
500 Essential Hungarian Verbs You Need to Know for Everyday Conversations
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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!
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