Ők a kertben sétálnak.

the garden

Breakdown of Ők a kertben sétálnak.

• -ben: in
• sétálni: to walk
• ők: they

Questions & Answers about Ők a kertben sétálnak.

Why is Ők included at the start when Hungarian often drops pronouns?

In Hungarian, the verb forms usually reveal the subject (for instance, sétálnak clearly indicates third-person plural). However, speakers sometimes include Ők for emphasis or clarity. It’s not grammatically required here but adds a bit of emphasis, as in They are walking in the garden.

Why do we say kertben and not something like kertbe or kertből?

Hungarian uses different suffixes to express location and movement:
• kertben = “in the garden” (stationary location)
• kertbe = “into the garden” (movement into)
• kertből = “from the garden” (movement out of)
So choosing kertben shows that they’re walking around inside the garden, not entering or leaving it.

Is the word order always Ők a kertben sétálnak in Hungarian?

Hungarian word order can be flexible and depends on emphasis. A more neutral version might be Ők sétálnak a kertben. It’s also possible to drop Ők entirely and say A kertben sétálnak if context makes the subject clear. Placing a kertben before sétálnak emphasizes the location, while placing it after may emphasize the activity.

How do you conjugate the verb sétál for different persons?

Here are the present tense forms (indefinite conjugation):
• Én sétálok (I walk)
• Te sétálsz (You [singular informal] walk)
• Ő sétál (He/She walks)
• Mi sétálunk (We walk)
• Ti sétáltok (You [plural informal] walk)
• Ők sétálnak (They walk)

When pronouncing Ők, how do I differentiate it from Ok in English?

The Ő in Hungarian is a long, rounded vowel pronounced somewhat like the er in 'her', but held longer and with rounded lips. It's different from the short “o” sound. You can practice by holding your lips in an “O” shape and letting the sound resonate for a slightly longer duration than an English “o.”