', which is the correct interrogative pronoun here.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习Mi ___ foglalkozásod?
The definite article 'a' is required before 'foglalkozásod' because it starts with a consonant.
How do you ask a 60-year-old professor about their job?
The suffix '-a' is the formal (Ön/maga) possessive ending.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are all common variations with slight nuances.
A: Szia! Kovács Péter vagyok. B: Szia Péter! Én Anna. ___ a foglalkozásod?
'Mi' means 'What', which is the correct interrogative pronoun here.
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常见问题
10 个问题It's neutral. It's not too formal, but 'Mivel foglalkozol?' is slightly more common among young people.
Use the structure: [Job Name] + vagyok. For example: 'Tanár vagyok' (I am a teacher).
Say: 'Egyetemista vagyok' (I am a university student) or 'Tanulok' (I am studying).
No, for hobbies use 'Mi a hobbid?'. 'Foglalkozás' specifically refers to professional work.
The 'á' is long, the 'o' is short. Pronounce it carefully: fo-glal-ko-ZÁ-sod.
Hungarian omits the 3rd person singular 'van' (is) in equative sentences like this.
No, it's a very standard small talk question in Hungary.
'Munka' is the physical or mental effort (work), 'foglalkozás' is the official category (occupation).
Say: 'Mi a foglalkozása?'. This is the same as the formal 'your', context tells them apart.
Yes, it's very common and slightly more casual.
相关表达
Mivel foglalkozol?
similarWhat do you do? / With what do you occupy yourself?
Mi a munkád?
synonymWhat is your work?
Mi a szakmád?
specialized formWhat is your trade/profession?
Mi a hivatásod?
builds onWhat is your calling/vocation?
Álláskereső vagyok.
contrastI am a job seeker.
