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Numbers and Counting
ОглавлениеIn this chapter, we will delve into the essential numbers and counting system in Hungarian. Knowing how to count will be useful in various situations, from shopping and ordering to understanding prices and asking for quantities. Let’s explore the Hungarian numerical system together.
Basic Numbers:
Let’s start with the basic numbers from 1 to 10. Memorizing these numbers will provide a foundation for counting in Hungarian:
1: «egy»
2: «kettő»
3: «három»
4: «négy»
5: «öt»
6: «hat»
7: «hét»
8: «nyolc»
9: «kilenc»
10: «tíz»
Counting from 11 to 20:
To count from 11 to 20, you need to combine the word for «tíz» (ten) with the numbers from 1 to 9. Here are the numbers from 11 to 20:
11: «tizenegy»
12: «tizenkettő»
13: «tizenhárom»
14: «tizennégy»
15: «tizenöt»
16: «tizenhat»
17: «tizenhét»
18: «tizennyolc»
19: «tizenkilenc»
20: «húsz»
Counting by Tens:
To count by tens in Hungarian, you simply add the word «tíz» (ten) after the corresponding number. Here are the numbers for multiples of ten up to 100:
30: «harminc»
40: «negyven»
50: «ötven»
60: «hatvan»
70: «hetven»
80: «nyolcvan»
90: «kilencven»
100: «száz»
Counting Higher Numbers:
To express higher numbers, you combine the numbers together. Here’s an example:
145: «száznegyvenöt» (one hundred forty-five)
Asking and Answering about Quantity:
When asking about quantities, you can use these phrases:
«Hány darab?» (How many pieces?)
«Mennyi?» (How much?)
«Van még valami?» (Is there anything else?)
«Elég lesz ez?» (Is this enough?)
When responding to quantity-related questions, you can use the following phrases:
«Egy darab» (One piece)
«Kettő» (Two)
«Négy» (Four)
«Ötven» (Fifty)
«Sok» (Many)
«Elég» (Enough)
Understanding Prices and Currency:
Understanding numbers is crucial when dealing with prices and currency. Here are some phrases related to prices:
«Mennyibe kerül?» (How much does it cost?)
«Ez háromezeregyszáz forint.» (This is 3,400 forints.)
«Olcsó» (Cheap)
«Drága» (Expensive)
«Kedvezmény» (Discount)
Dates and Time:
Numbers are also used when talking about dates and time. Here are some examples:
«Január 15.» (January 15th)
«Dél» (Noon)
«Este hatkor» (At six in the evening)
Practice these numbers and counting phrases to confidently communicate quantities, understand prices, and navigate date and time-related conversations. Counting in Hungarian will open doors to a better understanding of the language and facilitate your interactions with locals.
