मतलब
Short, very informal greeting or farewell.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
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.
मतलब
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.
खुद को परखो
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.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Who can you say 'Cső' to?
Safe
- • Best friend
- • Brother/Sister
- • Teammate
Risky
- • Neighbor
- • Classmate you don't know
- • Coworker
Danger
- • Boss
- • Grandparents
- • Doctor
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासYou 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.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालIt'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.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Csá
synonymInformal hi/bye
Szia
similarStandard informal hi/bye
Csákány
specialized formPickaxe (slang greeting)
Szevasz
similarInformal hello
