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500 Essential Hungarian Verbs You Need to Know for Everyday Conversations

500 Essential Hungarian Verbs You Need to Know for Everyday Conversations

November 30, 2024

This in an extended list of 500+ commonly used Hungarian verbs (in third person, mostly indefinite) covering a wide array of categories, from daily actions to complex thoughts and social interactions. These verbs are essential for communication in various contexts, providing a comprehensive foundation for anyone studying Hungarian. Infinitives end in "ni". Although it is not always correct to simply add "ni" to each verb below for the correct infinitive form! Do you know why? And be careful of the "ik" verbs!

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Verbs for Actions in the Environment

To clean – tisztít
To cultivate – művel
To cut – vág
To dig – ás
To draw – rajzol
To drink – iszik
To drink beer – sörözik
To drink wine – borozik
To eat – eszik
To feed – táplálkozik

Verbs for Actions in the Environment (continued)

To find – talál
To follow – követ
To grow – növekszik
To hold – tart
To jump – ugrik
To keep – megőriz
To know – tud
To learn – tanul
To listen – hallgat
To look – néz

Verbs for Actions Related to Objects

To make – csinál
To open – nyit
To pass – elhalad
To play – játszik
To put – rak
To repair – javít
To save – ment
To sell – elad
To set – beállít
To show – megmutat

Verbs for Communication & Expressions

To speak – beszél
To shout – kiabál
To sing – énekel
To smile – mosolyog
To speak (a language) – beszél ...-t
To talk – társalog
To tell – mond
To think – gondol
To translate – fordít
To understand – ért

Verbs for Mental and Emotional States

To accept – elfogad
To agree – egyezik
To argue – vitázik
To believe – hisz
To complain – panaszkodik
To feel – érez
To hope – remél
To imagine – képzel
To like – kedvel
To miss – hiányzik

Verbs for Social Interaction

To ask – kérdez
To meet – találkozik
To offer – ajánl
To prepare – készít
To receive – kap
To reject – elutasít
To respect – tisztel
To see – lát
To share – megoszt
To visit – látogat

Verbs for Actions of Change and Development

To adjust – igazít
To adapt – alkalmazkodik
To alter – módosít
To become – lesz
To build – épít
To change – változik
To create – létrehoz
To develop – fejlődik
To improve – javít
To innovate – újít

Verbs for Actions in Nature and the Environment

To burn – ég
To change – változik
To freeze – megfagy
To grow – növekszik
To grow (plants) – termeszt
To melt – olvad
To rain – esik
To shine – ragyog
To snow – havazik
To thunder – dörög

Verbs for Cooking and Food

To bake – süt
To boil – forral
To chew – rág
To cook – főz
To fry – süt (olajban)
To grill – grillez
To grow – termeszt
To serve – tálal
To slice – szeletel
To taste – megkóstol

Verbs for Movement and Travel

To arrive – érkezik
To travel – utazik
To fly – repül
To go – megy
To leave – elhagy
To move – mozdul
To return – visszatér
To sit – ül
To stand – áll
To stay – marad

Verbs for Work and Productivity

To achieve – elér
To build – épít
To create – létrehoz
To manage – irányít
To organize – szervez
To perform – végrehajt
To plan – tervez
To prepare – felkészít
To produce – termel
To work – dolgozik

Verbs for Miscellaneous Actions

To admire – csodál
To analyze – elemez
To complain – panaszkodik
To confess – bevall
To count – számol
To create – alkot
To hide – elrejt
To imagine – elképzel
To inspire – inspirál
To laugh – nevet

Verbs for Technology & Digital Use

To click – kattint
To connect – kapcsolódik
To download – letölt
To email – emailt küld
To scan – beolvas
To send – küld
To share – megoszt
To surf – szörfözik
To update – frissít
To upload – feltölt

Verbs for Household and Domestic Activities

To clean – takarít
To cook – főz
To iron – vasal
To mop – felmos
To organize – rendez
To pay – fizet
To repair – javít
To sweep – seprűz
To wash – mos
To wash dishes – elmosogat

