Usage pattern:
a + mássalhangzóval kezdődő szó előtt; az + magánhangzóval kezdődő szó előtt
Meaning
specific or known person or thing
Themes
grammar
|definiteness
|known_reference
|specific_reference
|definite_article
|known_information
Definition
used before a noun to show that the speaker is referring to a specific person or thing that is already known, already mentioned, or clear from the situation
Usage pattern:
a/az + egyedi, megszokott vagy a helyzetből egyértelmű főnév
Meaning
only or obvious one
Themes
grammar
|definiteness
|unique_reference
|context
|definite_article
|shared_context
Definition
used before a noun when there is only one of something, or when the thing meant is the usual, obvious, or relevant one in a particular situation
Usage pattern:
a/az + felsőfokú melléknév vagy sorszámnév
Meaning
with best, first, same, only
Themes
grammar
|superlative
|ordinal_numbers
|identification
|superlatives
|ordinals
|definite_article
Definition
used before superlative adjectives, ordinal numbers, and words such as same, only, and main when they identify one particular person or thing
Usage pattern:
a/az + általánosító értelmű főnév vagy csoportot jelölő melléknévi főnév
Meaning
a whole class or group
Themes
grammar
|generic_reference
|categories
|groups
|groups_of_people
|definite_article
Definition
used before a singular countable noun, an adjective, or some nationality words to refer to a whole type of thing or a whole group of people
Usage pattern:
a/az + bizonyos tulajdonnevek, főleg földrajzi nevek, címek és szervezetnevek
Meaning
in certain names and titles
Themes
grammar
|proper_names
|geography
|titles
|organizations
|definite_article
Definition
used as part of certain proper names and titles, especially some countries, rivers, seas, oceans, mountain ranges, deserts, newspapers, and organizations
