Az ének nagyon szép.

to be

Breakdown of Az ének nagyon szép.

• szép: beautiful
• nagyon: very
• ének: the singing

Questions & Answers about Az ének nagyon szép.

Why is Az used instead of A at the beginning of the sentence?

In Hungarian, Az is used before words that begin with a vowel (such as ének). So we say Az ének rather than A ének to make the phrase flow more naturally.

What does ének mean, and is it different from dal?

Ének can mean "song," "singing," or even refer to a piece like a hymn. Dal specifically means "song." Often ének emphasizes the act of singing or the performance aspect, while dal simply refers to a song.

How does nagyon function in this sentence?

Nagyon is an adverb meaning "very." It modifies the adjective szép to intensify it, so the sentence expresses that the singing is "very beautiful."

Does szép always mean "beautiful," or can it mean other things?

Szép most commonly translates to "beautiful," but it can also mean "lovely," "pretty," or "nice" in certain contexts. It’s a versatile adjective that generally conveys a positive, attractive quality.

Could we change the word order to Nagyon szép az ének?

Yes, that would be perfectly acceptable in Hungarian. It slightly shifts the emphasis to nagyon szép, but overall, it conveys the same meaning: that the singing is very beautiful.