Significado
Expression of great satisfaction or approval.
Contexto cultural
In Budapest, slang changes fast, but 'Királyság' has survived for decades, making it a 'classic' slang term that even parents might use to sound cool. The Hungarian workplace is traditionally hierarchical. Using 'Királyság' with a superior is a sign of a very modern, flat-structured company (like a tech startup). While understood everywhere, 'Királyság' has a slightly more 'urban' feel. In rural areas, more traditional adjectives like 'derék' or 'pompás' might be used by older generations. On Hungarian social media (Facebook, Instagram), 'Királyság' is often replaced by the 'fire' emoji 🔥 or the 'crown' emoji 👑.
The Sarcastic Twist
If you say it with a sigh and a flat tone, it means 'This is terrible.' Use it sparingly!
Not for Grandma
Unless your Hungarian grandmother is very hip, stick to 'Nagyszerű' when talking to her.
Significado
Expression of great satisfaction or approval.
The Sarcastic Twist
If you say it with a sigh and a flat tone, it means 'This is terrible.' Use it sparingly!
Not for Grandma
Unless your Hungarian grandmother is very hip, stick to 'Nagyszerű' when talking to her.
Texting
In texts, you can just write 'Kiraly' (without the accent) and people will understand.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct slang word to express excitement.
A: Megvettem a jegyeket! B: ________! Köszönöm!
Királyság is the exclamation for 'Awesome!'. Királyné means Queen and Királyi means Royal.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend tells you that you don't have to pay for dinner.
Free dinner is a great thing, so 'Királyság!' is the perfect response.
Which sentence is correct for describing a past party?
A buli...
'Volt' is the past tense of 'is'.
Complete the dialogue.
Péter: Holnap elmegyünk kirándulni? Anna: Igen, ________!
Anna is agreeing enthusiastically.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Slang Approval
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosA: Megvettem a jegyeket! B: ________! Köszönöm!
Királyság is the exclamation for 'Awesome!'. Királyné means Queen and Királyi means Royal.
Situation: Your friend tells you that you don't have to pay for dinner.
Free dinner is a great thing, so 'Királyság!' is the perfect response.
A buli...
'Volt' is the past tense of 'is'.
Péter: Holnap elmegyünk kirándulni? Anna: Igen, ________!
Anna is agreeing enthusiastically.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it's a classic. While there are newer words, everyone from 15 to 45 still uses it and understands it.
No, use 'Király' for a person. 'Péter egy király arc' (Peter is a cool guy).
There isn't a single slang word, but 'Gáz' (Gas) is often used for 'Lame' or 'Bad'.
Not at all. It's just very informal.
In slang, no. You wouldn't say 'Királyságok' to mean 'many cool things'.
Only if you are applying to be a skateboard instructor or a DJ. Otherwise, no.
Only in contemporary fiction or dialogue. You won't find it in classic 19th-century literature.
Just like a standard 'y' in English. The 'l' sound is completely gone in modern Hungarian.
'Zsír' is more 'street'. 'Királyság' is a bit more 'friendly'.
Sure! If he does a good trick, he'll love the enthusiastic tone.
Frases relacionadas
Király!
similarCool / King
Zsír!
synonymFat / Lard (Slang: Cool)
Menő
synonymCool / Trendy
Szuper
similarSuper
Pöpec
specialized formNeat / Excellent
Fullos
synonymFull / Perfect
