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Köszi!

Thanks!

Entraîne-toi

Signification

Common short version of Köszönöm.

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Contexte culturel

In the capital, 'Köszi' is the default for almost all service interactions among people under 50. It reflects the city's fast-paced, modern vibe. In smaller villages, people tend to be more formal. Using 'Köszi' with a stranger might be seen as a bit 'Budapesti' (arrogant or overly casual). Younger Hungarians often use 'Köszi' with an English-style 'thx' or just 'k' in very fast gaming/chat contexts, though 'köszi' remains the standard. Many Hungarian companies have a 'tegeződő' (informal) culture where everyone from the CEO to the intern says 'Köszi' to each other.

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The 'Szépen' Boost

If you feel 'Köszi' is a bit too short, add 'szépen'. It makes you sound much warmer without being formal.

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Watch the Umlaut

Writing 'Koszi' makes you look like a beginner. Always use the double dots!

Signification

Common short version of Köszönöm.

💡

The 'Szépen' Boost

If you feel 'Köszi' is a bit too short, add 'szépen'. It makes you sound much warmer without being formal.

⚠️

Watch the Umlaut

Writing 'Koszi' makes you look like a beginner. Always use the double dots!

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The Sarcastic Köszi

If someone does something annoying, a slow 'Hát... köszi' with a sigh is the ultimate Hungarian way to show you're not happy.

Teste-toi

Which form of 'thank you' is most appropriate when texting a friend who just sent you a funny meme?

A barátod küldött egy vicces képet. Mit írsz?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Köszi! 😂

Friends use 'Köszi'. 'Hálásan köszönöm' is too formal, and 'Kezét csókolom' is for elderly women.

Complete the sentence with the correct informal form of 'thanks'.

______ a tippet, sokat segítettél!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Köszi

While all could work, 'Köszi' is the most natural fit for this casual sentence.

Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.

1. Köszi! | 2. Köszönöm szépen, Professzor úr! | 3. Köszike!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

Köszi is for friends, formal titles for professors, and diminutives like Köszike for family.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

Anna: Szia! Elhoztam a könyvedet. Béla: Szia! Ó, ______, már nagyon kerestem!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : köszi

Béla is thanking Anna for the book.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent.

1. Köszi szépen | 2. Na köszi... | 3. Köszi a mindent

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

These variations change the meaning and tone of the gratitude.

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Aides visuelles

Gratitude Formality Scale

Informal
Kösz Thanks (blunt)
Köszi Thanks (friendly)
Formal
Köszönöm Thank you
Köszönöm szépen Thank you very much

Where to use Köszi

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Safe

  • • Friends
  • • Siblings
  • • Cafes
  • • Texting
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Risky

  • • Boss
  • • Elderly
  • • Doctors
  • • Interviews

Banque d exercices

5 exercices
Which form of 'thank you' is most appropriate when texting a friend who just sent you a funny meme? Choose A1

A barátod küldött egy vicces képet. Mit írsz?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Köszi! 😂

Friends use 'Köszi'. 'Hálásan köszönöm' is too formal, and 'Kezét csókolom' is for elderly women.

Complete the sentence with the correct informal form of 'thanks'. Fill Blank A1

______ a tippet, sokat segítettél!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Köszi

While all could work, 'Köszi' is the most natural fit for this casual sentence.

Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to. situation_matching A2

1. Köszi! | 2. Köszönöm szépen, Professzor úr! | 3. Köszike!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

Köszi is for friends, formal titles for professors, and diminutives like Köszike for family.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Anna: Szia! Elhoztam a könyvedet. Béla: Szia! Ó, ______, már nagyon kerestem!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : köszi

Béla is thanking Anna for the book.

Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

These variations change the meaning and tone of the gratitude.

🎉 Score : /5

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Not at all, as long as you use it with friends, family, or people your own age in casual settings.

Yes, if the email is to a colleague you know well or a friend. Avoid it in formal business correspondence.

'Kösz' is shorter and can sound blunt or rude. 'Köszi' is friendlier and more common.

The most common reply is 'Szívesen' (You're welcome) or 'Nincs mit' (Don't mention it).

In a casual cafe or bar, yes. In a fancy restaurant, 'Köszönöm' is better.

Yes, it is universally understood and used throughout the country.

'Köszi' is standard. 'Köszike' is more 'cute' or used with children.

Generally no, unless it's a very informal language tutor or you have a very close relationship.

Köszi is the standard spelling. Some people use 'Köszi!' for emphasis.

No, 'Köszi' stays the same. If you want to be specific, you'd say 'Köszönjük' (We thank you).

Expressions liées

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Szívesen

builds on

You're welcome

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Nincs mit

similar

Don't mention it / Nothing to thank

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Kösz

specialized form

Thanks (blunt)

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Hálás vagyok

contrast

I am grateful

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Köszi szépen

builds on

Thanks a lot

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Ezer köszönet

similar

A thousand thanks

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