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In this chapter, we will cover the essential phrases and expressions you need to confidently greet and introduce yourself in Hungarian. Whether you are traveling to Hungary for leisure or business, knowing how to exchange pleasantries and make introductions will help you establish rapport and create a positive first impression.

Greetings:

When meeting someone for the first time or addressing acquaintances, it’s customary to greet them politely. Here are some common greetings in Hungarian:

«Szia!» (Hello!)

«Jó reggelt!» (Good morning!)

«Jó napot!» (Good day!)

«Jó estét!» (Good evening!)

«Viszlát!» (Goodbye!)

Introduction:

When introducing yourself, it’s helpful to share your name and express your pleasure in meeting the other person. Use these phrases to introduce yourself in Hungarian:

«Üdvözlöm, a nevem [Your Name].» (Hello, my name is [Your Name].)

«Örülök, hogy megismerhetlek.» (Nice to meet you.)

Formal and Informal Introductions:

Hungarian, like many other languages, has different levels of formality in greetings and introductions. Here are examples of both formal and informal introductions:

Formal:

«Engedje meg, hogy bemutassam magam. [Your Name] vagyok.» (Allow me to introduce myself. I am [Your Name].)

«Nagyon örülök, hogy találkozhatok Önnel.» (I am delighted to meet you.)

Informal:

«Hadd mutatkozzam be. [Your Name] vagyok.» (Let me introduce myself. I am [Your Name].)

«Nagyon örülök, hogy megismerhetlek.» (I am very glad to meet you.)

Polite Expressions:

Hungarian culture places importance on politeness and showing respect. These phrases will help you convey politeness and appreciation during greetings:

«Kérem» (Please)

«Köszönöm» (Thank you)

«Nagyon szépen köszönöm» (Thank you very much)

«Igen, kérem» (Yes, please)

«Nem, köszönöm» (No, thank you)

Asking How Someone Is:

Showing interest in someone’s well-being is a common courtesy. Use these phrases to inquire about someone’s well-being in Hungarian:

«Hogy van?» (How are you?)

«Minden rendben van?» (Is everything alright?)

«Remélem, jól van.» (I hope you are well.)

Responding to Greetings:

When someone greets you or asks how you are, it’s polite to respond. Here are some typical responses in Hungarian:

«Köszönöm, jól vagyok.» (Thank you, I am fine.)

«Köszönöm, minden rendben van.» (Thank you, everything is alright.)

«Köszönöm, jól vagyok. És maga?» (Thank you, I am well. And you?)

Parting Phrases:

When it’s time to say goodbye, these phrases will help you bid farewell in Hungarian:

«Viszlát!» (Goodbye!)

«Szép napot!» (Have a nice day!)

«Kellemes estét!» (Have a pleasant evening!)