Questions & Answers about A bögre hirtelen megreped.
Why does a mean the here, not a/an?
In Hungarian, a/az is the definite article, so it means the.
- a bögre = the mug
- egy bögre = a mug
Hungarian uses:
- a before words that begin with a consonant
- az before words that begin with a vowel
So here:
- bögre begins with b
- therefore: a bögre
What exactly does bögre mean?
Bögre usually means mug.
It is typically:
- larger than a teacup
- often used for coffee, tea, cocoa, etc.
- usually has a handle
So bögre is better translated as mug than cup in most contexts.
What does hirtelen mean, and what kind of word is it?