뜻
Expressing sadness due to someone's absence.
문화적 배경
Hungarians often express 'hiány' through folk songs. The concept of 'bujdosás' (wandering/hiding) in history created a culture where missing home and loved ones is a central theme. In Hungarian texting, 'Hiányzol' is often shortened or accompanied by the '🥺' or '❤️' emojis to soften the intensity of the word. In some dialects, the expression might be used with slightly different emphasis, but 'Hiányzol' remains the universal standard for emotional longing. Poets like Attila József used the word 'hiány' to describe not just missing a person, but a cosmic sense of emptiness.
The 'Lack' Logic
Remember that you are describing a state of the world (a gap), not your own action. This will help you get the grammar right.
Don't use for objects
While you can miss a pizza, 'Hiányzol' specifically means 'You (a person) are missing'. Use 'Hiányzik' for things.
뜻
Expressing sadness due to someone's absence.
The 'Lack' Logic
Remember that you are describing a state of the world (a gap), not your own action. This will help you get the grammar right.
Don't use for objects
While you can miss a pizza, 'Hiányzol' specifically means 'You (a person) are missing'. Use 'Hiányzik' for things.
Use 'Nekem is'
When someone says 'Hiányzol', the most natural response is 'Nekem is' (To me too).
Don't be shy
Hungarians value emotional honesty. Saying 'Hiányzol' to a good friend is a great way to deepen the bond.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hiányozni' for 'I miss you'.
Nagyon _____!
Since you are talking to 'you', you need the 2nd person singular ending -ol.
How do you say 'I miss you too'?
Válaszd ki a helyes választ:
'Nekem is' means 'to me too'. The person being missed (you) remains the subject.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the airport meeting a friend after a year.
You use the past tense 'Hiányoztál' (You were missing) because the period of missing them has just ended.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mikor jössz haza? B: Jövő héten. Miért? A: Mert már ____.
The speaker is explaining why they want the other person to come home now.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
English vs Hungarian Logic
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Nagyon _____!
Since you are talking to 'you', you need the 2nd person singular ending -ol.
Válaszd ki a helyes választ:
'Nekem is' means 'to me too'. The person being missed (you) remains the subject.
You are at the airport meeting a friend after a year.
You use the past tense 'Hiányoztál' (You were missing) because the period of missing them has just ended.
A: Mikor jössz haza? B: Jövő héten. Miért? A: Mert már ____.
The speaker is explaining why they want the other person to come home now.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It can be, but it's also used for family and very close friends. Context and tone matter.
Hungarian has a different verb 'hiányol', which would be 'hiányollak', but 'hiányzol' is the standard way to express the feeling.
Generally no, unless you have a very close, almost family-like relationship. It's too intimate for the office.
Use the plural form: 'Hiányoztok'.
'Szeretlek' means 'I love you'. 'Hiányzol' specifically refers to the pain of their absence.
Yes! Hungarians often say 'Hiányzol' to their pets.
Technically 'Hiányzik' (to a 'Maga' or 'Ön'), but it's rarely used because the sentiment is informal.
Use 'Hiányzik az otthonom' or the specific word 'Honvágyam van' (I am homesick).
Yes, among best friends, though they might add a 'bro' equivalent like 'tesó'.
No, it sounds sincere and warm in Hungarian culture.
관련 표현
Hiányozni fogsz
builds onI will miss you
Hiányoztál
builds onI missed you
Nagyon hiányzol
specialized formI miss you very much
Hiányollak
similarI am missing you
Nélküled üres a ház
similarThe house is empty without you
