A1 Expression Neutral

Igazad van.

You are right.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

The standard way to tell someone they are correct or that you agree with their opinion.

  • Means: 'You are right' or 'You have the truth' (literally).
  • Used in: Casual debates, agreeing on plans, or validating a friend's feelings.
  • Don't confuse: With 'Igazad lesz', which means 'You will be right' (future).
Your Opinion + My Agreement = Igazad van! ✅

Explanation at your level:

You use 'Igazad van' to say 'You are right.' It is very simple. 'Igaz' means true. 'Van' means is. You use it with friends when you agree with them. For example: 'The coffee is good.' 'Igazad van!'
At this level, you should know that 'Igazad van' is informal. If you talk to a teacher, say 'Igaza van.' You can also use the past tense: 'Igazad volt' (You were right). It's used for opinions, not just facts.
In B1, you start using emphasis. 'Teljesen igazad van' (You are completely right) is common. You also learn the negative: 'Nincs igazad' (You are not right). This uses the 'nincs' rule for possession. It's essential for participating in basic discussions about movies, food, or travel.
At the B2 level, you distinguish between 'Igazad van' and 'Igazat adok neked.' The latter is more formal and suggests you are actively conceding a point in a debate. You understand that 'Igazad van' validates the person's logic or feelings, making it a key phrase for social cohesion in Hungarian.
Advanced learners analyze the existential nature of 'van' in this phrase. It's not just a copula but an assertion of the existence of 'truth' within the speaker's sphere. You can use it sarcastically or with nuanced modifiers like 'részben' (partially) to navigate complex negotiations or academic critiques.
Mastery involves understanding the cognitive linguistic framework of possession in Uralic languages. You recognize 'Igazad van' as a manifestation of the 'locative-possessive' scheme. You can use the phrase to manipulate the flow of high-level discourse, using it as a 'discourse marker' to signal transition or feigned agreement in sophisticated rhetorical contexts.

Bedeutung

Agreeing with someone's statement.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Hungarians value 'őszinteség' (honesty). Saying 'Igazad van' is seen as a sign of maturity and intellectual honesty, especially in a heated debate. In some rural areas, you might hear more archaic forms of agreement, but 'Igazad van' remains the universal standard. In meetings, 'Igaza van' is often followed by 'de...' (but...). It is a polite way to acknowledge a point before pivoting to a different perspective. Younger people often use 'Jogos' (Justified/Fair) as a shorter, punchier alternative to 'Igazad van' in chats.

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The 'Nincs' Rule

Remember that to disagree, you must use 'Nincs igazad'. Never say 'Nem igazad van'.

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Don't be too formal

With friends, always use 'Igazad van'. 'Igaza van' can sound cold or sarcastic if used with close friends.

Bedeutung

Agreeing with someone's statement.

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The 'Nincs' Rule

Remember that to disagree, you must use 'Nincs igazad'. Never say 'Nem igazad van'.

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Don't be too formal

With friends, always use 'Igazad van'. 'Igaza van' can sound cold or sarcastic if used with close friends.

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Fact vs Opinion

Use 'Így van' for 2+2=4, and 'Igazad van' for 'This coffee is too hot'.

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the missing suffix for 'you' (informal).

Szerintem ez a könyv jó. — Igaz__ van.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ad

The suffix '-ad' corresponds to 'you' (informal singular).

Which one is the formal way to say 'You are right'?

Select the formal version:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Igaza van.

'Igaza van' is used for 'Ön' (formal you) or 'He/She'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct negative form.

A: Budapest nagyobb, mint London. B: Nem, _________.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: nincs igazad

In Hungarian, 'van' becomes 'nincs' in the negative for possession.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You realize your friend was right about the weather yesterday.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Igazad volt.

'Volt' is the past tense of 'van'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Yes, in casual conversation, just saying 'Igaz' (True) is a common way to agree quickly.

You say 'Igazam van'. The suffix changes to '-am'.

It is direct. To be more polite, add 'Szerintem' (In my opinion) before it: 'Szerintem nincs igazad'.

'Igazad van' means 'You are right'. 'Egyetértek' means 'I agree'. They are often interchangeable, but 'Egyetértek' is more formal.

No. For legal rights, use the word 'jog' (e.g., 'Jogod van hozzá').

