Word
A kert mindig szép.
Meaning
The garden is always beautiful.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about A kert mindig szép.
Why does the sentence not include a separate word for is?
In Hungarian, the verb van (the equivalent of "is") is often omitted in the present tense when talking about an inherent quality or characteristic (especially in the third person singular). So instead of saying A kert van mindig szép, you simply say A kert mindig szép.
Why is the article A used rather than Az before kert?
The Hungarian definite article A is used before words beginning with a consonant sound (like kert, which starts with the /k/ sound). Az is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
Can I rearrange the word order and still say Mindig szép a kert?
Yes, Hungarian word order is quite flexible. Mindig szép a kert is also acceptable. However, placing mindig in different positions can subtly change the emphasis: saying A kert mindig szép focuses more on kert, while Mindig szép a kert places more emphasis on mindig ("always").
How does mindig function in the sentence?
In this sentence, mindig is an adverb meaning "always." It modifies the adjective szép ("beautiful"), indicating that the garden is not just occasionally beautiful—rather, it is beautiful at all times.
Are there other ways to say "beautiful" in Hungarian?
Yes, for example, gyönyörű (meaning "gorgeous" or "magnificent") or csodaszép (meaning "wonderfully beautiful") are common synonyms. However, szép is the most general, everyday term for describing something as "beautiful."