A műveltető szerkezet (causative) használatával kifejezhetjük, hogy valaki mással végeztetünk el egy cselekvést. Leggyakrabban az "have", "get", vagy "make" igékkel használjuk.
Jelen idő (Present Simple)
Do you have your car cleaned every week?
Yes, I have it cleaned every Saturday.
Who usually does your hair? Do you have it cut professionally?
Yes, I have it cut by a stylist every month.
Do you always have your groceries delivered?
No, I prefer to do the shopping myself.
Do you make your kids clean their room?
Yes, I make them clean it every weekend.
Do you get your clothes ironed at the dry cleaner’s?
Yes, I get them ironed there regularly.
Múlt idő (Past Simple)
Did you have your house painted last year?
Yes, we had it painted in a nice light gray.
Who fixed your computer? Did you get it repaired?
Yes, I got it repaired at a local shop.
Did you make him apologize for what he did?
Yes, I made him apologize immediately.
Where did you have your wedding photos taken?
We had them taken at a beautiful park.
Did you have your car serviced last month?
Yes, I had it serviced at the dealership.
Jövő idő (Future Simple)
Will you have your hair done before the wedding?
Yes, I’ll have it styled the day before.
Are you going to get your roof repaired soon?
Yes, we’re planning to get it fixed next week.
Will you make the students finish their homework before class?
Yes, I’ll make sure they do it.
Will you have the garden redesigned next year?
Yes, we’re thinking of having it landscaped professionally.
Are you going to get your passport renewed soon?
Yes, I need to get it renewed before my trip.
Feltételes mód (Conditional)
Would you have the windows replaced if they were broken?
Yes, I’d have them replaced immediately.
Would you get your car washed if it weren’t so expensive?
Yes, I would, but I can’t afford it right now.
Would you make your employees work overtime if necessary?
Only if it were absolutely necessary.
What would you do if you had to have your phone repaired?
I’d take it to the service center.
Would you have the dog trained if it misbehaved?
Yes, I’d definitely get professional help.
Vegyes szerkezetek
How often do you have your car checked for maintenance?
I have it checked twice a year.
Who do you get to clean your house?
I get a cleaning service to do it once a week.
Did you make your team finish the project on time?
Yes, I made them stay late to complete it.
Have you ever had your nails done at a salon?
Yes, I had them done last month.
What’s the last thing you got repaired?
I got my laptop repaired last week.
Különleges helyzetek
Where did you have your suit tailored?
I had it tailored at a local shop downtown.
Do you ever get your groceries delivered?
Yes, I get them delivered when I’m busy.
Did you have the plumber fix the leak yesterday?
Yes, I had him fix it, and now it’s fine.
Will you make your kids help with the chores this weekend?
Yes, I’ll make them clean their rooms and wash the dishes.
Have you ever made someone laugh when they were sad?
Yes, I made my friend laugh when she was feeling down.