A könyvtár tágas, sok könyv fér el benne.

The library is spacious, many books can fit in it.

Breakdown of A könyvtár tágas, sok könyv fér el benne.

• lenni: to be
• könyv: the book
• könyvtár: the library
• tágas: spacious
• sok: many
• elférni: can fit
• ben: in

Questions & Answers about A könyvtár tágas, sok könyv fér el benne.

What does tágas mean in this context?

It literally means spacious or roomy, suggesting that the library has a lot of space inside.

What does sok könyv fér el benne imply?

It implies that because the library is spacious, it can accommodate (i.e., there is enough room for) a lot of books inside. Sok könyv = many books, fér el = fit, and benne = in it.

Why is benne used instead of something like bent?

Benne is a pronoun form meaning in it or inside it, while bent is more like inside as an adverb. In this sentence, benne refers back to the library (in the library).

How should I understand fér el?

You can think of fér el as expressing the idea of fitting in or being accommodated. In many cases, fér is enough to denote 'fit', and el is a verbal particle that can give nuances like 'fit away' or 'fit in'. Together, they emphasize the capacity aspect: that there is enough space to hold something.

Is sok könyv the subject or object here?

In sok könyv fér el benne, sok könyv is effectively the subject in Hungarian—it's the thing that fér el (“fits”) in the library. The sentence structure reflects how Hungarian often treats topics differently from English.