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Indefinite Article Exercises in Hungarian language
The indefinite article in Hungarian, "egy," is a crucial element for anyone learning the language as it is used to indicate a nonspecific noun, similar to "a" or "an" in English. Unlike English, where the form of the indefinite article changes based on the initial sound of the following word, Hungarian uses "egy" consistently regardless of the noun it precedes. This simplifies its application but understanding when and how to use it appropriately within sentences is essential for clear and correct communication.
In Hungarian, the placement of "egy" can significantly impact the meaning and emphasis of a sentence. For instance, "egy ház" (a house) versus "ház" (house) can change the focus from any house to a specific, singular house. Moreover, the indefinite article is often omitted in certain contexts, such as when discussing professions or nationalities. Therefore, mastering the use of "egy" not only helps in forming grammatically correct sentences but also aids in conveying the intended nuance and specificity in conversations. Through various exercises on this page, learners will practice and reinforce their understanding of the indefinite article in Hungarian, gaining confidence and proficiency in its usage.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Én *egy* kutyát sétáltatok (a dog in singular form).</p>
<p>2. Ő *egy* kávét kér (a coffee in singular form).</p>
<p>3. Látok *egy* madarat az égen (a bird in singular form).</p>
<p>4. Szeretnék *egy* könyvet olvasni (a book in singular form).</p>
<p>5. Találtam *egy* pénztárcát az utcán (a wallet in singular form).</p>
<p>6. Van *egy* alma az asztalon (an apple in singular form).</p>
<p>7. Kaptam *egy* levelet ma (a letter in singular form).</p>
<p>8. Látogatok *egy* barátot holnap (a friend in singular form).</p>
<p>9. Vettem *egy* jegyet a koncertre (a ticket in singular form).</p>
<p>10. Főzök *egy* vacsorát ma este (a dinner in singular form).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Az asztalon van *egy* könyv (indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>2. Találtam *egy* kék cipőt a szekrényben (indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>3. Van *egy* macska a kertben (indefinite article for a single animal).</p>
<p>4. Szeretnék *egy* almát enni (indefinite article for a single fruit).</p>
<p>5. Látok *egy* madarat az égen (indefinite article for a single bird).</p>
<p>6. Tegnap láttam *egy* szép filmet (indefinite article for a single movie).</p>
<p>7. Kérhetek *egy* pohár vizet? (indefinite article for a single glass).</p>
<p>8. Van *egy* új autóm (indefinite article for a single car).</p>
<p>9. Hozz nekem *egy* tollat, kérlek (indefinite article for a single pen).</p>
<p>10. Az irodában találtam *egy* kulcsot (indefinite article for a single key).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. I saw *egy* új filmet tegnap este. (indefinite article for "a new movie")</p>
<p>2. Van *egy* alma a kosárban. (indefinite article for "an apple")</p>
<p>3. Kérek *egy* pohár vizet. (indefinite article for "a glass of water")</p>
<p>4. Az asztalon van *egy* könyv. (indefinite article for "a book")</p>
<p>5. Tegnap találkoztam *egy* barátommal. (indefinite article for "a friend of mine")</p>
<p>6. Hoztam neked *egy* ajándékot. (indefinite article for "a gift")</p>
<p>7. Láttam *egy* szép madarat a parkban. (indefinite article for "a beautiful bird")</p>
<p>8. Vettem *egy* új cipőt a boltban. (indefinite article for "a new shoe")</p>
<p>9. Van *egy* macska a kertben. (indefinite article for "a cat")</p>
<p>10. Hallottam *egy* érdekes történetet. (indefinite article for "an interesting story")</p>