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Postpositions of place Exercises in Hungarian language
In the Hungarian language, mastering postpositions of place is essential for expressing spatial relationships accurately. Unlike in English, where prepositions typically precede the noun, Hungarian utilizes postpositions that follow the noun or pronoun to convey location, direction, and distance. These postpositions are crucial for constructing meaningful and precise sentences, as they help to illustrate where objects and people are situated in relation to one another. Understanding and using these postpositions correctly will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Hungarian.
Hungarian postpositions of place include words like "alatt" (under), "mellett" (beside), "előtt" (in front of), and "mögött" (behind), among others. Each of these postpositions plays a unique role in describing spatial relationships, and they often come with specific rules regarding their use with different cases. For example, some postpositions require the use of the accusative case, while others pair with the instrumental or locative cases. By practicing these postpositions through various exercises, you will become more comfortable with their usage, enabling you to describe locations and navigate conversations with greater confidence and accuracy in Hungarian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Az autó *mellett* parkolok (next to).</p>
<p>2. A macska a szék *alatt* fekszik (under).</p>
<p>3. A könyv az asztal *tetején* van (on top of).</p>
<p>4. A kulcs a fiók *mögött* van (behind).</p>
<p>5. A kávézó az iroda *előtt* található (in front of).</p>
<p>6. A bolt a mozi *mellett* van (next to).</p>
<p>7. A szék az asztal *mellett* áll (beside).</p>
<p>8. A kutya a kert *közepén* játszik (in the middle of).</p>
<p>9. A cipő az ágy *alatt* van (under).</p>
<p>10. A buszmegálló az iskola *mellett* van (next to).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. A könyv az asztal *alatt* van (under).</p>
<p>2. A macska a szék *mellett* ül (beside).</p>
<p>3. Az autó a ház *előtt* parkol (in front of).</p>
<p>4. A bolt a tér *közepén* található (in the middle of).</p>
<p>5. A kulcs a doboz *mögött* van (behind).</p>
<p>6. A madár a fa *tetején* ül (on top of).</p>
<p>7. A híd a folyó *felett* van (above).</p>
<p>8. Az étterem a szálloda *mellett* van (next to).</p>
<p>9. A cipő az ágy *alatt* van (under).</p>
<p>10. Az iskola a park *mögött* található (behind).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. A könyv a polc *mögött* van (behind).</p>
<p>2. A macska az asztal *alatt* pihen (under).</p>
<p>3. A festmény a fal *mellett* lóg (beside).</p>
<p>4. A cipő az ágy *mögött* hever (behind).</p>
<p>5. A bicikli a ház *előtt* parkol (in front of).</p>
<p>6. A kutya a fa *mögött* rejtőzik (behind).</p>
<p>7. A táska a szék *mellett* van (beside).</p>
<p>8. A gyerek a játszótér *mellett* fut (beside).</p>
<p>9. A madár a ház *felett* repül (above).</p>
<p>10. A telefon a fiók *alatt* van (under).</p>