No. 629 in Hungarian
ér
The Hungarian word "ér" can mean "vein" (in anatomy), "stream" (small watercourse), or "to reach" / "to achieve" (as a verb).
In a sentence
Az alma már megérett a fán.
The apple on the tree has ripened.
Here, "ér" (in the past participle form "megérett") refers to fruit becoming ripe, indicating maturation or readiness for consumption.
Ér annyit, mint a másik termék?
Does it worth as much as the other product?
In this sentence, "ér" is used to mean "is worth" or "has value," comparing the value of two items.
Nem értem el időben a buszt.
I didn't reach the bus in time.
In this usage, "ér" (here as part of the phrase "elérni") means "to reach," indicating successfully catching or arriving at a location or vehicle.
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