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Key Facts: ORIGÓ Hungarian B1 Exam

The ORIGÓ Magyar mint Idegen Nyelv B1 exam is state-accredited in Hungary and certifies CEFR B1 intermediate Hungarian proficiency for non-native speakers.

ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft. is the oldest language examination institution in Hungary, founded in 1989 at ELTE (Eötvös Loránd University).

The B1 exam has four skill components: olvasáskészség (reading), nyelvismeret (language knowledge), íráskészség (writing), and a szóbeli vizsga (oral exam).

Only non-Hungarian citizens are eligible to register for the Magyar mint Idegen Nyelv exam series.

The passing threshold is 60% overall with a minimum of 40% on each individual skill component.

The ORIGÓ B1 exam is monolingual (egynyelvű) — all tasks and instructions are in Hungarian only.

Accredited B1, B2, and C1 levels are available; a non-accredited A2 level exam is also offered for lower-level learners.

The definite vs indefinite conjugation system is one of the most frequently tested grammar features at B1 level in the ORIGÓ exam.

Hungarian verbal prefixes (igekötők) change position in negative, imperative, and focused constructions — a systematic B1 grammar challenge.

The exam fee is approximately HUF 30,000-40,000 per sitting (2026); check onyc.hu for current prices and registration deadlines.

The ORIGÓ B1 is Hungary's state-accredited Hungarian-as-a-foreign-language exam at intermediate level, testing reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and oral skills in everyday Hungarian contexts.

Sample ORIGÓ Hungarian B1 Practice Questions

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1Olvasd el az alábbi szöveget, majd válaszolj a kérdésre! (Read the text and answer the question.) "A helyi menetrend szerint a 14-es busz naponta háromszor indul el a városközpontból: reggel fél nyolckor, délben tizenkét órakor és este hat órakor. A hétvégeken a busz csak reggel és este közlekedik." Mikor indul el a busz pénteken délben? (When does the bus depart on Friday at noon?)

A.12:00-kor indul. (It departs at 12:00.)

B.Nem indul el, mert pénteken szünetel. (It does not depart; it is suspended on Fridays.)

C.Fél egykor indul. (It departs at half past twelve.)

D.Csak reggel és este indul hétvégén. (On weekends it only departs in the morning and evening.)

Explanation: The text states the bus departs three times on weekdays: at 7:30, 12:00, and 18:00. Friday is a weekday, so the noon departure at 12:00 applies. Option D describes the weekend schedule, not Friday.

2Melyik mondat használja helyesen a határozott ragozást? (Which sentence uses the definite conjugation correctly?)

A.Én látok egy házat. (I see a house.)

B.Én látom a házat. (I see the house.)

C.Én látom egy házat. (I see a house — definite form.)

D.Én látok a házat. (I see the house — indefinite form.)

Explanation: Hungarian has two conjugation systems: indefinite (used when the object is indefinite/unknown) and definite (used when the object is specific, preceded by 'a/az'). 'A házat' (the house) is definite, so 'látom' (definite form) is correct. 'Látok' is the indefinite first-person singular form.

3Egészítsd ki a mondatot a megfelelő esetraggal! (Complete the sentence with the correct case suffix.) "Az orvos ___ megyek ma délután." (I am going to the doctor this afternoon.)

A.-hoz

B.-hoz/-hez/-höz (correct vowel harmony form: orvoshoz)

C.-ban

D.-ra

Explanation: The allative case suffix -hoz/-hez/-höz indicates movement toward a person. 'Orvos' has back vowels, so the back-vowel form '-hoz' is used: 'orvoshoz'. '-ban' (inessive, inside) and '-ra' (sublative, onto/toward surfaces) are incorrect for visiting a person.

4Mit jelent a következő szó? (What does the following word mean?) "megálló"

A.bus stop / tram stop

B.traffic light

C.pedestrian crossing

D.parking lot

Explanation: 'Megálló' (from 'megáll' = to stop) means a bus stop, tram stop, or any public transport stop. It is a very common B1 vocabulary item in texts about urban transport and daily life.

5Olvasd el a hirdetést, majd válaszolj! (Read the advertisement and answer.) "KIADÓ: 2 szobás lakás, 52 m², erkéllyel, teljesen felszerelt konyhával, liftes házban, a belvárosban. Havi bérleti díj: 180 000 Ft. Érdeklődni: 06-30-555-1234" Mekkora a lakás? (How large is the apartment?)

A.52 négyzetméter (52 square metres)

B.2 négyzetméter (2 square metres)

C.180 négyzetméter (180 square metres)

D.Nincs megadva a méret. (The size is not given.)

