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Key Facts: ORIGÓ Magyar B2 Exam

The ORIGÓ Magyar B2 is administered by ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft., the official language examination centre of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest.

The exam is state-accredited in Hungary, making it valid for university admission, work permits, and residency applications.

Passing requires 60% overall and at least 40% on each skill component, with compensation permitted between components.

The written exam covers reading comprehension, language knowledge (grammar and vocabulary), and writing production at CEFR B2 level.

Hungarian has 18+ grammatical cases; full command of the case system is required for B2 reading and grammar tasks.

Verbal prefix (igekötő) selection and separation rules are among the most-tested grammar points at B2 level.

The exam is open exclusively to non-Hungarian citizens seeking official certification of upper-intermediate Hungarian proficiency.

B2 reading texts are drawn from authentic Hungarian newspapers, magazines, and opinion pieces on general and abstract topics.

Examination fees are approximately HUF 25,000-35,000 per sitting (2026); the exam is offered multiple times per year at onyc.hu.

The ORIGÓ exam family covers B1, B2, and C1 levels for Hungarian as a foreign language.

The ORIGÓ B2 is a state-accredited Hungarian proficiency exam by ELTE assessing upper-intermediate reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speaking for university, residency, and work purposes.

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1Olvassa el az alábbi szöveget, majd válaszoljon a kérdésre! „A városok zöldítése az elmúlt évtizedben egyre fontosabb prioritássá vált az európai önkormányzatok számára. A parkosítás és a tetőkertek nemcsak esztétikai értéket képviselnek, hanem mérséklik a városi hősziget-hatást is, ami nyáron komoly gondot okoz a sűrűn lakott területeken. Ráadásul a zöldfelületek hozzájárulnak a levegőminőség javulásához és a mentális egészség megőrzéséhez is." Mit értünk „városi hősziget-hatás" alatt a szöveg kontextusában? (Read the text and answer: What does 'urban heat island effect' mean in context?)

A.A városok zöldterületeinek csökkentése (Reduction of urban green areas)

B.A városok melegebbé válása a sűrű beépítettség miatt (Cities becoming hotter due to dense construction)

C.A tetőkertek hatása a hőmérsékletre (The effect of roof gardens on temperature)

D.Az európai önkormányzatok prioritásai (The priorities of European municipalities)

Explanation: The text says that green areas and roof gardens 'mérséklik a városi hősziget-hatást' (moderate the urban heat island effect), which 'nyáron komoly gondot okoz a sűrűn lakott területeken' (causes serious problems in densely populated areas in summer). This identifies the effect as heat build-up in densely built cities, not a reduction of green areas or any other option.

2Folytassa a mondatot a megfelelő igekötővel! „Az orvos azt javasolta, hogy a beteg pihenjen, és ne _____ a gyógyszert az előírt adagnál nagyobb mennyiségben." (Complete with the correct prefix: The doctor recommended the patient rest and not ___ the medicine in larger doses than prescribed.)

A.beveszi

B.vegye be

C.kiveszi

D.veszi ki

Explanation: After 'ne' (negative imperative/subjunctive), the verbal prefix separates and follows the verb: 'ne vegye be' (should not take/consume). The form 'vegye' is the subjunctive third-person singular of 'vesz' (to take), which is required after 'hogy … ne'. 'Beveszi' and 'kiveszi' are indicative forms and cannot follow 'ne' in a hogy-clause requiring subjunctive. 'Veszi ki' uses the wrong prefix (ki- means 'out').

3Válassza ki a helyes esetragot! „A konferencián részt vevő szakértők szerint a megoldás _____ (a probléma) nem egyszerű." (Choose the correct case suffix: According to experts at the conference, the solution ___ the problem is not simple.)

A.a problémának

B.a problémát

C.a problémára

D.a probléma

Explanation: The noun phrase requires the dative case (-nak) because 'megoldás valaminek' (solution to/for something) takes the dative in Hungarian — the 'solved entity' is in the dative when it functions as the semantic object of a nominal predicate like 'megoldás'. The accusative (-t) is for direct objects of verbs, the sublative (-ra) indicates direction onto a surface/topic, and the nominative (no suffix) does not convey the needed relationship here.

