Hungarian vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Hungarian vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Magyar | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Jó napot | Good day | |
| Viszontlátásra | Goodbye | |
| Köszönöm | Thank you | |
| Kérem | Please | |
| Elnézést | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Igen | Yes | |
| Nem | No | |
| Szívesen | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Magyar | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Nem értem | I don't understand | |
| Beszél angolul? | Do you speak English? | |
| Mennyibe kerül? | How much does it cost? | |
| Hol van...? | Where is...? | |
| Víz | Water | |
| Segítség! | Help! | |
| ...vagyok | My name is... |
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