Verbs for Health and Well-being

To breathe – lélegzik
To heal – gyógyít
To hurt – fáj
To laugh – nevet
To exercise – edz
To rest – pihen
To sleep – alszik
To stretch – nyújt
To sweat – izzad
To recover – felépül

Verbs for Actions in the Workplace

To assist – segít
To calculate – számol
To discuss – megbeszél
To hire – felvesz
To inform – informál
To interview – interjút készít
To negotiate – tárgyal
To perform – elvégez
To present – bemutat
To train – képzés

Verbs for Sports and Physical Activities

To swim – úszik
To run – fut
To jump – ugrik
To lift – emel
To train – edz
To stretch – nyújt
To compete – versenyez
To exercise – gyakorol
To play (sports) – játszik (sportot)
To box – bokszol

Verbs for Travel and Transportation

To drive – vezet
To board – felszáll
To cruise – hajózik
To cycle – biciklizik
To fly – repül
To land – leszáll
To park – parkol
To pass (a vehicle) – előz
To travel by car – autózik
To walk – sétál

Verbs for Learning and Education

To study – tanul
To teach – tanít
To review – átismétel
To explain – magyaráz
To graduate – diplomázik
To memorize – megjegyez
To repeat – ismétel
To read – olvas
To write – ír
To listen – hallgat

Verbs for Movement and Transportation

To carry – visz
To drag – húz
To follow – követ
To lead – vezet
To pass – elhalad
To reach – elér
To rest – pihen
To rise – emelkedik
To run into – belefut
To take – vesz

Verbs for Emotional and Psychological States

To annoy – zavart
To appreciate – értékel
To regret – megbán
To feel bad – rosszul érzi magát
To feel good – jól érzi magát
To forgive – megbocsát
To encourage – bátorít
To fear – fél
To worry – aggódik
To wish – kíván

Verbs for Handling Objects and Tools

To bend – hajlít
To break – eltör
To carry – cipel
To cut – vág
To grab – megragad
To hang – akaszt
To hold – tart
To sharpen – élesít
To twist – csavar
To untie – kibont

Verbs for Everyday Communication

To greet – üdvözöl
To inquire – érdeklődik
To ask – kérdez
To beg – könyörög
To confirm – megerősít
To deny – tagad
To agree – egyezik
To apologize – bocsánatot kér
To explain – magyaráz
To reply – válaszol

Verbs for Feelings and Perception

To appreciate – értékel
To cry – sírd
To feel – érez
To hear – hall
To imagine – képzel
To ignore – figyelmen kívül hagy
To notice – észrevesz
To recognize – felismer
To see – lát
To taste – ízlel

Verbs for Thinking and Understanding

To agree – egyezik
To believe – hisz
To comprehend – megért
To conclude – következtet
To doubt – kételkedik
To imagine – elképzel
To think – gondol
To predict – jósol
To remember – emlékszik
To wonder – csodálkozik

Verbs for Actions in Nature and the Environment

To climb – mászik
To collect – gyűjt
To grow (plants) – nő
To harvest – arat
To plant – ültet
To pollute – szennyez
To preserve – megőriz
To rain – esik
To shine – ragyog
To snow – hóesik

Verbs for Interactions with People

To admire – csodál
To argue – vitatkozik
To communicate – kommunikál
To confront – szembesít
To greet – üdvözöl
To influence – befolyásol
To invite – meghív
To join – csatlakozik
To meet – találkozik
To persuade – meggyőz

Verbs for Cooking and Food

To bake – süt
To boil – főz
To fry – süt
To grill – grillez
To mix – kever
To peel – hámoz
To prepare – elkészít
To serve – szolgál
To taste – ízlel
To steam – gőzöl

Verbs for Digital and Technological Activities

To download – letölt
To upload – feltölt
To browse – böngész
To click – kattint
To connect – kapcsolódik
To create – létrehoz
To edit – szerkeszt
To install – telepít
To scan – beolvas
To search – keres

