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Combining postpositions with pronouns Exercises in Hungarian language
Combining postpositions with pronouns in Hungarian is a crucial aspect of mastering the language, as it forms the backbone of expressing relationships between objects, locations, and actions. Unlike English, where prepositions are used, Hungarian relies on postpositions, which follow the pronouns they relate to. This distinction requires learners to adapt their thinking and sentence structuring, making it essential to practice and understand the nuances involved. By mastering this concept, you will be able to create more fluid, natural sentences, significantly enhancing your communication skills in Hungarian.
In this set of grammar exercises, you will delve into the various postpositions and how they interact with pronouns. Through practical examples and targeted practice, you will learn to correctly pair postpositions with pronouns, ensuring proper agreement and placement within sentences. These exercises are designed to reinforce your understanding and provide a solid foundation for more complex sentence constructions. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will help you become more confident and precise in using Hungarian postpositions with pronouns.
Exercise 1
<p>1. A könyvet *nekem* adta (to me).</p>
<p>2. A macska az ágy *alatt* van (under).</p>
<p>3. A kulcs *nálam* van (with me).</p>
<p>4. A hegy *mögött* van egy tó (behind).</p>
<p>5. A ház *mellett* van egy fa (next to).</p>
<p>6. Az autó *előtt* egy kutya van (in front of).</p>
<p>7. A bolt *mögött* parkoltam (behind).</p>
<p>8. A táska *benned* maradt (inside you).</p>
<p>9. A híd *alatt* folyt a folyó (under).</p>
<p>10. A könyv *nálad* van (with you).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. The book is on *it* (postposition for 'on').</p>
<p>2. She walked behind *him* (postposition for 'behind').</p>
<p>3. The cat is under *us* (postposition for 'under').</p>
<p>4. They traveled without *them* (postposition for 'without').</p>
<p>5. The letter is for *you* (postposition for 'for', informal). </p>
<p>6. He stood next to *me* (postposition for 'next to').</p>
<p>7. The keys are in front of *her* (postposition for 'in front of').</p>
<p>8. They went to the park with *us* (postposition for 'with').</p>
<p>9. She sat opposite *him* (postposition for 'opposite').</p>
<p>10. The dog ran towards *them* (postposition for 'towards').</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. A macska *alattam* pihen (under me).</p>
<p>2. A kulcsok *mellettük* vannak (beside them).</p>
<p>3. Az ajtó *előtte* van (in front of him/her).</p>
<p>4. A könyv *mögötted* van (behind you - singular informal).</p>
<p>5. A ház *fölöttünk* magasodik (above us).</p>
<p>6. A bicikli *mögöttetek* áll (behind you - plural informal).</p>
<p>7. A táska *alattam* van (under me).</p>
<p>8. Az autó *előttük* parkol (in front of them).</p>
<p>9. A toll *melletted* van (beside you - singular informal).</p>
<p>10. A fa *mögötte* áll (behind him/her).</p>




