When you're trying to say "there" in Hungarian, you'll most often use the word ott. It's a simple adverb that refers to a location that's not near the speaker or the listener. Think of it as indicating a place that's a bit further away, similar to how you might use "there" in English.
For example, if you see a friend across the room, you might point and say, "He is ott." It's a fundamental word for pointing out locations.
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- ott means 'there'
- refers to a place distant from speaker and listener
- often used with verbs of being or motion
§ Forgetting the 'T' at the End
One of the most common errors learners make with 'ott' is dropping the final 't'. You might be tempted to say 'o' or 'ot', but 'ott' is always pronounced with a clear 't' at the end. This 't' is crucial for distinguishing it from other words. Think of it like the English 'there' – you wouldn't say 'the' to mean 'there', right?
§ Confusing 'Ott' with 'Itt'
'Ott' means 'there', referring to a place further away from the speaker. Its counterpart is 'itt', which means 'here', referring to a place close to the speaker. Many beginners get these two mixed up. Remember: 'ott' for 'out there', 'itt' for 'in here'.
§ Using 'Ott' with Verbs of Motion
'Ott' describes a static location, where something *is*. It means 'there' in the sense of 'at that place'. When you're talking about moving *to* a place, you need a different word: 'oda'.
- Wrong
- Bemegyek ott. (I go in there.)
- Correct
- Bemegyek oda. (I go in there.)
Van egy fa ott a parkban. (There is a tree there in the park.)
Menj oda és nézd meg! (Go there and look!) – Here, 'oda' is used because it implies motion towards a place.
This is a common source of confusion, so pay close attention to whether the verb implies staying in a location or moving to a location.
§ Overusing 'Ott' when a Location Suffix is Better
Hungarian is an agglutinative language, meaning it often uses suffixes instead of separate words to express grammatical relationships. Sometimes, instead of using 'ott', you can attach a location suffix directly to a noun. While 'ott' is perfectly fine, using suffixes can make your Hungarian sound more natural and precise. For example, instead of saying 'Ott van az asztalon' (It is there on the table), you could just say 'Az asztalon van' (It is on the table), as 'asztalon' already implies 'on the table' and 'there' is redundant.
- Less natural (but not wrong)
- A könyv ott van az asztalon. (The book is there on the table.)
- More natural
- A könyv az asztalon van. (The book is on the table.)
This isn't a mistake that will break your sentence, but it's a nuance that will make your Hungarian sound more native as you progress.
§ Incorrect Placement in a Sentence
While Hungarian word order is relatively flexible compared to English, 'ott' generally comes after the verb or at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis. Placing it awkwardly can sound unnatural.
Correct: A macska ott alszik. (The cat is sleeping there.)
Less common: Ott a macska alszik. (There the cat is sleeping.) – This would put more emphasis on 'there'.
Practice listening to native speakers and try to mimic their placement of 'ott' to get a feel for what sounds most natural.
How Formal Is It?
"Ott található az Országház. (The Parliament building is located there.)"
"Ott van a könyvem. (My book is there.)"
"Ott a busz! (There's the bus!)"
"Nézd, ott egy cica! (Look, a kitty is there!)"
"Na, ott is vagyunk! (Alright, we're there!)"
按水平分级的例句
Ott van.
It is there.
Ki van ott?
Who is there?
Ott lakom.
I live there.
Nézz oda, ott van!
Look over there, it's there!
Ő ott ül.
He/she sits there.
Hol van a könyv? Ott van az asztalon.
Where is the book? It's there on the table.
Menj oda!
Go there!
Ott eszik a kutya.
The dog eats there.
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Ott is a common Hungarian adverb that means "there." It's used to refer to a specific, usually visible, location that is not near the speaker or listener. Think of it as the opposite of "here" (itt).
Examples:
- Ott van a könyv. (The book is there.)
- Menj ott! (Go there!)
- Mi van ott? (What is there?)
A common mistake is confusing ott with oda. While both relate to "there," ott indicates a static location (being there), and oda indicates movement towards a location (to there).
Incorrect: Menj ott.
Correct: Menj oda. (Go there/to that place.)
Incorrect: Vagyok oda.
