Signification
Expressing great joy or pleasure.
Contexte culturel
In Hungary, it is common to be modest. When someone says 'Nagyon örülök' to you, it's polite to deflect slightly or return the sentiment immediately. In some rural parts of Transylvania, you might hear more archaic versions of joy, but 'Nagyon örülök' remains the universal standard for visitors. In modern Budapest offices, 'Nagyon örülök' is used frequently in emails to acknowledge receipt of documents or positive updates, often replacing more formal business jargon. For Hungarians living abroad, this phrase is a warm way to signal 'I am one of you' when meeting a fellow countryman unexpectedly.
The 'Neki' Trick
If you don't know the dative case for a noun, just say 'Nagyon örülök neki!' It covers everything and sounds very native.
Don't say 'Vagyok'
Never say 'Nagyon örülök vagyok.' The verb 'örülök' already contains the 'I am' part.
Signification
Expressing great joy or pleasure.
The 'Neki' Trick
If you don't know the dative case for a noun, just say 'Nagyon örülök neki!' It covers everything and sounds very native.
Don't say 'Vagyok'
Never say 'Nagyon örülök vagyok.' The verb 'örülök' already contains the 'I am' part.
Eye Contact
When saying 'Nagyon örülök' during an introduction, maintain brief, friendly eye contact to show sincerity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am very glad for the gift.'
Nagyon _______ az ajándéknak.
'Örülök' is the verb needed to express being glad about something.
Which is the most natural response to 'Megvettem a repülőjegyet!' (I bought the plane ticket!)?
Response:
'Nagyon örülök neki!' is the standard way to react to someone else's good news.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English equivalent.
Phrases: 1. Nagyon örülök. 2. Örvendek. 3. De jó! 4. Örülök neked.
These variations show the different nuances of expressing joy in Hungarian.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Sikerült a nyelvvizsgám! B: Gratulálok! _________!
When someone passes an exam, you should express that you are glad for them.
In which situation would you say 'Nagyon örülök a találkozásnak'?
Situations:
This phrase specifically refers to the joy of meeting ('találkozás').
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Örülök vs. Boldog vagyok
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesNagyon _______ az ajándéknak.
'Örülök' is the verb needed to express being glad about something.
Response:
'Nagyon örülök neki!' is the standard way to react to someone else's good news.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These variations show the different nuances of expressing joy in Hungarian.
A: Sikerült a nyelvvizsgám! B: Gratulálok! _________!
When someone passes an exam, you should express that you are glad for them.
Situations:
This phrase specifically refers to the joy of meeting ('találkozás').
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is a very common and friendly way to say it, though 'Örvendek' is more formal.
'Örülök' is a reaction to a specific event; 'boldog vagyok' is a general state of happiness.
No, you can just say 'Örülök,' but 'nagyon' adds a polite level of enthusiasm.
Say: 'Örülök, hogy itt vagy.'
Yes, it's perfect for acknowledging good news or a helpful reply.
It always takes the dative case (-nak/-nek).
Yes, it means 'I am glad for you' or 'I am glad to see you.'
Yes: 'Nagyon örültem' (I was very glad).
Say: 'Nem örülök neki.'
No, it is neutral and appropriate for almost any situation.
It's a pronominal filler that refers back to the thing they are glad about.
Yes, if you are happy to receive a meal, you can say 'Nagyon örülök az ebédnek.'
Expressions liées
Örvendek
similarPleased to meet you.
Boldog vagyok
similarI am happy.
De jó!
synonymHow good / That's great!
Örülök neki
specialized formI am glad about it.
Gratulálok
builds onCongratulations.
