Verbs: the present tense you’ll actually use

A practical way to start using verbs without getting stuck in conjugation tables.

What matters most

Start with verbs that let you communicate immediately.

Verbs conjugate; there is also definite vs indefinite conjugation (advanced). Start with phrases.

Szeretnék vizet.

I would like water.

Megértem.

I understand.

Itt vagyok.

I am here.

Vizet kérek.

I would like water.

Nem értem.

I don't understand.

Beszélsz angolul?

Do you speak English? (informal)

Hol van a mosdó?

Where is the restroom?

Ez a barátom.

This is my friend.

Pick 3 verbs you use daily and practice them in one sentence pattern.

Mini-quiz

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Which sentence matches “I would like water.”?