Explanation: The advertisement explicitly states '52 m²', meaning 52 square metres. The number 180 000 is the monthly rent in forints, not the size. '2 szobás' means 2-room, not 2 square metres.

6Melyik igekötős ige fejezi ki a befejezett cselekvést? (Which prefixed verb expresses a completed action?)

A.olvas (reads / is reading)

B.elolvas (reads through / finishes reading)

C.olvasott (was reading / used to read)

D.olvasni fog (will read)

Explanation: In Hungarian, verbal prefixes (igekötők) often mark perfectivity — a completed, bounded action. 'Elolvas' (el + olvas) means to read something through to completion. 'Olvas' without a prefix is imperfective (ongoing). 'Olvasott' is past tense but still imperfective without a prefix. 'Olvasni fog' is future.

7Olvasd el a szöveget, majd válaszolj! (Read the text and answer.) "Kedves Anna! Sajnos nem tudok eljönni a szombati bulira, mert rossz lesz az időjárás és nincs autóm. A vonatra sem akarok szállni, mert tele vannak ilyenkor. Remélem, legközelebb összejövünk! Üdvözlettel, Péter" Miért nem megy Péter a bulira? (Why isn't Péter going to the party?)

A.Beteg lesz. (He will be sick.)

B.Rossz idő lesz és nincs autója, a vonat is tele van. (The weather will be bad, he has no car, and the trains are full.)

C.Elfelejtette a bulit. (He forgot about the party.)

D.Nem ismeri Annát. (He doesn't know Anna.)

Explanation: Péter gives two reasons: bad weather and no car, and he also doesn't want to take the train because they are crowded at that time. The letter clearly lists these practical obstacles. Sickness, forgetting, and not knowing Anna are not mentioned.

8Melyik a helyes birtokos szerkezet? (Which is the correct possessive construction?) "___ könyve nagyon érdekes." (His/her book is very interesting.)

A.Ő könyve nagyon érdekes.

B.Az ő könyve nagyon érdekes.

C.Ő -ja könyve nagyon érdekes.

D.Övé könyv nagyon érdekes.

Explanation: In Hungarian, possessive constructions use the possessive suffix on the noun: 'könyv-e' (his/her book). When the pronoun is included for emphasis, it takes the form 'az ő' (the his/hers). 'Az ő könyve' is the correct emphatic possessive form. 'Ő könyve' without 'az' is less standard; 'övé könyv' is ungrammatical.

9Mit jelent a következő kifejezés? (What does the following expression mean?) "Szabad a vásár!"

A.The market is free of charge.

B.Anything goes! / It's a free-for-all!

C.The fair is open.

D.Shopping is permitted here.

Explanation: 'Szabad a vásár!' is a common Hungarian idiom meaning 'anything goes' or 'it's a free-for-all', implying no restrictions apply. While 'vásár' literally means 'fair/market' and 'szabad' can mean 'free', the idiomatic meaning describes a situation with no rules or limits.

10Olvasd el a szöveget és válaszolj a kérdésre! (Read the text and answer.) "A Budapest Kártya tulajdonosai kedvezménnyel látogathatják meg a főváros legtöbb múzeumát, ingyen utazhatnak a tömegközlekedésen, és ingyenes városnézést vehetnek igénybe. A kártya 24, 48 vagy 72 órára váltható ki." Mit kínál a Budapest Kártya? (What does the Budapest Card offer?)

A.Ingyenes szállodai elhelyezést (Free hotel accommodation)

B.Tömegközlekedési bérletet és múzeumi belépőt (A transport pass and museum entry)

C.Ingyenes tömegközlekedést, múzeumi kedvezményt és ingyenes városnézést (Free public transport, museum discounts, and a free city tour)

D.Csak a múzeumokba való ingyenes belépést (Only free museum entry)

Explanation: The text lists three benefits: (1) discounted museum visits, (2) free public transport, and (3) a free city tour. Option C accurately lists all three. Options A, B, and D are either incomplete or mention things not in the text (hotel).

About the ORIGÓ Hungarian B1 Exam

The ORIGÓ Magyar mint Idegen Nyelv B1 (Alapfok) is a state-accredited Hungarian language proficiency exam for non-native speakers, offered by ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum — the oldest language testing institution in Hungary, founded in 1989. The B1 exam certifies intermediate Hungarian proficiency aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The written exam assesses reading comprehension (olvasáskészség) and language knowledge including grammar and vocabulary (nyelvismeret), plus a writing task (íráskészség). The oral exam tests speaking (beszédkészség) and listening comprehension (beszédértés). The exam is monolingual (Hungarian only) and uses authentic everyday contexts: transport, housing, health, civic administration, shopping, and culture.

Exam sponsor: ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

60 questions

Time Limit

Written: ~90-120 min; Oral: ~15-20 min.