4Melyik szó illik legjobban a mondatba? „A tárgyalás végén a felek közös _____ adtak ki az együttműködésről." (Which word fits best: At the end of the negotiations, the parties issued a joint ___ about the cooperation.)

A.nyilatkozatot

B.megfontolást

C.következtetést

D.megállapodást

Explanation: 'Nyilatkozat' (statement/declaration) collocates naturally with 'kiad' (to issue/release) in formal/diplomatic contexts — 'közös nyilatkozatot kiad' (to issue a joint statement) is a fixed collocation. 'Megállapodás' (agreement) is also plausible conceptually but collocates with 'köt' (to conclude an agreement), not 'kiad'. 'Megfontolás' (consideration) and 'következtetés' (conclusion/inference) do not collocate with 'kiad' in this context.

5Olvassa el az alábbi szövegrészletet! „A kutatók megállapították, hogy az alvászavar nemcsak a fizikai egészségre hat károsan, hanem jelentősen befolyásolja a döntéshozatali képességet is. Egy friss tanulmány szerint azok az emberek, akik tartósan kevesebbet alszanak a szükségesnél, nehezebben értékelik a kockázatokat, és hajlamosabbak impulzív döntések meghozatalára." Mi a szöveg fő állítása? (What is the main claim of the text?)

A.Az alvászavar kizárólag a fizikai egészségre van hatással. (Sleep disorder affects only physical health.)

B.A kutatók nem tudják, hogyan befolyásolja az alvászavar a döntéshozatalt. (Researchers don't know how sleep disorder affects decision-making.)

C.A krónikus alváshiány rontja a kockázatértékelést és növeli az impulzivitást. (Chronic sleep deprivation impairs risk assessment and increases impulsivity.)

D.Az impulzív döntések meghozatala mindig alvászavarból ered. (Impulsive decisions always result from sleep disorders.)

Explanation: The text explicitly states that people who chronically sleep less than needed find it harder to evaluate risks ('nehezebben értékelik a kockázatokat') and are more prone to impulsive decisions ('hajlamosabbak impulzív döntések meghozatalára'). Option 0 is contradicted ('nemcsak a fizikai egészségre hat'). Option 1 contradicts the claim that researchers have established this. Option 3 overclaims — the text says sleep deprivation increases the tendency, not that all impulsive decisions come from it.

6Alakítsa át a mondatot a feltételes mód múlt idejével! Eredeti: „Nem tanult eleget, ezért megbukott a vizsgán." Átalakítás: Ha eleget tanult volna, _____ a vizsgán. (Transform using the past conditional: If he had studied enough, he would have ___ the exam.)

A.nem bukott meg

B.nem bukott volna meg

C.nem fog megbukni

D.nem bukik meg

Explanation: The past conditional in Hungarian is formed with the past participle + volna + the prefix separated: 'nem bukott volna meg'. This expresses a hypothetical past contrary to fact. 'Nem bukott meg' is simple past indicative; 'nem fog megbukni' is future; 'nem bukik meg' is present indicative. The prefix 'meg-' separates from the verb when negated ('nem … meg').

7Melyik mondat fejezi ki legjobban a „döntést hoz" kifejezés jelentését? (Which sentence best expresses the meaning of 'döntést hoz' [to make a decision]?)

A.Valamilyen meghatározó lépésre szánja el magát. (One commits to a defining step.)

B.Valaki hoz valamit a döntőbe. (Someone brings something to the final.)

C.Egy személy megérkezik a döntő helyszínére. (A person arrives at the venue of the final.)

D.Valaki elhozza a döntési dokumentumot. (Someone brings the decision document.)

Explanation: 'Döntést hoz' is a fixed collocation meaning 'to make/reach a decision' — the verb 'hoz' here is idiomatic and does not mean 'to carry/bring' literally. Option 0 ('elszánja magát' — to commit oneself to a step) correctly captures the meaning. Options 1–3 interpret 'hoz' literally as physical transport and 'döntő' as a sports final, which are common false-friend traps for B2 learners.

