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Time and Date
ОглавлениеIn this chapter, we will delve into the topic of time and date in Hungarian. Being able to communicate and understand time-related information is essential for scheduling appointments, catching transportation, and organizing your daily activities. Let’s explore the phrases and expressions related to time and date in Hungarian.
Asking for the Time:
When you need to know the time, use the following phrases:
«Mennyi az idő?» (What time is it?)
«Hány óra van?» (What hour is it?)
«Mikor van most?» (What time is it now?)
«Mikor indul a vonatom/repteri járatom?» (When does my train/airport service depart?)
«Mennyi az óra?» (What’s the time?)
Telling the Time:
To tell the time in Hungarian, you typically use the 24-hour clock system. Here’s how to express different hours:
«Egy óra» (One o’clock)
«Kettő óra» (Two o’clock)
«Három óra» (Three o’clock)
«Tizenkettő óra» (Twelve o’clock)
«Tizenöt óra» (Fifteen o’clock, meaning 3 p.m.)
«Húsz óra» (Twenty o’clock, meaning 8 p.m.)
To express minutes, you use the word «perc» (minute) followed by the number:
«Három óra tizenöt perc» (Three fifteen)
«Nyolc óra negyvenöt perc» (Eight forty-five)
Days of the Week:
Here are the days of the week in Hungarian:
«hétfő» (Monday)
«kedd» (Tuesday)
«szerda» (Wednesday)
«csütörtök» (Thursday)
«péntek» (Friday)
«szombat» (Saturday)
«vasárnap» (Sunday)
Months of the Year:
Learn the names of the months in Hungarian:
«január» (January)
«február» (February)
«március» (March)
«április» (April)
«május» (May)
«június» (June)
«július» (July)
«augusztus» (August)
«szeptember» (September)
«október» (October)
«november» (November)
«december» (December)
Talking about Dates:
To discuss specific dates, use the following structure:
«Year + Month + Day»
For example: «2023. január 15.» (January 15th, 2023)
Expressing Time Duration:
When discussing time duration, use these phrases:
«Egy óra» (One hour)
«Két nap» (Two days)
«Három hét» (Three weeks)
«Négy hónap» (Four months)
«Öt év» (Five years)
«Pár perc» (A few minutes)
«Néhány másodperc» (A few seconds)
Time-related Expressions:
Here are some additional time-related expressions that may come in handy:
«Reggel» (Morning)
«Délelőtt» (Late morning)
«Dél» (Noon)
«Délután» (Afternoon)
«Este» (Evening)
«Éjfél» (Midnight)
«Hajnali» (Early morning)
«Esti» (Nighttime)
Remember, when referring to specific dates and times, it is important to use the appropriate word order and include the necessary prepositions, such as «kor» (at), «óra» (o’clock), or «perccel» (minutes past).
By mastering the phrases and expressions related to time and date in Hungarian, you will be able to schedule appointments, catch transportation, and organize your activities more effectively during your time in Hungary.