Verbs for Emotional Expression

To adore – imád
To anger – felidegesít
To annoy – zavart
To appreciate – értékel
To envy – irigyel
To excite – izgat
To frustrate – frusztrál
To inspire – inspirál
To pity – sajnál
To scare – megijeszt

Verbs for Daily Life and Routine

To wake up – felébred
To wake someone up – felébreszt
To dress – öltözködik
To eat – eszik
To finish – befejez
To start – kezd
To stop – megáll
To leave – elmegy
To arrive – megérkezik
To return – visszatér

Verbs for Socializing and Leisure

To dance – táncol
To hang out – lóg
To laugh – nevet
To relax – pihen
To sing – énekel
To socialize – társaságban van
To travel – utazik
To visit – látogat
To watch – néz
To listen – hallgat

Verbs for Feelings and Internal States

To admire – csodál
To believe – hisz
To care – törődik
To confuse – összezavar
To desire – vágyik
To disappoint – csalódik
To doubt – kételkedik
To fear – fél
To feel – érez
To hope – remél

Verbs for Artistic and Creative Actions

To act – játszik (in a play)
To draw – rajzol
To paint – fest
To play (an instrument) – hangszerel
To compose – komponál
To create – teremt
To perform – előad
To write (a story, etc.) – ír
To sculpt – szobrászkodik
To design – tervez

Verbs for Describing Movement

To approach – megközelít
To carry – visz
To chase – üldöz
To follow – követ
To leave – elmegy
To move – mozdul
To pull – húz
To push – tol
To run – fut
To walk – sétál

Verbs for Sensory Perception

To feel (touch) – érez
To hear – hall
To look – néz
To smell – szagol
To taste – ízlel
To observe – megfigyel
To notice – észrevesz
To watch – figyel
To listen – hallgat
To watch closely – figyelmesen néz

Verbs for Social Media and Communication

To share – megoszt
To post – posztol
To comment – hozzászól
To like – kedvel
To reply – válaszol
To tag – megcímkéz
To follow – követ
To block – blokkol
To message – üzen
To update – frissít

Verbs for Business and Work

To apply – pályázik
To advertise – hirdet
To negotiate – tárgyal
To manage – irányít
To hire – felvesz
To fire – elbocsát
To sell – elad
To buy – vásárol
To earn – keres
To produce – gyárt

Verbs for Financial Actions

To save – megtakarít
To invest – befektet
To borrow – kölcsönkér
To lend – kölcsönad
To spend – költekezik
To owe – tartozik
To charge – felszámít
To withdraw – kivesz
To deposit – letétbe helyez
To pay – fizet

Verbs for Learning and Education

To learn – tanul
To teach – tanít
To study – tanulmányoz
To read – olvas
To write – ír
To explain – magyaráz
To review – áttekint
To attend – részt vesz
To memorize – megjegyez
To graduate – lediplomázik

Verbs for Health and Wellness

To exercise – edz
To relax – pihen
To sleep – alszik
To eat – eszik
To drink – iszik
To breathe – lélegzik
To recover – felépül
To get sick – megbetegszik
To vaccinate – olt
To heal – gyógyul

Verbs for Travel and Movement

To travel – utazik
To explore – felfedez
To arrive – megérkezik
To depart – indul
To board – felszáll
To land – leszáll
To drive – vezet
To walk – sétál
To ride – lovagol
To fly – repül

Verbs for Communication

To speak – beszél
To shout – kiabál
To whisper – suttog
To discuss – megbeszél
To announce – bejelent
To report – jelent
To ask – kérdez
To answer – válaszol
To question – kér
To apologize – bocsánatot kér

Verbs for Household and Daily Activities

To clean – takarít
To wash – mos
To cook – főz
To iron – vasal
To tidy – rendet rak
To repair – javít
To organize – rendez
To decorate – díszít
To fix – megjavít
To sweep – seper