Passing Score

60% overall; minimum 40% per skill component.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approximately HUF 30,000-40,000 per sitting (2026); check onyc.hu for current registration fees.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft.: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~35%

Olvasáskészség (Reading)

B1-level texts — notices, letters, news, and public information — MCQ and matching tasks.

~35%

Nyelvismeret (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Definite conjugation, case suffixes, verbal prefixes, postpositions, and B1 vocabulary in context.

~15%

Íráskészség (Writing)

Short informal or semi-formal text production on a familiar topic.

~15%

Szóbeli vizsga (Oral)

Conversation and picture/text description with the examiner.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60% overall; minimum 40% per skill component.
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: Written: ~90-120 min; Oral: ~15-20 min.
Exam / certification fees: Approximately HUF 30,000-40,000 per sitting (2026); check onyc.hu for current registration fees. Official sources

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ORIGÓ Hungarian B1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Download ELTE Origó's official B1 sample tasks ('B1 mintafeladatsor') from onyc.hu — they are the single best guide to actual task format, text length, and difficulty at this level.

2Master the definite vs indefinite conjugation split: Hungarian requires different verb endings depending on whether the direct object is definite ('a házat' → látom) or indefinite ('egy házat' → látok). Drill this distinction daily — it is the most tested grammar feature at B1.

3Learn Hungarian case suffixes as semantic groups: locative (hol? -ban/-ben, -on/-en/-ön, -nál/-nél), movement-toward (hova? -ba/-be, -ra/-re, -hoz/-hez/-höz), and movement-away (honnan? -ból/-ből, -ról/-ről, -tól/-től). The ORIGÓ B1 tests all three groups in both grammar and reading tasks.

4Practise verbal prefix (igekötő) rules: prefixes move to AFTER the verb in negative sentences ('nem megy el' not 'nem elmegy') and in imperatives ('menj el!' not 'elmenj!'). These rules are systematically tested in the language-knowledge section.

5Build your civic and administrative vocabulary: okmányiroda, lakcímkártya, adóbevallás, munkavállalási engedély, egészségbiztosítás, önkormányzat — these appear in B1 reading texts about real-life situations in Hungary and are frequently tested.

6Practise reading official notices, rental advertisements, and public announcements in Hungarian. ORIGÓ B1 reading texts are drawn from everyday contexts and require you to identify specific information, implied meaning, and the writer's purpose — not literary analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ORIGÓ Magyar mint Idegen Nyelv B1 exam?

The ORIGÓ B1 (Alapfok) is a state-accredited Hungarian language proficiency exam for non-native speakers, offered by ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft. It certifies CEFR B1 intermediate Hungarian and consists of written components (reading, language knowledge, writing) and an oral component (speaking and listening). Only non-Hungarian citizens may register.

Who offers the ORIGÓ Hungarian exam and where can I take it?

The exam is offered by ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft. (onyc.hu), the oldest language examination centre in Hungary. Exam sessions are held in Budapest and at partner centres. Check onyc.hu for current exam dates and registration.

What is the passing score for ORIGÓ B1?

Candidates need an overall score of at least 60% with a minimum of 40% on each individual skill component (reading, language knowledge, writing, oral). Candidates who meet the minimum 40% threshold on each skill but do not reach 60% overall may be able to compensate with stronger performance in other components — ELTE Origó uses a complex evaluation system.

What grammar topics are most important for the ORIGÓ B1?

Key grammar areas at B1 level include: definite vs indefinite conjugation (látom vs látok), Hungarian case suffixes (-ban/-ben, -ra/-re, -hoz/-hez/-höz, -nak/-nek, -tól/-től, -ig), verbal prefixes (igekötők) and their separation in imperatives and negation, possessive suffixes, the conditional mood (-na/-ne/-ná/-né), comparatives, and postpositions (előtt, mögött, alatt, felett).

What vocabulary areas does the ORIGÓ B1 test?

B1 vocabulary focuses on everyday civic and practical life: transport (megálló, menetrend, bérleti díj), housing (bérleti szerződés, főbérlő, lakcímkártya), health (egészségbiztosítás, orvos, beteg), public services (okmányiroda, önkormányzat, ügyfélszolgálat), employment (munkavállalási engedély, adóbevallás), and social situations.

Is the ORIGÓ B1 certificate accepted for Hungarian residency or citizenship?

The ORIGÓ B1 is a state-accredited certificate. Certain Hungarian residency and integration applications require a recognised Hungarian B1 certificate. Candidates should verify the specific certificate requirements with the relevant Hungarian immigration authority (Bevándorlási és Menekültügyi Hivatal or successor bodies), as acceptance criteria may change.