8Egészítse ki a mondatot a megfelelő vonatkozó névmással! „A projekt, _____ tavaly indult el, idén fejeződik be." (Complete with the correct relative pronoun: The project, ___ started last year, will be completed this year.)

A.aki

B.amely

C.amit

D.akinek

Explanation: 'Amely' is the relative pronoun for inanimate nouns in Hungarian (subject or object role when the referent is a thing). 'A projekt' is an inanimate noun, so 'amely' is correct as the subject of the relative clause ('amely tavaly indult el'). 'Aki' is used for people (human referents). 'Amit' is the accusative form (direct object); here the relative clause subject is needed. 'Akinek' is the dative of 'aki' and is used for people.

9Olvassa el a következő szövegrészletet! „A digitális átalakulás nemcsak a nagyvállalatokat érinti: a kisebb cégek is kénytelenek alkalmazkodni, ha versenyképesek akarnak maradni. Azok a vállalkozások, amelyek figyelmen kívül hagyják a technológiai változásokat, középtávon valószínűleg piacot veszítenek." Mit sugall a szöveg a kis cégek számára? (What does the text suggest for small companies?)

A.A kis cégeknek nem kell digitalizálódniuk, mert a változások csak a nagyvállalatokat érintik. (Small firms need not digitalize — changes affect only large corporations.)

B.A technológiai alkalmazkodás versenyelőnyt jelent a kis cégek számára is. (Technological adaptation provides a competitive edge for small firms too.)

C.A digitális átalakulás figyelmen kívül hagyása piaci veszteséghez vezet. (Ignoring digital transformation leads to loss of market share.)

D.A kis cégek középtávon mindenképpen elveszítik piacukat. (Small firms will inevitably lose their market in the medium term.)

Explanation: The text states that businesses ignoring technological changes 'valószínűleg piacot veszítenek' (will likely lose market share) in the medium term. Option 0 contradicts 'nemcsak a nagyvállalatokat érinti'. Option 1 goes beyond the text — adaptation is described as necessary for survival, not as a source of advantage per se. Option 3 adds 'mindenképpen' (inevitably) which the text does not say — it says 'valószínűleg' (likely/probably).

10Melyik ige kapcsolódik helyesen a következő főnévhez? „javaslatot ___" (Which verb correctly collocates with 'javaslatot ___' [proposal + verb]?)

A.hoz

B.tesz

C.csinál

D.old meg

Explanation: 'Javaslatot tesz' (to make/put forward a proposal) is the standard fixed collocation in Hungarian. 'Döntést hoz' and 'javaslatot tesz' are often confused by learners: 'hoz' belongs with 'döntés' (decision), not 'javaslat' (proposal). 'Csinál' (to do/make) is too colloquial and does not collocate with formal nouns like 'javaslat'. 'Old meg' means 'solves' and is entirely unrelated.

About the ORIGÓ Magyar B2 Exam

The ORIGÓ Magyar mint idegen nyelv B2 (Középfok) is a state-accredited Hungarian-language proficiency exam for non-native speakers, administered by ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft. — the language examination centre of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. The B2 exam certifies upper-intermediate proficiency (CEFR B2) and is widely recognized for Hungarian university admission, work permits, and permanent residency applications. The written exam tests reading comprehension of authentic newspaper and magazine texts, language knowledge (grammar and vocabulary), and writing production. The oral exam tests conversational ability on general and abstract topics. MCQ-testable components are reading comprehension and language knowledge.

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

100 questions

Time Limit

Written: ~120-150 min (reading ~50 min + language knowledge ~50 min + writing ~50 min); Oral: ~15 min.

Passing Score

60% overall; minimum 40% per skill component; compensation permitted.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approx. HUF 25,000-35,000 per sitting (2026); verify current fee at onyc.hu.

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ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft.: official exam information

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~33%

Olvasásértés (Reading)

Authentic B2 newspaper and magazine texts — MCQ and matching tasks testing main idea, specific detail, and implied meaning.

~33%

Nyelvismereti feladatok (Language Knowledge)

B2 grammar and vocabulary: verb prefixes, case endings, conditionals, subordinate clauses, collocations, and word formation.

