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Questions & Answers about Holnap kérni fogok cukrot.
Why is fogok used to form the future tense here instead of a separate future tense verb?
In Hungarian, the future tense can be expressed by using the auxiliary verb fog with the infinitive of the main verb. Here, kérni fogok literally means "I will ask" or "I am going to ask."
Why is kérni in the infinitive form?
When using the fog construction in Hungarian, the main verb always appears in its infinitive form. So kérni (to ask) is the correct form to pair with fogok.
What is the function of cukrot in this sentence?
Cukrot is the accusative form of cukor (sugar). The -t suffix indicates that sugar is the direct object of the verb kérni ("to ask for").
Why is there no article before cukrot?
Hungarian does not always require an article before a noun in the accusative if the meaning is clear, especially when you are asking for some unspecified amount. So cukrot can stand alone without an article.
Does it matter if I say Holnap kérni fogok cukrot or Holnap cukrot fogok kérni?
In Hungarian, word order is relatively flexible, but it affects emphasis. Holnap kérni fogok cukrot has a neutral emphasis, while Holnap cukrot fogok kérni places a slight emphasis on cukrot. Both forms are correct and understandable.
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