Signification
A greeting used in the evening.
Contexte culturel
Greetings are a sign of respect. Always greet shopkeepers when entering. Hungarian speakers here are very traditional and value formal greetings. Similar to Hungary, formal greetings are expected in public spaces. Hungarian speakers here use the same formal greeting patterns as in Hungary.
Add 'kívánok'
Adding 'kívánok' makes you sound like a native speaker who respects local etiquette.
Don't use as goodbye
If you say 'Jó estét' when leaving, people will think you are confused.
Signification
A greeting used in the evening.
Add 'kívánok'
Adding 'kívánok' makes you sound like a native speaker who respects local etiquette.
Don't use as goodbye
If you say 'Jó estét' when leaving, people will think you are confused.
Teste-toi
Complete the greeting.
Jó ____!
Jó estét is the correct phrase for the evening.
Which is the most polite form?
Which of these is the most formal?
Adding 'kívánok' makes it the most formal and polite.
Match the situation to the greeting.
You enter a store at 7 PM. What do you say?
7 PM is evening, so Jó estét is correct.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJó ____!
Jó estét is the correct phrase for the evening.
Which of these is the most formal?
Adding 'kívánok' makes it the most formal and polite.
You enter a store at 7 PM. What do you say?
7 PM is evening, so Jó estét is correct.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt's better to use 'Jó napot' until about 5-6 PM.
Yes, it is the standard formal greeting.
Expressions liées
Jó napot!
similarGood day
Jó reggelt!
similarGood morning
Jó éjszakát!
contrastGood night
Szia!
contrastHi/Bye
