Bedeutung
Congratulating someone on an achievement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hungarians value modesty. Don't be surprised if they downplay their achievement. Similar to Austrian/German customs, congratulations are often accompanied by a firm handshake. In business, it is common to send a 'Gratulálok' email after a project is completed. On Facebook or Instagram, 'Gratula!' is the standard short form in comments.
Use the suffix
Always add '-hoz/-hez/-höz' to the event you are congratulating.
Be sincere
Hungarians value genuine emotion. Don't just say the word; mean it.
Bedeutung
Congratulating someone on an achievement.
Use the suffix
Always add '-hoz/-hez/-höz' to the event you are congratulating.
Be sincere
Hungarians value genuine emotion. Don't just say the word; mean it.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct suffix.
Gratulálok a vizsga_____!
The correct suffix for 'vizsga' (exam) is '-hoz'.
Which is the correct way to congratulate a friend on their birthday?
Which sentence is correct?
The suffix '-hoz' is the standard for events like birthdays.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Megnyertem a versenyt! B: ________!
Gratulálok is the correct response to good news.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenGratulálok a vizsga_____!
The correct suffix for 'vizsga' (exam) is '-hoz'.
Which sentence is correct?
The suffix '-hoz' is the standard for events like birthdays.
A: Megnyertem a versenyt! B: ________!
Gratulálok is the correct response to good news.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, but 'Boldog születésnapot' is more common.
No, it's just informal. Don't use it with your boss.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Szívből gratulálok
specialized formI congratulate you from my heart.
Gratula
synonymCongrats.
Boldog születésnapot
similarHappy birthday.
Minden jót
similarAll the best.
