Én is könyvet olvasok.

I also read a book.

Breakdown of Én is könyvet olvasok.

• én: I
• is: also
• könyv: the book
• olvasni: to read

Questions & Answers about Én is könyvet olvasok.

Why is the word is used here?

In Hungarian, is means also or too, indicating that the speaker (Én) is also performing the action. It emphasizes that you are doing the same thing as someone else or adding yourself to an activity.

Why is könyvet written in this form?

The form könyvet is the accusative case of könyv (meaning book). In Hungarian, the object of the sentence typically appears in the accusative form to show that it is being directly affected by the action.

Is it necessary to use Én here?

In Hungarian, personal pronouns (like Én for I) are often omitted because the verb ending already shows who is doing the action. However, you can choose to include Én for emphasis or clarity. Here, it reinforces that it is I who is also reading a book.

Why does könyvet come before olvasok?

Hungarian word order is more flexible than English, but the focus usually comes immediately before the verb. In this sentence, könyvet is the object that you're focusing on, and then comes the action olvasok (I read). Other word orders can still be correct, but they may shift the emphasis or sound unnatural in certain contexts.

How does the meaning change if I move is or omit it?

If you remove is, you are simply stating I read a book—which doesn't imply you’re also doing what others do. If you place is after könyvet (e.g., Én könyvet is olvasok), you imply I read books too (in addition to doing something else), shifting the emphasis to the object instead of the subject.