Bedeutung
A general parting wish for well-being.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hungarians often combine multiple parting phrases. It's very common to hear 'Viszontlátásra, minden jót, szép napot!' all in one breath. In the capital, 'Legjobbakat!' has become a very trendy, shorter alternative to 'Minden jót!', especially in the tech and creative industries. In villages, you might still hear 'Isten áldja!' (God bless) following 'Minden jót!', reflecting a more traditional social fabric. In formal emails, 'Minden jót!' is considered 'friendly-formal'. It's less stiff than 'Üdvözlettel' (With regards) but more professional than 'Szia'.
The 'Nod' Technique
When saying 'Minden jót!' to a stranger, a slight nod of the head makes you look like a local expert in politeness.
Don't over-enunciate
If you say it too slowly, it can sound sarcastic. Keep it brisk and friendly.
Bedeutung
A general parting wish for well-being.
The 'Nod' Technique
When saying 'Minden jót!' to a stranger, a slight nod of the head makes you look like a local expert in politeness.
Don't over-enunciate
If you say it too slowly, it can sound sarcastic. Keep it brisk and friendly.
The Response
If someone says it to you, the standard response is 'Önnek is!' (To you too - formal) or 'Neked is!' (To you too - informal).
Teste dich selbst
Which is the correct way to say 'All the best' in Hungarian?
A: Minden jó! B: Minden jót! C: Minden jónak!
The phrase requires the accusative '-t' because it implies 'I wish you every good thing'.
Complete the dialogue at the post office.
Clerk: Itt a nyugta. (Here is the receipt.) Learner: Köszönöm szépen. __________ !
Since the transaction is finished and the learner is leaving, 'Minden jót' is the most appropriate parting.
Fill in the missing suffix to wish someone well for their exam.
Minden jót a vizsgá____!
We use the '-hoz/-hez/-höz' suffix to indicate what the well-wish is directed toward.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Arriving at a party 2. Leaving a job interview 3. Seeing a friend with a cold
Jó estét is a greeting; Minden jót is a parting; Jobbulást is for health/recovery.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'Minden jót!'
In Person
- • Shops
- • Offices
- • Street
Digital
- • Emails
- • Texts
- • Phone calls
Social
- • Cafes
- • Parties
- • Neighbors
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenA: Minden jó! B: Minden jót! C: Minden jónak!
The phrase requires the accusative '-t' because it implies 'I wish you every good thing'.
Clerk: Itt a nyugta. (Here is the receipt.) Learner: Köszönöm szépen. __________ !
Since the transaction is finished and the learner is leaving, 'Minden jót' is the most appropriate parting.
Minden jót a vizsgá____!
We use the '-hoz/-hez/-höz' suffix to indicate what the well-wish is directed toward.
1. Arriving at a party 2. Leaving a job interview 3. Seeing a friend with a cold
Jó estét is a greeting; Minden jót is a parting; Jobbulást is for health/recovery.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or the person selling you newspapers. It's the safest phrase in Hungarian.
Yes, but usually as you are leaving the party. For the birthday itself, say 'Boldog születésnapot!'.
It's the accusative case. It shows that 'good things' are the object of the hidden verb 'to wish'.
Yes, it is very appropriate and polite for a student-teacher relationship.
'Szép napot' means 'Have a nice day'. 'Minden jót' is broader, wishing for overall well-being.
Absolutely. It's a very common and professional way to end an email to someone you've corresponded with before.
The phrase 'Minden jót!' stays the same. If you add 'to you', it becomes 'Minden jót nektek!' (plural).
Yes, it works at any time of day, unlike 'Szép napot' which is mostly for daytime.
No, it is standard Hungarian. 'Legjobbakat' is closer to slang/casual speech.
Simply say 'Köszönöm, önnek is!' (Thank you, to you too!).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Legjobbakat!
similarThe bests!
Sok sikert!
specialized formMuch success!
Jó egészséget!
similarGood health!
Szép napot!
similarHave a nice day!
Vigyázz magadra!
similarTake care of yourself!
