A hétvége jó alkalom a pihenésre.

The weekend is a good opportunity to rest.

Breakdown of A hétvége jó alkalom a pihenésre.

• lenni: to be
• jó: good
• alkalom: the opportunity
• hétvége: the weekend
• -ra: to

Questions & Answers about A hétvége jó alkalom a pihenésre.

Why does the sentence start with A instead of the indefinite article Egy?

In Hungarian, A (or Az before a vowel) is the definite article, which corresponds to the in English. It’s used here because we’re talking about the weekend specifically. If you said Egy hétvége (meaning a weekend), it would sound more general or non-specific in Hungarian.

Why do we say jó alkalom for good opportunity or good occasion?

In Hungarian, jó means good and alkalom translates literally to occasion or opportunity. Combining them conveys the idea that the weekend is a fitting or suitable time for something – in this case, resting.

What does the -ra suffix in pihenésre indicate?

The suffix -ra (or -re after front vowels) in Hungarian often marks a destination or a purpose. In pihenésre, it essentially means for resting or towards rest, showing that the weekend is a good time geared toward relaxation.

Could we use pihenéshez instead of pihenésre?

While -hoz / -hez / -höz can also indicate a connection or direction (like to in English), it often implies accompaniment or addition rather than a clear purpose or goal. Pihenéshez would sound a bit off in this context, as it suggests being added to resting rather than doing it for rest. Pihenésre is more natural to express the idea of using the weekend specifically for rest.

Can the word order be changed, like A pihenésre a hétvége jó alkalom?

Hungarian word order is flexible, but A hétvége jó alkalom a pihenésre sounds more natural and direct. If you shift words around, you can convey emphasis differently, but the standard, most common form is to highlight the weekend first in this context, followed by the statement about rest.