Understanding Magyar Prepositions
Prepositions are words that help us show the relationship between things. In Magyar, they can tell us where something is, when something happens, or how something is done.
Common Magyar Prepositions
Important Points
- alatt - under
- fölött - over
- mellett - beside
- előtt - in front of
- mögött - behind
- között - between
- körül - around
- nélkül - without
- számára - for
- ellen - against
Each preposition in Magyar can change its form depending on the noun it is used with. This is called 'case.'
Using Prepositions with Nouns
When you use a preposition with a noun, the noun might change a little. This helps the preposition and the noun fit together like puzzle pieces.
Examples
- Az asztal alatt van a macska.
- A könyv fölött van a lámpa.
- A fa mellett áll az autó.
Prepositions and Questions
Sometimes, prepositions help us ask questions. They can tell us where or when something is happening.
Examples
- Hol van a kutya? A ház mögött.
- Mikor jössz? Ebéd után.
- Hova mész? Az iskola elé.