Breakdown of A záridő annyira hosszú, hogy a kép elmosódik.
kép
the picture
az
the
hosszú
long
záridő
shutter speed
Questions & Answers about A záridő annyira hosszú, hogy a kép elmosódik.
What does záridő mean exactly?
Záridő is a photography term. It refers to the length of time the camera shutter stays open, so in English it is usually shutter speed or exposure time, depending on context.
It is a compound noun:
- zár = shutter, closing device
- idő = time
So it literally means something like shutter time.
Why is there A before záridő and a before kép?
Both A and a are the Hungarian definite article, meaning the.
- A záridő = the shutter speed / the exposure time
- a kép = the picture / the image
Hungarian has two forms of the definite article:
- a before most consonants
- az before vowels
Here, záridő begins with a consonant sound, so a/ A is used. The first one is capitalized only because it begins the sentence.
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