A barátom könyvet tesz az asztalra.

Word
A barátom könyvet tesz az asztalra.
Meaning
My friend puts a book on the table.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
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Breakdown of A barátom könyvet tesz az asztalra.

asztal
the table
egy
a
könyv
the book
-ra
on
barát
my friend
tenni
to put
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Questions & Answers about A barátom könyvet tesz az asztalra.

Why does the direct object 'könyvet' end with '-et'?
In Hungarian, the accusative case is formed by adding suffixes such as -t (sometimes -et or -ot depending on word harmony and length) to the noun. The word könyv becomes könyvet to indicate that it is the direct object of the sentence.
Why do we use the verb 'tesz' instead of 'teszi'?
Hungarian has two conjugation patterns: indefinite and definite. Tesz is the indefinite conjugation, used when the object is not specifically defined (as in "a book"). Teszi would be the definite form, used when we're talking about a specific, known book or a definite direct object.
What is the function of 'ra' in 'az asztalra'?
The suffix -ra indicates movement onto something. So az asztalra means onto the table. If you were only saying on the table (with no motion implied), you would say az asztalon.
Why do we say 'A barátom' rather than 'Az barátom'?
The definite article a or az corresponds to English "the." In Hungarian, az is used before vowels, while a is used before consonants. Although barátom starts with a consonant (b), there's also the issue that barátom implies possession (my friend), so it functions more like a single concept. Hence we say A barátom ("My friend").
Is 'könyvet' referring to just one book or could it be multiple books?
Könyvet is singular in Hungarian, specifically "a book." If you want to indicate multiple books, you’d say könyveket. So, A barátom könyvet tesz az asztalra clearly refers to putting one book on the table.
Could we use 'rak' instead of 'tesz'?
Yes, rak is another common verb meaning "to put/place," but it has a slightly more colloquial feel. Both are correct, though tesz might be considered more neutral or standard. The choice depends on style and context.

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