Passive-like Constructions

Szenvedő Szerkezetek

About this concept

Hungarian avoids true passive. Instead uses: third person plural (indefinite agent), -ódik/-ődik (reflexive passive), -ható/-hető (can be done).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B2.

Megépítették a házat.The house was built. (they built it)

Az ajtó kinyílt.The door opened. (itself)

Ez a könyv olvasható.This book is readable.

A feladat megoldódott.The problem resolved itself.

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