Verbs for Personal Actions

To wake up – felébred
To brush – mos (e.g., fogat mos – brush teeth)
To shave – borotválkozik
To bathe – fürdik
To dress – öltözködik
To undress – levetkőzik
To apply (makeup) – felrak
To try – próbál
To remove – eltávolít
To get dressed – felöltözik

Verbs for Perception and Thought

To observe – megnéz
To think – gondol
To understand – ért
To believe – hisz
To remember – emlékszik
To forget – elfelejt
To imagine – elképzel
To doubt – kételkedik
To notice – észrevesz
To analyze – elemez

Verbs for Problem-Solving

To solve – megold
To fix – megjavít
To plan – tervez
To decide – dönt
To calculate – számol
To assess – értékel
To choose – választ
To correct – javít
To improve – javul
To clarify – tisztáz

Verbs for Reaction and Response

To agree – egyetért
To disagree – nem ért egyet
To support – támogat
To oppose – ellenáll
To encourage – bátorít
To discourage – leszólít
To convince – meggyőz
To entertain – szórakoztat
To disappoint – csalódást okoz
To surprise – meglep

Verbs for Conflict and Defense

To fight – harcol
To defend – megvéd
To attack – támad
To retreat – visszavonul
To defeat – legyőz
To resist – ellenáll
To struggle – küzd
To harm – sért
To threaten – fenyeget
To provoke – provokál

Verbs for Entertainment and Media

To act – játszik (in a play or movie)
To film – forgat
To entertain – szórakoztat
To watch – néz
To listen – hallgat
To perform – előad
To create – alkot
To direct – rendez
To write (music, script) – ír
To produce – produkál

BONUS:

Basic Verbs for Daily Actions

To be – van
To be finished – elkészül
To be afraid of something – fél ...-tól, -től
To be absent – hiányzik
To be cold – fázik
To be glad about – örül ...-nak, -nek
To be right about – igaza van ...-ban, -ben
To be sickly/unwell – betegeskedik
To be sorry for – sajnál
To be wrong about – téved ...-ban, -ben

Verbs Describing Movement and Location

To arrive – érkezik
To ask for – kér
To arrive – érkezik
To come – jön
To come home – hazajön
To flee, to escape from – menekül ... elől
To go – megy
To go home – hazamegy
To go blind – megvakul
To go in for sports – sportol

Verbs for Feelings and Mental States

To admire – csodál
To adore – imád
To allow – megenged
To be ashamed – szégyell
To be bored – un
To be surprised – meglepődik ...-on, -en, -ön
To be terrified – retteg ...-tól, -től
To doubt – kételkedik
To grieve – szomorkodik ... miatt
To love – szeret

Verbs for Physical Actions

To adjust – igazít
To bake, to roast – süt
To beat – ver
To bend – hajlít
To betray – elárul
To bite – harap
To blink – pislákol
To break – eltör
To brush (hair) – fésül
To choose – választ

Verbs for Communication and Interaction

To ask – kérdez
To associate with – társul …-hoz, -hez, -höz
To talk – beszél
To chat – cseveg
To complain – panaszkodik
To convince – meggyőz
To deny – tagad
To gossip – pletykál
To explain – magyaráz
To instruct – oktat

Verbs for Actions Involving Objects

To arrange; to settle – rendez
To bake, to roast – süt
To break (something) – eltör
To clean – tisztít
To close – csuk, becsuk
To collect, to gather – gyűjt
To cook – főz
To create – létrehoz
To destroy – rombol
To draw – rajzol

Verbs for Social and Emotional Interactions

To call – hív
To chase – üldöz
To chat with – társalog ...-val, -vel
To compete – versenyez
To connect – kapcsol
To congratulate – gratulál
To criticize – kritizál
To help – segít ...-nak, -nek
To kiss – csókol
To love – szeret

Verbs for States of Being and Processes

To begin – kezd
To believe – hisz ...-ban, -ben
To become – lesz
To be born – születik
To be dying – haldoklik
To be finished – elkészül
To begin to – kezdődik
To decide, to settle – eldönt
To develop – fejlődik
To expand – bővül