Correct: Vagyok ott. (I am there.)
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Basic use of 'ott'
'Ott' means 'there'. Use it when referring to a place that is visible or understood from the context, but not immediately next to you. Think of it as pointing without a specific direction, just a general 'over there'.
Pronunciation of 'ott'
The double 'tt' in 'ott' is pronounced as a long 't' sound. It's not two separate 't's, but rather a sustained 't'. Try saying 'ot-t'.
Comparing 'itt' and 'ott'
Remember the pair: 'itt' (here) and 'ott' (there). These are fundamental adverbs of place in Hungarian. Practice using them together to solidify their meaning.
Example: 'Ott van.'
A very common phrase is 'Ott van.' This translates to 'It is there.' or 'He/She is there.' It's a simple and useful way to indicate location.
Using 'ott' with verbs
You can combine 'ott' with various verbs to describe actions happening at that location. For example, 'Ott dolgozom.' means 'I work there.'
Don't confuse with 'oda'
While 'ott' means 'there' (static location), 'oda' means 'to there' (direction). This is a crucial distinction. 'Ott vagyok.' (I am there.) vs. 'Odamegyek.' (I go there.)
Asking 'where' with 'ott'
When someone asks 'Hol van?' (Where is it?), a simple answer can be 'Ott van.' (It is there.) This shows you understand the question and can provide a basic answer.
Placement in sentences
'Ott' often comes at the beginning of a sentence or before the verb, but Hungarian word order is flexible. Focus on understanding its meaning first, then observe its placement in various sentences.
Visualizing 'ott'
Imagine you're pointing a finger to a general area not directly next to you. That's the feeling of 'ott'. It's not specific like 'on the table', but more general like 'over in that direction'.
Practice with objects
Point to various objects around you that are not immediately reachable and say 'Ott van.' Practice this with different items until it feels natural. 'Ott van a könyv.' (The book is there.)
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Imagine you're giving directions to a friend. Tell them where a specific object is using 'ott'. For example, 'A könyv ott van az asztalon.' (The book is there on the table.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
A táska ott van a székemen. (The bag is there on my chair.)
Describe a simple scene using 'ott' to indicate the location of one or two items. For instance, 'A parkban sok fa van. Ott van egy pad is.' (There are many trees in the park. There is also a bench there.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
A konyhában sok étel van. Ott van egy nagy hűtő is. (There is a lot of food in the kitchen. There is also a big fridge there.)
You are at a store and someone asks where the milk is. Use 'ott' to tell them it's in a specific aisle. For example, 'A tej ott van a harmadik sorban.' (The milk is there in the third aisle.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
A kenyér ott van a pékségben. (The bread is there in the bakery section.)
Hol van Péter kulcsa?
Read this passage:
Két barát beszélget. Péter: "Hol van a kulcsom? Nem találom." Anna: "Nézd, ott van az asztalon, a könyvek mellett." Péter: "Ó, tényleg! Köszönöm!"
Hol van Péter kulcsa?
Anna mondja, hogy 'ott van az asztalon', ami azt jelenti, hogy a kulcs az asztalon van.
Anna mondja, hogy 'ott van az asztalon', ami azt jelenti, hogy a kulcs az asztalon van.
Hogyan jut el a turista a Múzeumhoz?
Read this passage:
Egy turista térképet néz. "Hol van a Múzeum?" kérdezi. Egy helyi lakos válaszol: "Sétáljon egyenesen, aztán forduljon balra. Ott van a saroknál, egy nagy, régi épület."
Hogyan jut el a turista a Múzeumhoz?
A helyi lakos azt mondja, 'Sétáljon egyenesen, aztán forduljon balra. Ott van a saroknál.'
A helyi lakos azt mondja, 'Sétáljon egyenesen, aztán forduljon balra. Ott van a saroknál.'
Hol találja meg János a labdáját?
Read this passage:
A gyerekek játszanak a kertben. János: "Hol van a labdám? Nem látom." Mari: "Ott van a bokor mögött! Azt hiszem, beesett oda." János: "Megvan!"
Hol találja meg János a labdáját?
Mari mondja Jánosnak, hogy a labda 'ott van a bokor mögött'.