Use the past tense of 'van', which is 'volt': 'Igazad volt'.

Usually, a teacher would say 'Helyes' (Correct) or 'Jó' (Good) for a test answer.

Because Hungarian logic treats truth as something you possess, not something you are.

Yes, 'nagyon' (very) is used, but 'teljesen' (completely) is more common for emphasis.

Yes, it is universal across all Hungarian-speaking regions.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Igazat adok

similar

I agree with you / I grant you that

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Egyetértek

synonym

I agree

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Így van

similar

That's how it is

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Nincs igazad

contrast

You are wrong

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Igazság

builds on

Truth / Justice

Wo du es verwendest

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Ordering Food

Barát: Rendeljünk pizzát, az gyorsabb.

Te: Igazad van, éhes vagyok.

informal
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At the Office

Főnök: Ez a jelentés még nem tökéletes.

Te: Igaza van, kijavítom.

formal
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Debating a Movie

Péter: Szerintem a könyv jobb volt.

Te: Teljesen igazad van, a filmből sok minden kimaradt.

informal
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Texting/WhatsApp

Anna: Késni fogok 5 percet, bocs!

Te: Semmi baj, igazad van, nagy a forgalom.

informal
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Travel/Directions

Idegenvezető: Erre kell menni a várhoz.

Te: Igaza van, ott a tábla!

neutral
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Dating

Partner: Túl sokat dolgozol mostanában.

Te: Igazad van, több időt kellene együtt töltenünk.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Igaz' as 'I guess'. 'I guess-ad (you) van (are) right!'

Visual Association

Imagine a person holding a golden key labeled 'TRUTH' (Igaz). They are handing it to you because it belongs to you (Igaz-ad).

Rhyme

Igazad van, barátom, a hibát már látom. (You are right, my friend, I see the mistake now.)

Story

You are in a forest with a guide. You think the path is left, but the guide says right. You see a sign that says 'Right'. You turn to the guide and say 'Igazad van' because he 'has the truth' about the path.

Word Web

igazigazságigazoligazivannincsjogoshelyes

Herausforderung

Try to say 'Igazad van' to three different people today—even if it's just about the weather or a small opinion.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tienes razón

Hungarian uses a possessive suffix on the noun 'truth', Spanish uses a verb.

French high

Tu as raison

French uses 'avoir' (to have), Hungarian uses 'van' (to be/exist).

German high

Du hast recht

German capitalizes 'Recht' as a noun; Hungarian uses 'igaz' as the base.

Japanese low

その通りです (Sono tōri desu)

Japanese is more impersonal; Hungarian is more about the person's possession of truth.

Arabic high

معك حق (Ma'aka haqq)

Arabic uses a preposition; Hungarian uses a suffix.

Chinese moderate

你说得对 (Nǐ shuō de duì)

Chinese focuses on the verb 'to speak'.

Korean low

맞아요 (Maja-yo)

Korean uses a 'matching' metaphor; Hungarian uses a 'possessive' metaphor.

Portuguese high

Você tem razão

Grammatically different verb, but identical conceptual metaphor.

Easily Confused

Igazad van. vs. Igazi

Learners think it means 'You are right' because of the root.

'Igazi' means 'real' or 'authentic' (e.g., real leather).

Igazad van. vs. Igazán

Sounds similar but is an adverb.

'Igazán' means 'really' or 'truly' (e.g., I really like it).

FAQ (10)

Yes, in casual conversation, just saying 'Igaz' (True) is a common way to agree quickly.

You say 'Igazam van'. The suffix changes to '-am'.

It is direct. To be more polite, add 'Szerintem' (In my opinion) before it: 'Szerintem nincs igazad'.

'Igazad van' means 'You are right'. 'Egyetértek' means 'I agree'. They are often interchangeable, but 'Egyetértek' is more formal.

No. For legal rights, use the word 'jog' (e.g., 'Jogod van hozzá').

Use the past tense of 'van', which is 'volt': 'Igazad volt'.

Usually, a teacher would say 'Helyes' (Correct) or 'Jó' (Good) for a test answer.

Because Hungarian logic treats truth as something you possess, not something you are.

Yes, 'nagyon' (very) is used, but 'teljesen' (completely) is more common for emphasis.

Yes, it is universal across all Hungarian-speaking regions.

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