Signification
Short, very informal greeting or farewell.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Csőváz' was a symbol of the 'hippy' and 'rocker' subcultures in socialist Hungary, representing a break from state-mandated formality. In the capital, 'Cső' is often used by bike messengers and baristas, reflecting a fast-paced, urban lifestyle. In online games like CS:GO or LoL, Hungarian players almost exclusively use 'cső' or 'csá' to enter and leave lobbies. While 'Cső' is understood everywhere, it is much more prevalent in cities. In small villages, 'Szia' or more traditional greetings remain dominant.
The Doubling Rule
Always double it ('Cső-cső') when hanging up the phone to sound more natural.
The Grandma Test
If you wouldn't say it to your grandma, don't say it to a Hungarian elder.
Signification
Short, very informal greeting or farewell.
The Doubling Rule
Always double it ('Cső-cső') when hanging up the phone to sound more natural.
The Grandma Test
If you wouldn't say it to your grandma, don't say it to a Hungarian elder.
Gender Neutrality
Unlike some slang, 'Cső' is used equally by all genders in Hungary.
Teste-toi
Which situation is appropriate for using 'Cső'?
You are meeting your best friend at the cinema.
Friends use slang like 'Cső'. The other options are very formal or for elders.
Complete the farewell.
Na, én mentem aludni. Cső-____!
Reduplication ('Cső-cső') is a very common way to say goodbye.
Match the greeting to the person.
1. Your Boss, 2. Your Best Friend, 3. An elderly neighbor
'Cső' is only for friends. Bosses get 'Tisztelt', neighbors get 'Jó napot'.
Fill in the missing slang greeting.
A: _____! Mi újság? B: Semmi különös, veled?
'Mi újság?' is informal, so 'Cső' fits perfectly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who can you say 'Cső' to?
Safe
- • Best friend
- • Brother/Sister
- • Teammate
Risky
- • Neighbor
- • Classmate you don't know
- • Coworker
Danger
- • Boss
- • Grandparents
- • Doctor
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYou are meeting your best friend at the cinema.
Friends use slang like 'Cső'. The other options are very formal or for elders.
Na, én mentem aludni. Cső-____!
Reduplication ('Cső-cső') is a very common way to say goodbye.
1. Your Boss, 2. Your Best Friend, 3. An elderly neighbor
'Cső' is only for friends. Bosses get 'Tisztelt', neighbors get 'Jó napot'.
A: _____! Mi újság? B: Semmi különös, veled?
'Mi újság?' is informal, so 'Cső' fits perfectly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's not rude among friends, but it's very disrespectful if used with someone you should be formal with.
Absolutely not. Use 'Jó napot kívánok'.
They are almost identical. 'Csá' is perhaps a bit more common among teenagers, while 'Cső' is used by all ages (informally).
Yes, literally. But nobody thinks of a pipe when they hear it as a greeting.
Yes! It shows you know the local slang, just be careful with the context.
Expressions liées
Csá
synonymInformal hi/bye
Szia
similarStandard informal hi/bye
Csákány
specialized formPickaxe (slang greeting)
Szevasz
similarInformal hello