~34%

Íráskészség & Szóbeli (Writing & Speaking)

Written production (formal text, opinion essay) and oral discussion — not MCQ, supported by grammar/reading practice.

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Passing score: 60% overall; minimum 40% per skill component; compensation permitted.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Written: ~120-150 min (reading ~50 min + language knowledge ~50 min + writing ~50 min); Oral: ~15 min.
Exam / certification fees: Approx. HUF 25,000-35,000 per sitting (2026); verify current fee at onyc.hu. Official sources

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ORIGÓ Magyar B2: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the full Hungarian case system before the exam — B2 reading texts and language-knowledge tasks assume automatic command of all 18+ cases. Build a personal reference card distinguishing the three locative triplets (in/onto/from surfaces, interiors, and adjacencies: -ban/-ba/-ból, -on/-ra/-ról, -nál/-hoz/-tól).

2Study verbal prefix (igekötő) separation rules intensively: prefixes like meg-, el-, ki-, be-, fel-, le- change meaning and aspect. In B2 tasks you must choose the correct prefix (megír vs. beír vs. leír) and know when the prefix separates from the verb (Megírtam → Nem írtam meg; Menj el! → El kell menni).

3Read Hungarian news daily at B2 level — sites like Index.hu, HVG, or Magyar Narancs publish opinion articles and news reports that closely match ORIGÓ B2 olvasásértés texts. Note unknown collocations, not just single words.

4Practise subordinate clause construction with 'hogy': indirect speech (Azt mondta, hogy...), purpose clauses (Azért ment el, hogy...), and result clauses (Olyan fáradt volt, hogy...) — these are core B2 writing and grammar task targets.

5Learn high-frequency Hungarian idioms and collocations: szerepet játszik (plays a role), figyelmet fordít (pays attention), döntést hoz (makes a decision), hatást gyakorol (exerts influence), javaslatot tesz (makes a proposal). These appear as vocabulary-matching or gap-fill items.

6For the oral exam, practise expressing and justifying opinions: 'Véleményem szerint...', 'Megítélésem szerint...', 'Azzal érvelnék, hogy...', 'Egyrészt... másrészt...'. The examiner expects B2 discourse organisation and appropriate register, not just fluency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ORIGÓ Magyar B2 exam?

The ORIGÓ Magyar mint idegen nyelv B2 is a state-accredited Hungarian language proficiency exam at the CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate) level, administered by ELTE Origó Nyelvi Centrum Kft. It certifies that non-native speakers can read complex Hungarian texts, use nuanced grammar, and communicate on a range of abstract and professional topics.

Who can take the ORIGÓ B2 exam?

The exam is open to non-Hungarian citizens wishing to certify B2-level Hungarian proficiency. It is commonly taken by students seeking Hungarian university admission, foreign workers applying for permits or residency, and anyone needing an officially recognized Hungarian language certificate.

What is the passing score for ORIGÓ B2?

Candidates need 60% overall and at least 40% on each skill component. A compensation system allows a stronger performance in one component to offset a weaker result in another, provided the 40% minimum per component and 60% overall threshold are both met.

What grammar topics are most important for ORIGÓ B2?

Key B2 grammar: the full Hungarian case system (nominative, accusative, dative, instrumental, causal-final, translative, inessive, superessive, adessive, illative, sublative, allative, elative, delative, ablative), verbal prefixes and their separation rules, conditional mood (feltételes mód), subordinate clauses with 'hogy', relative clauses with 'aki/ami/amely', and participles (melléknévi igenév).

How often is the ORIGÓ B2 exam offered?

ELTE Origó offers the Hungarian language exam multiple times per year at its Budapest examination centre and at partner sites. Exact dates are published on onyc.hu. Candidates can typically sit the written and oral components on the same day or on different days.

Is the ORIGÓ B2 certificate recognized for Hungarian residency or citizenship?

Yes. The ORIGÓ B2 is a state-accredited certificate recognized by Hungarian authorities for university admission, work and residency applications, and some citizenship-related language requirements. Candidates should verify specific residency/citizenship language requirements with the relevant Hungarian authority (e.g., the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing).