Signification
Used to apologize or get someone's attention.
Contexte culturel
Hungarians value directness, but 'Bocsánat' is the essential buffer that makes directness polite. Similar to Austrian or Czech etiquette, apologizing for minor things is seen as a sign of maturity. In a professional setting, 'Bocsánat' is preferred over 'Bocs' to maintain credibility. On a crowded bus, 'Bocsánat' is the magic word to get people to move.
The Smile Factor
Always smile when you say 'Bocsánat'. It makes the apology feel sincere and friendly.
Eye Contact
Maintain eye contact for a second when saying it to show you truly mean it.
Signification
Used to apologize or get someone's attention.
The Smile Factor
Always smile when you say 'Bocsánat'. It makes the apology feel sincere and friendly.
Eye Contact
Maintain eye contact for a second when saying it to show you truly mean it.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence: '_____, szabad ez a szék?'
Bocsánat / Szia / Köszönöm
You use 'Bocsánat' to politely ask for something.
Which is the most formal way to apologize?
Bocs / Bocsánat / Szia
'Bocs' is slang, 'Szia' is hello.
Stranger: 'Excuse me, is this the bus to the center?' You: '_____'
Igen, ez az. / Bocsánat, nem tudom. / Szia.
You need to apologize for not knowing the answer.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesBocsánat / Szia / Köszönöm
You use 'Bocsánat' to politely ask for something.
Bocs / Bocsánat / Szia
'Bocs' is slang, 'Szia' is hello.
Igen, ez az. / Bocsánat, nem tudom. / Szia.
You need to apologize for not knowing the answer.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is the standard, polite form suitable for all situations.
For a big mistake, use 'Nagyon sajnálom' (I am very sorry).
Expressions liées
Elnézést
synonymExcuse me
Sajnálom
similarI am sorry
Bocs
specialized formSorry
Semmi baj
builds onNo problem