Mari mondja Jánosnak, hogy a labda 'ott van a bokor mögött'.
This means 'My book is there.' The word order is typical for indicating location first.
This means 'My friend lives there.' 'Ott' comes before the verb 'lakik' (lives).
This means 'I like to eat there.' 'Ott' is placed before the infinitive verb 'enni' (to eat).
A kulcsaim nincsenek itthon, biztosan valahol ___ hagytam őket.
The sentence indicates the keys are not 'here' (itthon), so they must be 'there' (ott) somewhere else.
Amikor legutóbb találkoztunk, ___ ültél a kávézó sarkában, egy könyvet olvasva.
The sentence describes where someone was sitting at a past event ('there in the corner'), making 'ott' the correct choice.
Ne feledd, a megbeszélés nem itt lesz, hanem a harmadik emeleten, éppen ___.
The sentence specifies the meeting location is 'there' on the third floor, not 'here'.
A telefonodat a táskádba tetted, emlékszel? Pontosan ___ van.
The sentence confirms the phone's location 'there' in the bag.
Nem tudom, hol van a macska, tegnap még ___ játszott a kertben.
The sentence refers to where the cat was playing 'there' in the garden yesterday.
Ha elmész a postára, nézd meg, hogy van-e csomagom, mert azt hiszem, hagytak ___ valamit.
The sentence implies that a package might have been left 'there' at the post office.
A kulcsaim valahol ___ vannak, de nem találom őket. (My keys are somewhere ___, but I can't find them.)
'Ott' means 'there', referring to a place not immediately near the speaker but still within a known context, fitting the search for keys.
Amikor legközelebb New Yorkban járunk, mindenképpen meg kell néznünk ___ a Szabadság-szobrot. (Next time we're in New York, we definitely have to see the Statue of Liberty ___.)
'Ott' is used here to refer to a specific location (New York, where the Statue of Liberty is) that is not the current location of the speaker, making it the correct choice.
A beszámoló szerint a probléma forrása valahol ___ rejlik, de a pontos helye még ismeretlen. (According to the report, the source of the problem lies somewhere ___, but its exact location is still unknown.)
'Ott' indicates a general, unspecified location that is not here, fitting the context of an unknown source of a problem.
A hegycsúcson állva, az ember úgy érzi, mintha az egész világ ___ lenne a lába alatt. (Standing on the mountain peak, one feels as if the whole world is ___ beneath their feet.)
In this metaphorical usage, 'ott' conveys the sense of the world being 'there' in the distance, encompassing a vast view from the peak.
Bár sokan azt állítják, hogy a boldogságot csak messze ___ lehet megtalálni, én hiszem, hogy az itt is elérhető. (Although many claim that happiness can only be found far ___, I believe it is also attainable here.)
'Ott' is used to represent a distant, generalized place where some believe happiness resides, contrasting with 'itt' (here).
Az irodában van egy régi fénykép, amin a nagyszüleim láthatók, amint ___ állnak a régi házuk előtt. (In the office, there's an old photograph showing my grandparents standing ___ in front of their old house.)
'Ott' refers to the location in the photograph, implying 'there' in that specific depicted place, which is not the current location of the speaker.
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Summary
"Ott" is a fundamental Hungarian adverb that means "there," used to specify a location that is not near the speaker or the listener.
- ott means 'there'
- refers to a place distant from speaker and listener
- often used with verbs of being or motion
Basic use of 'ott'
'Ott' means 'there'. Use it when referring to a place that is visible or understood from the context, but not immediately next to you. Think of it as pointing without a specific direction, just a general 'over there'.
Pronunciation of 'ott'
The double 'tt' in 'ott' is pronounced as a long 't' sound. It's not two separate 't's, but rather a sustained 't'. Try saying 'ot-t'.
Comparing 'itt' and 'ott'
Remember the pair: 'itt' (here) and 'ott' (there). These are fundamental adverbs of place in Hungarian. Practice using them together to solidify their meaning.
Example: 'Ott van.'
A very common phrase is 'Ott van.' This translates to 'It is there.' or 'He/She is there.' It's a simple and useful way to indicate location.
