Topic: Hungarian

"The lamp is above."

Translation:A lámpa fent van.

July 1, 2016

4 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/thaislenkiewicz

    Is "A lámpa fent." incorrect, or is it a matter of emphasis?

    July 1, 2016
    https://www.duolingo.com/adamyoung97

      When expressing location in the third person, "Van" (or "Nincs", if a negative sentence), is always used.

      July 1, 2016
      https://www.duolingo.com/Apahegy

        I'm not a native speaker, but I think "Fent van a lámpa" sounds better. I feel like my sentence is neutral and Duolingo's sentence is emphasizing It is the lamp that is above. Will a native please comment on this?

        August 10, 2016
        https://www.duolingo.com/Popodean

          do you think a lampa fent van is the lamp is above

          August 27, 2016
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