Signification
A formal greeting used during the day.
Contexte culturel
Greetings are mandatory. Ignoring a greeting is seen as a sign of arrogance. Hungarian speakers here use the same greetings, but often with more emphasis on 'kívánok'. Similar to Hungary, formal greetings are strictly observed in public life. The greeting is a bridge between different ethnic groups in the region.
The 'kívánok' trick
If you feel nervous, just say 'Jó napot!'. It's perfectly polite.
Eye contact
Always make eye contact when saying 'Jó napot!' to show sincerity.
Signification
A formal greeting used during the day.
The 'kívánok' trick
If you feel nervous, just say 'Jó napot!'. It's perfectly polite.
Eye contact
Always make eye contact when saying 'Jó napot!' to show sincerity.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use it with your peers; it creates unnecessary distance.
Teste-toi
Complete the greeting.
Jó ____ kívánok!
The accusative suffix '-t' is required.
Which greeting is appropriate for a formal business meeting?
Choose the best option.
Jó napot is the only formal option.
Match the greeting to the time of day.
Match: 1. Morning, 2. Day, 3. Evening
Reggelt = Morning, Napot = Day, Estét = Evening.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jó napot! B: ____
Respond to a formal greeting with the same level of formality.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJó ____ kívánok!
The accusative suffix '-t' is required.
Choose the best option.
Jó napot is the only formal option.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Reggelt = Morning, Napot = Day, Estét = Evening.
A: Jó napot! B: ____
Respond to a formal greeting with the same level of formality.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, switch to 'Jó estét!' after sunset.
No, it is very common in daily life.
Simply say 'Jó napot!' back.
Yes, it is the appropriate greeting for a superior.
It is the accusative case marker for the object of the implied verb 'wish'.
Yes, it is a standard formal email opening.
People will understand, but it will sound like broken Hungarian.
Only in formal business texts; otherwise, use 'Szia'.
No, 'Jó napot!' works for one person or a group.
Yes, but 'Good day' in English can sound old-fashioned, whereas 'Jó napot' is modern and standard.
A slight nod is enough; a full bow is not necessary.
Yes, it is the best way to address an official.
Expressions liées
Jó reggelt!
similarGood morning
Jó estét!
similarGood evening
Szia!
contrastHi/Bye
Viszontlátásra!
builds onGoodbye
